Nikon has purchased a majority stake in the aerospace supplier startup company Morf3D. Nikkei estimates the deal at nearly 10 billion yen ($91 million). Here is the full press release: Nikon to Acquire Majority Ownership of Morf3D Inc. April 6, 2021 Tokyo – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has acquired majority ownership of Morf3D Inc. (CEO: Ivan Madera, head office: El Segundo, CA, hereinafter “Morf3D”), a trusted leader in metal additive manufacturing (AM) specializing in AM and engineering for the aerospace, space and defense industries, for an undisclosed amount. Nikon has more than a century of cutting-edge technology and manufactures some of the most precise equipment in the world, with its products being used in applications ranging from advanced semiconductor manufacturing and mass production of panels for televisions and smart devices, to medical systems, automotive and satellites. Nikon is committed to applying its extensive technologies, deeply rooted in light, opto-electronics and precision excellence, to creating value in novel fields and solving societal challenges. In July of 2019, Nikon established the Next Generation Project Division to accelerate the launch of new growth businesses including materials processing technologies. Nikon intends to drive industrialization of digital manufacturing by leveraging synergies resulting from strategic investments and alliances with industry-leading companies worldwide. Morf3D is focused on helping customers realize the potential of AM to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. Using state-of-the-art additive design and analytical tools combined with unmatched AM serial production experience, Morf3D accelerates fully optimized functional structures and build processes for clients. Yuichi Shibazaki,...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Tuesday, 6 April, 2021