SK Fine
Develops and sells stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers for ceramics and produces ceramic parts, leveraging proprietary materials formulation technology from parent company SHASHIN KAGAKU.
- CEO / Founder
- Tadakatsu Asano
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0.7M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Osaka University Venture Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ceramic 3D printers (SLA); Ceramic parts production; Customized 3D printing and verification services; Research and development support
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: High definition and high-level specifications in ceramic 3D printing; VERIFIED: Based on SHASHIN KAGAKU's equipment and materials technology; DEFENSIBLE: Proprietary process from parent company.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of complex ceramic parts with high definition and specifications using SLA technology, reducing lead times and enabling customized 3D printing with standard or carried-in materials.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on ceramic 3D printing using SLA technology with proprietary materials formulation, unlike competitors who may use broader ceramic manufacturing methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, research institutions, and industries requiring high-precision ceramic components
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Research and Development; Industrial
Competitors
Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co., Ltd.; AGC Ceramics
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Entered Western market recently, expanding geographic reach beyond Japan.
Major Milestones
Founded on October 17, 2018; Received JPY 100 million investment from Osaka University Venture Capital in April 2021; Entered Western market