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| Oct.
1857 |
The Nagasaki
Research & Development Center originated from the so-called
Seimisho, meaning a chemical analysis and material testing
laboratory in rather a primitive style. |
| July
7. 1884 |
Foundation
of MHI. |
| Mar.
1904 |
Chemical analysis and material testing
laboratories were set up in the foundry of Nagasaki Shipyard.
|
| Sep.
1907 |
The first
ship experimental tank in Japan and in Asia was completed
at Akunoura. |
| Sep.
1916 |
The two-storied
laboratory building,the largest privately-owned laboratory
at that time, was completed at Akunoura. |
| Sep.
1938 |
The basic
technology laboratory was completed at Mizunoura. |
| July.
1943 |
The ship
experimental tank was completed at Urakami. |
| Jan.
1950 |
The laboratory
became separated from the Nagasaki Shipyard & Engine Works,
and placed under the direct management of the head office
in Tokyo. |
| June.
1964 |
When
the three companies of Mitsubishi were reunited to form Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd., the laboratory became the Nagasaki
Research & Development Center belonging to the Technical Headquarters
of the head office. |
| Dec.
1970 |
Fukahori-Koyagi
Branch was inaugurated. |
| Oct.
1972 |
The largest
seakeeping and maneuvering basin in Japan was completed at
Fukahori. |
| Oct.
1979 |
The
Nagasaki Research & Development Center facilities expanded. |
| Sep.
1991 |
The main
building and the basic technology laboratories were completed
at Fukahori-Koyagi. |
| Jan.
1998 |
All laboratories
were gathered in Fukahori-Koyagi Branch. |
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