Recently, the official micro blog of SLM Solutions Group AG announced that Nikon Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Nikon") announced that it would purchase all outstanding shares of SLM through a voluntary public tender offer to become a global leader in Metal 3D printing.
As we all know, Nikon is famous for its cameras. However, Nikon has been developing cutting-edge optoelectronic technology and precision equipment for more than 100 years. Nikon's products are widely used in many industries, including advanced semiconductors, imaging products, medical systems, automobiles and satellites. Metal additive manufacturing is the key growth driver of digital manufacturing and an important part of Nikon's future business strategy. We believe that Nikon's characteristics and values complement Sleiman's, and our customers, partners, employees and industry will benefit from the cooperation between them.
SLM solutions is a comprehensive solution supplier and metal additive manufacturing partner. The company focuses on the long-term benefits of customers, and is committed to working together with customers at every stage of the process chain to provide comprehensive technical support and knowledge sharing for customers, improve their mastery of technology, and help customers maximize their return on investment. SLM solutions powerful selective laser melting ® Metal additive manufacturing equipment can produce complex fully dense metal parts more quickly, stably and at low cost.
As a listed company, SLM solutions is headquartered in Germany and has branches in China, Canada, France, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and the United States.
Source: laser industry observation
