Nikon SLM Solutions

HardwareLübeck, GermanyFounded 2006

A leading global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in high-productivity Selective Laser Melting (SLM) systems and software for industrial serial production.

CEO / Founder
Sam O'Leary
Team Size
740+
Stage
Acquired subsidiary of Nikon Corporation; operating as a global market leader in industrial metal 3D printing with record revenues of €150M in 2024.
Total Funding
$365.0M
Latest Round
Acquisition
Key Investors
["Nikon Corporation","Elliott Advisors","EQT"]

Technology & Products

Key Products

["NXG XII 600 (Flagship 12-laser system for large-scale production)","SLM 500 & SLM 280 (Multi-laser systems for mid-to-high volume manufacturing)","SLM.Prep (Advanced data preparation software for build job efficiency)","SLM.Quality (Process monitoring and quality assurance software)","FreeMelt (Software tool for material and parameter development)","SLM 125 (Compact system for R&D and small-batch production)"]

Technological Advantage

The NXG XII 600 platform offers up to 20x the productivity of standard single-laser systems. Integration with Nikon’s world-class optical and metrology expertise provides a unique advantage in precision and process control.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in high-performance industries requiring complex metal components, such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Defense","Automotive","Energy (Oil & Gas, Power Gen)","Healthcare & Medical (Implants)","Tooling & Die","Research & Academia"]

Competitors

["EOS (Electro Optical Systems)","GE Additive","3D Systems"]