Global R&D

Global bases driving innovation worldwide

The Canon group conducts business around the world. Today, sales outside of Japan account for approximately 80% of Canon’s consolidated net sales. To ensure that the research work from Canon’s global R&D locations expands into businesses, Canon’s developers activity collaborate and engage in exchanges with research institutes.

September 25, 2025

R&D centers

R&D centers in Europe

1. Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd.

Edinburgh, U.K.
Research and Development

Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd. Develops medical imaging software and clinical support tools that leverage AI and visualization technologies. Through high-resolution, highly accurate 3D medical image generation technology, the company aims to reduce the burden on healthcare professionals and improve the quality of medical services provided to patients.

2. Canon Research Centre France S.A.S.

Rennes, France
Research and Development

Canon Research Centre France S.A.S. advances research and development with a focus on next-generation communication networks, image and video processing, and AI technologies. While focusing on international standardization for high-speed video transmission and video coding, the company also develops technologies that contribute to new business ventures in fields such as network cameras and medical image processing.

3. Canon Production Printing Netherlands B.V.

Venlo, the Netherlands
Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Sales

Canon Production Printing Netherlands B.V. produces continuous feed printers, cut sheet printers for mass printing, roll-to-roll/flatbed printers for large-format graphics, and large-format printers for display graphics and CAD/GIS. While taking the environment into consideration, by for example incorporating recyclability into the design stage, we also pursue performance improvements such as high image quality, durability and stability.

4. NT-ware Systemprogrammierungs-GmbH

Bad Iburg, Germany
Research, Development, and Sales

NT-ware Systemprogrammierungs-GmbH conducts research and development of "uniFLOW Online," a secure, public cloud print and scan solution for businesses of all sizes, tightly integrated with Canon's multifunction devices. It facilitates management of their entire print and scan environment and supports business process automation.

5. Milestone Systems A/S

Copenhagen, Denmark
Research, Development, and Sales

Milestone Systems A/S conducts research and development of video technology software. The company develops products such as the video management software "XProtect" for network cameras and the video analytics software "BriefCam," which are widely used in various settings for security and analytical purposes.

6. Axis Communications AB

Lund, Sweden
Research, Development, and Sales

Axis Communications AB develops and provides innovative network solutions to support efforts including enhancing security and analyzing visitor behavior at various facilities through network cameras, voice systems, access control and more, aiming to create a safer and more secure society.

R&D centers in Asia, including Japan

7. Canon (Suzhou) System Software Inc.

Suzhou, China
Research and Development

Canon (Suzhou) System Software Inc. engages in research and development of software related to the digital printing business. This includes developing control software and applications for multifunction devices and printers, with the goal of contributing to highly secure document management in today’s information-driven society.

8. Canon Medical Diagnostics Corporation

Nagaizumi (Shizuoka), Japan
Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Sales

Canon Medical Diagnostics Corporation develops in vitro diagnostic pharmaceuticals (diagnostic reagents) and automated medical analyzers. By creating technologies, products, and services that support prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, the company aims to contribute to the field of laboratory testing.

9. Canon Medical Systems Corporation

Otawara (Tochigi), Japan
Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Sales

Canon Medical Systems Corporation develops medical devices and systems such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound diagnostic equipment. The company’s technology development focuses on achieving both reduced patient burden and the acquisition of high-resolution images, particularly focusing on the fields of diagnostic imaging, healthcare IT, and in vitro diagnostics.

R&D centers in North America

10. Redlen Technologies Inc.

British Columbia, Canada
Research, Development, and Manufacturing

Redlen Technologies Inc. develops radiation detectors using CZT (cadmium zinc telluride) semiconductors. These detectors are used in photon-counting CT (PCCT), a next-generation CT technology that is expected to enable the acquisition of high-resolution images with lower radiation exposure.

11. Canon Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Texas, USA
Research and Development

Canon Nanotechnologies, Inc. develops nanoimprint lithography (NIL) semiconductor manufacturing equipment technology, which enables circuit pattern miniaturization with low power consumption and low cost. The company aims to promote the adoption of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment through high-precision patterning technology.

12. Canon Medical Research USA, Inc.

Illinois, USA
Research and Development

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. develops next-generation medical imaging systems, including CT, MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound technologies. The company actively employs engineers and researchers with advanced degrees and promotes clinical applications and collaboration with research institutions.

13. Quality Electrodynamics, LLC

Ohio, USA
Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Sales

Quality Electrodynamics, LLC develops high-frequency coils, which are core components of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) systems, and supplies them to MRI manufacturers and researchers worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, the company contributes to enhancing the precision of medical imaging.

Domestic offices and facilities

Canon Inc.

Headquarters
R&D areas, development of digital cameras, etc.
Yako Office
Development of inkjet printers, large-format printers, inkjet chemical products.
Kawasaki Office
R&D areas, R&D of production equipment and dies, R&D of semiconductor devices, etc., and R&D of network cameras.
Tamagawa Office
Development of quality management technologies.
Kosugi Office
Development of medical devices.
Hiratsuka Plant
Development of displays and next-generation devices.
Ayase Plant
Development of semiconductor devices.
Fuji-Susono Research Park
R&D of electrophotographic technologies.
Utsunomiya Office
- Utsunomiya Optical Products Plant
  R&D of semiconductor lithography equipment and FPD lithography equipment.
- Optics R&D center
  R&D of optical technologies.
Toride Plant
R&D of electrophotographic technologies, etc.

※The 13 sites listed above were selected based on their scale and relevance. They represent businesses expected to generate synergies with Canon Inc. and affiliates engaged in research and development that support global diversification.