AeroEdge
Develops titanium aluminide (TiAl) turbine blades for next-generation jet engines using hybrid metal AM and precision machining.
- CEO / Founder
- Jun Morinishi
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $26.77M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Toyota Tsusho, DMG MORI, Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), Kikuchi Gear (founding parent), Safran Aircraft Engines (strategic partner); IPO 2023 (Tokyo SE: 7409)
Technology & Products
Key Products
AeroEdge specializes in machining next-generation titanium aluminide (TiAl) turbine blades for jet engines, additive manufacturing, and engineering services. They are a first-tier supplier for the LEAP turbine from Safran Aircraft Engines, providing premium components for airplanes and helicopters.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of GE Additive A2X EBM and DMG MORI Lasertech65 DED systems with traditional precision machining; validated by a direct OEM contract with Safran.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables mass production of complex TiAl components for the LEAP engine, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency through integrated AM and machining workflows.
How They Differentiate
Leverages a hybrid approach of EBM and DED alongside established precision machining to meet high-volume aerospace production standards that pure-play AM bureaus often lack.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs and transportation companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Transportation; Military/Defense; Power generation; Railways
Competitors
Cobalt Aero Services, Kencoa Aerospace, TransDigm Group, Rolls-Royce, Turbocam International
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue of approximately 3.5 billion JPY; secured long-term supply contracts through 2036; expanded with a second factory in 2024
Major Milestones
2015: Founded; January 1, 2016: Business operations commenced; August 2016: Mass production began at Ashikaga factory; 2016: Secured direct contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for LEAP engine blades; 2024-2025: Partnered with 3DOS for decentralized manufacturing platform
Notable Customers
Safran Aircraft Engines (for LEAP turbine), major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace industry.