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Koito

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Ownership: Private
Employees: ~28000
Development stage: Other

Overview

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a global leader in automotive lighting that has strategically expanded its expertise in optics and imaging into the life science and healthcare sectors. The company's medical division focuses on high-performance surgical lighting, UV-C disinfection systems for clinical environments, and advanced research tools. Its flagship life science product, the Cell-SIGHT cell observation system, utilizes non-invasive, label-free imaging and AI-driven analysis to monitor cell cultures in real-time. This technology is primarily utilized to support drug discovery, regenerative medicine research, and quality control in cell manufacturing.

Industry: Therapeutic Medical Devices

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