K. K. IRISU
Industrial machinery distributor and service provider specializing in 3D printing, scanning, and post-processing solutions for the Japanese market.
- CEO / Founder
- Max Illies
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- C. Illies & Co. Handelsgesellschaft mbH; Illies family
Technology & Products
Key Products
BigRep FDM Systems; Roboze High-Performance Polymer Printers; Shining 3D Scanners; Stratasys Inkjet Printers; PostProcess Technologies Systems; 3D Printing Service Bureau
Technological Advantage
Verified: EN 9120 aerospace quality certification; deep local market knowledge and established distribution infrastructure for foreign OEMs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Acts as a bridge for overseas AM technologies into Japan, providing localization, project management, and after-sales support with 160+ years of expertise.
How They Differentiate
Leverages 160+ years of technology importation heritage and a physical 3D Showroom to provide end-to-end support (sales to service) that startups cannot match.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Japanese manufacturing industries in aerospace, automotive, defense, shipbuilding, and education.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Shipbuilding; Industrial Manufacturing; Education
Competitors
Marubeni Information Systems (MSYS), Ricoh, Orix Rentec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
54 employees across Tokyo (44), Osaka (10), Nagoya (1) as of 2026.
Major Milestones
1859: Founded in Dejima-Nagasaki; 2019: Opened 3D Showroom in Tokyo; Partnered with Roboze for Japanese market entry; Became first Japanese distribution partner for PostProcess Technologies
Notable Customers
Docomo Bike Share