Nikon Instruments, also known as NII or Nikon Microscope Solutions, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and is a subsidiary of Nikon. Founded in 1917 with approximately 530 employees, the company functions as the specialized healthcare and industrial microscopy division of Nikon Corporation. Leveraging expertise in optical glass manufacturing and precision engineering, the division provides imaging solutions for biological research, clinical diagnostics, and materials science, operating as a core pillar of the Nikon Healthcare Business Unit.