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Ifuku Seimitsu

ServiceKobe, JapanFounded 1970· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Metal 3D printing service bureau with complementary precision machining capabilities (EDM, wire cutting, mold processing) for producing high-complexity metal components that cannot be manufactured via conventional methods.

CEO / Founder
Motohiko Ifuku (伊福元彦)
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
¥80M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
Gōgin Capital (ごうぎんキャピタル)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Metal 3D printing service bureau with complementary precision machining capabilities (EDM, wire cutting, mold processing) for producing high-complexity metal components. Also offers silicone AM and combines AM with traditional Japanese craftsmanship for unique products like sake cups.

Technological Advantage

CLAIMED: Full-stack AM + precision finishing capability reduces time-to-market and cost vs. outsourced post-processing. VERIFIED: Early adoption of metal 3D printing in Japan (confirmed 2016 by Japanese industrial media); expertise in complex geometries (hollow structures, intricate folding) enabled by AM. DEFENSIBILITY: Service delivery advantage through facility integration; no patents disclosed.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times for complex metal geometries (hollow cavities, intricate structures); enables production of parts impossible via conventional machining; combines metal AM with post-processing precision finishing (EDM, wire cutting) in single facility; leverages Japanese craftsmanship quality reputation.

How They Differentiate

Integrated AM + precision finishing (EDM/wire-cutting) in single facility vs. competitors using outsourced post-processing; early mover status in Japan (2016); silicone AM (2020) offers material diversification; heritage Japanese quality/craftsmanship positioning.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Japanese OEMs, aerospace suppliers, industrial parts manufacturers, specialty prototyping customers

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Defense (inferred: complex precision parts); Automotive (precision components); Industrial Manufacturing; Consumer/Specialty (luxury goods, heritage crafts integration)

Competitors

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Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue ¥470M (~$3.1–3.8M USD), 45–55 employees, ¥50M registered capital; metal 3D printing service expansion launched February 2017

Major Milestones

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Notable Customers

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