HAMID ZARRINGHALAM
FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
HAMID ZARRINGHALAM
TITLE : CEO OF NIKON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
COMPANY : NIKON LOCATION : UNITED STATES
Hamid Zarringhalam is the CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing , leading the company ’ s efforts in precision technology and innovation . With a strong background in optics and engineering , he drives advancements in manufacturing solutions across industries , focusing on high-precision systems , automation and cuttingedge technologies to meet evolving global demands .
“ Digital textile printing is growing fast and designers are eager to take advantage of the technology to reproduce rich graphics on a wide range of fabrics : roll-to-roll , garment , home décor and signage .”
As the fashion industry shifts further towards servitisation , the adoption of the PDF Print Engine and by association additive manufacturing is more than just the embrace of new technology : it is an act of preparation for the future of industry , where supply chain resiliency and circularity will determine competitiveness and success .
This fact is intimately understood by Nikon , the leading Japanese photographic and optics equipment manufacturer . With a legacy of precision and innovation , Nikon is on a quest to help manufacturers embrace additive manufacturing to prepare for the future .
Nikon Vision 2030 Hamid Zarringhalam is CEO of Nikon ’ s Advanced Manufacturing Business Unit , which seeks to create the future of manufacturing through its Vision 2030 strategy .
“ It broadly reflects our plan to be a key technology solutions company in a global society where humans and machines co-create seamlessly ,” says Hamid .
“ Nikon has century-old DNA that is deeply rooted in technology and manufacturing , and throughout the company ’ s history it has had profound impacts in these critical areas .”
The site of Nikon ’ s additive manufacturing innovation is its AM Technology Center , which opened earlier this year in July and is located in Long Beach , California .
The advanced , 90,000sq ft facility is already operational , setting new benchmarks in advanced manufacturing by providing specialised secure facilities , focusing on application development and benchmark testing .
“ At the AM Technology Centre , we ’ re providing a holistic and customercentric approach , with comprehensive Design for Additive Manufacturing ( DfAM ) services , engineering and manufacturing solutions , as well as prototyping and production capabilities ,” Hamid explains .
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