ニコン:米Morf3Dを子会社化:宇宙航空機部品に進出(動画):
Nikon: Makes Morf3D, a US subsidiary: Advances into spacecraft parts:
尼康:使Morf3D成为子公司:进入航天器零件
ー中小型衛星をターゲットにー
ニコン:
4月6日、米国Morf3Dの株式の過半数を取得し、子会社化したと発表した。
Morf3D:
米国カリフォルニア州に拠点を持つ。
「3Dプリンティング」金属積層加工を手掛ける専業会社。
- 宇宙航空機関連部品・受託生産において、全米トップクラスに位置付け。
- 欧米の主要な宇宙航空機メーカーの多くを顧客として持ち、
- 必要な宇宙航空機関連の認証も取得済み。
材料加工事業の拡大:
- Morf3D株式の過半数取得後、
- Morf3Dが保有する事業基盤を活用し、
- 材料加工事業の拡大を目指す。
中小型衛星向け受託加工:
特に、インターネットや地球観測画像の取得・分析需要など、市場が急拡大している。
- 中小型衛星向けに、Morf3Dの顧客基盤と
- ニコンの精密加工技術を組み合わせた、
受託加工ビジネスを展開する計画だ。
CNET Japan
https://japan.cnet.com/article/35168911/
Nikon to acquire majority ownership of Morf3D
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan,
has acquired majority ownership of metal Additive Manufacturing company Morf3D Inc., El Segundo, California, USA.
Morf3D
specialises in AM and engineering for the aerospace, space and defence industries.
Nikon reportedly 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.
In July 2019, the company
established its Next Generation Project Division to accelerate the launch of new growth businesses, including materials processing technologies.
Yuichi Shibazaki, Corporate vice president and General Manager of Next Generation Project Division of Nikon stated,
Morf3D has proven leadership in metal additive technology, a strong innovation pipeline and highly specialised aerospace manufacturing qualifications.
It also brings a team of experts accustomed to partnering with customers to achieve their unique requirements.
This combination is well-aligned with Nikon’s vision for accelerating industrialisation of AM through innovation,
and we look forward to working together to deliver exciting next-generation AM solutions to customers globally.
http://www.metal-am.com/nikon-to-acquire-majority-ownership-of-morf3d/
Additive Manufacturing – Morf3D