Japanese precision equipment maker Shimadzu Corp. announces the launch of its fully automated PCR testing device in Kyoto on Nov. 27, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The device, which measures 66 centimeters in height, 30 cm in width and 65 cm in length, costs 2.09 million yen ($20,100). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

OSAKA - Japanese precision equipment maker Shimadzu Corp. said Friday it has started selling an automated coronavirus test device priced much lower than similar products sold by other companies.