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NTT DATA Engineering Systems

Service7-37-10, Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 144-8601 JAPANFounded 1977· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Distributes EOS industrial 3D printing systems and provides CAD/CAM/CAE engineering services for the Japanese manufacturing sector.

CEO / Founder
Kazuhisa Higashi
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$2.9M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
NTT DATA Japan Corporation (100% shareholder)

Technology & Products

Key Products

EOS Additive Manufacturing Systems; CAD/CAM/CAE Systems; Engineering Services

Technological Advantage

Verified distribution partnership with EOS (market leader in LPBF); deep integration with Dassault Systèmes software ecosystem.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Integrates EOS additive manufacturing hardware with advanced CAD/CAM/CAE software to provide end-to-end digital manufacturing solutions for the Japanese market.

How They Differentiate

Combines 40+ years of industrial IT and CAD/CAM experience with hardware distribution, providing localized technical support for EOS systems in Japan.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Japanese industrial manufacturing and engineering firms.

Industry Verticals

Engineering; Manufacturing; Shipbuilding

Competitors

Marubeni Information Systems Co., Ltd.; Ricoh Company, Ltd.; Matsuura Machinery Corporation

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual net sales of ¥13.5 billion (FY2022); 461 employees as of April 2023; serves a customer base of over 2,000 companies in the manufacturing sector.

Major Milestones

1977: Founded as Hitachi Zosen Information Systems; 1994: Relocated to current Tokyo HQ; 1997: Merged with Hitachi Zosen Computer; 2002: International subsidiaries expansion

Notable Customers

Final Co., Ltd.; Toyota Motor Corporation; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

https://www.nttd-es.co.jp/en/

Why this company matters

NTT DATA Engineering Systems serves as the official Japanese distributor for EOS industrial additive manufacturing systems, primarily metal powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) hardware. The company differentiates itself from pure hardware resellers by bundling EOS printers with its own CAD/CAM/CAE software suite, including proprietary tools such as Space-E and Grade, and integrating deeply with the Dassault Systèmes ecosystem. This end-to-end approach targets Japanese industrial firms that require localized technical support and software workflow optimization alongside AM hardware.

The company's customer base spans over 2,000 manufacturing firms, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, as well as shipbuilding and engineering companies. Its engineering services cover the full digital manufacturing chain, from design and simulation to production planning, which is particularly relevant for automotive tier-1s and heavy equipment OEMs adopting metal LPBF for production tooling and end-use parts. NTT DATA Engineering Systems also holds exclusive distribution rights for GPAINNOVA's DLyte surface finishing systems in Japan, complementing its AM hardware portfolio.

Founded in 1977 as Hitachi Zosen Information Systems, the company has over four decades of industrial IT and CAD/CAM experience, giving it a legacy advantage in system integration for Japanese manufacturers. It is wholly owned by NTT DATA Japan Corporation and reported annual net sales of ¥13.5 billion in FY2022 with 461 employees. The primary competitive risk is dependence on EOS as the sole AM hardware supplier, which limits technology diversification compared to rivals like Matsuura Machinery or Ricoh that offer alternative AM processes.