Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology

Name

Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology

Legal name

地方独立行政法人大阪産業技術研究所

Website

https://orist.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Research and Testing Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Industrial research services
• Materials testing and analysis
• Additive manufacturing services
• EMC testing services
• Manufacturing technology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Izumi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Testing and Analysis Services: Fee-based commissioned testing, analysis, and evaluation services for companies using advanced analytical instruments and equipment. Services include chemical analysis, materials testing, product evaluation, and certification testing.
2. Joint Research and Development: Collaborative research projects with companies providing technical solutions to corporate technology challenges, typically funded by participating companies.
3. Equipment Usage Fees: Companies pay fees to use specialized equipment and facilities including 3D printers, electron microscopes, and other advanced manufacturing and testing instruments.
4. Training Programs: Customized and ready-made training programs for company employees and technicians, including technical seminars and workshops on various manufacturing and analysis technologies.
5. Facility Rental: Rental of laboratory spaces and open research studios for companies conducting R&D activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (ORIST) is a public research institute providing integrated technical support to companies, spanning research and development through to manufacturing. Core offerings include commissioned testing and analysis, joint and contract research, advanced equipment usage (electron microscopes, 3D metal printers, NMR, etc.), EMC testing, materials evaluation, and technical training. Services are delivered through 12 research departments and 11 specialized centers across two locations in Osaka (Izumi Center and Morinomiya Center).

Product overview

Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (ORIST) is a public research institute that provides integrated technical support services spanning research and development to manufacturing. The organization operates as a unified platform combining specialized research divisions, dedicated facilities with advanced equipment, and comprehensive testing/analysis services. The portfolio includes analysis centers (Analytic Center, Advanced Materials Evaluation Center), CAE analysis services (Manufacturing Computation Center), EMC testing services, 3D metal additive manufacturing (3D Technology Innovation Center), microdevice development support, precision chemical analysis, and metal materials evaluation. Research divisions covering processing, metal materials, surface treatment, electronics, polymers, and organic materials work in conjunction with these facilities to deliver end-to-end support for product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3D造形技術イノベーションセンター (3D Innovation Center): Center for 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology innovation
• EMC技術開発支援センター (EMC Technology Development Support Center)
• ものづくり計算センター (Manufacturing Calculation Center)
• 金属材料評価センター (Metal Materials Evaluation Center)
• 精密化学分析センター (Precision Chemical Analysis Center)
• マイクロデバイス開発支援センター (Microdevice Development Support Center)

Products and services

• Analytical Services Testing, analysis, and evaluation services for materials and products, including chemical analysis, structural analysis, and quality assessment, provided to manufacturing companies in Osaka.
• CAE Analysis Services Computer-aided engineering analysis services including structural, thermal, vibration, and topology optimization using ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Simufact Forming, JSTAMP, and COMSOL for product development.
• EMC Testing Services Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing services with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from VLAC, including technical consultation, emission testing per CISPR 32 and VCCI-CISPR 32 standards, and electrical appliance safety law compliance testing.
• 3D Metal Additive Manufacturing Services Metal 3D printing/additive manufacturing services with 4 systems including laser powder bed fusion and electron beam melting, covering design, modeling, printing, and post-processing for industrial clients.
• Microdevice Development Support Support for microdevice and MEMS development including thin film fabrication, patterning, processing, and evaluation services for companies developing semiconductor and sensor devices.
• Precision Chemical Analysis Advanced chemical analysis services including liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and organic compound identification for industrial and research clients.
• Metal Materials Evaluation Metal materials evaluation services including composition analysis, crystal structure analysis, microstructure observation, residual stress measurement, and hardness evaluation.
• Joint Research and Contract Research Services Collaborative research programs with industry partners and commissioned research projects addressing technical challenges faced by enterprises in materials science and manufacturing technology.
• Training and Seminar Programs Technical training courses, seminars, and workshops on various manufacturing and analysis technologies, including on-demand and ready-made training programs for company employees and technicians.
• Equipment Usage and Facility Rental Companies pay fees to use specialized equipment and facilities including 3D printers, electron microscopes, and other advanced manufacturing and testing instruments, including remote equipment usage service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ reduction in sludge generation compared to conventional zinc phosphate treatment with zirconium-based surface treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tokyo Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Joint research with Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers to develop biobased poly(ester amide)s from inedible plant oils, amino acids, and sugars using catalytic olefin metathesis polymerization. Research conducted under JST CREST program for sustainable polymers.
• The University of Shiga PrefecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Collaborated in the development of biobased poly(ester amide)s demonstrating superior tensile strength and recyclability compared to conventional plastics.
• Osaka Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Joint research with Osaka Metropolitan University on lead-free piezoelectric films for MEMS energy harvesters. Developed Mn-doped bismuth ferrite epitaxial films achieving highest reported piezoelectric coefficient for the material system.
• Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREST research program collaboration for development of sustainable polymers for circular economy. JST provides funding and program framework for strategic basic research.
• Manufacturing Business Center OsakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the Osaka manufacturing ecosystem, supporting regional industry development and SME support.
• Kansai Lab SearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Kansai laboratory search platform helping connect companies with research facilities and testing services.
• Video Create Co., Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVideo production partner for promotional videos, including the ORIST promotional video 'Best Partner for Manufacturing Companies' produced in January 2020.
• Kowa Kagaku Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on development of environmentally-friendly metal surface treatment agent under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Strategic Basic Technology Advancement Support Program. Developed zirconium-based treatment achieving 95%+ sludge reduction.
• Denshi Giken Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company featured in plasma surface modification technology research and development case study video.
• Microbio Factory Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company featured in smart cell chemical production research and development interview video.
• Okuno Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company featured in electromagnetic noise control metamaterial development research interview video.
• Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on holographic technology application for metal micro-fabrication product development, featured in case study video.
• Japan Association for the 2025 World ExpositioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in Expo 2025 Osaka with exhibition booth and science outreach events including 'Science Festival' (ワクワ ク！科学縁日). Multiple partner companies exhibiting together.
• Public Testing and Research Institutes NationwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in national network of public testing institutes, including collaboration at TCT Japan exhibitions as 'Public Testing Institute Pavilion' with 11 other institutes.
• Japan AM AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate member supporting 3D manufacturing technology development through industry association collaboration.
• Mir MilboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of hair care technologies, multiple press releases on collaborative R&D projects since 2020.
• Osaka Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple joint development projects including high-performance n-type thermoelectric film development for thermoelectric power generation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS Japan: Global commercial testing, inspection, and certification company with a significant Japan presence. Comparable in offering EMC and materials testing services, but operates commercially across multiple industries at a global scale.
• Intertek Japan: Global testing and certification company operating in Japan, providing EMC, product safety, and materials testing. Comparable in service portfolio for SME manufacturers but with a private-sector commercial model.
• UL Japan: Subsidiary of global safety science company UL LLC, providing testing, certification, and EMC services in Japan. Comparable in EMC and safety testing offerings, with broader international accreditation footprint.
• Bureau Veritas Japan: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) provider with operations in Japan. Comparable in EMC and materials testing service lines, but with broader industry coverage and a commercial global delivery model.
• National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST): Japan's largest national public research organization with broad R&D and testing capabilities. Directly comparable as a public-sector institute providing materials science, EMC testing, and SME support, but at a national rather than prefectural scale.

Direct peers

• JFE Techno-Research: Major Japanese private-sector testing and analysis firm affiliated with JFE Steel, providing materials evaluation, failure analysis, and EMC testing. Closely comparable in materials testing services, with a stronger industrial-vertical focus.

Regional players

• Aichi Industrial Technology Institute (AITEC): Aichi Prefecture's public industrial research institute with similar materials testing, metal processing, and SME support services. Comparable institutional structure and revenue model, but anchored in Japan's automotive manufacturing hub.
• Kyushu Institute of Technology Open Innovation Center: Another Japanese public research and testing organization supporting regional manufacturers with materials analysis, EMC, and prototype development. Similar public-sector mandate and SME focus, with overlapping technical capabilities.
• Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TIRI): Tokyo's prefectural public testing and research institute offering materials testing, EMC, and SME support. Closely comparable business model, service mix, and target customer segment, but serving the Kanto region instead of Kansai.

Others

• Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Testing Labs: Industry-association-affiliated EMC and electronics testing services. Comparable in EMC testing service delivery, but operates as a trade association laboratory rather than a public research institute.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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