LUBECK, Germany, Nov 14, 2025- Nikon SLM Solutions, a global leader in metal additive manufacturing (AM), has officially validated Oqton’s 3DXpert build processor following an extensive joint program. The validation marks a significant milestone in the companies’ ongoing collaboration, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing industrial-scale AM through open, integrated, and reliable software-hardware ecosystems.
The validation follows months of close technical cooperation between Nikon SLM Solutions and Oqton, bringing together Oqton’s intelligent 3DXpert software platform and Nikon SLM’s state-of-the-art laser powder bed fusion technology. The result: a fully validated, production-grade workflow that enables customers to prepare, manage, and execute AM build jobs with greater efficiency, consistency, and confidence.
Key highlights:
- Nikon SLM Solutions completed extensive validation of Oqton’s 3DXpert build processor.
- The validated build processor is fully compatible with Nikon SLM’s latest manufacturing strategies and advanced multi-laser platforms.
- Customers can now rely on a tested and validated solution for high-quality, repeatable production in regulated industries.
This achievement underscores both companies’ dedication to enabling open-architecture innovation, empowering users to push the boundaries of productivity and quality in industrial AM. The project also received valuable support from AMEXCI, a leading accelerator of additive manufacturing adoption, which provided end-user insight and real-world testing.
“For us and our customers, there’s no room for error,” said Edvin Resebo, CEO at AMEXCI. “A validated build processor provides the repeatability and consistency needed to qualify parts for demanding sectors like aerospace and defense.”
“The rigorous validation conducted by Nikon SLM Solutions proves the reliability and performance of our build processor. This collaboration demonstrates the power of a tightly integrated hardware and software ecosystem built for industrial reality.” Added Kirill Volchek, CTO at Oqton.
“The validation of Oqton’s 3DXpert build processor reflects our commitment to enabling our customers with production-ready solutions.” commented Charlie Grace, Chief Commercial Officer at Nikon SLM Solutions, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership, “Together, we’re making additive manufacturing simpler, more reliable, and truly industrial.”
About Oqton
Oqton helps manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency by intelligently automating production. Oqton unifies engineering and production with an AI-powered, technology agnostic cloud-based Manufacturing OS for complete traceability and visibility across an organization. In combination with Oqton’s specialized applications for reverse engineering, inspection, design, 3D printing, and simulation, including Geomagic, 3DXpert, and Amphyon, manufacturers can connect technologies and machines across multiple sites. Oqton is trusted by globally recognized manufacturers, and supported by partnerships with machine vendors, service bureaus, and materials providers. For more information, visit www.oqton.com or LinkedIn.
About Nikon SLM Solutions
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions. Leading the industry since its inception, it continues to drive the future of metal AM in every major industry with its customers’ long-term success at its core. Nikon SLM Solutions is home to the world’s fastest metal additive manufacturing machines boasting up to 12 lasers and enabling build rates of up to 1000ccm/h. With a portfolio of systems to suit every customer’s needs, along with its team of experts closely collaborating at every stage of the process, Nikon SLM Solutions leads the way on return on investment with maximum efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Nikon SLM Solutions believes that additive manufacturing is the future of manufacturing and has the desire and capability to take its customers there – right now.
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a Company headquartered in Germany, with offices in Canada, France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.Further information is available on www.nikon-slm-solutions.com.
