Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the seismic shifts in U.S.–Japan trade—from Warren Buffett’s renewed love affair with Japan’s “sogo shosha,” to Nippon Steel’s headline-grabbing U.S. Steel takeover, Honda’s AM ambitions, and Ricoh’s own print-on-demand for cameras—showing how, after years of stagnant growth, Japan’s industrial might is surging back powered by 3D printing and global investment.
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From Snapshots to Space Parts: Nikon Reinvents Itself in Metal
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan reveal how Nikon is transforming from a camera giant into a major force in industrial-scale additive manufacturing.
Nikon SLM Solutions Hints at Massive New Metal 3D Printer in Rocket Lab Deal
Nikon SLM Solutions announced a rather prominent new customer: Rocket Lab.
Financials Reveal Nikon SLM Solutions’ Shift Toward High-End Metal Additive Systems
It’s often difficult to track the financials of certain 3D printing companies, but that’s not the case with Nikon SLM Solutions.
Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation
Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and it’s not SLM Solutions.
RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality
The first day of RAPID + TCT 2024 saw a riveting opening keynote with a panel discussion of industry leaders from 3D Systems, EOS, Nano Dimension, Nikon and Stratasys.
From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success
At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.
SLM Solutions Rebrands as Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc.
SLM Solutions has changed their name.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced they’ve received a significant investment, and there’s an interesting twist to the story.
Exploring the Role of 3D Printing and Robotics in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the incredible developments in 3D printing and robotics that have taken place in Japan.
Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition
Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?
Materialise Strategizes Collaborations
Saying “Materialise focuses on collaboration” is a bit like saying “rain is wet” these days, but the prolific company continues its deluge of co-creation announcements.