COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc., a Shimadzu Group company, has officially opened its new research and development (R&D) facility in South San Francisco, California.

Since April 2024, SSI has been enhancing its R&D division with a focus on developing analytical instruments, software, applications and lab automation solutions tailored to the needs of pharmaceutical and life science customers in North America. The San Francisco Bay Area is a premier hub for pharmaceutical and life science R&D, home to one of the world’s most vibrant biotech ecosystems. By establishing a lab in this location, SSI aims to deepen engagement with local researchers and institutions, gain a more precise understanding of customer needs, and accelerate the development of new products and technologies. Furthermore, SSI will actively collaborate with life science technology companies and AI-driven startups in the region, enabling a multifaceted approach to advancing its R&D activities.

The South San Francisco lab will focus on three key research areas: (1) analytical methods for drug delivery systems (DDS) including lipid nanoparticles (LNP) and adeno-associated viruses (AAV); (2) new solutions for bioprocessing and preparative purification; and (3) cell culture solutions. The lab will be equipped with the triple quadrupole LCMS-8060RX, the Nexera ultra high-performance liquid chromatograph (UHPLC), the Nexera UC supercritical fluid chromatograph and the CF3-8030 centrifugal field-flow fractionation system.

Shimadzu Corporation has positioned North America as a strategic focus area and is committed to expanding its business. Through this South San Francisco lab, the company aims to establish itself as a market leader by delivering unique, next-generation solutions that contribute to the advancement of the industry.

 About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the North American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation’s Analytical and Measuring Division. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, SSI offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical and testing solutions for a broad range of applications in science and industry. SSI maintains a network of ten regional offices strategically located across the United States, with experienced technical specialists, service providers and sales engineers situated throughout the country. In addition, SSI operates a Solution Center, designed to enable applications development, and an R&D Center that houses a team of scientists whose goal is to develop close collaborations with universities, government agencies and industry centers. Visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com/ for more information.