EBM

What EBM does

EBM Corporation (イービーエム株式会社), founded August 9, 2006 in Ota City, Tokyo, by Park Youngkwang (朴栄光) as a Waseda University-originated venture, develops and sells surgical training simulators for cardiovascular, vascular, and laparoscopic surgery. Its core technology combines proprietary multi-layer silicone vascular models with biometal shape-memory alloy actuators (sourced from Toki Corporation) that reproduce realistic cardiac pulsation, alongside patented YOUCAN Tethering/Self-Expansion technology enabling single-operator anastomosis training. The product portfolio spans YOUCAN (coronary anastomosis), BEAT (OPCAB beating-heart simulator), MX1 (MICS mitral valvuloplasty), TAMATEBAKO TM3 (peripheral vascular bypass), COLOMASTER and SIGMASTER (laparoscopic colectomy simulators with mm-precision anatomy), HERO microscope, and Wet Lab hygienic organ models (processed animal tissue with sterilization, deodorization, and preservation treatment).

The company earns revenue primarily through one-time hardware product sales of simulators, replacement graft/vessel models, and consumables (training sutures, microsurgical instruments) to hospitals, university medical departments, individual surgeons, and medical device manufacturers. Secondary revenue streams include custom manufacturing and consulting services for major medical device makers, as well as professional services for planning and operating medical conferences, hands-on seminars, and workshops. Distribution combines direct B2C e-commerce (ebm.theshop.jp) eliminating distributor margins, direct institutional/B2B sales, medical society event channels (where simulators double as demand generation), and wholly-owned subsidiaries — Sim Force One Inc. (Philadelphia, USA, est. July 2023) for North American sales and EBM TECH CO.,LTD. (Long An, Vietnam, est. April 2019) for mass production.

EBM maintains co-development partnerships with National Cancer Center (COLOMASTER, SIGMASTER), Asahikawa Medical University (TAMATEBAKO TM3), and Waseda University (originating research), and is embedded as official simulator partner across the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery, and Japanese Society of Thoracic Surgery. The company's products are adopted across 12+ countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Switzerland, UAE, China, Korea, Singapore, and Australia, with flagship annual events such as the Cardiovascular Surgery Summer School (~130 participants). Recognitions include Modern Master Craftsman Award (2022), Tokyo Meister (2021), 37th Japan SMB Excellence Award (2025), Japan Venture Award SME Agency Director General's Award (2013), and WEF Global Shaper (2012).

Name

EBM

Legal name

イコラーエム株式会社

Website

https://ebmc.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EBM Corporation is a Japanese medical device company that develops proprietary surgical training simulators — including YOUCAN, BEAT, COLOMASTER, and SIGMASTER — combining biomechanical engineering with multi-layer silicone and biometal actuator technology for cardiovascular and laparoscopic surgery skills training, serving hospitals, surgeons, medical societies, and device manufacturers across 12+ countries via direct sales, e-commerce, and wholly-owned US and Vietnam subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Training Simulators

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG), Healthcare Providers (EDABALAN), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Surgical training simulators
• Vascular anastomosis practice
• Cardiac surgery education
• Wet lab organ models
• Laparoscopic surgery simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Simulator Product Sales: Sale of proprietary surgical training simulators (YOUCAN, BEAT, MX1, TAMATEBAKO, Anasthon, HERO microscope) and accessories (graft models, suture threads, instruments) directly to hospitals, universities, and individuals via e-commerce platform and B2B orders.
2. Hygienic Organ (Wet Lab) Product Sales: Sale of processed animal tissue models (skin, whole heart, ankle joint) for wet lab surgical training, including waste disposal services. Products sold individually with standard and express delivery options.
3. Event Planning & Operations Services: EBM provides full-service event planning, management and operational support for medical conferences, hands-on seminars, and workshops including venue rental, setup, live streaming, and post-event services.
4. Custom Manufacturing & Development: Custom-made logistics and simulator product development services provided to major medical device manufacturers, including optimal training method design, consulting, and marketing proposals.
5. Training Equipment & Consumables: Sale of training-specific suture threads, microsurgical instruments, and consumables designed for high-volume training use to reduce per-session training costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EBM designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary physical surgical training simulators for cardiovascular, vascular, and laparoscopic surgery, including the YOUCAN coronary anastomosis model, BEAT OPCAB beating-heart simulator, MX1 (MICS MVP) mitral valve simulator, TAMATEBAKO TM3 peripheral bypass simulator, Anasthon Online Off-JT Kit 1, COLOMASTER (right hemicolectomy), and SIGMASTER (laparoscopic sigmoidectomy). The company also supplies processed biological tissue models (Wet Lab), training consumables and instruments, and offers training logistics, custom simulator development for medical device manufacturers, and full planning/operation of medical society workshops and hands-on seminars.

Product overview

EBM offers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical training simulators and medical education services. The core product line centers on the YOUCAN (coronary anastomosis model) and BEAT (cardiac-beating OPCAB simulator), which together form the foundational vascular anastomosis training system. Complementing these are specialized simulators including MX1 for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, TAMATEBAKO TM3 for peripheral vascular bypass, COLOMASTER for laparoscopic colectomy, and SIGMASTER for laparoscopic sigmoidectomy. Supporting consumables include Wet Lab sanitary organ models and training sutures. Services encompass medical skills training logistics and the planning/operation of academic conferences and hands-on seminars, with facilities in Tokyo (Haneda) and Fukushima (FIST).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIST: Fukushima Institute of Surgical Training — a manufacturing and R&D center specializing in surgical training simulator development, hemodynamic analysis technology, quantitative surgical skill evaluation, and training curriculum development.
• EBM Academy
• EBM TV

Products and services

• YOUCAN Coronary Anastomosis Training Model Multi-layer silicone rubber coronary artery model replicating the elasticity and tear strength of human coronary arteries. Uses EBM's patented Tethering (Self-Expansion) technology where the recipient vessel self-expands circumferentially when incised, enabling single-operator anastomosis training. Sold to hospitals, training programs, and individual surgeons for repeated vascular suture practice.
• BEAT OPCAB Simulator Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) training simulator reproducing realistic cardiac beating using Shape Memory Alloy Biometal actuators, providing 45 pulsation patterns, 5 heart rates (50-80 bpm), and 3 amplitude levels. Enables surgeons to practice vascular anastomosis under physiological motion conditions. Deployed in 9 countries with 275 units in daily use; co-marketed through Toki Corporation (Biometal® trademark holder).
• MX1 (MICS MVP) Mitral Valvuloplasty Simulator Minimally invasive mitral valvuloplasty simulator with mitral valve models replicating the physical properties of the annulus and trigones, allowing over 20 suturing repetitions per annular suture. Designed for cardiac surgery training programs and individual surgeon skill acquisition.
• TAMATEBAKO TM3 Peripheral Bypass Simulator Peripheral vascular bypass surgery training simulator designed for delicate anastomosis techniques. Features a foldable design with USB power and smartphone camera mount enabling online training sessions. Official simulator of the ASVS Distal Bypass Competition and International Distal Bypass Workshop, co-developed with Asahikawa Medical University Professor Nobuyoshi Azuma.
• Anasthon Online Off-JT Kit 1 Portable coronary artery bypass training kit with smartphone mount enabling remote supervision via video platforms. Foldable design allows home delivery and collapsible storage. Distributed through the EBM Training Ambassador U-25 program to medical students and sold directly to individual surgeons for home use.
• COLOMASTER Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy Simulator Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy training simulator anatomically accurate to 1mm precision, reproducing mesentery, peritoneum, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, colon, small intestine, kidneys, and key vasculature (SMA, SMV, ileocolic, middle colic, gastrocolic trunk). Co-developed with National Cancer Center East Hospital Colorectal Surgery Department at the NEXT Medical Device Development Center.
• SIGMASTER Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy Simulator Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy training simulator with electrical conductivity through special conductive gel and fibers, enabling use of real energy devices (electrosurgical instruments) for realistic integrated training of medial approach, IMA processing, lateral approach, and mesorectal dissection. Co-developed with National Cancer Center researchers including Dr. Masateru Ito; featured in Surgery Today journal (October 2024 print, May 2024 epub).
• Wet Lab Hygienic Organ Models Sanitary organ models (skin, whole heart, ankle joint) processed by EBM with sterilization, tissue property improvement, odor control, and preservation treatment for realistic wet lab surgical training using actual biological tissue. Sold individually with standard and express delivery options; backed by regular food-grade hygiene inspections.
• Medical Skills Training Logistics Service End-to-end domestic skills training logistics service covering equipment transportation (including air delivery to conferences and hospitals using a private aircraft), on-site setup, and operational support for surgical training programs in Japan. Sold to hospitals, medical societies, and event organizers that need hands-on training infrastructure without managing logistics in-house.
• Medical Conference and Hands-On Seminar Planning & Operations Full-service event planning, management, and operational support for medical conferences, hands-on seminars, and workshops including venue rental (Haneda Center, FIST, EBM Academy), setup, live streaming, and post-event services. Includes programs such as the Cardiovascular Surgery Summer School, U40 BLC, International Distal Bypass Workshop, and Pediatric Winter School.
• Custom Simulator Development and Consulting for Medical Device Manufacturers Bespoke manufacturing and consulting service providing custom-made simulator/logistics product development, optimal training method design, training delivery, and marketing proposals to major medical device manufacturers. Engagement-based professional service supporting customer device launches and surgeon training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• One YOUCAN unit allows 5-6 anastomoses; one 10-unit box provides 50 anastomoses of training per month
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• Asahikawa Medical University / Professor Azuma (旭川医科大学 東信良教授)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024TAMATEBAKO TM3 was co-developed with Asahikawa Medical University and Professor Nobuyoshi Azuma. TM3 is the official simulator for the ASVS Distal Bypass Competition and International Distal Bypass Workshop. Joint development refined the product based on feedback from vascular surgeons nationwide.
• National Cancer Center (国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023EBM co-developed COLOMASTER laparoscopic right hemicolectomy simulator with National Cancer Center (East Hospital Colorectal Surgery Department) at the NEXT Medical Device Development Center. This is a major co-development partnership producing an anatomically precise simulator with 1mm accuracy. Additionally, SIGMASTER was developed jointly with cancer research center researchers (Dr. Masateru Ito) and published in Surgery Today journal (2024).
• Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery (日本血管外科学会)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBM co-organizes the International Distal Bypass Workshop with the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery. EBM provides TAMATEBAKO TM3 and YOUCAN as official simulators for the workshop. Society serves as organizing secretariat.
• Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Surgery / Japanese Society of Thoracic Surgery / Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery (日本心臓血管外科学会/日本胸部外科学会/日本血管外科学会)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Japanese surgery societies jointly organize the Cardiovascular Surgery Summer School annually since 2011, with EBM serving as secretariat and providing training facilities, simulators, and operational support. This is a flagship annual event with ~100 participants and ~30 instructors.
• Japanese Society of Pediatric Circulatory Surgery / National Center for Child Health and Development (CHSS Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBM provides venue and operational support for the Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Winter School (Japanese Pediatric Circulatory Surgery Society), held annually at EBM Haneda Training Center. EBM supports hands-on wet lab sessions using lamb hearts and 3D models.
• Johnson & Johnson Institute (Johnson & Johnson Institute in Tokyo)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnson & Johnson Institute in Tokyo served as the venue for the International Distal Bypass Workshop (July 2024), co-sponsored by EBM and Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery.
• Waseda University (早稲田大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBM's founding originated from Waseda University research (Professor Umetsu Mitsuo's laboratory, Dept of Biosciences and Applied Chemistry). YOUCAN and BEAT were developed over 10 years of university research starting 2004, and subsequently commercialized by EBM. EBM representative served as visiting researcher and assistant at Waseda University.
• Fukushima Prefecture / Fukushima City GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBM received extensive Fukushima prefectural/city government subsidies and support for establishing FIST facility (Fukushima Manufacturing Development Center). Multiple Fukushima medical/welfare equipment development subsidies from 2013-2024. Company featured in Fukushima newspapers (Fukushima Mimpo) regularly.
• Ōta City, Tokyo (東京都大田区)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerŌta City provided startup support including office space, R&D subsidies, and the Haneda×PiO MedTech Hub initiative委托. EBM participated in Ota City's advanced manufacturing cluster initiatives and received multiple local government development grants.
• Kanehara Shuppan (金原出版)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublished 'Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy Hands-on Training' (ISBN 978-4-307-20421-7) by Dr. Masateru Ito, using SIGMASTER as the training model. Book serves as official training guide for SIGMASTER users.
• Kobe International Medical District / 神戶国際医療交流財団minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBM collaborated with Kobe International Medical District / Kobe International Medical/Kobe Foundation on coronary bypass training programs in Kobe (2 courses, 4 sessions), expanding EBM's training network regionally.
• Toki Corporation (トキ・コーポレーション)majorTechnology or IntegrationBEAT uses Biometal® shape memory alloy actuators from Toki Corporation. Special LED lighting in BEAT was co-developed with Toki Corporation, optimizing color temperature, illuminance, heat control, and durability for surgical training use. Toki Corporation is the registered trademark holder of Biometal®.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Osso VR: US-based VR surgical training platform focused on orthopedic and broader procedural training. Comparable as an emerging digital training competitor; particularly relevant given its device-manufacturer partnership model, which parallels EBM's custom development work for medical device companies.
• Mentice: Sweden-based endovascular simulation specialist serving interventional cardiology, radiology, and vascular surgery — directly adjacent to EBM's vascular surgery training franchise and offering complementary capability to EBM's TAMATEBAKO/BEAT products.
• FundamentalVR: UK-based VR surgical training platform using haptics for immersive skills development. Represents the emerging VR-first paradigm that competes with EBM's physical simulator approach, particularly relevant as healthcare moves toward scalable digital training.
• Inovus Medical: UK-based designer and manufacturer of affordable surgical training simulators using 3D-printed and synthetic tissue models. Overlaps with EBM in providing cost-effective, accessible laparoscopic and open surgery simulation, with a similar product-led growth approach.

Direct peers

• VirtaMed: Swiss developer of realistic surgical simulation training systems for orthopedics, urology, obstetrics, and general surgery. Comparable as a competitor in procedure-specific surgical training, with overlapping customer base in academic hospitals and residency programs.
• Surgical Science: Sweden-based global leader in virtual reality surgical simulation, offering simulators for laparoscopy, endoscopy, and open surgery. Directly comparable as a competitor in the surgical skills training market EBM serves, though with a more software/VR-centric approach rather than physical tissue models.

Broad incumbents

• Limbs & Things: UK-based manufacturer of medical task trainers and procedural simulation models. Comparable as an established global supplier of physical surgical training products with overlapping customer base in hospitals, medical schools, and residency programs.
• CAE Healthcare: Division of CAE Inc. providing healthcare simulation solutions spanning patient simulation, surgical simulation, and ultrasound training. Overlaps with EBM in the broader medical training market, particularly with vascular and cardiac training modules, but operates at significantly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• 3D Systems (Simbionix): Healthcare division of 3D Systems offering the Simbionix simulator line for general surgery, endovascular, and interventional procedures. Comparable as a broad incumbent in surgical skills training with established global hospital penetration.

Regional players

• Kyoto Kagaku: Japanese manufacturer of medical training models and phantoms for ultrasound, IV training, and patient simulators. The closest Japanese-headquartered peer, serving the same Japan-centric medical education market and overlapping in anatomical model production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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