On March 20th, the new location of Nikon SLM Solutions was inaugurated at the Reggiane Innovation Park in Reggio Emilia. A great example of collaboration between business, institutions and local actors that led to the establishment of a new foreign company in a strategic sector. Nikon SLM Solutions is part of a Japanese group and deals with additive manufacturing, in particular the production of 3D printers specialized in metallic materials, suitable for use in industrial processes for various sectors, including automotive.
The Reggio Emilia office will focus on the design phase, hosting 30 engineers and dealing with the development of new products and innovative design methodologies and processes. The expertise of the center will include mechanical, process and industrialization designers, electrical and electronic designers and software developers. The building that will house Nikon SLM is the iconic Shed 15C.
In addition to the executives of Nikon SLM Solution, the inauguration was attended by the Mayor of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Reggiane Parco Innovazione, Fondazione REI, Unindustria Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Invest in Emilia-Romagna (the contact point for foreign investments managed by ART-ER on behalf of the Emilia-Romagna Region). All these actors have cooperated with each other - along with the territorial context of excellence - helping to ensure the landing of the investment on the regional territory.
