Nikon to open Nikon AM Technology Center in Japan

Nikon Corporation, one of the largest AM technology providers, is expected to open its Nikon AM Technology Center Japan in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, on February 28, 2025. This facility marks another milestone in the Nikon Advanced Manufacturing plan to revolutionize manufacturing.

The launch follows the July 2024 opening of the premier Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, California, USA. Like the California location, the facility in Japan brings together the Nikon AM portfolio and consolidates a diverse and specialized team dedicated to driving success for Nikon and its clients and partners.

Nikon AM Technology Center Japan is similarly equipped with the ultra-large format NXG XII 600 laser powder bed fusion system from Nikon SLM Solutions AG – the first-of-its-kind in Japan. The NXG series utilizes 12 lasers with a build platform that, depending on the model, allows printing parts up to a maximum of 1.5m, and will be pivotal in enabling the most demanding AM applications, especially for the defense, space, and aviation sectors. Nikon AM Technology Center Japan will also feature Nikon high-precision directed energy deposition (DED) systems – including the Lasermeister LM300A for repair and sustainment applications for a variety of industries, X-ray CT inspection equipment, and other critical solutions to catalyze metal AM technology development and processing for customers in Japan and Asia.