Scivax

What Scivax does

Scivax (legal name SCIVAX株式会社) is a privately held Japanese nanoimprint technology company founded in February 2004, headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa with a manufacturing plant in Toyama. The company is built around Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL), a nanoscale pattern-transfer technology that uses physical molds rather than wavelength-based optical exposure to form sub-10nm structures on substrates at materially lower cost and complexity than conventional photolithography. Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary Hard-to-Hard imprinting method, embodied in the Dyad® mass-production system co-developed with Tazmo Co., Ltd., which achieves maximum distortion of 2pm/pitch versus approximately 40pm/pitch for conventional NIL tools.

The company operates three business lines serving enterprise customers in semiconductor/photonics, AR/VR/sensing/wearable, and bio/life sciences. First, a nanoimprint foundry service offers prototyping through mass production across five application areas: photonic-electronic integration (NPO/CPO), metalenses, compound semiconductors, bio devices (including NGS chips and Organ-on-Chip), and AR waveguides, conducted in an ISO Class 5 cleanroom under ISO 9001:2015 certification with substrate support from 2" to 8". Second, an optical products business sells the Platanus® freeform diffusers, Ardisia® dot projectors, the Amtelus® ultra-compact optical module platform (sub-1mm³, jointly developed with Shin-Etsu Chemical), Tx-Module series, PPG sensor heads (jointly developed with TSLC), and standard wire-grid polarizers. Third, an equipment business sells the Dyad® 200/300 mass-production UV nanoimprint systems and RubiQ® RD-100/RD-200 modular R&D systems.

Scivax monetizes through professional services (foundry contracts), hardware sales (optical products and capital equipment), and algorithm-embedded optical designs. Distribution is enterprise-direct via website quotation and exhibition engagement, with primary markets in Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the United States. The company scaled headcount to 70 (including officers, partners, and dispatched workers) by April 2026 and established a capital alliance and 50/50 joint venture with Dai Nippon Printing (Nanoimprint Solutions Co., Ltd.) in April 2023, with a combined revenue target of ¥10 billion by 2026.

Name

Scivax

Legal name

SCIVAX株式会社

Website

https://scivax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scivax is a Japanese nanoimprint lithography specialist founded in 2004, providing foundry services, ultra-compact optical modules, and NIL equipment to semiconductor, photonics, AR/VR/sensing, and bio-device manufacturers from Kawasaki headquarters and Toyama manufacturing plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nanoimprint Lithography Equipment & Foundry Services

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic / Photonics Foundries (Silicon Photonics/LED/Laser) (HDAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Optical Transponders & Muxponders (Coherent/Pluggable) (HDAFADAB)

Keywords

• Nanoimprint lithography
• Photonic device manufacturing
• Semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Optical module production
• Nanoscale pattern transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawasaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nanoimprint Foundry (Mass Production Contract Manufacturing): Contract manufacturing services using nanoimprint lithography, offering prototyping through volume production across five application areas: photonic-electronic integration (NPO/CPO), metalens, compound semiconductor, bio devices, and AR waveguides. ISO 9001-certified quality system. Substrate sizes from 2" to 8". Cleanroom standards at ISO Class 5.
2. Optical Products Sales: Sale of optical products including Platanus® diffusers, Ardisia® dot projectors, and complete optical module devices (Tx-Module series, Amtelus® platform, PPG sensor heads). Standard product catalog with molded samples, stock molds, and inorganic wire-grid polarizers.
3. Nanoimprint Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary nanoimprint equipment. Product lineup includes Dyad® 200 (mass production, fully automatic UV nanoimprint, jointly developed with Tazmo Co., Ltd.) and RubiQ® RD-100 / RD-200 (R&D systems). Dyad® 300 model for 300mm wafers available on inquiry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scivax is a Japanese nanoimprint technology company that provides a vertically integrated platform spanning optical simulation, mold fabrication, nanoimprint equipment, contract manufacturing (foundry services), and proprietary optical products. It sells its own Dyad® and RubiQ® nanoimprint systems, offers mass-production foundry services for photonic-electronic integration, metalenses, compound semiconductors, bio devices, and AR waveguides, and markets proprietary optical components including the Amtelus® ultra-compact optical module platform, Platanus® diffusers, and Ardisia® dot projectors.

Product overview

SCIVAX is a nanoimprint technology company offering a platform-plus-modules product architecture centered on three core pillars: (1) Nanoimprint Foundry Services for mass production of photonic, bio, and next-generation devices including NPO/CPO, metalenses, compound semiconductors, bio devices, and AR waveguides; (2) NIL Equipment including the Dyad® 200 production system and RubiQ® R&D systems; and (3) Optical Products including the Amtelus® ultra-compact optical module platform, Standard Tx-Modules, and proprietary lens brands Platanus® (diffusers) and Ardisia® (dot projectors). The portfolio is unified by SCIVAX's core nanoimprint lithography technology which enables precision microfabrication across applications from 3D sensing to AR/MR to bio devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amtelus®: Ultra-compact optical module platform integrating light source and sensor in 1mm³ or less package for ToF sensing applications.
• Platanus®
• Ardisia®
• Dyad®
• RubiQ®
• PMF (Porous Membrane Film)

Products and services

• Dyad® 200 Full automatic UV nanoimprint system for mass production, jointly developed with Tazmo Co., Ltd. Uses Hard-to-Hard imprint method with rigid substrate as replica stamp base material, enabling high-precision, high-yield mass production. Supports wafer sizes up to 8 inches with a 12-inch model available on inquiry.
• RubiQ® RD-100 / RD-200 Modular R&D nanoimprint equipment supporting diverse processes. RD-100 supports up to 4-inch wafers with flexible curing methods (UV/thermal/UV+thermal assist) and pressing methods including patented FLAN air-pressure. RD-200 supports up to 8-inch wafers for pilot to mass production applications.
• Amtelus® Ultra-compact optical module platform integrating VCSEL, lens, and photodiode into a package under 1mm³. Designed for wearable and IoT devices, supporting facial recognition, in-cabin monitoring, ToF sensing, and biosensing applications. Developed jointly with Shin-Etsu Chemical.
• Tx-Module (Standard Type) Standard ToF sensing Tx module series integrating flat lenses (Platanus®/Ardisia®) with VCSEL and photodiode. Available in Flood distribution, Dot distribution, and Combo (Dot & Flood) types. Supports FOI up to 140°×110°.
• Platanus® Fully freeform diffuser optical element achieved through proprietary algorithm considering wave nature of light (diffraction and interference). Provides highly uniform flood illumination with 80–90% efficiency, no 0th-order light leakage, and supports rectangular, circular, and freeform light distribution shapes.
• Ardisia® Dot projector optical element that images dot patterns directly from VCSEL light sources without requiring a collimator lens. Eliminates 0th-order light leakage issues. Supports dot placement, density, and intensity distribution customization for long-range sensing applications.
• PPG Sensor Head World's smallest PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor head co-developed with TSLC Corporation. Mounting area approximately 1mm² (1/10 of conventional), with green LED and PIN photodiode integrated in a single package. Supports multi-array configuration for precise biosensing.
• Optical Haptics Sensor Tactile and force sensing module using light for high-precision force detection. Enables tactile and fingertip control for robotics and supports natural human-machine interaction. Applicable to HMI and robotic hands.
• Bio Device Foundry Mass production support for advanced bio devices including NGS chips (flow cells), microfluidics, and OOC (Organ-on-Chip). Features ISO Class 5 cleanroom, UV/thermal molding, and specialized bio staff addressing biotoxicity and autofluorescence challenges.
• AR Waveguide Foundry Mass production imprinting of SRG-type diffraction gratings and waveguide elements for AR/MR glasses. Supports high-refractive-index resin molding (Type A) and high-refractive-index substrate etching (Type B) with Dyad® low-distortion imprinting for high yield.
• Photonic-Electronic Integration Foundry (NPO/CPO) High-precision nanophotonic device mass production for optical interconnects including microlens arrays, diffraction gratings, waveguides, and grating couplers. Uses automotive-grade reliability materials with nm-level pitch control.
• Metalens Foundry Metalens mass production using PDK-based or custom design approach. Supports amorphous Si (n=3.78), SiN and high-refractive-index resin materials. Operating wavelength 940nm with pitch of 385nm/450nm.
• Compound Semiconductor Foundry High-precision grating formation on GaAs/InP compound semiconductor substrates. Supports λ/4 phase-shift and chirped gratings for DFB lasers. Sub-nm pitch control with ±1μm alignment accuracy, production scale of 10–1,000 wafers/month.
• Standard Products (Molded Samples, Stock Molds, Wire Grid Polarizers) Nanoimprint molded samples (line & space, hole, pillar patterns), stock Si/Ni molds, and inorganic wire grid polarizers for initial technology evaluation and mass production verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Max distortion reduced from 40pm/pitch (standard NIL tool) to 2pm/pitch (~20x improvement) using Dyad®
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• TSLC CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025Co-development of world's smallest PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor head. SCIVAX contributed optical lens design; TSLC provided packaging technology. The product achieves approximately 1mm² mounting area (1/10 of conventional) with halved device thickness. Evaluation sample shipments began April 2025; jointly announced at Touch Taiwan 2025.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024Joint development of world's smallest 3D sensor light source device 'Amtelus®'. Shin-Etsu Chemical developed a diceable high-hardness material combining optical properties and sealing characteristics; SCIVAX applied its Platanus® nanoimprint lens technology to create Amtelus® (mounting area 1mm² or less, 1/10 of conventional). Evaluation sample shipments began November 2024; product sales managed by Shin-Etsu Chemical.
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2023Capital and business alliance for nanoimprint foundry mass-production business. Joint venture Nanoimprint Solutions Co., Ltd. established with equal 50% ownership (capital: ¥10 million). DNP brings master mold manufacturing expertise and mass-production quality management; SCIVAX provides precision nanoimprint equipment and process technology. Combined revenue target of ¥10 billion annually by 2026.
• Tazmo Co., Ltd. (タツモ株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint design and development of mass-production UV nanoimprint equipment. Tazmo, a semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer, contributed to the industrial design and engineering of Dyad®, SCIVAX's flagship imprint system. SCIVAX developed the imprint mechanism and process technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nanonex: Nanonex is a US-based nanoimprint lithography equipment manufacturer offering both R&D and production NIL systems. Competes directly with SCIVAX's RubiQ® R&D equipment line, particularly serving university, government, and corporate R&D customers exploring nanoimprint processes.
• EV Group (EVG): EV Group is a major manufacturer of nanoimprint lithography equipment serving semiconductor, photonics, and MEMS markets globally. Their EVG® NIL systems compete directly with SCIVAX's Dyad® and RubiQ® product lines across both R&D and mass-production applications.
• SUSS MicroTec: SUSS MicroTec manufactures lithography equipment including nanoimprint systems serving semiconductor, MEMS, and photonics manufacturers. Their NIL offerings compete with SCIVAX's Dyad® and RubiQ® product lines, particularly in European and North American research and pilot production markets.
• Obducat: Swedish-based Obducat is a specialist in NIL equipment, offering both R&D and production systems for semiconductor, photonics, and display applications. Directly competes with SCIVAX in the nanoimprint equipment market, particularly for AR/VR and photonics foundry use cases.
• Canon: Canon is the most prominent direct competitor in nanoimprint lithography, having launched the FPA-1200NZ2C NIL system for 300mm wafers targeting 5nm logic production. Competes head-to-head with SCIVAX's Dyad® NIL equipment, especially in semiconductor manufacturing applications, but as a much larger incumbent with deeper customer relationships and government-backed commercialization efforts.

Emerging players

• 2D Photonics: 2D Photonics develops meta-optics and metalens technology for optical interconnects and sensing applications. An emerging player with overlapping focus areas to SCIVAX's Metalens Foundry and NPO/CPO foundry services, particularly for next-generation optical interconnect components.
• Morphotonics: Dutch company Morphotonics specializes in large-area nanoimprint lithography for AR/VR waveguides and display applications. A more focused emerging player competing with SCIVAX's AR Waveguide Foundry, particularly for high-volume consumer AR waveguide manufacturing.
• Eulitha AG: Swiss-based Eulitha provides UV nanoimprint lithography solutions for photonics, LED, and semiconductor applications. Competes with SCIVAX in the photonics NIL segment, particularly for LED and photonic crystal applications requiring sub-wavelength patterning.
• Metalenz: Metalenz (now part of STMicroelectronics) is a leading metalens developer and manufacturer, providing structured-light optical components for 3D sensing applications. Competes with SCIVAX's Metalens Foundry and Platanus®/Ardisia® optical elements in the same end markets (3D sensing, AR/VR, mobile).

Others

• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): DNP is SCIVAX's 50/50 JV partner in Nanoimprint Solutions Co., Ltd. and a major stakeholder in SCIVAX itself. While primarily a printing/electronics conglomerate, DNP's nanofabrication capabilities and mold manufacturing expertise make it both partner and adjacent competitor in nanoimprint foundry services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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