Engine performance, clean exhaust, drivability, ride, safety. There is still excellent research to be done for automobiles. Analytical instruments are active on the frontlines of automobile development.

An international-standard device developed by HORIBA for the purpose of supporting global exhaust regulations in a single system. It is used by carmakers around the world and is indispensable to engine development.

Rapidly measures particulate matter contained in the exhaust given off by engines. With a minimum detection sensitivity of 0.2 µg, this analyzer seeks high precision in the micro range.

Uses optical transparency, which is mainstream internationally, instead of the conventional optical reflection method. This meter can accurately measure smoke even at low densities. With straightforward operations, the meter is ideal for automobile maintenance shops.

A car cannot move without tires. Tire quality is important to an optimal ride and safe driving. Material analysis at the µm level is essential to state-of-the-art tire development.

The design of a car's body is one factor that makes it appealing. But for design, strength and workability to exist side by side, thorough material analysis is required. This analyzer is used in the low-profile field of basic research to bring cars with dream designs to life.

Fuel cells are expected to be a next-generation, clean power source, replacing gasoline engines. Analysis of multicomponent gases is necessary to the development of fuel cells as well. HORIBA's exhaust analysis technology will be required even after the shift to fuel cell automobiles.

Developing a superior engine involves working out complex processes. This system speeds up development and improves its efficiency by automating the optimization of various elements.