Japanese optics and imaging multinational Nikon has accelerated its recent 3D printing expansion by investing in two more additive manufacturing companies.
Hot on the heels of Nikon’s SLM Solutions takeover bid, it has now invested in Optisys and Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies (HMT), developers of hybrid 3D printers and additive manufactured antennas respectively.
Yuichi Shibazaki, VP and GM of Nikon’s Next Generation Project Division, says that moving forwards, Nikon aims to harness synergies between its portfolio and those of its new 3D printing partners. In doing so, Shibazaki believes it could be possible to boost the application of both firms’ offerings, while working towards the goals of Nikon’s digital manufacturing-driven Vision 2030 program.
“As an industry leader with demonstrated collaborative capabilities, HMT and its AMBIT portfolio are well-matched…
