JMC

What JMC does

JMC Corporation (TYO: 5704) is a Japan-listed precision manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Yokohama, operating an integrated service platform built on three proprietary technology pillars: stereolithography and powder 3D printing, traditional sand-mold and low-pressure casting for aluminum and magnesium alloys, and multi-class industrial X-ray CT scanning covering milli, micro, and nano focus ranges. The company runs its primary casting and R&D operations from a Concept Center in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture (with a second Iida facility in the Izuki industrial area), a Milling Center in Hamamatsu for five-axis CNC finishing, and the Yokohama headquarters, which houses Japan's largest-scale 3D printing equipment footprint together with research-grade industrial CT scanners. Since 1999, JMC has positioned itself as a one-stop prototyping-to-small-batch production partner, citing over five million cumulative products produced and 365-day operation with sub-hour quotation turnaround.

JMC serves three primary verticals: automotive manufacturers (precision cast engine, suspension, and increasingly EV/PHV structural components including gigacasting prototypes), medical device and healthcare customers (the HEARTROID cardiac catheter simulator family co-developed with Osaka University and Fujiyo covering TAVI, PCI, CTO, ablation, myocardial biopsy, NV, and related procedures, alongside the OPENCAST orthopedic cast product for which JMC holds exclusive Japan distribution, and custom 3D printed organ models), and general industrial customers requiring rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and CT-based non-destructive inspection. The medical simulator line is sold globally through a multi-region distribution network spanning Korea (CMP Trading), China and Hong Kong (PTS Group), 25 Middle East/Africa countries (Taichi Holdings), Europe (CE-marked since 2020), and Japanese regional medical device distributors (Just Medical for Kansai, Yamashita Medical for Kyushu/Yamaguchi).

The company's revenue model combines contract manufacturing (one-time per-project fees for 3D printing and casting, with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed), CT scanning services (now offered via a subscription model introduced in October 2023), HEARTROID simulator unit sales, and 3D printer/CT equipment resale (Mimaki, Stratasys, EOS, Cimet, UnionTech, GE Sensing Phoenix brand) under the 3DiH Printer platform and broader partnership network. Go-to-market mixes direct sales for industrial customers at Yokohama headquarters with regional and international medical device distributors for HEARTROID, supported by technical seminars, industry trade shows (Automotive Technology Expo, MEDTEC Japan, MEDICA, EURO PCR, ESC Congress), earned media, and a YouTube content presence. JMC went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on November 29, 2016, and employs 101-250 people across its Japanese facilities.

Name

JMC

Legal name

株式会社JMC

Website

https://jmc-rp.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JMC is a Japan-listed precision manufacturer integrating stereolithography 3D printing, sand mold casting of aluminum and magnesium alloys, and industrial X-ray CT scanning to serve automotive, medical device, and general industrial customers with prototyping, small-batch production, and cardiac catheter simulation products across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Contract Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

Keywords

• 3D printing services
• Sand mold casting
• Industrial CT scanning
• Medical simulation devices
• Rapid prototyping manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Yokohama

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Services: Prototyping and small-lot manufacturing using stereolithography, nylon printing, and full-color 3D printing. Services include design support, manufacturing, and finishing.
2. Casting Services: Sand mold casting for aluminum and magnesium alloys including prototyping and small-lot production. Includes low-pressure casting for high-quality parts.
3. Industrial CT Scanning Services: Non-destructive testing, dimensional measurement, reverse engineering, and quality inspection using X-ray CT technology.
4. HEARTROID Medical Simulators: Sale of cardiac catheter simulation training kits including various models for TAVI, PCI, CTO, ablation, and myocardial biopsy procedures.
5. 3D Printer Equipment Sales: Sales of 3D printer equipment including Mimaki 3DUJ-553 full-color printers and related technical support.
6. GE CT Equipment Sales: Sales of Phoenix brand industrial CT equipment from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JMC Corporation is a Japanese manufacturing services company that integrates three core technology platforms—stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, sand mold casting of aluminum and magnesium alloys, and industrial X-ray CT scanning—to provide prototyping, small-lot production, and non-destructive inspection services for automotive, aerospace, medical, and general industrial customers. In addition to contract manufacturing services, JMC develops and sells the HEARTROID family of cardiac catheter simulators and other medical training devices under the JMC Lab brand, and distributes 3D printer and industrial CT equipment from partners including Mimaki, Stratasys, EOS, Cmet/UnionTech, and GE Sensing.

Product overview

JMC is a Japanese manufacturing company offering integrated services across three core technology areas: 3D printing, casting, and industrial CT scanning. The company operates multiple specialized brands and service sites including HEARTROID (cardiac catheter simulators under JMC Lab brand), OPENCAST (orthopedic plaster casts), 3DiH (additive manufacturing platform), and PZ (vintage vehicle restoration parts). JMC combines traditional casting expertise with advanced 3D digital technologies to serve automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing sectors. The company went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in November 2016 and has expanded internationally with partnerships across Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEARTROID: Cardiac catheter simulator product line developed in collaboration with Osaka University and Fujiyo Co., Ltd. Includes TAVI, EVT/RDN, Four Chamber, Coronary Artery, and other models for medical training.
• OPENCAST
• JMC Lab

Products and services

• 3D Printing Services (3Dプリンター出力) Stereolithography (SLA), nylon powder, and full-color 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and small-lot production. Includes micro-stereolithography (launched 2025), TSR-884B material service, and full-color 3DUJ-553 printing for medical models. Targets automotive, aerospace, medical, and general industrial customers needing design support, manufacturing, and finishing.
• Casting Services (鋳造事業) Traditional sand mold casting and precision casting of aluminum and magnesium alloys, including low-pressure casting (equipment added September 2023) and gigacasting prototype production capacity (enhanced February 2025). Includes automated environmental controls, heat treatment standardization, and in-house machining at the Hamamatsu Milling Center. Used for engine blocks, cylinder heads, suspension parts, and high-precision automotive and aerospace components.
• Industrial CT Scanning Services (産業用CTスキャン) Non-destructive inspection, dimensional measurement, reverse engineering, and quality inspection using multi-class industrial X-ray CT (milli/micro/nano focus) with scatter|correct technology compliant with VDI2630 standards. Includes subscription-based service model and large-format capability for items over 1 meter. Targets automotive, aerospace, medical, and general manufacturing customers.
• HEARTROID Cardiac Catheter Simulator Family of X-ray fluoroscopy-compatible medical simulators for catheter-based cardiac procedure training, including TAVI, PCI, CTO, ablation, myocardial biopsy, and neurovascular (NV) models. Developed in partnership with Osaka University and Fuyo, with CE marking for European markets. Sold globally through exclusive distribution in Korea, China/Hong Kong, and 25 Middle East/Africa countries.
• JMC Lab Medical Simulator Brand Medical simulator sub-brand encompassing HEARTROID cardiac catheter simulators, ERCP simulators, BILE360 bile duct imaging simulators, and related training devices utilizing 3D printing and casting technologies.
• OPENCAST Next-Generation Plaster Cast Next-generation orthopedic plaster cast / bone fracture treatment product. JMC holds exclusive sales rights in Japan and obtained regulatory approval as a medical device.
• 3D Printed Organ Models (3Dプリント臓器模型) Custom 3D printed organ models for pre-operative simulation, physician training, and medical education, produced using JMC's full-color 3D printing and medical device manufacturing capabilities.
• PZ Vintage Vehicle Restoration Parts Reproduction and custom parts for classic car and motorcycle restoration, produced using JMC's sand mold casting and 3D printing capabilities.
• 3D Printer Equipment Sales (3DiH Printer) Multi-vendor 3D printer equipment sales including Mimaki (full-color 3DUJ-553), Stratasys (resin), EOS (resin), and Cmet/UnionTech printers, with related technical support. JMC functions as a channel partner/reseller.
• GE Phoenix Industrial CT Equipment Sales Sales of Phoenix brand industrial CT equipment from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies throughout Japan, with service support and seminars. JMC was the first company in Japan to introduce GE's high-performance CT equipment.
• Archelis Assist Suits and Standing Support Products Assist suits and standing support products developed by Archelis Inc., designed to reduce fatigue from prolonged standing work, originally developed for surgeons and now expanded to industrial factories. Sold globally by JMC under a sales partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity increased by up to 1.4 times through equipment enhancements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• アルケリス株式会社 (Archelis Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Business partnership for sales of Archelis assist suits designed to reduce strain from prolonged standing work. Partnership includes joint showroom events and promotional activities. Future discussions regarding capital partnership. Located in Yokohama, founded 2020.
• シーメット株式会社 (Cmet Inc.)majorTechnology or Integration · 28 October 2025Partnership for sales of Cimet and UnionTech 3D printer equipment.
• 株式会社STGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024Business partnership agreement for unspecified collaboration.
• EOS GmbH Electro Optical SystemmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 October 2022Sales agency partnership for EOS resin 3D printer equipment to explore new market opportunities and replacement demand.
• 八十島プロシード株式会社・原田車両設計株式会社 3D Innovation HubmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 20213D Innovation Hub (3DiH) - collaborative project for advanced manufacturing combining 3D printing technologies with Yasojima Proseed and Harada Vehicle Design expertise. Joint platform to promote small-lot production using 3D printing.
• 株式会社ストラタシス・ジャパン (Stratasys Japan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 August 2021Partnership for sales of Stratasys resin 3D printer equipment.
• 株式会社ExOne (ExOne Co.)majorTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2018Partnership for S-Print sand 3D printer (2 units) for casting applications. Enables direct sand mold production from CAD data, reducing lead times for complex sand cores.
• 株式会社ミマキエンジニアリング (Mimaki Engineering)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2018Sales partnership for 3DUJ-553 full-color 3D printer with technical support services. JMC uses the equipment in-house, demonstrating expertise.
• 株式会社太知ホールディングス (Taichi Holdings)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 August 2018Sales partnership for HEARTROID covering 25 countries in Middle East, Africa, and additional regions including Iran, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Turkey, Kenya, India, and others. Taichi Holdings has 40+ years experience in medical device markets globally.
• 株式会社PTS (PTS Group Japan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 May 2018Exclusive sales distribution for HEARTROID in China and Hong Kong. PTS Group operates Shanghai BoYi Hospital Investment Management and D&S Global Medical Investment Group.
• 大阪大学・フヨー株式会社 HEARTROID PROJECTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2018HEARTROID PROJECT - Joint development of cardiac catheter simulators. Osaka University School of Medicine leads the project with JMC providing manufacturing and Fuyo providing medical device expertise. Supported by AMED (Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development).
• CMP Trading Co., Ltd. (Korea)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 March 2018Exclusive sales distribution agreement for HEARTROID in Korea. CMP Trading has 30+ years medical device market experience and relationships with all university hospitals and major medical institutions.
• 山下医科器械株式会社 (Yamashita Medical Instruments)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 December 2017Exclusive sales distribution for HEARTROID in Kyushu and Yamaguchi prefectures. Founded in 1926, Yamashita Medical is a long-established medical device distributor.
• 株式会社ジャスト・メディカルコーポレーション (Just Medical Corporation)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 December 2017Sales partnership for HEARTROID in Kansai region. Just Medical is based in Osaka with expertise in intervention-related business, medical device sales, and hospital consulting.
• GEセンシング＆インスペクション・テクノロジーズ株式会社 (GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 February 2017Sales partnership for Phoenix brand industrial CT equipment (Phoenix, Speed-Scan). JMC was first in Japan to introduce GE's high-performance CT equipment in June 2015. Partnership includes service support and sales throughout Japan.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Mentice: Swedish-listed endovascular simulation specialist for interventional cardiology, radiology, and vascular surgery training. Most direct international competitor to JMC's HEARTROID cardiac catheter simulator franchise.
• Protolabs (Hubs): US-based digital manufacturer offering on-demand prototyping and low-volume production via 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. Direct competitor in rapid prototyping services with broader geographic and material coverage than JMC.
• Shapeways Holdings: Online 3D printing service bureau serving engineers and designers globally with on-demand manufacturing. Smaller and more software-led than JMC, but directly comparable as a 3D printing service provider with manufacturing customer base.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered global 3D printing service bureau offering prototyping and small-batch production across polymer and metal technologies. Most direct international comparable to JMC's stereolithography service bureau business, with both also pursuing medical applications.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and 3DUJ-553 full-color 3D printers supplied through JMC. Strategic equipment partner and comparable Japanese 3D printing ecosystem player.
• 3D Systems: Diversified 3D printing equipment and services company with a major healthcare simulation business (Simbionix). Direct competitor to JMC's HEARTROID in medical simulation and adjacent in 3D printing services.
• Stratasys: Global leader in polymer 3D printing systems and a JMC channel partner. While primarily an equipment OEM, Stratasys' direct manufacturing services and parts business compete with JMC's 3D printing service bureau offering.

Emerging players

• Xometry: US-based AI-driven on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with CNC, 3D printing, and casting suppliers. Indirect but increasingly direct competitive pressure on JMC's prototyping service business from global digital platforms.
• Fictiv: US digital manufacturing platform offering on-demand CNC, 3D printing, and injection molding services. Comparable to JMC's integrated prototyping-to-production approach but with a software-led, multi-supplier aggregation model.
• voxeljet AG: German manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems specializing in sand casting molds and high-speed sintering. Highly comparable to JMC's sand 3D printing (ExOne S-Print) and sand mold casting business, serving automotive/aerospace foundries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy1GJrnVM4p71uuJ61vSajg
• Xx.com/jmc_222pr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jmc-rp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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