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Toshiba Clip | Achieving Security and Trust—In Space. Toshiba Europe’s Cambridge Research Laboratory Takes on the Challenge of Global Quantum-Safe Communications
27 Apr 2026
In January 2026, Toshiba announced its state-of-the-art quantum key distribution (QKD) transmitter–receiver system for satellite deployment, along with the successful completion of a ground demonstrat
Toshiba Successfully Develops High-Speed, Compact Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Transmitter-Receiver System for Satellite Deployment-Proven seamless interoperability with terrestrial fiber‑based QKD networks. A promising foundational technology for inter
27 Apr 2026
Kawasaki, Japan - In the field of quantum cryptographic communications, Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”) has developed a fast and compact quantum key distribution (QKD) transmitter and receiver system
Toshiba Confirms Fundamental Performance of SF₆-Free 300 kV GIS and GCB Using Natural‑Origin Gases
27 Apr 2026
Toshiba Clip | From over 150 Years of Research and Engineering Excellence to Shaping the Future of Society
15 Apr 2026
Toshiba explores how more than 150 years of research and engineering excellence, combined with global partnerships, are helping to shape a smarter, more secure and more sustainable society. Through re
Toshiba’s Breakthrough Algorithm Harnesses Edge of Chaos to Dramatically Boost Performance of its Quantum Inspired Computer-Approximately 100 times faster, will accelerate solutions for drug discovery, finance, and other complex problems- | Corporate Labo
15 Apr 2026
Kawasaki, Japan – Toshiba Corporation has developed a breakthrough algorithm that dramatically boosts the performance of the Simulated Bifurcation Machine (SBM), its proprietary quantum inspired combi
Toshiba’s PEM Water Electrolysis Test System Points to High-Pressure Hydrogen Production Using 90% Less Iridium Catalyst-Achieves more efficient hydrogen storage and transportation and less depletion of a scarce metal- | Corporate Laboratory | Toshiba
15 Apr 2026
Kawasaki, Japan – Toshiba Corporation, a leading proponent of advancing Power-to-Gas technologies for energy conversion and transportation, has developed a test system for proton exchange membrane (PE
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