SHINNIHON KAGAKU MFG., LTD.

from the earliest days of laser technology to the future

Our technology dates back to some 40 years ago, when laser technology was in its earliest stages. At that time, the laser technologies were difficult to understand—even for the laser-related company I worked for—without consulting texts and manuals, and those were in foreign languages, too. The turning point for me came in the second year after joining the company. I was sent to the International Geographical Union Meeting in the U.S.A., to give a talk on laser measurement units. I went to San Francisco as our sole representative; I stayed for a few months, during which time I learned about cutting-edge laser technologies and know-how at an electronics show in New York and visits to manufacturers.

In 1969, SHINNIHON KAGAKU MFG., LTD. was established as a total process manufacturer from design, manufacturing, and right up to sales, in addition to the provision of technologies. Since then, we have introduced various types of lasers to our line-up and begun developing next generation equipment such as laser disks, all under the motto “Specialized technologies— unprecedented and inimitable”.

Our strengths are our engineers skilled in mechanical and electrical hardware and software, and “Let’s give it a go” spirit, and our willingness to take on the challenges which even leading electronics manufacturers avoid. With the technologies we have acquired and developed since the earliest days of the laser and the experience we have accumulated for determining the usability and risks of lasers, we can respond to the requirements for high-precision laser equipment while taking safety into consideration.

We will make a concerted effort to continue paving the way to the bright future of laser technology by developing not only industrial and research equipment, but also medical equipment and other lifestyle devices.

Nobuaki Akimoto, President