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Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a United States subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, operating in the medical technology sector across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $1 billion to $5 billion. Its products include endoscopes, biopsy instruments, imaging systems, laparoscopes, and microscopes for research. The company serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment industries. In August 2026 it announced a global distribution agreement with Endocision for a respiratory cryobiopsy system.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1968
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
58 years in operation (founded 1968).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a United States subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, operating in the medical technology sector across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $1 billion to $5 billion. Its products include endoscopes, biopsy instruments, imaging systems, laparoscopes, and microscopes for research. The company serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment industries. In August 2026 it announced a global distribution agreement with Endocision for a respiratory cryobiopsy system.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1968 |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 |
What Olympus Corporation of the Americas makes
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists machining, assembly, tooling, and emissions among its web-listed capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Tooling, Emissions (source: olympusamerica.com).
Certifications
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — olympus-global.com
ISO 9001 — olympus-global.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Olympus Announces U.S. Launch of Next Generation Thulium Fiber Laser Platform (prnewswire.com)
2026-10-15 — Press Releases | Olympus (olympusamerica.com)
2026-10-15 — News & Media | Olympus (olympusamerica.com)
2026-08-13 — Olympus Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Endocision for Respiratory Cryobiopsy System | Olympus (olympusamerica.com)
2026-05-26 — Olympus to Acquire BioProtect to Expand Its Portfolio of Urological Technologies and Address Prostate Cancer | Olympus (olympusamerica.com)
2026-05-01 — Olympus and Canon Introduce the Aplio i800 EUS Premium Ultrasound System in the U.S. | Olympus America | Medical (olympusamerica.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Brooklyn Park, MN — olympusamerica.com
Company details
As a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, it is privately held at the U.S. level and reports no publicly traded ticker. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968, and has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Olympus Corporation of the Americas do?
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a United States subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, operating in the medical technology sector across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $1 billion to $5 billion. Its products include endoscopes, biopsy instruments, imaging systems, laparoscopes, and microscopes for research. The company serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment industries. In August 2026 it announced a global distribution agreement with Endocision for a respiratory cryobiopsy system.
When was Olympus Corporation of the Americas founded?
Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968.
How big is Olympus Corporation of the Americas?
Olympus Corporation of the Americas has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Olympus Corporation of the Americas hold?
Olympus Corporation of the Americas lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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