Industry landscapes
The companies, capital and talent shaping industrial goods and manufacturing in Japan. Find the leaders. Understand the segments. See where the activity is.
An industry ecosystem,
measured in context.
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
Locked revenue figures are available in Radar; the eight company financial previews stay the same throughout this page. A dash means the figure is outside these featured lists. Revenue years vary by company; the figures are not a like-for-like revenue comparison. Compare annual accounts ↗
Recently founded means a recorded 2023–2026 founding year and no recorded parent, acquirer or public-company status. These companies are not labelled startups without that separate classification.
Explore classified startups in Radar ↗A few useful ratios bring the size of this ecosystem into perspective.
15 of 1,163 tracked companies have open roles.
60 of 1,163 tracked companies have a recorded round.
Share of disclosed capital received by the three largest recorded recipients.
Midpoint of 67 rounds with a disclosed amount.
Scale is concentrated. Opportunity is broader. The three largest funding recipients hold 66.3% of disclosed capital, while 94.8% of tracked companies have no recorded funding round.
Explore the segments →Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
Sum of recorded funding rounds · USD
| Year | Funding (USD) | Founded | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26.59M | 19 | 7 |
| 2017 | $14.12M | 12 | 4 |
| 2018 | $33.09M | 27 | 4 |
| 2019 | $47.8M | 20 | 7 |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 39 | 2 |
| 2021 | $718.83K | 35 | 1 |
| 2022 | $72.11M | 24 | 4 |
| 2023 | $116.34M | 9 | 8 |
| 2024 | $15.32M | 4 | 8 |
| 2025 | $334.55M | 3 | 13 |
Share of all disclosed company funding.
103 recorded rounds since 2016
Recorded participation in industrial goods and manufacturing company rounds since 2016.
Backed by .
Backed by Futaba.
Backed by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.
Backed by Incubate Fund.
Backed by Qatar Investment Authority and Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty and others.
Backed by SBI Investment and Pegasus Tech Ventures and others.
Backed by Insight Partners.
Backed by NTT Finance.
Backed by Universal Materials Incubator.
Backed by Japan Post Capital.
Backed by JAFCO and GMO Venture Partners and others.
Backed by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Mizuho Capital and others.
Backed by Global Brain and Mitsui Fudosan and others.
Backed by Sumitomo Corporation and ITOCHU.
No reviewed exact national-ID connector maps Japan company identities to the configured global filings table.
How the Japan companies on this page show up online: the sites people visit, the apps they install, and how often those apps ship.
11 of the 1,163 companies on this page carry a measured traffic record (0.9%); these are the largest of those, by monthly visits. The median among them is 136,314 visits.
| Company | Monthly visits | Authority | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonotaROmonotaro.com | 15,438,006 | 82 | 60.6% |
| Bandaiyabandai.co.jp | 3,700,360 | 63 | 86.1% |
| F Gearf-gear.co.jp | 435,817 | 42 | 82.8% |
| Sharpglobal.sharp | 204,631 | 44 | 36.3% |
| Shimadzu Corporationshimadzu.com | 149,262 | 44 | 28.7% |
| Kawasaki Heavy Industrieskhi.co.jp | 136,314 | 52 | 59.2% |
| Electrontel.co.jp | 120,270 | 50 | 51.5% |
| Minebea Mitsumiminebeamitsumi.com | 109,333 | 47 | 41.1% |
| roland dg corporationrolanddg.com | 94,783 | 36 | 27.2% |
| SuitYasuit-ya.com | 71,102 | 33 | 81.5% |
Visits and authority are third-party web estimates, not company-reported figures.
59 of these companies (5.1%) publish at least one Android app — 129 apps in all, carrying 8.8M installs between them.
| App | Installs | Rating | Store category |
|---|---|---|---|
| MamyPoko-PokoChan PointProgramMamypoko.com | 2.7M | — | Lifestyle |
| Canon Mini PrintCanon | 1.4M | 4.7 | Photography |
| デュエル・マスターズ プレイスTakara Tomy | 1.1M | — | Card |
| 事業者向け通販 "モノタロウ"MonotaRO | 924.1K | — | Business |
| Sharpdesk MobileSharp | 433.2K | 2.8 | Productivity |
| Chara PartyBandaiya | 292.1K | — | Photography |
| BEYBLADE XTakara Tomy | 249.9K | 4.3 | Tools |
| RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLEKawasaki Heavy Industries | 213.4K | 2.2 | Auto & Vehicles |
| ラベル屋さん ラベル＆カード作成ソフト 10 モバイル版Labelyasan | 196K | — | Art & Design |
| 霧ヶ峰REMOTEMitsubishi Electric | 189.5K | — | Lifestyle |
Installs are lifetime totals to date at the June 2026 store reading — a measure of reach, not of people using an app today.
The busiest app inside each of this page’s own segments, with the quarterly release trend behind it (2023Q1–2026Q2).
| Segment | Apps | Installs | Leading app | Release trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Manufacturers | 17 | 5M | MamyPoko-PokoChan PointProgram 2.7M | |
| Diversified Consumer Electronics Brands | 10 | 2.2M | Canon Mini Print 1.4M | |
| Manufacturing Services | 62 | 2M | RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE 213.4K | |
| Industrial Automation Equipment | 27 | 389K | 霧ヶ峰REMOTE 189.5K | |
| Packaging Tech | 3 | 205.7K | ラベル屋さん ラベル＆カード作成ソフト 10 モバイル版 196K | |
| Industrial Air Conditioning Systems | 6 | 190.5K | TOSHIBA AC Control 99.6K | |
| Household Durables | 3 | 79.7K | Daikin AC Monitoring Tool(GLB) 75.4K | |
| Auto Components | 3 | 73.5K | NSK Bearing Doctor 52.6K |
A company can carry several segment tags, so these rows overlap and should not be added together. Trend lines are zero-based and share one quarter grid, so a flat line is a quiet segment, not a missing one.
New apps published, beside apps whose most recent update landed in that quarter — the second bar is how much of the shelf is still being maintained.
Darker bars are new releases, lighter bars apps updated. 77 of 129 apps carry a release date. The series ends at 2026Q1, the last quarter that closed before the June 2026 reading.
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
Rank segments by scale, hiring or disclosed funding.
Companies can sit in several segments. Counts and funding overlap.
The largest measured segment in this report snapshot.
3 companies hiring · $472.96M disclosed funding
Explore in RadarCommon revenue models; a company can use more than one.
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
Under the MOU, the two companies will begin discussions toward a joint operation structure that would see Foxconn acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation.
The Japanese government has asked Seoul-based private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. to cancel its planned takeover of machine tool maker Makino Milling Machine Co., citing national security concerns in a move that could jeopardize the buyout firm’s deal worth up to $1.7 billion.
Previously, it made a $2.7 billion bid to take Fujitec, an elevator and escalator maker, private.
Electric Works Company, a division of Panasonic Corporation, has announced that it entered into a share transfer agreement to transfer its power tools business to a successor company newly established by the company, and subsequently to transfer all shares of that company to Makita Corporation (Makita).
JFE Steel Corporation invested Rs 7,875 crore to acquire a 25% stake in JSW Kalinga Steel, marking the first tranche of its investment under the joint venture agreement.
Torishima Pump Mfg Co Ltd has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of Shin Nippon Machinery Co Ltd (SNM) from Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.
Nippon Steel announced it will commence a tender offer on February 2, 2026, to acquire additional shares of its consolidated subsidiary Krosaki Harima Corporation, a refractory and materials producer listed in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
In Asia, Australia’s Firmus Technologies raised $541 million, China-based Didi Autonomous Driving raised $280 million, and Japan-based Mujin raised $235 million. In Europe, France-based Brevo raised $578 million, Germany-based Black Forest Labs raised $300 million), and UK-based Synthesia raised $200 million.
SUPWAT, a Tokyo, Japan-based DX startup developing a SaaS tool for manufacturing, has raised approximately ¥200 million in a pre-Series A round.
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Carlyle on its agreement to sell Tescan Group to Shimadzu Corporation.
Top 10 categories among 278 recorded events in the 24-month window.
8 tracked people moves
Appointment Chief Executive Officer
Appointment Regional Sales Manager
Appointment President of MISUMI Americas
Appointment Director of Integrated Printing & Services Group
Appointment Managing Director
Appointment Director of Global Marketing, Brand and Communications
Appointment general manager Nordic Countries
Appointment
Products, platforms and features in the recorded window
Motor
Wide-format printer
Printing Equipment
Printing Equipment
24 recorded customer wins
Customer: nozomi networks
Customer: Oishii Farm CorporationAgritech
Customer: rolls-royce smr
Customer: Japan Suiso Energy (JSE)Hydrogen Energy
Customer: Kumiai Navigation
Customer: Dharam Digital Press
2 companies with reported reductions
Scale not stated rolescost reduction
440 rolesbusiness downturn
1 recorded events
3 tracked suits
patent infringementCivil · Verdict
Forced labor compensationCivil · Verdict
Reported company results in the recorded window.
Median across 14 reported growth observations; companies may contribute multiple periods.
Company-linked deal reports; status is preserved as recorded.
| Acquirer → target | Status | Date | Value / context |
|---|---|---|---|
| foxconn→Mitsubishi Electric ↗ | Pending | 2026-04-30 | Not stated in snapshot |
| Torishima Pump Mfg Co Ltd→Snm ↗ | Announced | 2026-04-28 | Not stated in snapshot |
| mbk partners→Makino ↗ | 2026-04-24 | $1.7B | |
| Nidec Corp.→Makino ↗ | Announced | 2026-04-24 | Not stated in snapshot |
| eqt→Fujitec ↗ | Completed | 2026-04-23 | $2.7B |
| Makita→electric works | Announced | 2026-04-15 | Not stated in snapshot |
A discussion or rumour is not a completed transaction. An unstated value is not zero.
2 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 4-posting snapshot covers 4 employers.
0 tracked postings mention remote work.
1 postings specify a level.
Top skills across 4 tracked postings in the available jobs snapshot.
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric ↗ | 138,700 |
| JFE Holdings ↗ | 60,439 |
| OMRON ↗ | 36,842 |
| Kawasaki Heavy Industries ↗ | 35,805 |
| IHI ↗ | 27,562 |
| sumitomo heavy industries ↗ | 25,211 |
| Makita ↗ | 20,843 |
| Unicharm ↗ | 15,843 |
262 founders and chief executives across 236 companies.
University of California, Berkeley BS, Carnegie Mellon University PhD
ex- Co-Founder Vision Multimedia Technology, Fukuoka IST and Kyushu University. Banaras Hindu University PhD
Ex-Recruit Holdings. The University of Tokyo BE 2013, MEng 2015
Hacarus, ex-Nulab, ex-Choistudio, Kyoto University, 2002
Ex- Akikawa Timber.
Ex- Boston Consulting Group, Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Osaka University 2013
EPFL 2020, The University of Tokyo MEng 2021
Ex - Mercari, JXTG Energy Permanent. The University of Tokyo ME 2017
Ex- ExaWizards, Accenture. Aoyama Gakuin University 2015
KWorks, ex-Hong Kong Network Solutions & Consultants.
Astraea Software, ex-Technostar, ex-Msc Software, Nagoya University of Commerce & business, 2013
NAVIMRO, ex-Rakuten, Sumitomo Corporation, K-engine Corporation.
3 profiles with education records.
1 profiles with prior-work records.
Profiles cover recorded founders and leaders; contact details remain in Radar.
457,167 articles in the measured 12-month window.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Japan · articles per complete quarter
| Quarter | Articles |
|---|---|
| 2021Q2 | 64,497 |
| 2021Q3 | 85,523 |
| 2021Q4 | 58,026 |
| 2022Q1 | 69,975 |
| 2022Q2 | 67,667 |
| 2022Q3 | 71,603 |
| 2022Q4 | 92,002 |
| 2023Q1 | 92,683 |
| 2023Q2 | 91,959 |
| 2023Q3 | 104,254 |
| 2023Q4 | 88,513 |
| 2024Q1 | 103,924 |
| 2024Q2 | 104,881 |
| 2024Q3 | 117,198 |
| 2024Q4 | 113,512 |
| 2025Q1 | 138,134 |
| 2025Q2 | 102,555 |
| 2025Q3 | 174,621 |
| 2025Q4 | 86,348 |
| 2026Q1 | 97,401 |
Article volume measures coverage, not market sales.
287 recorded company events across 37 companies; percentages use that event total.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Japan · ranked by full-period article count.
Recent and prior counts use the source comparison windows.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Japan
| Keyword | Recent | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| countries | 3,618 | 1,558 | 132% |
| trade dispute mechanisms | 2,307 | 1,476 | 56% |
| bilateral trade | 2,044 | 1,205 | 70% |
| preferential tariff | 1,598 | 1,121 | 43% |
| forex liquidity | 1,405 | 466 | 202% |
| tariff rate quota | 1,315 | 867 | 52% |
| exchange rates | 1,310 | 789 | 66% |
| mfn tariff | 1,212 | 809 | 50% |
| gold spot price | 1,136 | 166 | 584% |
| top-rated vehicles | 1,012 | 261 | 288% |
| olympic trials | 924 | 2,306 | -60% |
| olympic team selections | 828 | 2,282 | -64% |
| honda forums | 1 | 2,227 | -100% |
| summer olympics athletics | 253 | 1,484 | -83% |
| olympians career highlights | 334 | 1,323 | -75% |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Japan
territories, disputed islands, countries
25.2% critical · 18.0% positiveinflation reports fx, currency intervention policies, trade deficits fx
38.8% critical · 43.6% positivegdp growth rate, automotive segment growth, gdp acceleration
33.5% critical · 45.9% positiveIndustrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Japan. Topic labels describe recorded classifications and can include broad context.
50,666 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
Tone counts: 47,655 positive · 2,825 neutral · 186 negative.
Landmark: Recent advances in 3D printing of biomaterials
Landmark: The upcoming 3D-printing revolution in microfluidics
Landmark: Continuous liquid interface production of 3D objects
Common problems researchers identify · 0126.8% of this theme group
Researchers discuss limitations of printing systems, material properties, and process integration for building and construction applications.
3D printing (650) · 3d model (87) · Manufacturing engineering (129) · Architectural engineering (44)
Bibliographic analysis on 3D printing in the building and construction industry: Printing systems, material properties, challenges, and futu
Improving printed products manufacturing technology using 3D printing
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.0 |
| 2023 | 78.5 |
| 2024 | 99.6 |
| 2025 | 73.3 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0223.3% of this theme group
Papers highlight difficulties in aligning nanoparticles, handling composite inks, and achieving functional performance in printed devices.
3D printing (474) · Nanotechnology (88) · Composite material (57) · Fabrication (65)
Increasing the functionalities of 3D printed microchemical devices by single material, multimaterial, and print-pause-print 3D printing
3D Printing‐Enabled Nanoparticle Alignment: A Review of Mechanisms and Applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8439.8 |
| 2023 | 8421.4 |
| 2024 | 8328.0 |
| 2025 | 6616.1 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0313.5% of this theme group
Works examine material safety, regulatory hurdles, and performance constraints for healthcare‑related 3D printed products.
3D printing (322) · 3d printed (105) · Medical physics (26) · Health care (26)
A Review of 3D Printing Technology for Medical Applications
3D PRINTING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON MEDICAL DEVICE AND ITS APPLICATIONS
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 79.5 |
| 2023 | 86.6 |
| 2024 | 116.0 |
| 2025 | 130.8 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0411.6% of this theme group
Studies identify material, certification, and process stability problems when applying 3D printing to aerospace production.
3D printing (203) · Manufacturing engineering (85) · Aerospace (47) · Production (25)
On the Evolution of Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) Technologies: Materials, Applications, and Challenges
Additive manufacturing for Aerospace
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.5 |
| 2023 | 97.5 |
| 2024 | 112.7 |
| 2025 | 109.6 |
Common problems researchers identify · 059.8% of this theme group
Research points to challenges in bio‑ink formulation, cell viability, and structural fidelity for 3D printed biomedical constructs.
Tissue engineering (68) · Scaffold (42) · Nanotechnology (101) · 3D bioprinting (47)
Development of 3D bioprinting: From printing methods to biomedical applications
3D printing in biomedical engineering: Processes, materials, and applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6054.9 |
| 2023 | 6066.4 |
| 2024 | 6320.3 |
| 2025 | 5089.3 |
Common problems researchers identify · 067.8% of this theme group
Authors report common defects, post‑processing needs, and repeatability issues specific to FDM‑based polymer parts.
Fused deposition modeling (138) · Fused filament fabrication (52) · Deposition (43) · 3D printing (125)
Failures and Flaws in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additively Manufactured Polymers and Composites
An Overview of Post-Processing of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Products
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 49.9 |
| 2025 | 73.7 |
Common problems researchers identify · 077.1% of this theme group
Literature focuses on residual stress, defect formation, and alloy‑specific challenges in laser‑based powder bed processes.
Selective laser melting (157) · Laser (42) · Microstructure (36) · Residual stress (26)
Review of selective laser melting of magnesium alloys: advantages, microstructure and mechanical characterizations, defects, challenges, and
Selective Laser Melting of Aluminum and Its Alloys
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1117.0 |
| 2023 | 1087.7 |
| 2024 | 902.5 |
| 2025 | 949.4 |
Cautions · 0121.8% of this theme group
Cautionary studies examine how slicer settings and extrusion methods affect mechanical and micro‑structural outcomes.
3D printing (218) · 3d printed (83) · Stereolithography (42) · Extrusion (45)
INFLUENCE OF SLICER SOFTWARE USED WITH 3D PRINTING FILAMENT EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY ON PROPERTIES OF PRINTED PARTS WITH SHORT FIBER REINFORCED
Microscale 3D Printed Pillars and Porous Polymeric Structures: Manufacturability and Micromechanics
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 182.9 |
| 2023 | 190.4 |
| 2024 | 196.5 |
| 2025 | 241.1 |
Cautions · 0221.4% of this theme group
Papers warn about logistical complexities and workflow disruptions when embedding 3D printing into existing manufacturing chains.
3D printing (312) · 3d printed (85) · Supply chain (17) · Production (23)
Three-Dimensional Printing Surgical Applications.
Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgery
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 71.1 |
| 2023 | 75.5 |
| 2024 | 98.5 |
| 2025 | 117.8 |
Cautions · 0315.2% of this theme group
Research highlights stress accumulation and roughness issues that can compromise durability of selectively melted components.
Selective laser melting (221) · Laser (56) · Residual stress (38) · Surface roughness (37)
Numerical investigation of residual stresses in thin-walled additively manufactured structures from selective laser melting
Corrosion Testing of a Heat Treated 316 L Functional Part Produced by Selective Laser Melting
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 315.2 |
| 2023 | 288.7 |
| 2024 | 266.8 |
| 2025 | 265.8 |
Cautions · 0411.8% of this theme group
Studies caution that tensile and flexural properties are highly sensitive to extrusion speed, temperature, and material mix.
Ultimate tensile strength (97) · Composite material (112) · Flexural strength (19) · Extrusion (32)
The influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical performance of PLA polymer and its correlation with hardness
The influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU-based elastomers
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4243.4 |
| 2023 | 4178.6 |
| 2024 | 3718.9 |
| 2025 | 2942.7 |
Cautions · 0510.8% of this theme group
Works discuss adhesion, porosity, and thermal mismatch problems when combining polymers and metals in fused deposition processes.
Fused deposition modeling (118) · Deposition (41) · Fused filament fabrication (39) · 3D printing (77)
Recent Developments in Fused Deposition Modeling-Based 3D Printing of Polymers and Their Composites
Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Materials by Fused Deposition Modeling
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 49.9 |
| 2025 | 73.7 |
Cautions · 0610.4% of this theme group
Authors emphasize the need for improved inspection methods to address internal voids and inconsistent fusion quality.
Fusion (25) · Porosity (22) · Raw material (9) · Fabrication (20)
Comparison of the porosity and mechanical performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured on different laser powder bed fusion metal additi
Assessing the results of ultrasonic testing of additive manufactured parts with alternative methods
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 783.7 |
| 2023 | 767.3 |
| 2024 | 642.0 |
| 2025 | 774.3 |
Cautions · 078.6% of this theme group
Literature points out difficulties in achieving uniform grain structures and consistent strength in selectively melted alloys.
Microstructure (122) · Selective laser melting (100) · Alloy (45) · Ultimate tensile strength (49)
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiC-Reinforced 316L Stainless Steel Composites Fabricated Using Selective Laser Melting
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A7075 Alloy with Additional Si Objects Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1294.7 |
| 2023 | 1266.2 |
| 2024 | 1105.9 |
| 2025 | 1224.5 |
Opportunities · 0121.1% of this theme group
Researchers explore new printer designs and process adaptations that enable diverse product categories across industry.
3D printing (1,055) · Manufacturing engineering (123) · 3d printer (126) · 3d printed (217)
3D printing for clothing production
3D Printing Technologies
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 128.1 |
| 2023 | 130.9 |
| 2024 | 163.0 |
| 2025 | 175.8 |
Opportunities · 0220.8% of this theme group
Papers present innovative printable materials that combine self‑healing, adhesion, and fluidic functionalities for advanced devices.
Nanotechnology (268) · 3D printing (709) · Self-healing hydrogels (144) · Microfluidics (128)
3D\nPrinting Method for Tough Multifunctional Particle-Based\nDouble-Network Hydrogels
3D Printing of Interpenetrating\nNetwork Flexible Hydrogels\nwith Enhancement of Adhesiveness
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5975.2 |
| 2023 | 5990.0 |
| 2024 | 6255.6 |
| 2025 | 4991.8 |
Opportunities · 0313.9% of this theme group
Studies showcase emerging techniques for creating patient‑specific implants, scaffolds, and orthopedic components.
3D printing (606) · 3d printed (261) · Biomedical engineering (115) · Tissue engineering (80)
A Review of Three-Dimensional Printing Technology for Medical Applications
3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 459.7 |
| 2023 | 458.0 |
| 2024 | 458.7 |
| 2025 | 461.5 |
Opportunities · 0412.7% of this theme group
Research demonstrates control over composition and porosity to produce high‑performance metal parts for specialized applications.
Selective laser melting (647) · Microstructure (228) · Alloy (153) · Laser (163)
Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing of TiC/AlSi10Mg Bulk-form Nanocomposites with Tailored Microstructures and Properties
Selective laser melting: A unit cell approach for the manufacture of porous, titanium, bone in‐growth constructs, suitable for orthopedic ap
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1294.7 |
| 2023 | 1266.2 |
| 2024 | 1105.9 |
| 2025 | 1224.5 |
Opportunities · 0511.4% of this theme group
Works highlight design strategies and material blends that boost tensile and flexural performance of printed composites.
Composite material (350) · Composite number (144) · Ultimate tensile strength (154) · 3D printing (340)
Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polylactide Composites
3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4439.8 |
| 2023 | 4392.3 |
| 2024 | 3943.4 |
| 2025 | 3530.3 |
Opportunities · 0611.4% of this theme group
Papers illustrate how additive manufacturing enables bespoke automotive parts and flexible devices for medical and consumer markets.
Fabrication (128) · 3D printing (187) · Fusion (31) · Extrusion (60)
Additive Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing of Biomechanically Tailored Meshes for Compliant Wearable and Implantable Devices (Adv. Funct
A Survey of the Use of Additive Fabrication in Component Replacement and Customised Automotive Modifications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 657.7 |
| 2023 | 642.8 |
| 2024 | 568.9 |
| 2025 | 780.6 |
Opportunities · 078.6% of this theme group
Research focuses on using fused filament processes to produce precise bio‑analytical tools and durable thermoplastic components.
Fused deposition modeling (390) · Deposition (120) · Fused filament fabrication (100) · 3D printing (190)
Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing for (Bio)analytical Device Fabrication: Procedures, Materials, and Applications
Additive manufacturing of the high-performance thermoplastics: Experimental study and numerical simulation of the Fused Filament Fabrication
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 49.9 |
| 2025 | 73.7 |
Orientation shares compared with 25,000 papers in the reference sample.
| Research orientation | This field | Reference sample |
|---|---|---|
| Promising | 47.5% | 37.4% |
| Breakthrough | 21.8% | 25.9% |
| Descriptive | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Comparative | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Problem-identifying | 5.4% | 9.8% |
| Cautionary | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Critical | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Counts and shares refer to the stated research pool. A low count describes how much of that research is recorded here, not the absence of a real-world concern.
| Concern / example paper | Papers | Share | Raised as a problem | Worldwide share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware, e-waste & supply chainSustainable 3D Printing Filament Production from Recycled Nonbiodegradable Waste: A Review | 29 | 0.06% | 1 (3.4%) | 0.06% |
| Privacy & surveillanceThe intellectual property implications of low-cost 3D printing | 27 | 0.06% | 13 (48.1%) | 0.06% |
| Concentration of compute powerStudy on the Direct Melting Extrusion Metal 3D Printing Using Induction Heating | 8 | 0.02% | 1 (12.5%) | 0.02% |
| Water useA Study on the Development of Living Products from Recycled Plastic Water Bottles : Focus on the Closed-loop System Usin | 7 | 0.02% | 2 (28.6%) | 0.02% |
| Energy & datacenter footprintImpact of Printing Parameters on Energy Consumption of 3D Printers using IoT Cloud Architecture | 2 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Labour & data workA Review of 3D Printing in Construction and its Impact on the Labor Market | 2 | 0.0% | 1 (50.0%) | 0.0% |
| Bias & fairnessComparing Stability and Discriminatory Power of Hand-Crafted Versus Deep Radiomics: A 3D-Printed Anthropomorphic Phantom | 2 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Safety & misuseMonitoring Emerging Technologies Through TIM Dual-Use: The case of 3D printing technology | 1 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Carbon & emissions of compute | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
Institution and researcher rankings use citations to their covered work. Research scope: worldwide. This may be broader than the company geography.
Company counts, hiring and disclosed funding across the recorded hubs.
33.9% across the displayed hubs
2 companies hiring · $56.6M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Tokyo ↗
23.4% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $5.1M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Osaka ↗9.2% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $12.8M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Chiyoda City ↗
8.9% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $19.8M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Yokohama ↗6.6% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $10.7M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Minato City ↗6.3% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $31.4M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Chuo City ↗
6.0% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $684.4K disclosed funding
Explore companies in Nagoya ↗
5.7% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $6.3M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Shinagawa ↗Clear definitions for making better comparisons.
It measures the tracked company ecosystem, recorded funding, hiring and other available evidence. It is not a market-size estimate.
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Company ecosystem snapshot: 31 August 2026. Funding is recorded in USD; filed accounts retain their stated currency and reporting basis. Each section identifies its own coverage. The news and research behind these sections is explorable in Prism.
Canonical landscape ↗