Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Develops and commercializes metal 3D printers using laser-based additive manufacturing technology for industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Eisaku Ito
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $19M
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
MHI's key products and solutions include wind power systems, compressors, air quality solutions, and the development of AI and digital products and services. Their focus is on manufacturing technologies.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary laser-based metal AM technology integrated with MHI's extensive industrial ecosystem and quality control systems
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides industrial-grade metal 3D printing solutions that enable production of complex components with reduced lead times and material waste
How They Differentiate
Combines industrial-scale manufacturing heritage with AM technology, offering integrated solutions from a diversified conglomerate with deep aerospace and defense expertise
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial manufacturing companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Industrial Machinery; Automotive
Competitors
Siemens Energy, General Electric, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded metal 3D printing services in July 2024 by adding binder jetting (BJT) technology to complement existing DED systems; increased 3D printer usage from initial implementation to 5 active machines for prototyping and scale models.
Major Milestones
1884: Company origins in shipbuilding; 1964: Formal establishment as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries; 2020s: Commercialization of metal 3D printer technology
Notable Customers
MHI primarily serves B2B and B2G clients across Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure, and Logistics sectors.