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SK Fine

HardwareKusatsu-shi, Shiga, JapanFounded 2018· One of 1739 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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