TKE
Manufactures industrial surface treatment and finishing systems for metal 3D-printed parts, leveraging 90+ years of foundry expertise to ensure aerospace-grade surface quality.
- CEO / Founder
- Yutaka Shimomura
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Surface finishing systems, shot peening equipment, powder coating systems, post-processing automation for AM parts
Technological Advantage
Foundry expertise leveraged for AM post-processing; precision process control; aerospace qualification
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Advanced post-processing and surface treatment enabling aerospace-grade quality for 3D-printed metal components.
How They Differentiate
Deep foundry heritage applied to AM; aerospace-grade quality standards; integrated manufacturing knowledge
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, automotive suppliers, precision manufacturing firms, metal AM service providers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Precision Engineering
Competitors
Hofmann (Germany), Tipton Corp (USA), Regional post-processing providers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company had 100 employees as of March 2023 and 30 million JPY capital unchanged since 2021.
Major Milestones
2021-08-02: Established as Takao Kogyo affiliate; 2023-03: Reached 100 employees