Satake believes that investment in research and development is the driving force behind the Company's success. Over 300 engineers conduct research at the R&D Division in Hiroshima. The Company holds over 2,200 patents.
In autumn of 1994, the President of the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, His Imperial Highness Prince Hitachi and Her Imperial Highness Princess hanako, honored Satake by a visit in which the Company was able to present its leading edge technology products reflecting the Company's focus on R&D programs.
Satake's basic R&D concept is to improve customer satisfaction by shifting from macro-technology, where rice is considered as a whole, to micro-technology, where rice kernels are individually recognized.
Now the Company is adopting nano-technology, which is related to agricultural chemicals, bacteria and components of grains.
To conduct research and development for flour milling plants, the Company owns a commercial-size research mill, which is unique in the industry. |