- In January 2024, Olympus Corporation acquired Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based medical device manufacturer with a presence in 80 countries. This acquisition allows Olympus to enhance its portfolio in endoscopic instruments, including sigmoidoscopes
- In March 2021, Stapleline Medizintechnik GmbH expanded its global footprint in the sigmoidoscope market by establishing a subsidiary in Russia
- In January 2021, Olympus Corporation acquired Quest Photonic Devices B.V., a Netherlands-based company specializing in endoscopy, to strengthen its endoscopy business, including sigmoidoscopes
