TADA ELECTRIC
Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in heat exchangers, welding machines, and electron beam processing technologies, including Japan's first domestically developed electron beam metal 3D printer.
- CEO / Founder
- Yoshio Ochi
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- ¥300M
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (100% shareholder)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["EZ300 Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer","Electron Beam Processing Machines (EBM)","Fine Process Control Electron Beam Machines","Laser Welding Machines","Mash Seam Welding Machines","Heat Exchangers (water-cooled hydrogen gas cooler, air-cooled oil cooler, closed-circuit cooling tower, etc.)","Ozone Generators","Induction Heaters","Pure Water Cooling Units","Welded Fins and ALIGHTRON products"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary rod-shaped cathode technology delivering the industry's longest heating time of 1,000 hours combined with fastest-in-class modeling speed of 250cc/h; integrated within Mitsubishi Electric Group enabling access to extensive R&D resources, global distribution networks, and established customer relationships across 70+ countries; machines capable of processing metals with high melting points not suitable for laser-based PBF systems
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines 60+ years of industrial manufacturing expertise with innovative electron beam technology; offers Japan's first electron beam metal 3D printer featuring industry-leading productivity through fastest-in-class modeling speed (250cc/h) and proprietary rod-shaped cathode with 1,000-hour heating life, reducing operational costs and improving production efficiency
How They Differentiate
First company to develop and launch an electron beam metal 3D printer in Japan (launched in 2021); combines 60+ years of industrial electron beam welding expertise with innovative EBM technology; features industry-leading modeling speed of 250cc/h and proprietary rod-shaped cathode with industry's longest heating time of 1,000 hours, reducing operational costs and improving production efficiency; capable of processing metals with high melting points not suitable for laser-based PBF systems
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and heavy industries including power generation companies, steel processing plants, automotive parts manufacturers, chemical plants, and social infrastructure businesses
Industry Verticals
["Power Generation","Steel Processing","Automotive Manufacturing","Chemical Plants","Water Treatment","Transportation Systems","Industrial Machinery","Social Infrastructure"]
Competitors
Arcam EBM (GE Additive/GE Aerospace); JEOL Ltd.; Sciaky
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: ¥12.57 billion (fiscal 2024); Employees: 337; 62+ years in operation; EZ300 EBM 3D printer launched in 2021 priced at approximately $800,000; Currently available primarily in Japan with machines used for experimental purposes
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1963 as industrial equipment manufacturer","100% acquisition by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation","Launched Japan's first domestically developed electron beam metal 3D printer 'EZ300' in 2021","Achieved industry-leading modeling speed of 250cc/h with proprietary rod-shaped cathode offering 1,000-hour heating life","Revenue reached ¥12.57 billion (fiscal 2024) with 337 employees"]
Notable Customers
Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Hyundai Motor Company; POSCO; U.S. Steel; China Steel; IHI Corporation; Toshiba Corporation; Hitachi, Ltd.; Aisin Group companies; JFE Steel Corporation; Nippon Steel Corporation