Nikon carves lens expertise into niche in chipmaking and space

Camera maker invests $620m to repurpose optical tech for continued growth

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One of Nikon's strengths is manufacturing for optical components in-house. (Nikon)

KOHEI YAMADA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Faced with mounting headwinds in digital cameras, Nikon has launched a 100 billion yen ($620 million) investment spree to redirect expertise in optical products to promising sectors like space and semiconductors.

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