Establishment of Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, USA.
Accelerating the growth of digital manufacturing business.
PRESS RELEASE/News Release, July 29, 2024
Nikon Corp Spons and its US subsidiary, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc., have opened the 'Nikon AM Technology Center' in Long Beach, California, USA, which provides a wide range of solutions and services for advanced metal additive manufacturing (AM). This facility, which targets the defense and aerospace sectors, plays an important role in Nikon Group's goal of revolutionizing manufacturing and making the digital manufacturing business a pillar of growth. In Nikon's medium-term management plan that started in fiscal 2022, the digital manufacturing business is positioned as a strategic business. The 'Nikon AM Technology Center' brings together Nikon Group's diverse and professional global team. It will cooperate with 'Nikon AM Synergy Inc. (formerly Morf3D Inc.)' performing metal AM in a strict security environment in the US, the future 'Nikon SLM Solutions Studios', and AM products previously developed by Nikon, to contribute to customer value creation.
Background
The 'Nikon AM Technology Center' responds to a wide range of customer needs, incorporating Nikon SLM Solutions AG's industry-leading large-scale L-PBF※1 system and Nikon's high-precision DED※2 system. It provides comprehensive services such as AM design services (DfAM※3), technical solutions for modeling and manufacturing problems, and prototyping and contract processing.
Overview of Nikon AM Technology Center
| Location | 3550 E Carson Street Long Beach, California 90808 |
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| Purpose of establishment | Provide advanced solutions and services in metal AM by collaborating Nikon AM Synergy Inc., Nikon SLM Solutions Studios, and existing AM products from Nikon. |
| Total area | 90,000 square feet |
Nikon aims to be the center of a society where people and machines co-create in 2030. Digital manufacturing, including AM, is a strategic business that brings innovation to the world of manufacturing by creating a rich and sustainable society, through the light application technology they have honed over the years.
- ※1 L-PBF method (Laser Powder Bed Fusion): A method in which a laser is irradiated onto a pile of metal powder to melt and build up a layered process.
- ※2 DED method (Direct Energy Deposition): A method in which metal powder and a laser are simultaneously irradiated to melt and build up a layered process.
- ※3 Design for Additive Manufacturing
The information posted here is current as of the date of announcement. Please note that some products may have been discontinued or organizational changes may have been made which differ from what is shown.
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