Aichi Sangyo
Engineering trading company providing integrated metal 3D printing systems and advanced welding solutions for heavy industry.
- CEO / Founder
- Hirotaka Inoue
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D printers (including WAAM3D's RoboWAAM Advanced machine), cutting machines, advanced welding solutions.
Technological Advantage
Verified capability to localize and integrate complex foreign AM technologies (like WAAM and SLM) into the production lines of major Japanese manufacturers like Toyota.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces labor shortages and environmental footprint for Japanese heavy industry by integrating and customizing advanced overseas metal AM and welding technologies.
How They Differentiate
Provides end-to-end integration including custom jigs, automation, and after-sales support rather than just hardware distribution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Heavy industries including automotive, shipbuilding, nuclear, aerospace, and energy sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace/Defense; Energy; Shipbuilding; Nuclear; Steelmaking; Construction
Competitors
DMG Mori Co., Ltd.; Matsuura Machinery Corporation; NTT Data Engineering Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Installed ~30 metal AM systems in Japan (half automotive); 4 systems at Toyota site in Aichi.
Major Milestones
Started AM business ~2005; Expanded to wind power/EV batteries ~2011; New Nagoya office June 2017; Sagamihara factory September 2017; 80th anniversary 2017; RoboWAAM Advanced sales alliance 2023
Notable Customers
Major automotive, shipbuilding, and nuclear manufacturers in Japan.