R&D

Research areas

At the Research and Technology Center, we provide fundamental technologies that are the core of new products and which also support monozukuri manufacturing.

Transmission technology for next-generation in-vehicle and connected car communications

We engage in research and development of elemental technology for the faster, highly reliable in-vehicle communications and for higher frequency in-vehicle outside-vehicle communications that are expected to be required for mobility in the future.

Optical communications system

Optical digital transmission / Radio over fiber

Wireless communications system

Communications control / Interference suppression / Radio-wave propagation and emulation / Antenna

Wiring harnesses for the next generation

Evaluation and analysis of high-frequency component characteristics

Nano-technology and fundamental material technology for next-generation automotive, environmental, and energy technologies

We conduct research and development to establish elementary technology for various functional materials such as the conductive and insulating materials needed to create added value next-generation wiring harnesses and to utilize energy effectively.

Surface treatment technology for materials

Synthesis and compositing of nanomaterials / Coating

Surface analysis technology for materials

Conductive function development mechanism analysis / Simulation analysis / Visualization

Creation of environmental materials

Support for multimaterial / Thermal control materials

Material evaluation and analytical technology for material reliability to confirm maintenance of function

We are strengthening our fundamental technologies so that we can evaluate and analyze materials necessary for the Yazaki Group’s operations, developing advanced analytical technologies for future use. A diverse range of analysis and evaluation equipment with measurement informatics allow us to respond to ever greater demand for more sophisticated solutions.

Materials analysis

Chemical composition & Structural analysis / Surface & Morphological analysis

Polymer degradation analysis / Metallic material corrosion analysis

Computational materials science

EMC & related systems evaluation technology for electrical system reliability to prevent loss of function

We will establish the EMC & related system evaluation/analysis technology that responds to the increasingly severe electromagnetic wave environment, such as the diversification of radio wave usage environments and the increase in high voltage and current due to the evolution of xEV.

Electromagnetic environment evaluation/analysis/countermeasure technology for EMC & related systems in the future

Electromagnetic field shield technology for EMC & related systems in the future

Analysis/modeling technology for high reliability electromagnetic environmental evaluation

Welding technology for creation continuity of functions

We develop welding technology using process analysis to accommodate components that change with the times, and requirements such as higher voltage and higher current due to the evolution of xEV.

Research and development of dissimilar metal welding / other various welding technologies

The image shows behavior analysis of dissimilar metal welding using ultrasonic welding

Thermal imagery analysis

Heat distribution and heat input in the welding process / visualization of heat dissipation transition

Observation of the cross section of the welded part

Cross-sectional observation of the welding interface

Advanced technology to explore new areas

In order to develop the Yazaki Group's technology and business areas, we are verifying the feasibility of advanced technology, collecting the latest information, collaborating with universities and research institutes, and cooperating with other companies.