CMET
A pioneer in industrial additive manufacturing specializing in high-precision stereolithography (SLA) systems, sand mold 3D printers, and proprietary photopolymer resins.
- CEO / Founder
- Katsuhiko Nakai
- Team Size
- 50-100
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- $4.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Nabtesco Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, ADEKA Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Rapid Meister Series (Industrial SLA printers: ATOMm-8000, etc.)","Sand Mold 3D Printers (SCM Series for digital casting and foundry applications)","Proprietary Resins (TSR series including ABS-like, heat-resistant, and transparent materials)","Link3D / Magics for CMET (Specialized data preparation and control software)"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary high-speed scanning technology and laser control systems that ensure dimensional stability over large build volumes; backed by Nabtesco’s precision machinery expertise to provide industrial-grade durability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers 'Made in Japan' precision and reliability through a vertically integrated ecosystem of high-speed hardware, specialized resins, and advanced slicing software, enabling rapid prototyping and complex casting production.
How They Differentiate
CMET differentiates through a 'Made in Japan' precision engineering approach, offering a unique dual-track portfolio of high-accuracy Stereolithography (SLA) and specialized Sand Mold 3D printers. Unlike many competitors, they develop proprietary resins (TSR series) specifically optimized for their hardware and provide deep integration with traditional foundry casting workflows.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace engineers, medical device manufacturers, and heavy-industry foundries.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace & Defense","Medical & Dental","Electronics & Consumer Goods","Foundry & Casting"]
Competitors
3D Systems; D-MEC (Mitsubishi Chemical Group); Voxeljet; Stratasys
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated annual revenue between $50M - $80M; maintains a dominant share of the domestic Japanese industrial SLA market.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1990 as the first company in Japan to commercialize stereolithography.","Developed the world's first sand mold 3D printer (SCM series) in 1997.","Became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nabtesco Corporation in 2000.","Launched the high-precision 'Rapid Meister ATOMm' series in 2014.","Established a global partnership with Materialise for advanced data preparation software."]
Notable Customers
Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Komatsu Ltd.; Sony Corporation