Daikin announces world’s first laser technology for remote detection of R32 refrigerant leaks

Brussels, November 30th 2023 – Our mother company, Daikin Industries, Ltd., along with Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation and RIKEN National Research and Development Agency announce the development of the world’s first laser-based technology that remotely detects leaks of HFC-32 (R32) refrigerant. Additionally, Daikin and TGES have jointly collaborated on a prototype for a portable R32 detector that incorporates this technology and demonstrates the capability to remotely detect R32 up to 10 meters away. In the future, the two companies are looking to further boost detection sensitivity of this device and conduct on-site testing in 2024 with the aim for commercialization in 2025.