The Long Beach, California, facility is already operational and is strategically located to serve aviation, aerospace, and defense clients.
Nikon Corporation and Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. have inaugurated the Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, California. This cutting-edge, 90,000-square-foot facility marks the next critical step in the Nikon Vision 2030 plan, which aims to revolutionize manufacturing and establish digital manufacturing 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 diverse and specialized global team dedicated to driving success for Nikon and its customers. The center houses Nikon AM Synergy Inc., the rebranded and reorganized former Morf3D Inc., operating within an ultra-secure environment. It will work in synergy with the upcoming Nikon SLM Solutions Studios, and Nikon Research and Development.
Nikon Research and Development 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 critical 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.
The center will leverage advanced large and ultra-large format laser powder bed fusion tools from Nikon SLM Solutions AG and high-precision Nikon DED equipment.
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