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09
NIKON REPORT 2015
Business Strategy
Microscope Solutions Business
Industrial Metrology Business
Business
Lines
Development, manufacture, and sales of a broad lineup of micro-
scopes, ranging from those for cutting-edge research to micro-
scopes for clinical, educational, and practical training applications
Nikon’s
Strengths
By means of its super resolution microscopes that greatly
exceed the resolution limits of conventional optical micro-
scopes and its Perfect Focus System (PFS) that prevents
focus drift over long hours of observations, Nikon opens up
new possibilities in live cell imaging.
Having decided to enter into a contract manufacturing
business covering the cells used in regenerative medicine in
2015, Nikon is equipped to make great advances in the
regenerative medicine development market.
Business
Lines
In addition to its new Medical Business, Nikon is contribut-
ing to advances in science and technology as well as industry
and society through unique products and technologies from
its diversied businesses
Business
Lines
Development, manufacture, and sales of industrial micro-
scopes, metrology systems, and X-ray / CT inspection systems
Nikon’s
Strengths
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 electronic components, automobiles, and aircraft. As
quality-control tools indispensable in the production process,
they are highly acclaimed by our customers.
Medical Business / Customized Products Business / Glass
Business / Encoder Business / Ophthalmic Lenses Business
Instruments Business Other Businesses
Business Direction
Leverage Nikon’s core competencies to respond to
unmet medical needs
Nikon Core Competencies
• Optical technologies
• Precision control technologies
• Image processing technologies
• Semiconductor lithography technologies
• High-precision measurement technologies
Signicance of Our Medical Business Entry
• Contribute to accurate diagnosis and treatment
• Relieve the physical burden and impact on patients
• Shorten times needed for diagnosis, treatment,
and hospitalization
　　 Lessen the burden of medical costs
Fields We Have Entered or Will Enter
• Prevention　　• Diagnosis　　• Treatment
• Prognostic management　　• Drug discovery support
• Regenerative medicine
68.3% 8.5% 3.3%
14.1% 14.3% 23.5%
China Japan Others
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20
40
60
80
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
57.4 56.0 53.8
64.7 72.3
-5.2 -3.1 -4.9 -2.1 1.1
Billions of yen n Net sales n Operating income (loss)
(Years ended March 31)
Priority Field: Medical Business