ASF Metrology to acquire CMM business from Nikon Metrology

Nikon Metrology’s coordinate measuring machines (CMM) business is being acquired by ASF Metrology.

Upon closing of the transaction, all CMM production, development, sales, and service activities, including the CAMIO software, will be transferred to ASF Metrology. Nikon Metrology will continue to serve a number of selected accounts as part of a strategic marketing partnership in which both companies will promote each other’s products and services. All employees mainly dedicated to the CMM business, a crucial asset to the know-how of the company, are intended to transfer to ASF Metrology.

“This business transfer is in line with the 2017 Nikon Corporation strategic review for industrial metrology to focus on non-contact inspection, based on optical and X-ray technology, and will allow both companies to focus on a more efficient growth strategy for each of their businesses,” said Hajime Kosawa, CEO of Nikon Metrology.

“Thanks to our long-term experience in the CMM market and the close cooperation with Nikon Metrology, I believe that ASF Metrology’s competitive position in the industry and its focus on CMM will enable us to expand the existing solid customer base. We will focus on growth in all regions by expanding our market coverage worldwide, leveraging on the former LK brand name of the CMM business and its track record,” said Angelo Muscarella, CEO and owner of ASF Metrology.

Both companies will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition with suppliers, customers, and resellers.