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Business Lines
Development and manufacture of indus-
trial microscopes and measuring systems,
and X-ray/CT inspection systems
Current State
• Growing market for X-ray/CT inspection
systems and non-contact 3D metrology
systems
• Shift in competition from equipment
specifi cations to ability to propose
systems for customers
• Application software is increasingly
important
Strategic Direction
• Expand business domains through M&A
and alliances
• Capture leading market position in X-ray/
CT inspection systems and non-contact
3D metrology systems
• Propose solutions by strengthening
application software
Business Lines
Development and manufacture of a
broad lineup of microscopes, ranging
from those for cutting-edge research to
microscopes for clinical, educational,
and practical training applications
Current State
[Existing Domains]
• Increased demand for super resolution
microscopes and analytical software
[New Domains]
• Stem cell business is growing
• Fusion of electronic and optical
microscopes
Strategic Direction
• Expand business domains through M&A
and alliances
• Provide total solutions centered on
image analysis
• Enhance and expand super resolution
microscope systems
• Bolster sales force in priority regions and
fi elds of research
Business Direction
Leverage Nikon’s core competencies to
answer unmet medical needs
Signifi cance of Our Entry
• Contribute to accurate diagnosis and
treatment
• Relieve the physical burden and
impact on patients
• Shorten times required for diagnosis,
treatment, and hospitalization
▲
Lessen the burden of medical costs
Fields We Will Enter
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prognostic management
• Drug discovery support
• Regenerative medicine
Future Growth Drivers
Management Numerical Targets by Business
Net Sales
(Billions of yen)
Years ended / ending March 31 2014
(result) 2015
(target) 2016
(target)
2017
(target)
Precision Equipment
Business 205.4 210.0 230.0 230.0
Imaging Products Business 685.4 590.0 670.0 700.0
Instruments Business 64.7 70.0 80.0 100.0
Medical and New
Businesses 0 0 40.0 130.0
Others 24.9 30.0 30.0 40.0
Operating Income
(Billions of yen)
Years ended / ending March 31 2014
(result) 2015
(target) 2016
(target)
2017
(target)
Precision Equipment
Business 20.0 19.0 36.0 36.0
Imaging Products Business 64.2 58.0 75.0 85.0
Instruments Business (2.1) 1.0 3.0 8.0
Medical and New
Businesses 0 0 1.0 4.0
Others 4.4 5.0 5.0 6.0
Microscope Solutions Business Industrial Metrology Business Medical Business
P. 28 P. 30P. 26
* Figures for the fi scal year ending March 2015 are as of August 7, 2014; fi gures for the fi scal year ending March 2016 and the fi scal year ending March 2017 are as of the announce-
ment of the Medium-Term Management Plan on June 17, 2014.
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