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3D Printing Companies in Japan

50 additive manufacturing companies in Japan tracked by AMPulse. Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.

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AMPulse tracks 50 additive manufacturing companies in Japan, ranked below by total funding raised. Coverage includes metal AM, polymer AM, bioprinting, ceramics/composites, and AM software vendors based on the ISO/ASTM 52900 process taxonomy. Location matching tolerates city-prefix forms (e.g., "Berlin, Japan" matches "Japan").

ORIX CORP

Diversified financial services group offering leasing, financing, investment, and related services; also provides 3D printer rental and contract-based 3D modeling services through subsidiary ORIX Rentec.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1964$1.0B

Nippon Synthetic Chem Industry Co

Manufactures water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH/PVA) resins for industrial applications including pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and paper processing.

Osaka, JapanFounded 1927$425M

CADDi Co., Ltd.

CADDi is a Tokyo- and Chicago-based manufacturing AI data platform provider that ingests, structures, and connects fragmented engineering and supply-chain data (drawings, CAD files, ERP) to make it searchable and actionable for manufacturers.

Tokyo, Japan (HQ) & Chicago, USAFounded 2017$234M

Interstellar Technologies

Uses additive manufacturing to produce critical rocket engine components and structures for its ZERO small satellite launch vehicle, enabling rapid prototyping and performance optimization.

Taiki, Hokkaido, JapanFounded 2013$129.7M

Terra Drone Corporation

Terra Drone Corporation is a Tokyo-based drone service and hardware company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, developing interceptor drones such as the Terra B1 with plans for domestic, distributed 3D-printing production tied to a Japan Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) mass-procurement contract.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2016$115M

Ifuku Seimitsu

Metal 3D printing service bureau with complementary precision machining capabilities (EDM, wire cutting, mold processing) for producing high-complexity metal components that cannot be manufactured via conventional methods.

Kobe, JapanFounded 1970¥80M

Sun Metalon

On-site metal recycling technology (Venus-L6 furnace) that converts contaminated metal swarf/sludge into reusable metal briquettes with zero CO2 emissions.

Wood Dale, IL, USA and Kawasaki, JapanFounded 2021$40M

Epson Atmix

Develops and manufactures advanced metal powders and metal injection molding (MIM) components for additive manufacturing and next-generation industrial products.

Hachinohe, Aomori, JapanFounded 1999$37M

Cyfuse Biomedical

The Regenova 3D bioprinter enables the creation of three-dimensional living tissue constructs using the innovative Kenzan method, which arranges cell spheroids onto needles for scaffold-free tissue construction.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2010$35.3M

Polyuse

Polyuse develops construction 3D printers for the Japanese construction and civil engineering industry.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2019$34M

BabyBand

Develops and manufactures patient-specific cranial orthosis helmets (BabyBand) for infants using 3D printing and 3D data analysis, achieving rapid customization and clinical scale.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2021$30M

AGC Ceramics

Manufactures advanced ceramics and refractories for glass melting furnaces, leveraging over a century of material expertise.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2002$28M

AeroEdge

Develops titanium aluminide (TiAl) turbine blades for next-generation jet engines using hybrid metal AM and precision machining.

Ashikaga, JapanFounded 2015$26.77M

ReproCELL

Integrated research and medical company specializing in iPS and ES cell technologies for drug discovery and regenerative medicine.

Yokohama, JapanFounded 2003$21.7M

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Develops and commercializes metal 3D printers using laser-based additive manufacturing technology for industrial applications

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1884$19M

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Chemical is a comprehensive chemical manufacturer that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Materials for those who want to use them. Technology for those who want them made. LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) will accelerate your development speed. If you're curious about LCP or wondering about its features, please visit our booth. When you feel limited by existing materials, take that next step with us.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1925$17.5M

IMPACT Japan

Provides an entrepreneurial platform and ecosystem services to foster innovation and venture businesses in Japan, including support for additive manufacturing startups and technologies.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2010$14.8M

Instalimb

There are 90 million people in the world who cannot afford prosthetics. Our company is a startup that aims to solve this social problem by developing and manufacturing mass-customized prosthetics (prosthetic legs), each with a unique shape tailored to the individual, using the new technology of '3D printing x AI technology'.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2017$14.2M

TANIDA Co., Ltd.

Provides precision aluminum and magnesium alloy casting services using 3D printing for sand molds, enabling complex aerospace components with reduced lead times.

Kahoku, Ishikawa, JapanFounded 1962$13M

rinkak

Operates Rinkak, a cloud-based 3D printing marketplace and on-demand manufacturing platform connecting designers with global manufacturing partners for digital fabrication.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2013$10.8M

SOLIZE Corporation

Provides digital engineering services including 3D CAD/CAE, model-based development, and additive manufacturing for prototypes and low-volume production.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1990$9.8M

JAMPT Corporation

Japan's first comprehensive metal AM service bureau providing end-to-end solutions: proprietary metal powder development and manufacturing, contract prototyping and production using electron beam melting (EBM) and laser-based LPBF systems, and design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) consulting for complex part optimization.

Tagajo, Miyagi, JapanFounded 2017$9.8M

FLEX3D Footwear

A line of fully 3D-printed, customizable sneakers made from recyclable materials.

Osaka, JapanFounded 2020$8M

NTT DATA XAM

Provides comprehensive AM engineering services including metal 3D printer sales (EOS distributor), application development, design support, and contract manufacturing for industrial components.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2020$4.6M

CMET

A pioneer in industrial additive manufacturing specializing in high-precision stereolithography (SLA) systems, sand mold 3D printers, and proprietary photopolymer resins.

Yokohama, JapanFounded 1990$4.5M

ExtraBold

ExtraBold develops high-speed, large-format pellet-type 3D printers that directly melt plastic pellets instead of proprietary filament, enabling cost-effective manufacturing of large industrial components using recycled and sustainable materials.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2017$4.1M

SK Fine

High-precision ceramic stereolithography 3D printer manufacturer enabling complex ceramic structures impossible with conventional manufacturing methods.

Kusatsu, JapanFounded 2018$3.0M

NTT DATA Engineering Systems Corporation

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

7-37-10, Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 144-8601 JAPANFounded 1977$2.9M

DigitalArchi

DigitalArchi manufactures and sells 3D printed plastic formworks for concrete construction. They also offer internal and external architectural panels.

Kamakura City, Kanagawa, JapanFounded 2023$2.4M

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.

Amagasaki, Hyogo, JapanFounded 1963$2M

MadeHere K.K.

MadeHere K.K. is a Japan-based additive manufacturing company providing 3D printer sales and obsolete/discontinued (out-of-production) part manufacturing services, including MRO solutions for defense, energy, and plant maintenance customers.

Yokohama, Kanagawa, JapanFounded 2016$1.3M

Lib Work Co., Ltd.

Kumamoto-based publicly listed homebuilder that designs, constructs and sells custom houses, including a patented soil-based (cement-free) 3D-printed housing line called Lib Earth House.

Yamaga, Kumamoto, JapanFounded 1997$1.2M

3D Architech

3D Architech is revolutionizing metal manufacturing with a proprietary, low-cost, gel-based 3D printing technology. This process, based on hydrogel infusion, enables the scalable production of metal components with exceptionally fine, micron-scale features.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Sendai, JapanFounded 2022$1M

YOKOITO

Japanese additive manufacturing company providing resin AM solutions including 3D printing services, equipment sales, DfAM consulting, and post-processing, operating the Yokoito Additive Manufacturing Center (YAMC) in Kyoto.

Kyoto, JapanFounded 2014$835K

Silver Alloy.Co

Manufactures tungsten carbides, copper-tungsten (Cu-W), silver-tungsten (Ag-W), and heavy metal alloys for industrial applications including EDM electrodes and molds.

73-1, Ouchi-Cho, Kasai-City, Hyogo 675-2455, JapanFounded 1971$0.6M

DIFF., Inc.

DIFF. is a Mizuno spin-out that produces personalized, foot-scan-based 3D printed TPU shoes (DIFF.3D) using its proprietary DIFF.ENGINE automated design system.

Osaka, JapanFounded 2022$450K

Dai-ichi Ceramo

Specialized manufacturer of Powder Injection Molding (PIM) feedstocks and advanced 3D printing materials for metal and ceramic additive manufacturing.

Higashiomi, JapanFounded 1988$335K

Serendix Corporation

A construction tech startup pioneering the 'mortgage-free' era by developing and mass-producing 3D-printed residential houses that can be built in less than 24-48 hours at the price of a car.

Nishinomiya, JapanFounded 2018$332K

SEKISAI

Tokyo-based design and fabrication studio specializing in multi-color 3D printing for interior, product, and automotive applications

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2022$314K

Gutenberg Co., Ltd.

Gutenberg is committed to "pioneering new horizons in manufacturing" and produces domestically made FFF 3D printers in Ota City, Tokyo. Our printers are Made in Japan, designed, metal-processed, and assembled entirely by our in-house team of Japanese engineers. The high-performance resin filament series "POTICON," developed jointly with Otsuka Chemical, supports super engineering plastics such as PA, PPS, and PEEK, further expanding the possibilities of FFF 3D printing. Our flagship G-ZERO series combines high-speed printing with a maximum speed of 700 mm/s and an acceleration of 30,000 mm/s2, along with the durability required for industrial applications. These printers are used across various manufacturing environments, from university research labs to space development sites. At our booth, we will exhibit actual printers as well as printed samples using POTICON filaments. Please feel free to stop by!

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2021$300K

BONSAI LAB Inc.

Compact consumer and education-focused FFF 3D printers with proprietary design-for-accessibility approach, including voice-controlled models and family-friendly variants; holds top market share in Japan and targets international STEM education expansion.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2013$100K

SK Honpo

SK Honpo is one of Japan's largest specialized stores for 3D printers and related products. In addition to major printers such as Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality, Anycubic, Phrozen, and Flashforge, we offer our own developed resins and filaments, high-quality materials from BASF, 3D scanners from Revopoint and Shining 3D, as well as tools from GodHand. We also operate the handcrafted brand "Chirakira." On platforms like X and LINE Open Chat, we run one of the industry's largest 3D printer communities boasting the highest number of followers.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2017$71K

Sunstella Co., Ltd.

A comprehensive 3D printing solutions provider specializing in the import, distribution, development, and technical support of high-end additive manufacturing hardware and materials in the Japanese market.

Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JapanFounded 2007$67K

Apple Tree Co., Ltd.

APPLE TREE Inc. is an authorized distributor of 3D printers and 3D scanners (plus measurement services and 3D education), serving individuals through corporations and education. Brands: FLASHFORGE, Bambu Lab, Markforged, Formlabs, UltiMaker, PollyPolymer, SCANOLOGY, 3DeVOK, 3DMakerpro, FusRock, STARAY

Osaka, JapanFounded 2012$67K

Ariel Inc.

Ariel Inc. is a Japanese one-stop 3D printing service bureau offering 3D data creation, 3D printing (resin, metal, SLA), and post-processing services under its registered trademarks Cloud ZOUKEI, 3D造形センター, and 3Dデータセンター.

Shibuya, Tokyo, JapanFounded 2010

Toyoda Gosei

Toyota Group global supplier of rubber and plastic automotive parts, investing in and utilizing additive manufacturing for production tooling, prototyping, and plastic waste recycling.

Kiyosu, Aichi, JapanFounded 1949

Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pump manufacturer, founded in 1919 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, that uses hybrid metal additive manufacturing to remanufacture and repair legacy infrastructure pump components such as impellers and propellers.

Osaka, JapanFounded 1919

Boolean Inc.

Boolean Inc. is a Japan-based additive manufacturing ecosystem architect that provides DfAM design, 3D printing production, and manufacturing consulting services to help companies implement AM into their operations.

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, JapanFounded 2018

DAIHEN

Japanese electrical equipment manufacturer that develops and sells WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) metal 3D printing systems for large-scale industrial parts, leveraging its core arc welding and robotics technologies.

Osaka, JapanFounded 1919

MISUMI

Operates meviy, an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform providing on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, and metal fabrication services for industrial components at scale.

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1963Undisclosed

Frequently asked questions

How many additive manufacturing companies are in Japan?

AMPulse tracks 50 additive manufacturing companies headquartered or primarily operating in Japan. The top 5 by funding are ORIX CORP, Nippon Synthetic Chem Industry Co, CADDi Co., Ltd., Interstellar Technologies, and Terra Drone Corporation.

What are the leading 3D printing companies in Japan?

Leading AM companies in Japan include ORIX CORP, Nippon Synthetic Chem Industry Co, CADDi Co., Ltd., Interstellar Technologies, and Terra Drone Corporation. The full ranked list on this page covers all tracked companies sorted by total funding raised.

How is Japan's AM industry structured?

AMPulse categorizes Japan companies across the ISO/ASTM 52900 process taxonomy: metal AM, polymer AM, bioprinting, ceramics/composites, and software. Filter the list by category or browse individual company profiles for technology detail.