Olympus Corporation

Olympus Corporation, a global enterprise headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, manufactures and distributes high-precision machinery and instrumentation worldwide. The company, originally established in 1919 as Olympus Optical Co., Ltd., adopted its current name in October 2003. Its extensive operations are structured into four primary divisions: Endoscopic Solutions, Therapeutic Solutions, Scientific Solutions, and a segment designated as "Others." The Endoscopic Solutions division specializes in developing and providing gastrointestinal and surgical endoscopes, comprehensive endoscopy systems, and associated repair services. The Therapeutic Solutions segment focuses on products for urology, gynecology, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures, alongside endo-therapy devices, energy-based surgical tools, and disposable surgical instruments. Within Scientific Solutions, Olympus supplies biological and industrial microscopes, industrial endoscopes and videoscopes, non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers. The "Others" segment encompasses biomedical materials and orthopedic equipment. Beyond these core areas, the company also offers a broader array of medical devices, including surgical microscopes, endoscope reprocessing units, electrosurgical tools, and respiratory-endotherapy devices, complemented by system integration and ongoing maintenance services.

Industry

Medical - Devices

Sector

Healthcare

Headquarters

JP

CEO

Robert White

Listed since

May 15, 1949

Employees

28,138