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Natsume Optics Selected for '300 Vibrant SMEs' Award

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Published Jun 2, 2026 6:50 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:55 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Natsume Optics, based in Nagano, has been selected for the 2026 '300 Vibrant SMEs' award by Japan's METI.
The company specializes in single-nanometer precision processing for semiconductor, synchrotron, and space industries.

Natsume Optics, based in Nagano, has been selected for the 2026 '300 Vibrant SMEs' award by Japan's METI. The company specializes in single-nanometer precision processing for semiconductor, synchrotron, and space industries.

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Natsume Optics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Iida City, Nagano; Representative Director: Kunihiko Hosoe) has been selected for the 2026 '300 Vibrant SMEs' award (Overseas Expansion Category) by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The company was recognized for its high-precision optical lenses and X-ray mirrors, which meet rigorous technical requirements in semiconductor, synchrotron, and space sectors. Since its founding, Natsume Optics has focused on high-precision processing and ultra-precision polishing. Its overseas sales ratio now exceeds 15%. In the field of synchrotron radiation, the company successfully developed the world's first X-ray optical element through joint research with the University of Tokyo. Furthermore, its technology was utilized in NASA's FOXSI-4 solar flare observation rocket launched in 2024. Moving forward, the company remains committed to ensuring stable supply in optical fields that support next-generation technologies.

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Natsume Optics, based in Nagano, has been selected for the 2026 '300 Vibrant SMEs' award by Japan's METI. The company specializes in single-nanometer precision processing for semiconductor, synchrotron, and space industries.

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