Core Technology

Nikon carries out highly advanced elementary technology development and basic research activities from a long-term standpoint. Original R&D activities are in progress at Nikon group companies such as the Precision Equipment, the Imaging and the Instruments Companies. All of these themes are essential to support tomorrow's Nikon.

• Super-Resolution in Non-Linear Optical Lithography
• CFI60 System
• Aspherical Lenses
• Terahertz Technology
• Immersion Lithography Technology
• Evanescent Light
• POLANO Polarized Illumination
• Confocal Optical System
• Auto Macro Inspection Technology

• High-Precision Thinfilms
• Precision Micro Optical Elements
• Nikon FX-format CMOS Sensor
• Low Reflectance Si Light Shielding Film Technology

• Ultra-Precision Molds
• Plasma CVM (Chemical Vaporization Machining)

• Image Processing Algorithms

• Lead-Free Electronics Technology
• Nano Particle Coating
• Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)

• CAE (Computer Aided Engineering)
• VR (Vibration-Reduction)
• Predictive Focus Tracking System