Expert Material Laboratories
Japanese developer and supplier of food-safe, allergen-free, water-washable photopolymer resins for stereolithography 3D printing, along with 3D technology consulting services.
- CEO / Founder
- Yusuke Noda
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ekimate (エキマテ) — food-sanitation-law-compliant, allergen-free, water-washable photopolymer resin for SLA/DLP/LCD 3D printers; Ekimate For Medical — medical-grade resin; Ease Resin (イースレジン) — low-allergen UV resin for crafting; 3D technology/DX consulting services; 3D printer sales and setup support
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Food-safe, allergen-free, carcinogen-free, water-washable photopolymer resin that eliminates the need for hazardous organic solvents (IPA), reduces industrial waste, and enables safe 3D printing in offices, schools, and homes.
How They Differentiate
Unlike conventional photopolymer resins that contain carcinogens, allergens, require IPA/organic solvent washing, and produce hazardous waste, Ekimate is formulated with only safe components, is water-washable (drain-safe), food-sanitation-law-compliant, allergen-free, and low-odor — making it uniquely suitable for food-contact items, educational settings, and office environments.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions (schools, universities); dental/medical professionals; product designers and prototyping teams; hobbyists and makers; food industry (molds, tableware); small-to-medium manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Education; Medical/Dental; Food and Tableware; Manufacturing/Prototyping; Design/Creative; Hobbyist/Maker
Competitors
SK Honpo (SK本舗) — water-washable resins; Elegoo — water-washable resins; Anycubic — water-washable resins
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2023-09: Company founded as spin-off from NSS Co., Ltd.; 2024-09: Launched educational 3D technology program in Kagoshima Prefecture (first in Kyushu); 2025-05: Strategic partnership with YOKOITO for Form 4/Form 4L resin distribution; 2025-05: Launched new black color variant of Ekimate; 2025: Selected as theme company for Tokyo Business Design Award (TBDA); 2026-04: Price revision announced
Notable Customers
Osaka/Kansai Expo (official character Myaku-Myaku produced using Ekimate resin); Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. (exhibition diorama); Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture (educational pilot program); dental clinics and orthodontic labs