尼康：使Morf3D成为子公司：进入航天器零件
-针对中小型卫星-
尼康：
4月6日，它宣布已收购美国Morf3D的多数股权，并将其作为子公司。
Morf3D：
总部位于美国加利福尼亚。
“ 3D打印”是一家从事金属层压加工的专业公司。
在与航天器有关的零件和合同生产方面，在美国排名最高。
拥有许多西方主要的航天器制造商作为客户，
我们还获得了必要的航天器相关认证。
扩大材料加工业务：
获得Morf3D的多数股权后
利用Morf3D拥有的业务基础，
旨在扩大材料加工业务。
中小型卫星的合同处理：
特别地，由于对因特网和地球观测图像的获取和分析的需求，市场正在迅速扩展。
借助Morf3D的中小型卫星客户群
结合尼康的精密加工技术，
它计划发展合同处理业务。
日本CNET
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