Development of next-generation products, including lithography systems and imaging products
First written in FY2016. 30 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
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- 2026-10-29Advancedgoogle.com
「0.85μm resolution achieved: Nikon begins accepting orders for high-performance flat-panel display exposure equipment」
フラットパネルディスプレー露光装置について、解像度0.85μmの達成と受注開始が報じられた。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the imaging business announced the ZR digital cinema camera, which combines technologies from the Company and its subsidiary RED Digital Cinema, Inc.; in the precision equipment business, the Company began accepting orders for the DSP-100 digital lithography system for the back-end processes of semiconductor manufacturing, the first such system developed by Nikon.」
In addition to announcing the ZR, which combines technologies with RED, and beginning order acceptance for the DSP-100 for back-end processes, the Company advanced development of new FPD and ArF lithography systems. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fiscal year ending March 2026, the imaging business announced the ZR digital cinema camera, which combines technologies from the Company and its subsidiary RED Digital Cinema, Inc.; in the precision equipment business, the Company began accepting orders for the DSP-100 digital lithography system for the back-end processes of semiconductor manufacturing, the first such system developed by Nikon.」
Progress was made with the announcement of the ZR digital cinema camera, combining technologies with RED, and the start of order acceptance for the DSP-100 digital lithography system for back-end processes. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For interchangeable-lens digital cameras, the Company developed the Nikon Z6III, a full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera using the Nikon Z mount. The product is the world's first mirrorless camera equipped with a partially stacked CMOS sensor.」
Regarding next-generation development of imaging products, the Company developed the Z6III and advanced commercialization of a product equipped with new technologies, including a partially stacked CMOS sensor. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company focused on expanding sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses targeting professionals and enthusiasts, centered on full-frame mirrorless cameras such as the Z8, Zf and new Z6III, and sales remained strong.」
The Company added new products, including the Z6III, to its lineup of mid- to high-end mirrorless cameras and expanded sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company focused on expanding sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses targeting professionals and enthusiasts, centered on full-frame mirrorless cameras such as the Z 8 and Z f. Revenue and operating profit increased, partly due to higher average selling prices and the benefits of the weaker yen.」
The Company expanded sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses centered on the Z 8, Z f and other products, resulting in higher revenue and operating profit in the imaging business. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company focused on expanding sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses targeting professionals and enthusiasts, centered on the Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera launched in May 2023.」
The Company continued its policy of expanding sales of mid- to high-end mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lenses centered on the Z 8. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company focused on expanding sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses targeting professionals and enthusiasts, centered on the Z 8 full-frame mirrorless camera launched in May 2023.」
Regarding the rollout of next-generation imaging products, the Z 8 was launched in May 2023, and sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses were expanded. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Z 30 is a mirrorless camera suited to video shooting across a broad range of situations, from everyday and Vlog shooting to more demanding applications. It combines the smallest and lightest body in the Nikon Z series with a vari-angle LCD monitor, a REC lamp that makes it immediately clear when video is being recorded, and support for video recording of up to 125 minutes.」
The Company disclosed the Z 30's development features and video specifications, advancing the next-generation rollout of mirrorless products. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company focused on expanding sales of mid- to high-end models and interchangeable lenses for professionals and enthusiasts, while sales of the Z 9 full-frame mirrorless flagship model remained strong.」
The Company continued expanding sales of mid- to high-end imaging products, including the Z 9, and interchangeable lenses. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In August 2022, the Company launched the Z 30 mirrorless camera, the smallest and lightest model in the Z series, designed for ease of use when shooting video. Sales of the Z 9 full-frame mirrorless flagship model also remained strong, driving higher sales of mid- to high-end models.」
The mirrorless camera Z 30 was launched in August 2022, and together with strong sales of the Z 9, it drove higher sales of mid- to high-end imaging products. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Z 9 full-frame mirrorless flagship model, launched in December 2021, remained strong, while the Company expanded its lineup of interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras and worked to increase sales of mid- to high-end models for professionals and enthusiasts.」
The Z 9, the first flagship model in the Z series, was launched in December 2021, and strong sales and an expanded interchangeable-lens lineup advanced the rollout of mid- to high-end imaging products. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company launched the Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera, the first flagship model in the Nikon Z series, and it was highly acclaimed.」
It launched the Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera, the first flagship model in the Z series, and reported that it was highly acclaimed. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In July 2021, the Company launched the Z fc mirrorless camera, which inherits the design of Nikon's historic FM2 camera, and it was well received.」
The Z fc mirrorless camera was launched in July 2021, marking specific progress in sales and market reception. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For interchangeable-lens digital cameras, the Company developed the Nikon FX-format mirrorless camera Z 5. Its 24.32-megapixel CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 image-processing engine achieve a maximum standard ISO sensitivity of 51200.」
As part of the next-generation rollout of imaging products, the Company developed the full-frame mirrorless camera Z 5 and disclosed its performance specifications. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company launched the new Z series products, the full-frame mirrorless cameras Z 7II and Z 6II, and expanded its lineup of interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras, among other initiatives aimed at increasing sales of mid- to high-end models for professionals and enthusiasts.」
The launch of the Z 7II and Z 6II and the expansion of the interchangeable-lens lineup advanced the rollout of next-generation and mid- to high-end imaging products. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For interchangeable-lens digital cameras, the Company launched the basic-model full-frame mirrorless camera Z 5 in August 2020, expanded its lineup of interchangeable lenses for mirrorless cameras and worked to increase sales of mid- to high-end models for professionals and enthusiasts.」
The basic-model full-frame mirrorless camera Z 5 was launched in August 2020, and the interchangeable-lens lineup was also expanded. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company developed the Z 50, Nikon's first DX-format mirrorless camera. Its 20.88-megapixel CMOS sensor with focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels and EXPEED 6 image-processing engine deliver high image quality with low noise across a wide standard ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 51200.」
In imaging products, the Company newly developed the Z 50 and disclosed its performance specifications. Research and development activities also included new products such as the D780 and COOLPIX P950. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the imaging business, the Company added the small, lightweight and high-performance Z 50 mirrorless camera to its lineup in November 2019, increasing mirrorless camera unit sales. However, as the market contracted, total digital camera unit sales declined.」
The mirrorless camera Z 50 was added to the lineup in November 2019, and mirrorless camera unit sales increased. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company advanced development and marketing of the optical processing machine series.」
Following the start of order acceptance for the Lasermeister 100A, the Company continued developing and marketing the optical processing machine series as a business launch initiative applying lithography system technology to a new field. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2019, the Company began accepting orders for the Lasermeister 100A optical processing machine, which applies lithography system technology to a new field.」
The Lasermeister 100A optical processing machine, applying lithography system technology to a new field, progressed to the specific sales stage of order acceptance beginning in April 2019. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company also began developing the Lasermeister 100A optical processing machine, applying lithography system technology to a new field. The first product, the Lasermeister 100A, is a new metalworking machine that is easy to use and capable of metal forming and additive processing.」
The Company began developing optical processing machines as a new application of lithography system technology and identified the Lasermeister 100A as a specific new product. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the D850 digital SLR camera remained strong, while the new full-frame mirrorless cameras Z 7 and Z 6 contributed to higher sales of high-end models.」
In addition to strong sales of the D850, the new Z 7 and Z 6 contributed to higher sales of high-end models, advancing the shift toward higher-value imaging products and the rollout of new products. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In September 2018, the Company also launched the full-frame mirrorless camera Z 7, featuring a new large-diameter mount, and the lightweight, compact entry-level digital SLR camera D3500, both of which were well received.」
The full-frame mirrorless camera Z 7 and the D3500 were launched in September 2018 and were well received by the market. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the FPD lithography systems field, the Company developed the FX-103SH/103S lithography system, optimized for producing large, high-resolution panels.」
The Company developed the FX-103SH/103S for Generation 10.5 applications, announced the FX-103S in February 2018 and sold it as planned. In semiconductor lithography systems, it also continued developing software and hardware to further improve the NSR-S631E's precision and productivity. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The D850 digital SLR camera, launched in September last year and combining high-resolution rendering with high-speed continuous shooting, was well received, resulting in a substantial increase in operating profit.」
It shows specific progress in the D850 product rollout, with market reception after its launch reflected in a substantial increase in operating profit. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras remained firm, including high-end models such as the D850 digital SLR camera, which combines high-resolution rendering with high-speed continuous shooting. In the United States in particular, unit sales increased substantially across digital SLR cameras as a whole, but sales struggled in markets outside the United States, resulting in lower revenue.」
Sales of the high-end D850 remained firm, while unit sales of digital SLR cameras increased substantially in the United States. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of mid-range models, including the D7500 digital SLR camera launched in June this year, remained firm, with unit sales increasing substantially, particularly in the United States.」
In imaging products, it showed progress in specific product initiatives, including the June launch of the D7500 and expanded sales of mid-range models. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Through enhancements to the new projection lens and the mark detection and measurement capabilities of the alignment system, the NSR-S631E achieves a mix-and-match overlay (MMO) of 2.3 nanometers or less and productivity of at least 270 wafers per hour (96 shots).」
In addition to expanding sales of the NSR-S631E, the Company began developing and selling software and hardware for field upgrades, and disclosed specific performance figures. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor lithography systems field, ArF scanners and advanced immersion lithography systems increased unit sales.」
It reports an increase in unit sales of ArF scanners and advanced immersion lithography systems. - FY2017-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「The Company will scale back development of ArF immersion lithography systems and reduce development costs by reviewing its development strategy.」
Regarding development of next-generation lithography systems, the policy changed to scaling back ArF immersion lithography development and reducing development costs. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company sought to secure profits through an improved product mix, driven by strong sales of the interchangeable-lens digital cameras D5 and D500, and by curbing expenses.」
In addition to the D5, which was already on sale, it noted strong sales of the D500, indicating progress on the sales front in securing profits through an improved product mix. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed and began selling the latest ArF immersion scanner, the NSR-S631E. With its new projection lens and enhanced mark detection and measurement capabilities in its alignment system, the NSR-S631E achieves a machine-to-machine overlay (MMO: Mix and Match Overlay) of 2.3 nanometers or less and productivity of at least 270 wafers per hour (96 shots).」
It describes the development and launch of sales for products including the NSR-S631E, 450 mm lithography system NSR-S650D, FPD system FX-68S and D5.