Advanced Manufacturing Startups

RS TEC manufactures and supplies regenerated silicon wafers, raw silicon wafer materials, and quartz glass products for semiconductor manufacturing. The company also distributes laser diodes and ultrasonic imaging equipment as a reseller, and manufactures electrolyte for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB).

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Tashinam manufactures premium kitchen knives, primarily petty knives, produced by master craftspeople in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. The company markets its knives to home cooks and gift-buyers based on superior sharpness, ease of maintenance using corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and claimed improvements to food flavor through precise cutting.

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ADTEC develops and manufactures exposure equipment essential for producing printed circuit boards used in electronics. The company serves semiconductor and electronics manufacturers with precision exposure systems that enable high-density, lightweight circuit board production.

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Innophy manufactures exoskeletons and powered assist suits (MuscleSupport and π Plus models) for industrial workers, farmers, and logistics operations to reduce physical strain and support extended work life.

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Japanese company that supplies commercial kitchen and food-service equipment, including refrigeration, heating, food-prep, gelato/soft-serve, café and drink machines, along with a HACCP-compliant temperature-logging subscription service. Founded in 1971 and based in Tokyo, it distributes multiple equipment brands to food-industry clients.

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O2 (later O2 Partners) is a Japanese consulting and manufacturing support company that serves large corporations, small to medium enterprises, and regional startups. The group operates through multiple subsidiaries focused on consulting, manufacturing operations, and computational services.

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Optowl (株式会社オプトル) is a Japanese manufacturer of optical products and systems, including camera assemblies, lens processing, plastic and optical element molding, projector optical units, in-vehicle stereo cameras and head-up display units, FA lenses, and crane safety-support systems. Formed in 2024 from the optical business of Ricoh Industrial Solutions, it serves industrial and automotive customers with customized optics-based technology.

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Qibitech develops HATS, a robot control and remote-support software platform, and provides a package service covering planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of robots for factories, warehouses, and medical facilities. It offers autonomous transport robots, depalletizing arm robots, inspection robots, and collaborative research robots, primarily for the Japanese market.

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Saki Corporation develops automated inspection systems for electronic modules, using image capture to automatically judge good versus defective products on electronic boards and power semiconductors. It supplies these quality inspection solutions to manufacturers in electronics and semiconductor production.

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A Japanese IT company that offers UM SaaS Cloud, a cloud platform to support work practices, factory automation, and supply chain management for its business customers. It connects existing systems, services, and information to help clients transform their operations and expands this offering to around 50 countries.

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Cele Corporation is an apartment-building manufacturer focused on steel-frame apartments for young people in the Tokyo metropolitan area, operating under its flagship "My Style vintage" brand. The company aims to expand housing options for younger residents.

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Sodick is a manufacturer of precision machining equipment including NC electric discharge machines, machining centers, metal 3D printers, laser processing machines, injection molding machines, and food processing equipment. The company serves manufacturers globally with core expertise in machine design, control systems, and electronics technology.

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Hashilus provides VR/XR-based training and safety education solutions for hazardous work environments and emergency response in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. The company combines custom XR content development with proprietary haptic hardware to deliver immersive, realistic training experiences that reduce accident risk and improve operational safety awareness.

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A manufacturer of wiper blades made from high-quality natural rubber sourced from Malaysia, offering compatible solutions for various vehicle types including domestic and foreign cars and trucks. The company produces wiper blades to international quality standards including ISO/TS16949 certification and TUV marks.

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Meiko Electronics manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs) including specialized variants like metal-based thermal, flexible, build-up, and semiconductor package substrates, along with design and assembly services.

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REVORN develops AI systems that identify, analyze, and generate scents using machine learning and sensor technology. The company serves food, manufacturing, and quality control industries with applications in odor detection, aroma recommendations, and sensory evaluation.

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Ropia is a Japanese dessert and confectionery developer and manufacturer that produces chilled desserts and sweets for convenience stores and supermarkets, and has launched an ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) business to connect sellers wanting to develop sweets with factories seeking to inherit confectionery production know-how. The company also serves special-occasion channels such as theme parks, mail-order and gift products.

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A Japanese beauty technology company that develops cosmetic products using plasma technology. The company collaborates with national universities to create innovative skincare devices, including a home-use plasma facial device that delivers salon-quality treatments.

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株式会社DNP光金属 manufactures and sells decorative and display components made using specialty printing, along with molded and press-processed products, primarily for automotive and industrial equipment applications. Established in 1950, the company operates with a related manufacturing subsidiary in China.

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A manufacturer of thermistors (thermal sensing components) that serves global customers seeking high-quality thermal management solutions. The company operates across multiple locations worldwide.

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Tokyo Chainsaws is a Japanese forestry company that manages and maintains roughly 52,000 hectares of forest in western Tokyo, handling tree planting, logging, and whole-log timber sales. It also designs and sells wooden toys, fixtures, and daily goods made from its timber, and offers forest-based experience services.

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Seiko Electric is a Japanese manufacturer of electrical and power equipment, serving sectors including power generation, public infrastructure, industrial applications, and information systems. The company produces power electronics, electronic control equipment, and robots.

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Bushu Pharma is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides contract manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, with GMP certifications from major countries and exports to 56 nations. It serves pharmaceutical clients as a specialist in outsourced drug manufacturing for global markets.

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Tsukuba Seiko develops electrostatic chuck technology using electrostatic fields, including fixed in-equipment chucks and its "Supporter" tool that addresses wafer warping and cracking during thin-wafer semiconductor manufacturing. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers as a supplier of production-related electrostatic chuck solutions.

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