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  "description": "Nikon Corporation manufactures and sells optical instruments and precision equipment for both consumer and business markets, including cameras, lenses, binoculars, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The company is known for its high-quality optics and precision engineering.",
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    "category": "Optics, Precision Equipment, Imaging, and Industrial Technology Manufacturing",
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      "Fujifilm",
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      "ZEISS",
      "Hexagon",
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