Shimadzu Corporation. (3/30/26). "Press Release: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. Opens New Laboratory in the San Francisco Bay Area".

	Region	South San Francisco, CA
	Country	United States (USA)
	Organisation	Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. (SSI), RnD Facility in South San Francisco
	Group	Shimadzu (Group)
	Organisation 2	Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. (SSI)
	Group	Shimadzu (Group)
	Product	laboratory services
	Product 2	LCMS-8060RX triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (Shimadzu)

Accelerating New Product and Business Development for the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Fields

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI, Columbia, Maryland, USA), a Shimadzu Group company, has 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 companies and research institutions. By establishing a lab in this location, SSI aims to better understand customer needs and collaborate with cutting-edge AI startups and life science technology companies in the region.

The South San Francisco Lab will focus on three key research areas: (1) analytical methods for Drug Delivery Systems (DDS), including lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and adeno-associated viruses (AAVs); (2) new solutions for bioprocessing and preparative purification; and (3) cell culture solutions. Planned instrumentation includes the LCMS-8060RX triple quadrupole LC-MS, the Nexera ultra high-performance liquid chromatograph, the Nexera UC supercritical fluid chromatograph, the FFF-C8030 centrifugal field-flow fractionation.

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 position itself as a market leader by delivering unique, next-generation solutions that contribute to the advancement of the industry.

Record changed: 2026-05-18