Overview

Nikon is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and precision equipment, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and founded in 1917. It is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. The company serves the healthcare, semiconductor, electronics, automotive, and construction industries. Its healthcare business supplies biological microscopes and diagnostic imaging equipment, and in 2026 it was chosen to supply a live cell observation system for a NASA-supported project bound for the International Space Station.

At a glance

What Nikon makes

Its product lines include glass optics and semiconductor equipment, and the company holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Glass, Semiconductor (source: nikon.com).

Certifications

Nikon is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — moh.gov.vn

Latest developments

• 2026-10-05 — new Nikon AX — Center for Biologic Imaging · University of Pittsburgh (pitt.edu)

• 2026-06-22 — Nikon BioImaging Lab chooses Plus Ultra Leiden for new advanced imaging facility (kadans.com)

• 2026-04-07 — Live Cell Observation System Selected for NASA-Supported Project Heading to the International Space Station
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  Nikon Instruments Inc. (nikon.com)

• 2025-09-24 — News
  Nikon Europe B.V. (nikon.com)

• 2025-09-15 — New Nikon Centre of Excellence at Monash University. | Nikon Australia (nikon.com.au)

• 2025-06-17 — Nikon Instruments and Astellas announce a strategic collaboration to offer SakuLab-Cambridge resident companies access to advanced imaging capabilities provided by Nikon BioImaging Lab USA
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  Nikon Instruments Inc. (nikon.com)

Company details

Nikon is publicly traded under ticker 7731.T and reports revenue in the range of 4.2B, with its healthcare business serving research institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh and Monash University. Nikon was founded in 1917, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 109 years in operation (founded 1917). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nikon make?

Nikon is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and precision equipment, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and founded in 1917. It is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. The company serves the healthcare, semiconductor, electronics, automotive, and construction industries. Its healthcare business supplies biological microscopes and diagnostic imaging equipment, and in 2026 it was chosen to supply a live cell observation system for a NASA-supported project bound for the International Space Station.

Where is Nikon headquartered?

Nikon is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo (20, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 140-0015).

When was Nikon founded?

Nikon was founded in 1917.

How big is Nikon?

Nikon has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 4.2B range.

Is Nikon publicly traded?

Publicly traded (JPX: 7731.T). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Nikon hold?

Nikon lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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