# Nikon

> The website of Nikon Corporation. Based on our corporate philosophy of "Trustworthiness and Creativity", Nikon provides innovative products and services, contributing to an abundant future for humanity.

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- [Nikon](https://www.nikon.com/): Official global website of Nikon Corporation. Provides company overview, corporate philosophy ("Trustworthiness and Creativity"), business domains (Imaging, Precision Equipment, Healthcare, Digital Manufacturing), latest news, IR, and sustainability, and more.
- [Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/): This page provides an overview of Nikon’s corporate philosophy and vision, company information, business operations, and history. It covers a wide range of topics—including executive leadership, office locations, group companies, and corporate history—offering stakeholders insight into Nikon’s business structure and organizational framework. By bringing together the company’s fundamental policies and its development over more than 100 years across businesses extending beyond cameras, the page presents a consolidated view of the organization as a whole.
- [Brand | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/brand/): Learn about our brand symbols including the meaning implied by our brand design and transitions of our brand symbols.
- [Brand Symbol | Brand | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/brand/brand_symbol/): 
- [Sponsorship | Brand | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/brand/sponsorship/): Information on Nikon's sponsorship activities.
- [Vision 2030 | Brand | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/brand/vision2030/): An introduction to 'Vision 2030' focusing on the society we aspire to be and our value proposition.
- [Vision 2030 magazine | Brand | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/brand/vision2030magazine/): What kind of world will Nikon build? We interview people involved with Nikon and introduce their challenges toward 2030 from various perspectives.
- [Businesses | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/): Nikon's business domains - Imaging Products, Precision Equipment, Healthcare, Components, Digital Manufacturing - are introduced.
- [Industry Business | Businesses | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/industry/): Contributing to Diverse Fields, from Manufacturing to Space.Nikon contributes to industrial and scientific advancement through businesses spanning optical materials and components, encoders essential for robotics, measurement and inspection systems, space technologies, and FPD photomask substrates.We provide high‑precision components—including light sources and projection lenses—and offer one‑stop support from prototyping through mass production. By supplying a wide range of materials and components essential to robotics and FPD manufacturing, we contribute to advances in industry, science, and technology.
- [Digital Manufacturing Business | Businesses | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/digital-manufacturing/):By combining optical technologies and precision engineering developed over many years, Nikon provides high-performance material processing and metal additive manufacturing systems and solutions that meet the needs of the manufacturing industry.
- [Imaging Products Business | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/imaging/): For a more diverse and enriching imaging culture, Nikon brings imaging enjoyment to people around the world through high-quality digital cameras, image-sharing applications, and online services.
- [Healthcare Business | Businesses | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/healthcare/): Through advanced microscope technologies and medical devices, Nikon contributes to innovation in regenerative medicine and the biosciences.
- [Precision Equipment Business | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/businesses/precision/): Nikon develops and manufactures lithography systems with nanometer-level precision that are essential for circuit formation in semiconductors and ultra-high-definition panels. By supporting advances in IoT and AI technologies, Nikon helps drive innovation toward a next-generation smart society.
- [Company Profile 2025-2026 | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/companyprofile/): The Company Profile 2025-2026 website page contains a Company Profile movie to be viewed, and a downloadable PDF. Also available is drone footage of the Headquarters/Innovation Center.
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- [Company Data | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/data/): Nikon's corporate overview and locations of plants can be viewed.
- [Nikon Group Companies | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/group/): Introducing Nikon group companies in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East.
- [History | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/): Unravel more than 100 years of Nikon’s history and explore future possibilities by visiting serial contents in collaboration with WIRED, “Frontiers of Vision” that review a number of era-defining products, and our “Corporate History” that relates the company’s history in chronological order.
- [Frontiers of Vision | History | Nikon Corporate Information](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/): Many epoch-making products have been produced by Nikon.The Japanese editorial team of WIRED reviews them from a unique perspective full of intellectual curiosity, while exploring the passions and future infused therein.
- [No.10 | 1971 | Exploring the "Extreme" The Nikon Photomic FTN: A Camera for the Ultimate Shooting Environment — Space | Frontiers of Vision | Nikon Corporation](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/10/): In 1971, a modified Nikon Photomic FTN traveled to the Moon on Apollo 15. Discover how reliably it performed in such extreme conditions.
- [No.9 | 1964 | In Pursuit of the "Ultrafine" The Ultra Micro-NIKKOR: The Industrial Lens That Laid the Foundation for Japan's Semiconductor Industry | Frontiers of Vision | Nikon Corporation](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/09/): In 1964, a lens was born in pursuit of ultimate resolving power. This lens manufacturing technology eventually became the foundation for an era in which Japan was known as a “semiconductor powerhouse”.
- [No.8 | 1999 | Respecting a "game changer"　The D1 camera: Transforming professional workplaces into the digital era ｜Frontiers of Vision｜Nikon Corporation](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/08/): The D1 digital SLR camera was released in 1999. Digital cameras had been gaining popularity in the consumer market until the D1 debuted, then suddenly spread into professional realms. This had a major impact on the photography industry.
- [No.7 | 1998 | Illuminating a “turning point” The COOLPIX 900: Paving the way for digital shooting | Frontiers of Vision | Nikon Corporation](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/07/): At the dawn of the digital camera era, Nikon released the COOLPIX 900.We will unravel how it pioneered.
- [No.6 | 1963 | Capturing “the unexplored” The NIKONOS all-weather camera: capturing the world in any conditions | Frontiers of Vision | Nikon Corporation](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/history/frontier/06/): In 1963, Nikon presented the NIKONOS all-weather camera to the world. Its durability and usability would inspire progress toward modern action cameras. In this article, we trace the innovative technology and impact of this product, which was welcomed not only by underwater photographers but also those in many other fields, such as Antarctic research.
- [Directors, Officers and Executive Fellows | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/management/): Introducing Nikon's directors, officers, and executive fellows.
- [Career Summary of Directors | Directors, Officers and Executive Fellows | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/management/career/): 
- [Message from the CEO | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/message/): Message from the CEO, Yasuhiro Ohmura.
- [Nikon Museum | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/museum/): The website of the Nikon Museum has it all: Nikon's history, products, technologies, etc..
- [Philosophy & Vision | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/philosophy/): Introduces Nikon's philosophy, vision and Medium Term Management Plan.
- [Procurement | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/procurement/): Nikon Group's Basic Procurement Policy for conducting transactions with a wide range of overseas suppliers.
- [Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy | Procurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/procurement/conflict_minerals/): 
- [CSR Procurement | Procurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/procurement/csr/): 
- [Green Procurement | Procurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/procurement/green/): 
- [Basic Procurement Policy | Procurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/procurement/policy/): 
- [Learn & Enjoy Light | Corporate Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/sp/): From the things around us to the depths of space. Special contents that both adults and children can enjoy learning from.
- [Universcale | Learn & Enjoy Light | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/corporate/sp/universcale/): Exhibits which let visitors compare the size of various things at a glance. From the micro world to the limits of the universe.
- [Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/): This page provides an overview of Nikon product design, including exterior styling, interfaces, logos, and packaging. It explores the thinking behind product design and brand expression, covering perspectives such as user experience, problem solving, and brand value enhancement, as well as the history of form development as an optical equipment manufacturer. It also describes the principles that shape how products are designed, providing a deeper understanding of the background to Nikon’s brand design and its approach to creating new value from a future-oriented perspective.
- [About | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/about/): About Nikon’s Design
- [Awards | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/awards/): Explore the design awards Nikon has earned
- [The minds behind Nikon's design | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/interviews/): The minds behind Nikon's design The Design Workplace
- [What Nikon Design Values | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/message/): What Nikon Design Values
- [News | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/news/): Nikon news
- [Passion Embedded in Design | Design | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/design/works/): The Story Behind the Creation of the Design
- [Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/): This page provides an overview of Nikon’s financial data, business performance, and information for shareholders and investors. It offers access to earnings materials, annual securities reports, integrated reports, and General Shareholders’ Meeting materials, enabling a wide range of stakeholders to review the company’s management and financial position. It also provides direct access to the latest financial statements, dividend information, and the Medium-Term Management Plan, based on official disclosures made in accordance with stock exchange regulations and other relevant requirements.
- [IR Calendar | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/calendar/): IR Calendar is posted
- [Disclaimer | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/disclaimer/): Disclaimer on Investor Information is introduced
- [Frequently Asked Questions | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/faq/): Frequently Asked Questions can be found
- [Financial Information | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/): Financial and Business Performance Information are is introduced
- [R&D Expenditures, Capital Expenditures, Depreciation and Amortization | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/expenditure/): R&D Expenditures, Capital Expenditures, Depreciation and Amortization are introduced
- [Financial Analysis | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/financial_analysis/): Financial Analysis is introduced
- [Financial Statements and Financial Data Summary | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/financial_statements/): Financial Statements and Financial Data Summary are listed
- [Financial Highlights | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/performance/): Financial Highlights are introduced
- [Financial Results by Quarter | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/quarter/): Financial Results by Quarter are introduced
- [Financial Results by Segment | Financial Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/finance/segment/): Segment Information is introduced
- [Corporate Governance | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/governance/): Corporate Governance is introduced
- [Internal Control System | Corporate Governance | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/governance/internal-control/): Internal Control System is introduced
- [Basic Policy on Internal Control System | Internal Control System | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/governance/internal-control/policy/): Basic Policy on Internal Control System is introduced
- [Corporate Governance Organization | Corporate Governance | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/governance/organization/): Corporate Governance Organization is introduced
- [Corporate Governance Guideline | Corporate Governance Organization | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/governance/organization/guideline/): Corporate Governance Guidelines are introduced
- [IR Documents | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/): Financial Results, IR Event Materials and Asset Securities Reports are introduced
- [IR Event Materials | IR Documents | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/event/): IR Event Materials are listed
- [Financial Results and Presentation Materials | IR Documents | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/): Financial Results and Presentation Materials are listed
- [Management Policy | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/): Messages from Top Management, Medium Term Management Plan, Human Capital Management, Nikon Report (Integrated Report), Business Risks and Disclosure Policy introduced
- [Human Capital Management | Management Policy | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/human-capital/): An introduction to Nikon's basic approach to Human Capital Management.
- [Disclosure Policy | Management Policy | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/ir_policy/): Disclosure Policy on Investor Information is introduced
- [Medium Term Management Plan | Management Policy | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/midtermbusiness/): This page provides an overview of Nikon’s Medium-Term Management Plan. Our latest plan, Medium-Term Management Plan FY2026–2030, sets out a long-term management strategy for the five-year period up to FY2030 for our investors and stakeholders. We have established a policy of allocating resources to priority areas that will enhance corporate value. You can also review the strategies and progress of our efforts to expand our five business segments: Imaging, Precision Equipment, Healthcare, Industry and Digital Manufacturing.
- [Nikon Report (Integrated Report) | Management Policy | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/nikon-report/): This page introduces the Nikon Report, an integrated report published annually by Nikon. The report provides investors and stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of our initiatives aimed at achieving medium- to long-term growth and enhancing corporate value. As well as content such as our value creation model, Vision 2030, core strengths, and a dialogue between directors, it also includes back issues of past Nikon Reports and Annual Reports.
- [Initiatives to Enhance Corporate Governance | Nikon Report (Integrated Report) | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/nikon-report/initiatives_cg/): Describes Nikon's Initiatives to Enhance Corporate Governance.
- [Dialogue Between Directors | Nikon Report (Integrated Report) | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/nikon-report/interview/): Two of our directors will report on Nikon's various efforts and evaluations.
- [Business and Other Risks | Management Policy | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/management/risk/): Business and Other Risks are introduced
- [IR News | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/news/): IR News is listed
- [Stock and Bond Information | Investor Relations | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/): Stock and Bond Information is introduced
- [Analyst Coverage | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/analyst/): Analyst Coverage is introduced
- [Shareholder Returns and Dividends | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/dividend/): Transition of Dividends is introduced
- [Shareholders' Meeting | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/meeting/): Shareholders' Meeting Information is introduced
- [Ratings and Corporate Bonds Information | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/rating_bond/): Ratings and Corporate Bonds Information is introduced
- [Stock Information | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/status/): Stock Information is introduced
- [Stock Price Related Information | Stock and Bond Information | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/stock_info/stock_price/): Stock Price Related Information is introduced
- [News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/): This page provides a chronological listing of press releases and announcements issued by Nikon, covering the company’s latest developments, including new product announcements, financial disclosures, and business partnerships. It also serves as an archive of official statements distributed through Nikon’s public relations channels, enabling users to trace announcements accurately by date.
- [2025 | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/): Nikon news from 2025.
- [Development of a 1.5 µm Resolution Digital Lithography System](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0605_01.html): Nikon is developing a high-productivity digital lithography system for advanced packaging processes in semiconductor manufacturing back-end operations, delivering 1.5 μm resolution (L/S) while targeting more than a 30% improvement in throughput—from 50 panels per hour with the DSP-100 digital lithography system to 65 panels per hour or higher with the new system.  The new system is scheduled for release in fiscal year 2027.
- [Selected for Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the 8th Consecutive Year](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0520_01.html): Nikon has been selected for the eighth consecutive year as a component of the World Index and the Asia Pacific Index within the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, a globally recognized ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment benchmark.  Nikon has also been selected for all ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) targeting domestic stocks.
- [Nikon's telescopes to be installed on Axelspace's next-generation Earth observation satellites “GRUS-3”](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0519_01.html): Nikon is pleased to announce that its telescopes will be installed on seven GRUS‑3, the next‑generation Earth observation microsatellites developed by Axelspace Corporation (Axelspace), a pioneer of microsatellites that has been leading the space business.  These telescopes, when combined with Axelspace’s image sensor units, feature a compact structure while enabling acquisition of high‑resolution images with stable quality. The GRUS‑3 satellites equipped with Nikon’s telescopes are scheduled to be launched no earlier than July 2026.
- [Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0507_imaging_01.html): Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens for full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. Part of the NIKKOR Z lens S-Line, it features a built-in 1.4× teleconverter and covers a focal-length range of 120mm to 420mm. Combining outstanding optical performance with high mobility, it supports professional image-making, including sports photography.
- [Received Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for the Fourth Consecutive Year | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0428_01.html): Nikon has received the highest "AAA" rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings for four consecutive years. In 2026, Nikon was recognized for its initiatives in areas such as conflict minerals and corporate governance. In addition, Nikon has been selected as a constituent of all domestic equity ESG indices adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). 
- [Nikon releases the new APDIS MV5X Laser Radar | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0420_01.html): Nikon Corporation has launched the APDIS MV5X, the latest addition to its APDIS Laser Radar product lineup. Building on the proven technologies of previous APDIS models, the APDIS MV5X delivers high-speed, high-precision non-contact measurement in a compact and lightweight form, enhancing the quality of the manufacturing process.
- [Live Cell Observation System Selected for NASA-Supported Project Heading to the International Space Station | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0407_02.html): A live-cell imaging system developed by Nikon and its U.S. subsidiary, Nikon Instruments Inc. (NII), has been selected for a NASA-supported project and will be deployed aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will conduct initial operational verification of a microscope system used for culturing, maintaining, and observing live cells and tissues. Nikon will contribute to research on the effects of microgravity in drug discovery.
- [Message from the CEO on the Start of a New Management Structure | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0401_01.html): Yasuhiro Ohmura assumed the position of Representative Director, President and CEO of Nikon on 1 April 2026, marking the start of a new management structure. This page features a message from Ohmura on the occasion of his appointment.
- [Nikon CeLL Innovation to Provide End-to-End Solutions from Process Development to GCTP/GMP Manufacturing and Analytical Characterization of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles in Japan | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0312_01.html): Nikon's subsidiary, Nikon CeLL innovation Co., Ltd. (NCLi), has completed the commercial-scale technology transfer of manufacturing processes for human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) from RoosterBio, Inc. This enables NCLi to provide comprehensive solutions in Japan, from process development to GCTP- and GMP-compliant manufacturing and analysis for MSCs and EVs.
- [Nikon's Spatial Omics Analysis Software Technology to be Utilized in Joint Research on Breast Cancer Metastasis Led by the University of Tokyo | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0304_01.html): Software technology developed by Nikon that visualizes multiple layers of spatial omics data on microscope images was used in a collaborative research project led by Professor Yutaka Suzuki and colleagues at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo. The technology supports the analysis and interpretation of breast cancer metastasis.
- [Nikon Announces Investment in U.S.-based Vast, Inc. | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0306_01.html): Nikon has invested in Vast, Inc., a US company developing commercial space stations. Vast designs, develops, manufactures, and operates commercial space stations using a vertically integrated manufacturing approach. The company aims for its next-generation commercial space station to serve as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS) following its planned retirement in 2030.Nikon aims to expand its business in the aerospace sector across a range of fields, including its additive manufacturing (AM) business, which is positioned as a growth driver in the current Medium-Term Management Plan, as well as its imaging business.
- [Nikon Announces Investment in Trener Robotics | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0213_01.html): Nikon has invested in US-based Trener Robotics (CEO: Asad Tirmizi) through the NFocus Fund. Trener Robotics provides Acteris, a platform that enables AI-powered natural language programming for industrial robots. Through this investment, Nikon will combine Trener Robotics' advanced digital technologies with its own robot vision systems to deliver solutions that support the next generation of automated and labor-efficient manufacturing.
- [Selected for the highest rank, “A List,” in the CDP's climate change survey for the seventh consecutive year | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2026/0119_01.html): Nikon was named to CDP's Climate Change A List for the seventh consecutive year in recognition of its climate change initiatives and disclosure efforts. In addition, Nikon received an A- rating in CDP's Water Security assessment for the second consecutive year.The Nikon Group continues to contribute to building a sustainable society through its Nikon Long-Term Environmental Vision, which comprises three pillars: "Realizing a Decarbonized Society," "Realizing a Resource Circulating Society," and "Realizing a Healthy and Environmentally Safe Society." In addressing climate change, the Nikon Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by fiscal year 2050.
- [Nikon Introduces the Litho Booster 1000, a Next-Generation Alignment Station Designed to Facilitate Breakthrough Overlay Accuracy for Advanced 3D Devices | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/1211_01.html): Nikon is developing the Litho Booster 1000, the latest model in its alignment station lineup. The system measures wafers before the lithography process and feeds correction data to lithography systems to achieve high overlay accuracy. The Litho Booster 1000 is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. Alignment stations are compatible with both Nikon and third-party semiconductor lithography systems, and Nikon has offered them since 2018. By maintaining high productivity while enabling highly accurate multi-point absolute measurements, the Litho Booster 1000 aims to improve manufacturing yield.
- [Launch of “S3S LAB”, a Co-Creation Platform Equipped with Roll-to-Roll Maskless Lithography System | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/1210_01.html): On December 10, 2025, Nikon opened S3S LAB, a Co-Creation Platform located at its Sagamihara Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, and commenced operations. S3S LAB is equipped with a comprehensive range of equipment required for flexible electronics development, including Nikon’s proprietary state-of-the-art Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Maskless Exposure System and peripheral equipment incorporating advanced film deposition and multilayer wiring technologies for device manufacturing. Serving as a new hub for innovation, S3S LAB supports customers from research and development through commercialization.
- [Nikon Begins Accepting Orders for the FX-88SL and FX-88SLD, the First FPD Lithography Systems Equipped with UV-LED Light Source | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/1023_01.html): Nikon will begin accepting orders in November 2025 for the FX-88SL and FX-88SLD, Gen 8 plate (2,290 mm × 2,620 mm) FPD lithography systems. As the first FPD lithography systems to incorporate a UV-LED (ultraviolet LED) light source, the FX-88SL and FX-88SLD deliver high resolution and high productivity while reducing environmental impact.
- [Nikon releases the ZR, a full-frame sensor camera from the "Z CINEMA" series born from synergy with RED](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/0910_imaging_01.html): The ZR features the R3D NE video recording file format, developed based on RED's RAW codec, and inherits RED color science and exposure standards to enable highly accurate color matching with RED cameras. Supporting up to 6K recording, a 15+ stop dynamic range, and Dual Base ISO settings of ISO 800 and ISO 6400, it enables high-quality video production even in low-light environments.In addition, the ZR offers 32-bit float audio recording, high-quality audio capture powered by OZO Audio, a lightweight body weighing approximately 540 g, and a 4.0-inch monitor, balancing portability with professional-quality performance.The product reflects Nikon's strategy to strengthen its presence in the high-end video production market, including film production.
- [Orders Begin in July for Digital Lithography System DSP-100 | News | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/0716_01.html): Nikon began accepting orders for the DSP-100 digital lithography system in July 2025. Designed for advanced packaging in semiconductor device manufacturing, the DSP-100 combines 1.0 μm (L/S) resolution with support for large substrates up to 600 mm square.
- [Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/): This page provides an overview of Nikon’s approach to sustainability and its initiatives across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. It outlines Nikon’s sustainability strategy, key priorities, and track record, offering stakeholders insight into the company’s approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR).It also describes specific initiatives and progress in each ESG area, together with performance data compiled through the company’s internal management framework.
- [Business Activity | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/business/): Nikon Group Sustainability Information: Business / Descriptions of our efforts in creating social value through core technologies and ensuring trustworthiness by maintaining and increasing quality.
- [Materiality 2: Ensuring Trustworthiness by Maintaining and Increasing Quality | Business Activity | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/business/quality/): 
- [Materiality 1: Creating Social Value Through Core Technologies | Business Activity | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/business/technology/): 
- [Corporate Citizenship Activities | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/citizenship/): Descriptions of Nikon Group corporate citizenship activities in Japan and overseas.
- [Sustainable Community Well-Being | Corporate Citizenship Activities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/citizenship/community-well-being/): 
- [Helping Children Envision the Future | Corporate Citizenship Activities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/citizenship/encourage-enrollment/): 
- [Encouraging Younger Generations to Build the Future | Corporate Citizenship Activities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/citizenship/encourage-next-generation/): 
- [Encouraging Future Generations to Appreciate Global Environmental Issue | Corporate Citizenship Activities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/citizenship/environmental-awareness/): 
- [Environment | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment/): Nikon Group Sustainability Information: Environment / Descriptions of our efforts promoting a decarbonized society, promoting resource circulation, and preventing pollution and conserving ecosystems.
- [Materiality 3: Promoting a Decarbonized Society | Environment | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment/decarbonized-society/): 
- [Materiality 4: Promoting Resource Circulation | Environment | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment/resource-circulating/): 
- [Materiality 5: Preventing Pollution and Conserving Ecosystems | Environment | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment/safety/): 
- [Environmental Actions at Business Facilities | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment_action/): 
- [Shiroishi-Zao Eco Forum | Environmental Actions at Nikon Business Facilities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment_action/action_01/): 
- [Participating in Earth Hour | Environmental Actions at Nikon Business Facilities | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/environment_action/action_02/): 
- [External Evaluations | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/evaluation/): 
- [Governance | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/governance/): Nikon Group Sustainability Information: Governance / Descriptions of our efforts to ensure thorough compliance, strengthen corporate governance, and strengthen risk management.
- [Materiality 10: Thorough Compliance | Governance | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/governance/compliance/): 
- [Materiality 11: Strengthening Corporate Governance | Governance | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/governance/corporate-governance/): 
- [Materiality 12: Strengthening Risk Management | Governance | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/governance/risk-management/): 
- [Efforts for Security Export Control | Materiality 12: Strengthening Risk Management | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/governance/risk-management/enhancing-export/): 
- [Highlight | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/highlight/): Descriptions of unique Nikon initiatives for sustainable societies.
- [Reusing semiconductor lithography systems to reduce waste | Highlight | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/highlight/1902_reuse/): 
- [Product Manufacturing and Social Contributions through Sharing Our Vision with Procurement Partners | Highlight | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/highlight/2002_partner/): 
- [Riblet Processing — A Technological Innovation for Aircraft Leading Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality | Highlight | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/highlight/2306_riblet/): 
- [The Power of Imaging: Bridging Space and Earth | Highlight | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/highlight/2503_space/): 
- [Participation in Initiatives | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/initiatives/): Descriptions of international initiatives in which the Nikon Group participates, including the United Nations Global Compact, RBA, SBT, Business Ambition for 1.5℃, RE100, JCI, and TCFD.
- [What's New | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/latest_updates/): The latest information on Nikon’s sustainability is available here.
- [Nikon's Sustainability | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/management/): An introduction of Nikon Group sustainability policy and promotion system based on our corporate philosophy, Trustworthiness and Creativity.
- [Nikon Code of Conduct | Nikon's Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/management/codeofconduct/): 
- [Report | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/report/): Download the latest and previous issues of our Sustainability Report, which summarizes the Nikon Group sustainability initiatives.
- [](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/report/2025/sr2025_all.pdf): 
- [Society/Labor | Sustainability | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/society-labor/): Nikon Group Sustainability Information: Society & Labor / Descriptions of our efforts in strengthening supply chain management, respecting human rights, Diversity & Inclusion, and ensuring employee health and safety.
- [Materiality 8: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Society/Labor | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/society-labor/dei/): 
- [Materiality 7: Respecting Human Rights | Society/Labor | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/society-labor/human-rights/): 
- [Materiality 9: Employees' Health and Safety | Society/Labor | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/society-labor/labor/): 
- [Materiality 6: Building a Resilient Supply Chain | Society/Labor | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/sustainability/society-labor/supply-chain/): 
- [Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/): This page provides an overview of Nikon’s technologies, developed over more than 100 years, which underpin its business activities and brand value. It outlines Nikon’s approach to research and development, along with its core technologies—such as optical and precision technologies—and manufacturing technologies, in support of its vision of becoming ”a key technology solutions company in a global society where humans and machines co-create seamlessly. It also describes the technological elements and development approach that support each business, providing a basis for evaluating technology partnerships, adoption, and overall understanding of the company.
- [Technology Award | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/awards/): Introducing Nikon technologies that have been recognized and awarded by external organizations.
- [Intellectual Property Initiatives | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/ip/): Introducing Nikon’s intellectual property activities.
- [Manufacturing | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/manufacturing/): Introducing Nikon’s manufacturing process, including planning, design, prototyping, and manufacturing.
- [Message from the CTO | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/message/): Introducing a message from our CTO (Chief Technology Officer).
- [Nikon Research Report | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/nrr/): You can view technical reports summarizing Nikon’s research and development results.
- [Open Innovation | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/open_innovation/): Introducing Nikon’s open innovation.
- [CVC Activities | Open Innovation | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/open_innovation/cvc/): Introducing Nikon’s CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) activities
- [Research and Development | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/rd/): Introducing Nikon’s research and development.
- [Stories | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/): Read about Nikon researchers' enthusiasm and our innovations, that are contributing to society.
- [Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing Through Digital Lithography | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/2603_digital_lithography_systems/): Nikon developed its Digital Lithography System DSP-100 by combining semiconductor and FPD lithography technologies with proprietary technologies for advanced packaging, achieving both high resolution and high productivity. Explore the story behind its development.
- [Innovating the workstyle of the livestock industry through DX | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/2403_nilimo/): NiLIMo is a live monitoring system, born from Nikon's image analysis and AI technology, can predict the timing of cow calving with high accuracy. Here we introduce the passions of the developers, who started the development process by studying the ecology of cattle.
- [Expanding Human Potential with the Eyes of Robots | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/2410_robot_vision_system/): Nikon has developed a "robot vision system" to expand the possibilities of both robots and humans. How were these high-precision "eyes" created? Discover the backstory of this development.
- [Revolutionizing the Space Industry with Metal 3D Printing | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/2509_metal_3d_printing/): Nikon's metal 3D printers enable the production of large components and high-volume parts. Learn about their applications in aerospace and other industries, and their work at dedicated additive manufacturing facilities.
- [The further development of society through semiconductors | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/3q/): Nikon contributes to the realization of a smart society through its semiconductor lithography systems. Here we introduce Nikon's wide lineup of technologies for manufacturing diverse types of semiconductors, such as those for CPUs, memories, image sensors, RFs, power semiconductors and sensors, as well as the thoughts of our employees.
- [Manufacturing glass that grows like a lifeform | Stories | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/stories/2003_synthetic_silica_glass/): Synthetic fused silica glass is utilized for the lenses of Nikon's semiconductor lithography systems. Discover the technology behind this glass that provides such outstanding optical performance.
- [Tech Library | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/tech_library/): You can search Nikon’s technical information by tag.
- [Nikon Technology Fields | Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/):This page provides information on Nikon's two core technologies and technology fields.
- [Image Processing | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/image_processing/): This page provides technical information on Nikon's image processing technologies.
- [Noise Reduction | Image Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/image_processing/noise_reduction/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's noise reduction technology and examples of its application.
- [Object Detection | Image Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/image_processing/subject_recognition/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's object detection technology and examples of its application.
- [Materials | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/materials/): This page provides technical information on Nikon’s materials technologies.
- [Extra-low Dispersion Glass | Materials | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/materials/extra_low_dispersion_glass/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon’s extra-low dispersion glass technology and examples of its application.
- [Fluorite | Materials | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/materials/fluorite/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon’s fluorite technology and examples of its application.
- [Resin for Phase Fresnel Lenses | Materials | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/materials/phase_fresnel_lens/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's resin for Phase Fresnel lenses and examples of its application.
- [Precision Measurement | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/measurement/): This page provides technical information on Nikon’s precision measurement technology.
- [Optical Component Shape Measurement | Precision Measurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/measurement/optical_component_measument/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon’s optical component shape measurement technology and examples of its application.
- [High Precision Position Measurement | Precision Measurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/measurement/precision_position_measurement/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon’s high-precision position measurement technology and examples of its application.
- [Spectral Imaging | Precision Measurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/measurement/spectroscopic_imaging/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon’s spectral imaging technology and examples of its application.
- [Wavefront Aberration Measurement | Precision Measurement | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/measurement/wavefront_aberration_measurement/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's wavefront aberration measurement technology and examples of its application.
- [Optical Technology | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/optics/): This page provides technical information on Nikon's optical technology.
- [Aberration Correction | Optical Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/optics/aberration_correction/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's aberration correction technology and examples of its application.
- [Scanning Optical Systems | Optical Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/optics/scanning_optical_system/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's scanning optical systems and examples of their application.
- [Super-Resolution Microscopy | Optical Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/optics/super-resolution_microscopic/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's super-resolution microscopy technology and examples of its application.
- [X-ray Source | Optical Technology | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/optics/xray_source/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's X-ray source technology and examples of its application.
- [Precision Processing | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/process/): This page provides technical information on Nikon's precision processing technology.
- [Anti-Reflective Coatings | Precision Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/process/anti_reflective_coating/):This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's anti-reflective coatings and examples of their application.
- [Aspherical Processing | Precision Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/process/aspherical_polishing/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's aspherical processing technology and examples of its application.
- [Laser Ablation Processing | Precision Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/process/laser_ablation/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's laser ablation processing technology and examples of its application.
- [Precision Glass Mold | Precision Processing | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/process/precision_glass_mold/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's precision glass mold technology and examples of its application.
- [Peripheral Technologies | Nikon Technology Fields | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/related_technology/): This page provides technical information on Nikon's peripheral technologies.
- [Industrial Engineering | Peripheral Technologies | Nikon About Us](https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/technology_fields/related_technology/industrial_engineering/): This page provides a technical overview of Nikon's industrial engineering technology and examples of its application.

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