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49
Research and Development
■Storage Technology Laboratories
Storage and applied technologies capable of creating new markets and life
styles, combined with the development of original storage technologies.
■Display Technology Laboratories
Development of key core devices for future core high-resolution display prod-
ucts, along with R&D in display technologies that offer new lifestyles. In
addition, the development of basic and applied technologies that will allow
Sony to differentiate itself.
■Materials Laboratory
Development of revolutionary materials and devices through the integration of
differing technologies to realize new, highly functional devices demanded by
broadband networks.
■A3 Research Center
Read “A-cubed,” this center focuses on strategic technologies for the creation
of next-generation businesses.
■Digital Creatures Laboratory
Fundamental robot technology.
In addition to these leading-edge fields, Sony is involved in development at the
following three research centers:
■Fusion Domain Laboratory
Research centering on leading-edge molecular electronics.
■Cyber Technologies Laboratory
Research in knowledge information processing and applied business model
creation.
■Materials Science Laboratories
Leading nanotechnology research and development facility based in Europe and
involved in fundamental research.