Hardware Startups

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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Trinear develops optical sensing technology and AI systems to capture and visualize information beyond human perception, creating advanced imaging solutions for safer and more efficient infrastructure. The company leverages decades of imaging expertise from its founders' background in professional camera development.

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Hydronext develops and provides consulting for hydrogen purification equipment, including devices and stationary and mobile units that extract high-purity hydrogen from gas lines. The products target research use and factory/industrial trial deployments.

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PowerWave develops wireless power transmission technology based on electric field coupling, which transmits high-frequency power over long ranges without cables. The company positions its technology as a way to power devices continuously while supporting a carbon-neutral future.

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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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Polar Star Space designs and manufactures microsatellites and related components, and provides solutions and data services using microsatellites, drones, and ground-based measurement equipment. The company also arranges satellite launches and offers operational support, and is a University of Hokkaido spin-off based in Japan.

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Mark Denshi (マーク電子) is a Japanese company that develops, designs, and manufactures medical devices on an OEM/ODM basis, offering combined development and production services. Its products include DR-MARK, an IV/drip management tool used in clinics and hospitals.

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Mirai Speaker (株式会社ミライスピーカー) plans, develops, manufactures, and sells age-tech audio products such as the "Mirai Speaker" and "Mirai Speaker Ear," aimed at making longer lifespans more comfortable through technology. The Tokyo-based company focuses on hearing-support devices for older adults.

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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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Medirom operates a chain of relaxation and wellness facilities in Japan, offering massage and beauty salon services through brands including RELAX and ZACC.

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Medcom develops, sells, and maintains "Medcom," a smartphone designed specifically for medical institutions and healthcare providers. Founded in 2016, the company applies IT to address challenges faced by Japan's medical sector.

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LOVEOX is a Japanese company specializing in the repair and refurbishment of electronic circuit boards for industrial equipment. It serves large manufacturers across sectors such as automotive, steel, chemicals, and food production.

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RealVision Inc. develops specialized graphics solutions for medical monitors, air traffic control systems, and amusement equipment applications. The company serves government agencies, healthcare organizations, and entertainment venues in Japan.

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Wacom makes digital pens, tablets, and creative software for designers, artists, and content creators. The company serves the creative industry and digital art market globally.

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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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Tomoe Seimitsu is a precision machining company founded in 1960 that produces high-precision prototypes and precision metal parts, including complex shapes and hard-to-machine materials, using advanced multi-axis and multitasking machine tools. It serves manufacturers across the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and heating/cooling and air-conditioning industries.

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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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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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Shenzhen CoreTech Medical develops and manufactures artificial hearts and mechanical circulatory support devices for patients with advanced refractory heart failure. Its Corheart 6 implantable left ventricular assist system is a compact, fully magnetically levitated artificial heart approved by China's NMPA.

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SENSING TECH develops imaging and machine-vision solutions for robotics, autonomous driving, and AIoT applications, with in-house R&D and high-end manufacturing capabilities. Its technology targets AI fields such as embodied intelligence and low-speed autonomous driving, focusing on recognition and perception systems.

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O-Film (欧菲光) is a Chinese technology company focused on optics and microelectronics, developing optical components and related products for sectors including consumer electronics and embodied AI/robotics. It invests over 5% of annual revenue in R&D and supplies manufacturers such as DJI.

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Taijing Technology (泰晶科技) designs, develops, and manufactures frequency control components such as crystal oscillators, TCXO, SPXO, and RTC devices, including automotive-grade (AEC-Q200/Q100 certified) and high-frequency low-jitter parts for AI servers and computing chips. The publicly listed company (Shanghai Stock Exchange code 603738) serves markets requiring timing and frequency devices, with production parks across China and Vietnam.

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Shenzhen Vivlaser Technology develops and manufactures semiconductor lasers, laser pump sources, blue-light lasers, and medical/aesthetic laser modules, offering customized laser products for industrial processing, solid-state lasers, medical aesthetics, and scientific research. The company serves industrial, medical, and research customers with OEM/ODM customization.

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PGtec (派格测控) develops automated test equipment (ATE) and modular instruments for RF, mixed-signal, and RF SOC semiconductor chips, covering design validation through mass production. Its customers span communications, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial automation, research, and medical electronics, with a focus on RF front-end chip testing.

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