SHINKO DENSHI

What SHINKO DENSHI does

SHINKO DENSHI CO., LTD. (新光電子株式会社), which markets its products under the VIBRA brand, is a Japanese precision weighing instrument manufacturer with over 60 years of operating history, headquartered at 1-52-1 Itabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo. The company designs and manufactures electronic balances, electronic platform scales, intrinsically safe explosion-proof weighing systems, embedded weighing units, and specialized scales for veterinary, civil engineering, and food-texture applications. Its product line is built around a proprietary tuning-fork force sensor (音叉式力センサ) — described by the company as the world's only such technology — which measures mass by detecting changes in the resonant frequency of a vibrating tuning fork, providing high resolution, long-term stability, and low power consumption. Most products carry IP65 dust/water protection, and dedicated lines serve hazardous-material handling environments with intrinsically safe explosion-proof certification.

The company's business model combines hardware sales with a recurring professional services layer. Hardware spans a wide price range from roughly ¥70,000 for compact balances to over ¥350,000 for embedded weighing units, with most units priced tax-exempt. Hardware is sold through a domestic dealer/distributor network supported by three direct regional sales offices in Tokyo (03-5944-1642), Nagoya (052-561-1138), and Osaka/Kansai (078-921-2551), with company-operated service centers in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki (East Japan) and Kobe, Hyogo (West Japan) delivering repair and calibration. Calibration is registered under JCSS Registration No. 0168 with ILAC/APAC MRA international traceability, generating fees of ¥5,000 to ¥80,000 per unit, while flat-rate repair services range from ¥17,000 to ¥254,000. An affiliated company, Taisho Balance Manufacturing (大正天びん製作所), provides the complementary JCSS weight-calibration registration, completing a mass-traceability stack from a single source.

SHINKO DENSHI is privately held with 101–250 employees and operates almost exclusively in Japan based on the disclosed geographic footprint. Its customer base is horizontal, spanning research laboratories, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, precision manufacturing lines, civil engineering testing firms (e.g., JIS A 1128 concrete mix design), veterinary clinics, and food/pharmaceutical cleanrooms. The company is led by President and CEO Seiko Anzai and has historically maintained continuous product launches — most recently the ALG and ALGH Series in April 2026 — supported by regular participation in major Japanese trade exhibitions including JASIS and INTERMEASURE.

Name

SHINKO DENSHI

Legal name

新光電子株式会社

Website

https://vibra.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SHINKO DENSHI (VIBRA brand) is a privately held Japanese manufacturer of precision electronic balances, platform scales, and intrinsically safe explosion-proof weighing systems built on its proprietary tuning-fork force sensor. It serves Japanese laboratories, pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturers, civil engineering testers, and cleanroom operators via dealers, regional sales offices, and JCSS-accredited calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Weighing Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN)

Keywords

• Precision weighing instruments
• Electronic balances
• Platform scales
• Explosion-proof scales
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Scales and Balances (電子天秤・電子はかり): Sale of electronic precision balances, platform scales, explosion-proof scales, counting scales, and animal weighing scales. Products range from precision analytical balances (¥70,000–¥300,000+) to large platform scales and custom industrial weighing solutions.
2. Calibration and Certification Services (校正サービス): JCSS-registered calibration services for scales/balances and weights. Includes calibration certificates, product inspection reports, traceability documentation, and weight verification. Priced per weight class and model, with fees ranging from ¥5,000 to ¥80,000 per unit for calibration certificates.
3. Repair and Overhaul Services (修理・点検): Flat-rate repair and inspection/calibration services for electronic scales. Repair prices range from ¥17,000 to ¥254,000 depending on model and complexity. Inspection (without repair) services also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SHINKO DENSHI (VIBRA brand) manufactures electronic precision balances, electronic platform scales, and explosion-proof weighing instruments built on a proprietary tuning-fork force sensor technology. The product line spans analytical balances (1mg readability), industrial platform scales up to 2,000 kg, intrinsically safe explosion-proof scales, embedded weighing units, and specialized scales for animal and civil engineering use. The company also operates a JCSS-registered calibration laboratory and a national repair and inspection service network for its instruments and weights.

Product overview

SHINKO DENSHI (VIBRA) is a precision weighing equipment manufacturer with over 60 years of history, specializing in electronic balances (電子天びん), electronic platform scales (電子台はかり), and industrial weighing solutions. The core product line includes high-precision analytical balances (ALG, ALGH, RJ, SJ, CJ series), platform scales for industrial applications (FMA/FMAR, HF series), explosion-proof products for hazardous locations (CZ-B, AZ2-B, AZ2-BWP, EZ, EZ-L series), embedded weighing units (UF, TL2-P series), and specialized scales for animal weighing and civil engineering. The company differentiates through its proprietary tuning fork force sensor technology (音叉式力センサ), IP65 dust/water protection on many models, and JCSS calibration services. Software offerings include RTS data acquisition software and UD-PC display software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIBRA: Commercial brand name for SHINKO DENSHI products including electronic balances, scales, and weighing equipment

Products and services

• ALG Series High-Precision Electronic Balance High-precision electronic balance with newly developed tuning-fork-based sensor for research, analysis, quality control, and manufacturing line integration. Readability down to 0.001 g and capacities up to 15 kg across the model range.
• ALGH Series Transaction Verification Electronic Balance Transaction verification type high-precision electronic balance for commercial weighing applications requiring legal metrology certification.
• CJ Series Electronic Balance Dust and waterproof electronic balance (IP65 compliant) with tuning-fork force sensor for laboratory and industrial applications requiring washdown capability.
• CJ-A Series Transaction Verification Electronic Balance Transaction verification electronic balance with IP65 dust/water protection and stainless steel construction for commercial applications.
• FMA/FMAR Series High-Precision Electronic Platform Scale High-precision electronic platform scale with IP65 dust/water protection and improved vibration/shock resistance for industrial weighing applications.
• HF Series High-Capacity Electronic Platform Scale High-capacity electronic platform scale (60 kg–200 kg range) with IP65 protection and stainless steel construction for heavy industrial applications.
• CZ-B / CZ-BS Series Intrinsically Safe Explosion-Proof Electronic Balance Intrinsically safe explosion-proof electronic balance with tuning-fork force sensor and IP65 dust/water protection for hazardous material handling locations.
• AZ2-B/A Series Intrinsically Safe Explosion-Proof Electronic Platform Scale Intrinsically safe explosion-proof electronic platform scale for hazardous material handling, battery powered, replacing the discontinued AZ-B/A series.
• AZ2-BWP Series Dust/Waterproof Explosion-Proof Electronic Platform Scale Dust/waterproof and explosion-proof electronic platform scale combining IP65 protection with intrinsically safe explosion protection for hazardous and washdown environments.
• EZ / EZ-SQ Series Large Capacity Explosion-Proof Electronic Platform Scale Large capacity explosion-proof electronic platform scale (300 kg–2,000 kg range) for weighing drums and carts directly in hazardous areas.
• EZ-L Series Low-Floor Explosion-Proof Electronic Platform Scale Low-floor explosion-proof electronic platform scale requiring no pit construction, designed for large-capacity weighing in hazardous locations.
• UF Series Embedded Weighing Unit Embedded weighing unit with industry-leading slim body (25 mm sensor width for UF-300), high-precision 1 mg resolution, and high-speed response (100 readings/sec) for system integration.
• TL2-P Series Embedded Weighing Unit Embedded weighing unit with tuning-fork force sensor for long-term stability and precision weighing in industrial integration applications.
• RJ Series High-Precision Electronic Balance High-precision electronic balance with tuning-fork force sensor, minimum display 1 mg, and 5-year warranty on the sensor mechanism across capacities from 320 g to 12 kg.
• SJ Series General-Purpose High-Precision Electronic Balance General-purpose high-precision electronic balance with tuning-fork force sensor at competitive pricing for routine laboratory weighing.
• CJ Animal Scale Animal weighing scale with adjustable response settings (energetic/normal/weak) and IP65 protection for veterinary and agricultural applications.
• TSII-30K Civil Engineering Scale Civil engineering scale (30 kg, 1 g/5 g toggle) for fresh concrete, asphalt, and soil testing, with portable carrying case and display hold function for windy/vibrating field environments.
• Softgram Softness Sensor Softness sensor for measuring food texture and softness in quality control applications.
• JCSS Calibration Services (Scales/Balances and Weights) JCSS-registered calibration services for scales, balances, and weights, with internationally recognized calibration certificates via ILAC/APAC MRA mutual recognition. Calibration fees range from ¥5,000 for product inspection reports to ¥80,000 per calibration certificate for high-capacity (300–620 kg) instruments, plus per-weight pricing from ¥9,000 (Class M1/M2) to ¥40,000 (Class E2, 20 kg).
• Flat-Rate Repair and Inspection Services Flat-rate repair and inspection (calibration-only) services for SHINKO DENSHI electronic scales, operated through the company's East Japan and West Japan Service Centers. Repair prices range from ¥17,000 to ¥254,000 by model, with a 6-month repair warranty. Inspection (without repair) priced at approximately half the repair price.

Quantifiable outcome

• ALG series achieves resolution of 1/1,200,000 — approximately 2x higher precision than prior generation (ALE series) while maintaining stability.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 大正天びん製作所 (Taisho Balance Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related/affiliated company specializing in weight (分銅) manufacturing. Taisho Balance holds JCSS registration (calibration service system) for the weight category (質量・分銅・おもり), complementing Shinko Denshi's JCSS registration for scales/balances (Registration No. 0168). Together they provide complete mass traceability solutions from a single source. Calibration certificates for weights bear the JCSS mark with ILAC/APAC MRA international recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Global market leader in precision balances, industrial scales, and pipettes. Sets the international competitive ceiling on precision and ASPs that SHINKO DENSHI's VIBRA brand competes against in Japan and export channels.
• Sartorius AG: German lab balance and bioprocessing equipment manufacturer with strong positions in pharmaceutical and biotech labs. Comparable in lab-balance precision tier to ALG/RJ/CJ offerings.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Major Japanese analytical and measurement instrument maker with electronic balances and precision weighing alongside a much broader analytical/medical/industrial portfolio. Competes in lab balance segment but at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. Japanese maker of industrial weighing systems, platform scales, and checkweighers. Comparable in industrial platform-scale category and Japan-centric go-to-market.
• Citizen Scale Co., Ltd. Japan-focused manufacturer of industrial and commercial scales. Overlaps with SHINKO DENSHI's platform scale and trade-certified (ALGH, CJ-A) offerings within the Japanese market.

Direct peers

• A&D Company, Limited: Japanese manufacturer of electronic balances, platform scales, and weighing instruments serving laboratory and industrial customers. Closest direct domestic peer to SHINKO DENSHI's VIBRA brand, with overlapping product categories and channel model.
• OHAUS Corporation: Global manufacturer of precision balances and industrial scales across lab, education, and industrial segments. Comparable product breadth to SHINKO DENSHI's electronic balance and platform scale lines.
• KERN & SOHN GmbH: German precision balance and force measurement specialist. Directly comparable on product category (balances, platform scales) and on calibration/certification-led aftermarket model.

Emerging players

• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Industrial scale and weighing solutions provider focused on retail, logistics, and industrial segments. Comparable in industrial platform-scale product category to FMA/FMAR and HF series.
• RADWAG Balances & Scales: Polish precision balance manufacturer with global distribution. Comparable technology tier (1mg readability and below) and overlap in lab and industrial weighing segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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