Nikon Instruments


Manufacturer and developer of optical and digital imaging systems for research, clinical, and industrial applications. Offers microscopy hardware (optics, objectives, upright/inverted/stereo microscopes), imaging software and analysis tools, contract imaging and bioimaging laboratory services, training and core-facility partnerships, and support services. Provides application-focused solutions across life-science research, drug discovery, assisted reproduction, regenerative medicine, and high-content/high-throughput imaging.

Industries

biotechnology
health-care
manufacturing
medical-device

Nr. of Employees

large (251-1000)

Nikon Instruments


Products

Motorized inverted microscope for reproductive medicine

Motorized inverted microscope configured for assisted reproductive workflows with ergonomic controls and clinical imaging compliance.

High-performance confocal and super-resolution imaging systems

Confocal and super-resolution microscopes optimized for high-resolution, large field imaging and high-speed acquisition for cellular and tissue studies.

High-content imaging and automated slide scanning systems

Automated imagers and scanners for plate-based high-content screening and whole-slide digitization.

Imaging software and analysis platforms

Software for microscope control, acquisition automation, multi-component instrument control, and image analysis including AI-enabled denoising tools.

Micromanipulators and accessories for microinjection

Micromanipulation hardware and accessory components to support ICSI, cell injection, transgenics and electrophysiology.

ECLIPSE LV100NDA LED

Flexible, modular upright microscope featuring intelligent digital communication and motorized nosepiece components for advanced industrial material inspection.

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Services

Full-service imaging workflows including sample preparation, cell culture support, data acquisition, and image analysis provided through regional bioimaging laboratory centers.

Partnerships with universities and research centers to establish microscopy centers of excellence offering training, method development, and shared access to high-end imaging instruments.

Programs to supply research-grade microscopy systems through OEM relationships and member discount programs for life-science organizations.

Annual photomicrography competitions and public-facing galleries used for education and community engagement.

Expertise Areas

  • Optical instrumentation and lens design
  • Microscopy system engineering (confocal, super-resolution, light-sheet)
  • Imaging software, acquisition automation and analysis
  • High-content and high-throughput imaging
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Key Technologies

  • Confocal microscopy
  • Super-resolution imaging
  • Light-sheet microscopy
  • Resonant scanning and high-speed acquisition
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News & Updates

Exhibition at the ASCP 2025 meeting (booth presence for pathology and clinical laboratory audiences).

Exhibition at the ASRM 2025 meeting showcasing microscopes and micromanipulation workflows for reproductive medicine.

Event at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory focused on organoids.

Exhibition at Neuroscience 2025 (San Diego Convention Center), booth presence for neuroscience research attendees.

Announcement of a spatial-array confocal detector and software update enabling ~4x field-of-view at maintained pixel density and ~6x faster resonant-scanned acquisition versus traditional galvo scanning.

Company announcement marking 100 years of microscopy business and outlining focus areas across research, clinical, and manufacturing.

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