Welcome to Daikin Europe R&D Center
Located in the heart of Technology Park Zwijnaarde, Daikin Europe is one of the company's key innovation and development centers. From this site, engineers, researchers, and specialists develop advanced heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration technologies that are deployed across the globe.
Through continuous innovation and collaboration, Daikin contributes to sustainable climate solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications around the world.
Daikin Europe is a hub of innovation and engineering excellence located in Technology Park Zwijnaarde. This site brings together research, development, testing, and support functions that drive the future of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) technologies.
Gebouw Daikin
Origin
Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1924, Daikin has evolved into one of the world's leading HVAC-R companies. While its roots remain firmly grounded in Japanese innovation and quality, Daikin today operates on a global scale, developing sustainable climate solutions for customers around the world. The Daikin Europe Development Center continues that tradition by driving innovation from the heart of Europe.
Take a Virtual Tour!
Curious to discover one of Daikin's largest Research & Development centres worldwide? Click on a door and explore the technologies, laboratories and testing facilities that help shape the future of sustainable climate solutions. The Daikin Europe Development Center in Ghent serves as Daikin's global R&D hub for heat pump heating technologies and a key innovation center for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) solutions
Anechoic Chamber
Step into one of Daikin's specialised acoustic testing rooms. The anechoic chamber is designed to eliminate sound reflections, creating an environment where engineers can accurately measure the noise levels and acoustic performance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) equipment. These tests help ensure that Daikin products deliver both comfort and quiet operation in homes and buildings worldwide.
Climate Chambers
Discover the advanced climate chambers where products are tested under a wide range of environmental conditions. By simulating extreme temperatures, humidity levels and operating scenarios, engineers can evaluate product performance, reliability and energy efficiency before systems are introduced to the market. These facilities help ensure that Daikin solutions perform consistently in climates ranging from cold northern winters to hot and humid tropical regions.
Office, Restaurant & Collaboration Areas
Experience the atmosphere of the building and see where colleagues meet, collaborate, and exchange ideas in a modern working environment.
Discover the vibrant workplace where engineers, researchers, and specialists from different nationalities and backgrounds work together to develop the next generation of HVAC-R technologies. As an international R&D hub, the Daikin Europe Development Center brings together diverse expertise, cultures, and perspectives, fostering collaboration and innovation across teams. These modern office spaces are designed to encourage knowledge sharing, creativity, and close cooperation between colleagues from across Europe and beyond. The direct connection between the offices, laboratories, and testing facilities enables ideas to move quickly from concept to reality.
Aula
Office
