Advanced Manufacturing Startups

KABUKU provides on-demand contract manufacturing services for prototyping, custom orders, and mass production, along with cloud-based enterprise software for digital factories and a digital manufacturing marketplace. The company serves manufacturers and enterprises across automotive, gaming, and other industries in Japan.

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Kawase Computer Supply is a company transitioning from a print and business form manufacturer to a communication and information distribution services provider. The company combines print, data processing, and IT technologies to connect customers with their audiences across digital and traditional channels.

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Daikyo Nishikawa is a Japanese manufacturer formed from a 2007 merger of three companies, producing automotive components and plastic parts. The company operates domestic and overseas production sites and affiliated companies.

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Double Scope (W-SCOPE) manufactures separator films for lithium-ion secondary batteries, used in PCs, smartphones, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. Founded in 2005, the company also develops next-generation high-heat-resistant separators and applies its polymer film technology to energy, environmental, and medical applications.

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Nagasuna Mayu develops and manufactures silk protein products (sericin and fibroin) for application in cosmetics, healthcare, and materials, along with textile refining machinery. The company operates multiple facilities in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, focusing on innovation in silk-based biotechnology.

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Nanomist Technologies develops, manufactures, and sells atomization-separation systems that separate and purify solutions without heat or pressure, along with related equipment for wastewater purification, hot-spring concentration, VOC recovery, and fine-powder production. Its technology serves industrial production processes ranging from beverage and food concentration to petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, waste-liquid recycling, and seawater desalination.

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Bit-Quark provides data-driven solutions for manufacturing and logistics optimization, supported by AI research and digital transformation consulting. The company was established as a spinoff from NEC and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology's joint AI research program.

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Monorevo offers a cloud-based production and process management application built for manufacturers, aimed at high-mix low-volume, short-lead-time production environments. It can be deployed in as little as three days and includes onboarding and operational support from a team with manufacturing backgrounds.

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Univis is a professional services group offering management consulting, M&A advisory, tax consulting, legal services, and HR consulting primarily to businesses in Japan. The group operates through multiple specialized subsidiaries with offices across Japan and a presence in New York.

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R-Inverse is a manufacturer that converts waste plastic into high-quality recycled plastic materials using proprietary processing technology, and provides circular economy solutions to partner companies across the entire value chain from waste collection to material processing and product development.

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Yasojima Proceed manufactures and sells high-performance resin components through machining services, as well as advanced materials for 3D printing and industrial applications. The company serves automotive, aerospace, medical, robotics, and semiconductor industries with material solutions and 3D technology services.

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Shanghai Jizhi Biochemical is a reagent company specializing in the research and development of biochemical reagents and life science products. The company serves laboratory professionals and scientific research institutions.

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Pharmaron provides drug research and development services globally, supporting the discovery and development of pharmaceutical therapies through integrated capabilities across multiple geographic regions.

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Smoore is an atomization technology company that develops and manufactures vaping and electronic atomization devices. It positions itself as a supplier of atomization products and solutions, emphasizing its research and manufacturing capabilities.

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Bambu Lab (拓竹) designs and sells consumer 3D printers and printing materials such as its PLA filament, distributing through its own retail stores and Sam's Club locations in China. The company positions itself in the desktop 3D printing hardware category.

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Nihon Kasei manufactures construction materials including mortar adhesion enhancers and finishing compounds for the Japanese building industry. The company focuses on quality and durability, with products engineered for long-term performance in concrete and cement applications.

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Nihon Agri is a Japanese agricultural company engaged in the production and sales of fruits and vegetables, with operations spanning domestic cultivation, distribution, and international trade through subsidiaries in Taiwan and Thailand.

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A non-ferrous smelting and metals recycling company that refines zinc, lead, and silver, and produces electronic components and functional materials. Operating since 1937, the company processes limited resources through smelting and recycling technology to support sustainable resource circulation.

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Skillnote is a skill management system that organizes and visualizes employee skills, qualifications, work experience, and training history to help manufacturers with workforce placement, skills transfer, safety, and retention. It supports QMS competency management, training management, and career development, and is used by over 250 companies primarily in manufacturing.

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Sells industrial metal and resin 3D printers, filament production machines, and surface treatment equipment, and offers contract manufacturing including reverse engineering, part production, and discontinued-parts fabrication. Serves business (B2B) clients in manufacturing, with applications spanning plant maintenance parts, prototyping, and medical/care product development.

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HALVO Holdings is a Japanese holding company operating subsidiaries centered on its Green & Water business, which provides the "Composite Lagoon System" wastewater treatment plant used mainly by pig farms, with over 300 installations across Japan. The group also works on producing affordable, safe drinking water systems, targeting environmental pollution and water access problems.

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IAC manufactures precision components and systems for the aerospace industry. The company operates production facilities in Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and holds aerospace quality certifications including AS 9100.

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micro-AMS develops and sells microwave molding equipment for resin/plastic molding and sells microwave-molded products. The company operates in the manufacturing and materials processing sector.

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paintory operates on-demand custom apparel and merchandise production, offering companies branded "Swag" and original apparel with no inventory risk through made-to-order manufacturing and dedicated corporate e-commerce stores. It provides business clients end-to-end services from design and production to delivery, including corporate gifting programs.

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