Hitachi Technology 2025Technology & Innovation Foresights 2025
Hitachi Technology 2025 provides a Group-wide overview of Hitachi Group's numerous technological outcomes and solutions that promote its Social Innovation Business.
* Articles are categorized and published based on the business structure of FY2024
Digital Systems & Services
Digital Engineering
- Hitachi's Digital Engineering Solves Customer Challenges and Delivers Social Innovation
- Digital Engineering for Improving Lifetime Value in the Mobility Field
- Expansion of DX-applied Operations Using Generative AI
- Accelerating Enterprise Value with AI
- Customer Co-creation Approach as a Factor in Successful Digital Utilization
- Total Offering of IT Modernization Utilizing Generative AI
System Integration
- Finance DX Service for Financial Institutions Leading the Digital Shift in Loan Transaction Handling
- Expansion of Digital Channels Utilizing Microservices Platform
- Professional Human Resources Visualization and Training Solution that Accelerates Organizational and Individual Growth
- Full-scale Application of Generative AI through Collaboration of Mitsubishi HC Capital and Hitachi
- Collaboration between Joyo Bank and Hitachi on CO2 Emissions Management for Small and Medium-sized Businesses
- Cross-industry Subsurface Visualization Service for Maintenance of Underground Infrastructure
- Upgrade of Steel Plant Computer Systems through Virtualization
- Guidance Support System for People with Mobility Restrictions
Services & Platform Managed Services
- Hitachi Platform Solutions for Using Generative AI to Accelerate Customer Business Growth
- Promoting Partnerships with Advanced Technology Partners in the Generative AI Era
- Rollout of Common Platform for Generative AI with Core Role for AX-PJ
- Services for Building and Operating Domain-specific LLMs and for Use of Generative AI in Business
- Hitachi iQ Supporting Corporate AI Infrastructure
- Use of Generative AI in JP1 Cloud Service to Expedite Operator First Response to Alerts
- Promotion of Carbon Neutrality at Hitachi Data Centers
- FinOps with Potential for Using Cloud to Maximize Business Value
- Hitachi Employees Recognized in All Categories with 2024 AWS Ambassadors a Highlight
- Accelerating Modernization of Online Transaction Systems Maintaining Stability of Core Business Systems
- IT Modernization Trials and Customer Deployment in Readiness for Multi-cloud Operation
- Digital Identity Platform with Biometric Authentication
- Next-generation VSP One Mid-range Storage with Revamped Architecture
- Factory Inspection Automation Service Using Autonomous DX Robot
- Package for Assessing Utility of Generative AI
- Support for Overcoming SE Workforce Shortage Prior to Government Cloud Migration Deadline
- Enhancements to SHIELD Cybersecurity Solution
Green Energy & Mobility
Power Grids
- Development and Type Testing of a 420 kV 63 kA, 50 and 60 Hz SF6-free High Voltage Circuit Breaker
- Retrofill for 420 kV Gas-insulated Lines: Technical Concept and Return of Experience
- Market Driven Architecture for Remote Monitoring of HV Assets
- Large Scale Grid-forming BESS Replaces Synchronous Generation, Enabling High Renewable Penetration & Low System Load in Australia’s Major Northern Grid
- Solar PV, EV Charger, and Grid Integration to Enable Australia's First Fully Electric Public Road Transport System
- Controlled Switching of Coupled Power Transformers Based on Residual Flux Estimation
- The Vectorized Approach: An Efficient Method to Model VSC Converters and its Verification Against Tests
- Less Connection for More Security – Novel Transmission and Power Grid Design in NEOM Grid with 100% Renewable
- Bi-mode Insulated Gate Transistor – An Outstanding Key Component in Present and Future HVDC Systems
- Experimental Analysis of Transient Overvoltage Protections in Distribution Transformers
- Challenges regarding Factory Acceptance Test of Large Offshore Shunt Reactor
- Artificial Intelligence in Transformer Manufacturing
- Probabilistic Framework for Resilience Enhancement of Distribution Grids
- The Role of Energy Storage and Grid Forming Control in the Future HVDC System
- Automated Market Bidding for Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Maximum Efficiency Point Tracking Control for the Water Electrolysis System Based on Power Hardware in the Loop
- Impact of Climate and Weather Variability on Energy System Planning
Energy
- One-stop Solution for Accelerating Customer Decarbonization
- Reduction of CO2 Emissions and Construction of Decarbonization Models
- Support for Equipment Maintenance and Management through Digitalization of Equipment Structure, History, and Operational Know-how
- Site Remix for Optimizing Spare Part Management for Production Equipment
- Battery Energy Storage System for Electricity Market Trading
- Full-digital Substation Network Technology for Protection and Control Systems
Nuclear Energy
- Supporting Plant Construction Workers Using Worksite-Augmenting Metaverse
- Robust Imaging and AI-based Remote Visual Inspection System for Reactor Internals
- MR-based Field Inspection Streamlining for Promoting DX in Plant Construction
- “HUMALT” Work Robot with Flexible Structure
Railway Systems
- VERTICS Next-generation Wireless Communication System for Railways
- Efforts Related to Forward Obstacle Detection System
- Railway Maintenance DX Initiatives
- Sendai City Transportation Bureau New Namboku Line 3000 Series Train Car
- Hankyu Corporation 2300 and 2000 Series Vehicle Bodies
- West Japan Railway Company Traction System for 273 Series Express DC Electric Train
Connective Industries
Buildings Systems
- Developing Modernization Products to Provide New Value to Existing Customers
- Innovation in Elevator Construction Technology to Address Japan’s 2024 Problem
- “BuilMirai” Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-sized Buildings
- CA Series Elevators Equipped with a Next-generation Control Platform Featuring Functional Safety Technology Integrated with Smart Buildings
Smart Life & Ecofriendly Systems
- Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
- Fully Automatic Washing Machine
- Promoting the Introduction of Mixed Plastic Sorting Equipment
- exiida Remote Monitoring and Demand Control Solution
- Multi-split Air Conditioning System for Buildings “FLEXMULTI”
- Package Air Conditioner Indoor Unit for Beltless Facilities
- Refrigerator with “Refrigerator Camera ” Feature “Middle Freezer GXCC Type ”
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing & Inspection Equipment
- CV7300 High-acceleration CD-SEM System Supporting Next-generation Device Measurement
- Next-generation Plasma Control Technology Supporting Semiconductor Manufacturing
Healthcare & Analytical Systems
- Development of Particle Therapy System Enhancement Business
- Supporting Work Style Reform in Clinical Laboratories with the LABOSPECT 006 α Automated Analyzer
- Analysis of Human Genome Structural Variants Using Genome Mapping
- “ASDAMS” Support Software for FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Polarized Light Microscopy Technique for Thermal Analysis Instruments
- High-resolution Schottky SEM SU3800SE/SU3900SE Series
Industrial Digital Solutions
- Approach for Overall Optimization of New Smart Factories, Including Building Concepts
- Quality CPS Solutions
- Video and Image Analysis Solution Utilizing Generative AI
- HDSM/Chain Traceability Solution
- DX Cloud Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry
- Started Providing Services of Value Chain Integrated Management Platform to NIPRO
- SaaS Version of "HITPHAMS"
- Full Factory Automation Solution
Water & Environment
- Tama Waterworks Integrated Monitoring System for the Bureau of Waterworks, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Sewerage Blue Carbon Initiative Based on Nutrient Salt Supply Management
- Remote Monitoring Control Equipment at Nakagawa Water Reclamation Center for the Bureau of Sewerage, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Application of Biomass Plastic to Sewerage Equipment Parts
- AI-based Stable Operation Support Technology for Sludge Dehydrators
- Construction of Environmentally Friendly Stores with Energy Generation and Storage Equipment
- Launch of Showroom at Nakanoshima Qross
Industrial Products
- Completion of Connected Demonstration of High Voltage Inverter for Driving Ultra-large Crawler Cranes
- Launch of Workplace E-Powering Operations Utilizing Multi-port EV Chargers
- Delivery of Ventilation Equipment for Tsukiji-Toranomon Tunnel on Tokyo No. 2 Loop Road
- Equipment for Improving Compressor Performance at Braskem S.A.
- Deployment of Edge AI Machine Vision at Production Lines
- Online Continuous Monitoring Solution for Distribution Transformers
- Smart Maintenance Service for Power Distribution Equipment Maintenance Work
- New Model AC Servo AD7-MEGA Series
- Regulated Organic Solvent-free Ink for Industrial Inkjet Printers Made from Natural Raw Materials
- Waste Heat Recovery Unit for Oil-lubricated Air Compressors
- "R Series" Oil-free Reciprocating Compressors
Research & Development
Abstract
Technologies Underpinning Generative AI
- Column : Hitachi’s Research into How the Metaverse, AI, and Robotics Can Assist Frontline Workers
- System Development and Maintenance Support Using Generative AI
- Software Dependency Visualization Solution
- Federated Learning toward Network-distributed AI
- Use of Generative AI for Faster Response to IT System Faults
- Automatic 3D Generation by AI Trained on Workplace Design Documents
- Agentic AIs for Hitachi Support 360
- Multimodal Foundation Model with Conversion between Different Types of Data
- Development of Domain-specific LLMs
- Use of Reinforcement Learning for Cybersecurity with Generative AI Agents
- Application of Generative AI to Materials, Biotech, and Healthcare Industries
- Ideation Support System Using Generative AI
- Knowledge Management for Manufacturing Using Generative AI
- Multimodal Technique for Collecting and Using Data for Robots that Use Generative AI for Operation
- Use of Generative AI to Explain Vehicle Camera Images
- Use of LLM for Automatic Construction of Asset Knowledge
- Use of Generative AI for Structuring of Product Design Knowledge
Digital Systems & Services
- Efficient IT Modernization and Sustainability Enhancement of Hybrid Cloud
- High-speed Technologies for High-compression LZMA Algorithm for Data Storage
- High-precision and Lightweight Personal Identifiable Information Detection for Pentaho Data Catalog
- Empowerment of Frontline Workers Using Generative and Industrial AI
- Enablement of Data Center Infrastructure and OT Systems for Capacity Elasticity
- Data Integration AI for Rapid Development and Introduction of Apps
- Development of the EBPM Business Platform to Support Pay for Success Type Projects of Local Governments
- Consultation and Support Solutions Contributing to Reducing the Burden of Welfare Consultation and Support Work
- Future Scenario Simulation Technology to Support Roadmap Development and Decision-making
- Proof of Concept for Social Prescriptions and Development of Causal Inference Technology to Evaluate Prescription Effects
- Water Leakage Point Detection Technology
- Confidential Information Processing Technology Utilizing Trusted Execution Environment
- File-less Ransomware Detection Technology
- Cloud-based, High-reliability Platform for Creating New Value in Information Control Systems
- Strong Consistency Assurance for Microservice Distributed Transactions
- OSS Community Activities Supporting Co-creation with Customers
- CMOS Annealing with Continuous Variable Support for Solving Customer Challenges
Green Energy & Mobility
- Energy Management Technology for Small Commercial Facilities
- Carbon Neutral Navigator for Rapid Proposal and Deployment of Decarbonization Measures
- Maintenance Planning Support Technology Based around Reliability-centered Maintenance
- Digital Maintenance Supporting Stable, High-efficiency Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
- Initiatives toward Achieving Sustainable Nuclear Power
- Welding Education System
- The Most Advanced Digital Factory
- Future of Transit: Transformation of Sustainable Mass Transit Planning through Digital Twin Technology
- Rail Metaverse – A System of Railway Digital Twins
- Multimodal Planning Optimizer to Create Transportation Plans Balancing Multiple KPIs
- Vehicle Dynamics Technology Supporting Railway Vehicle Running Safety and Ride Quality
Connective Industries
- Digital Solution to Achieve Circular Economy Transformation for Industrial Products
- Digital Solution Framework for Enabling Electric Vehicle Battery Circularity
- Maximization of Electric Bus Performance: Optimal Charging Solutions to Minimize Battery Degradation
- Process Informatics Using Battery Inspection Data
- Life Cycle Simulator for Transitioning to Circular Business Models
- Life Cycle Design to Achieve Sustainable Manufacturing
- Blue Carbon Solutions for Balancing Environmental Restoration and Decarbonization
- Designing a Vision for the Retail Supply Chain of 2035
- “WIGARES” Structured Information Management Platform
- Work Behavior Recognition Method Focusing on Local Motion and Posture
- Factory Configurator for Designing and Operating Robust Production Lines against Variability
- High-reliability Mixed-load Depalletizing Technology Enabling Innovative Warehouse Automation
- Heterogeneous Transport System Synchronization Control Technology for Highly Efficient Collaboration between Transport Facilities
- Energy-saving Technology in the Newly Designed Oil-free Bebicon Compressor
- Radial-gap Type Amorphous Motor
- Laser Differential Interference Measurement for Detecting Low-step-height Defects on Semiconductor Wafers
- In-line Electrical and Material Property Measurement Technology to Improve Semiconductor Productivity
- Sub-nanometer-scale Height Measurement of Copper Electrodes
- Rapid Infectious Disease Testing Technology to Combat the Threat of Drug-resistant Bacteria
- Large-scale Production of Actinium-225 for Targeted Alpha Therapy, Provision of Research Samples
- Development of Energy Simulation Technology for Achieving Zero-energy Buildings
- Development of Biomass Composite Materials Using Low-environmental-impact Plant-based Resources
- Automatic Installation Robot for Elevator Construction
- Design of the Next-generation Standard Elevator
- Building Solution Platform BuilMirai and Service Infrastructure Operation Technology
- “exiida” Cloud-based Control of Air Conditioning Energy Consumption
- Efficiency-increasing Technology for CO2 Scroll Compressors for Water Heaters to Meet New Top Runner Standards
Innovations Addressing Fundamental Issues Facing Society
- Future Cities
- Digital Observatory for Visualizing Risks of Global Manufacturing Sites in the Supply Chain
- Operational Technology to Stabilize and Extend Silicon Qubit Lifetimes Over 100-fold
- Hydrogen Production System Contributing to a Decarbonized Society
- Thin-film SOFC System for Greening Local Power Supply
- Technology to Visualize Catalyst Electrode Structures during Reactions for CO2 Resource Recovery
- Synthetic Biology for Carbon Transformation
- Success in World-first Observation of Magnetic Fields on Individual Lattice Planes
- Battery Sharing to Achieve both Decarbonization and Economic Efficiency in Agriculture
- Habitat Innovation
- Visualizing Multidimensional Value
- Development Platform for Cell Design
