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In 2023, AMPOWER advised the successful acquisition of the 3D printing assets of Adira AddCreative by Nikon SLM Solutions, further advancing their roadmap for ultra-large-format L-PBF systems. The acquisition brought another level of ultra-large format architecture into Nikon SLM’s portfolio, complementing and accelerating the industrial maturity already demonstrated by the NXG platform. This was a strategic fit for both organizations: Adira AddCreative, then owned by Sonae Capital, gained an industrial partner with the global scale and engineering depth necessary to bring its technology to market; meanwhile, Nikon SLM Solutions strengthened its leadership position in high-productivity metal AM systems for aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced space applications. Two years later, the acquisition has proven a strong success: the combined Nikon SLM Solutions and Adira AddCreative engineering teams have advanced the technology significantly, with growing market validation from sector-defining organizations. Early interest from leaders such as ArianeGroup and Rocket Lab reflects the demand for ultra-large-format metal additive solutions capable of delivering repeatability, qualification readiness, and real industrial throughput, requirements Nikon SLM Solutions is uniquely positioned to meet due to the maturity and installed base of the NXG platform.
“Nikon SLM Solutions has already set the benchmark for scalable, production-ready metal AM with the NXG XII 600 and NXG 600E. Integrating the AddCreative technology allows us to extend that leadership into ultra-large-format systems. This is not the beginning of our journey in large-scale L-PBF, it is the acceleration of work already well underway with our customers. As mission requirements grow, build envelopes must grow with them, and Nikon is uniquely positioned to deliver.”
“For our team, this represented not only recognition of our technical achievements, but also a path to meaningful industrialization. Within Nikon SLM Solutions, our innovation is now backed by the global infrastructure and manufacturing discipline required to scale.”
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