Nikon Unveils AM Tech Center in California

Nikon Corp. (Nikon) and Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon Advanced Manufacturing), global headquarters of Advanced Manufacturing business unit located in California, announce the inauguration of the Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, CA. This 90,000-sq.-ft. facility marks the next step in the Nikon Vision 2030 plan, aiming to transform manufacturing and establish digital manufacturing (DM) as a growth pillar for Nikon. Strategically located to serve aviation, aerospace, and defense clients, the facility is already operational.

The Nikon AM Technology Center consolidates a specialized global team. The center houses Nikon AM Synergy Inc. (Nikon AM Synergy), the rebranded and reorganized former Morf3D Inc., operating within a secure environment. It will work in synergy with the upcoming Nikon SLM Solutions Studios, and Nikon Research and Development. Nikon Research and Development at the center will focus on developing proprietary Nikon technologies, including directed energy deposition (DED) solutions, as well as engineering innovations, demonstrations, and next-generation system development. The facility is equipped with metallurgy and metrology capabilities to support Nikon Advanced Manufacturing's business initiatives.

Offering a holistic and customer-centric approach, the Nikon AM Technology Center provides comprehensive Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) services, engineering and manufacturing solutions, as well as prototyping and production capabilities. These services are designed to meet customer needs for adoption, scaling, and supply chain capacity. Core principles of the center include collaboration, partnership, and flexibility, with production capabilities available both on-site and at customer locations, including contract manufacturers (CMs), as Nikon is actively engaged in supporting and partnering with CMs.

The center will leverage the industry's advanced large and large format laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) tools from Nikon SLM Solutions AG (Nikon SLM Solutions) and high-precision Nikon DED equipment, capable of handling a range of innovative and used alloys.

Nikon global assets within the Nikon AM Technology Center—Nikon AM Synergy, Nikon SLM Solutions, and Nikon organically developed products are key components of Nikon's Advanced Manufacturing business unit, established in 2023. Hamid Zarringhalam, CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, says, “In under a year, we have made significant strides toward revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape. Our global organization's concerted efforts, coupled with the trust and support of our partners and customers, enable us to harness our deep expertise and new acquisitions, with the values that Nikon is renowned for globally.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.