Yamato Scientific America Inc.

Yamato Scientific first introduced its product line to the U.S. market in 1982 under the corporate name of a leading U.S. scientific product distributor. As a pioneer in laboratory innovation, Yamato was among the first to incorporate microprocessor-based temperature control with self-diagnostic features into its line of thermal processing equipment — setting new standards for precision and reliability.

Established in 1989, Yamato Scientific America Inc. (YSA) was founded to provide a comprehensive range of general laboratory products to the U.S. market. Our offerings include ovens, muffle furnaces, sterilizers, incubators, rotary evaporators, analyzers, data loggers, water baths, spray dryers, water purification systems, stirrers, shakers, laboratory washers, environmental chambers, freezers, refrigerators, and custom-made industrial products.

Yamato Scientific America office building exterior in San Jose

In October 2025, Yamato Scientific America relocated its headquarters to San Jose, California, positioning us closer to our customers and at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs. From this strategic location, we provide sales, marketing, and technical support to a wide range of industries — including food, chemical, technology, automotive, energy, pharmaceutical, governmental, and academic sectors.

As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our business into the life sciences, reinforcing our dedication to advancing innovation across the scientific

community. This strategic expansion enables us to serve a broader range of research disciplines — from biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to diagnostics and healthcare innovation. By integrating life science solutions into our portfolio, we strengthen our commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and comprehensive solutions that empower researchers and institutions to achieve new scientific and technological breakthroughs.

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Yamato Scientific America office lobby seating area

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Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. was established in 1889 by Mr. Sosuke Morikawa Sr. as a trading company. Milestones include the invention of the first X-ray tube in Japan in 1915, broadening the business to the scientific community by manufacturing various glassware products, followed by development, manufacture, and distribution of R&D related scientific products which represents the foundation of our current business.

Our founder’s original ideology still continues after 130 years. “Yamato believes that science has the power to improve people’s lives and the environment in which we live in. Further, our company has a mission to provide innovative and cutting-edge technology that contributes to the development of scientific breakthroughs.”

Yamato Scientific has become one of the largest scientific product manufacturers and distributors in Japan. The company has three business categories – Scientific & Industrial Products; Analytical, Process, & Testing Products; and Laboratory Furniture. All of our products are designed and manufactured at multi location manufacturing facilities – Minami Alps, Japan and Chongqing, China under stringent quality control management and environment sustainability initiative. Our factories are certified ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO13485 to serve our global sales network.

A key element of Yamato Scientific’s growth is its strong commitment to the global marketplace. The company offers scientific products and services to customers worldwide, and is open to international opportunities.