June 28, 2016
A New Research Facility in Kokubunji based on the Concept of "Collaboration Forest"
Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that it will establish a new research building, "Kyoso-to", within the grounds of the Central Research Laboratory located in Kokubunji, to accelerate the collaborative creation-style research which supports Hitachi's Social Innovation Business. The Central Research Laboratory, nestled in the natural environment of the Musashino area, will be designed as a center to enhance collaborative creation between customers and Hitachi. The Kyoso-to will be equipped with cutting-edge research facilities as well as a large convention hall accommodating 300 people to promote collaborative creation with customers worldwide. Construction will start in September 2017 and is expected to be completed in March 2019.
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