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Microscope Solutions Business
Development, manufacture, sales, and service of biological
microscopes, cell culture observation systems, etc.
Newly entered the contract manufacturing business in areas
such as cells for regenerative medicine therapeutics
CHARACTERISTICS
By means of its super resolution microscopes that greatly exceed
the resolution limits of conventional optical microscopes, Nikon
opens up new possibilities in live cell imaging. Having signed a
collaboration agreement with Lonza, of Switzerland, the world’s
largest manufacturer of cells for regenerative medicine therapeu-
tics, the Nikon Group has established the basis of its regenerative
medicine contract manufacturing business.
Industrial Metrology Business
Development, manufacture, sales, and service of industrial micro-
scopes, metrology systems, and X-ray / CT inspection systems
CHARACTERISTICS
Nikon develops and markets industrial microscopes, 2D and 3D
metrology systems, and X-ray / CT inspection systems that enable
non-destructive inspection for industrial elds that include elec-
tronic components, automobiles, and aircraft. As quality-control
tools indispensable in the production process, they are highly
acclaimed by our customers.
Sales and service of Optos Plc’s products, such as retina diagnostic
imaging equipment
CHARACTERISTICS
Based on its core competencies of opto-electronics and precision technologies,
Nikon is developing a new medical device business to answer previously unmet
needs at various medical levels, such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and
prognosis management.
CHARACTERISTICS
In addition to such elds as Customized
Products Business, which handles space-
related products, and Glass Business, which
handles FPD photomask substrates, etc., as
well as Encoders Business and Ophthalmic
Lenses Business, Other Businesses contribute
to the development of science and technology
in addition to industry and society.
• Customized Products Business
• Glass Business
• Encoders Business
• Ophthalmic Lenses Business
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60
30
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
56.0
–3.1
53.8
–4.9
64.7
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72.3
1.1
77.2
2.8
(Years ended March 31)
Billions of yen ■ Net sales ■ Operating income (loss)
INSTRUMENTS BUSINESS
MEDICAL BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESSES
Financial Results for the Fiscal
Year Ended March 31, 2016
Net sales ¥18.3 billion
Operating loss ¥4.6 billion
Sales by Business
Segment
9.4%
Sales by Business
Segment
2.2%
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NIKON REPORT 2016
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