MIRAPRO

What MIRAPRO does

MIRAPRO is a Japanese precision industrial manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with approximately 750 employees as of March 2023. The company's core competency is vacuum technology, which it applies across three "clean" verticals it explicitly defines: particle-free environments for semiconductor and display manufacturing, contamination-free environments for medical and biotech applications, and ultra-clean vacuum for large-scale scientific instruments. Its product portfolio spans vacuum components (welded bellows, formed bellows, flexible hoses, vacuum piping, high-purity gas piping, vacuum piping parts, vacuum gauges), semiconductor manufacturing equipment assembly (chillers, full equipment lifecycle services), medical device and FA systems, and next-generation energy products (superconducting flywheel storage, hydrogen liquefaction). MIRAPRO holds the top domestic share in vacuum bellows in Japan and a high global share, with its welded bellows supplied to major semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers globally. The company also contributed ultra-high vacuum ducts and vessels to the KAGRA large-scale cryogenic gravitational wave telescope (NAOJ/KEK) and is collaborating with NIMS/JST on what it describes as the world's first magnetic refrigeration hydrogen liquefier.

MIRAPRO monetizes primarily through direct enterprise B2B sales of engineered hardware, supported by an international footprint of wholly-owned subsidiaries and representative offices in the USA (Santa Clara), China (Shanghai), Singapore, India (Bengaluru), Korea, Thailand (Bangkok and Pathumthani manufacturing), Mongolia, Turkey, Taiwan, and Germany. Its go-to-market relies on technical specification-driven quoting rather than published price lists, with secondary distribution of standard parts via the MISUMI Japan B2B e-commerce platform. The company has built an integrated supply chain through five majority-owned subsidiaries consolidated between 2018 and 2022: Toko Electric (medical devices), Shinsei (surface treatment/plating), Chigaki Giken (semiconductor equipment assembly), Puretec (filters and cleanrooms), and Ubiquitous Technologies (IT, software, FA systems). A proprietary AI platform branded MAI (MIRAPRO AI) and an IoT predictive-maintenance platform branded MPE (MIRAPRO Predictive Eye) are bundled into the HAWKAEYE inspection system, with the first commercial product (HAWKAEYE L Series for eyeglass lens inspection) launched in 2022 and demonstrated at MIDO 2026. The company is private, owner-operated by the founding Tsunegane family (Hiroyuki Tsunagane as CEO since 2012; founder Koichi Tsunagane as Board Chairman), with ¥97.5 million registered capital and no public listing or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

MIRAPRO

Legal name

株式会社ミラプロ

Website

https://mirapro.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MIRAPRO is a Japanese precision manufacturer of vacuum components and assemblies serving global semiconductor equipment makers, medical device producers, and scientific research institutions, with proprietary AI inspection technology and operations across Asia, North America, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Components and Precision Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum components
• Precision manufacturing
• Semiconductor equipment
• Vacuum bellows
• Industrial clean systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hokuto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Components Sales: Sale of welded bellows, formed bellows, flexible hoses, vacuum piping, high-purity gas piping, vacuum piping parts, and vacuum gauges. Primary revenue driver with domestic top share and high global share.
2. Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Assembly: Design, assembly, and commissioning of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, LCD manufacturing equipment, clean energy equipment, and various manufacturing apparatus. End-to-end capability from specification through installation and maintenance.
3. Medical Device Manufacturing: Development and manufacturing of medical devices including cell culture systems, medical equipment, and automated production systems for the medical and biotech sectors.
4. AI Inspection Systems: Sale and deployment of proprietary AI-based inspection systems (HAWKAEYE, MAI) for lens, semiconductor, and precision component quality inspection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MIRAPRO manufactures and sells vacuum components including welded bellows, formed bellows, flexible hoses, vacuum piping, high-purity gas piping, vacuum piping parts, and vacuum gauges. The company also assembles semiconductor manufacturing equipment and chillers, produces medical devices and factory automation systems, and operates a proprietary AI-powered inspection platform (HAWKAEYE). It holds the top domestic market share in Japan for vacuum bellows components and supplies to semiconductor, LCD, medical device, and scientific research manufacturers globally.

Product overview

MIRAPRO (株式会社ミラプロ) is a precision manufacturing company founded in 1984, headquartered in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, with approximately 750 employees. The company operates a multi-segment portfolio organized around its core competency of vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing. Its primary product lines include vacuum components — specifically welded bellows, formed bellows, flexible hoses, vacuum piping, high-purity gas piping, vacuum piping parts, and vacuum gauges — which serve semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research and hold top domestic market share in Japan. The company also manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment (chillers, assembly systems), medical devices and FA systems (including AI-powered inspection), and pursues next-generation energy and biotech ventures (hydrogen liquefaction, superconducting flywheel storage, cell culture automation, and AI inspection via the HawkEye platform). HawkEye is the company's AI-powered inspection system brand, powered by proprietary AI technology MAI and IoT monitoring platform MPE. The portfolio spans vacuum technology, semiconductor equipment, medical/biotech, and AI-driven automation — unified by three 'clean applications': particle-free manufacturing (semiconductor/display), sterile/contamination-free production (medical), and ultra-clean environments (scientific research).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAI (MIRAPRO AI): 独自AI技術ブランド。画像解析技術とAIによる高精度な判定技術を開発
• MPE (MIRAPRO Predictive Eye)
• HAWKAEYE
• MEL (ミラプロエナジーラボ)

Products and services

• Welded Bellows Precision welded metal bellows for vacuum applications, used to compensate for thermal expansion and vibration in vacuum piping systems, primarily supplied to semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers.
• Formed Bellows Formed (hydroformed) metal bellows produced through a molding process, used in vacuum systems for semiconductor and scientific research applications. Holds a top domestic market share in Japan.
• Flexible Hose Flexible hoses for vacuum and gas piping systems, providing adaptable connections in semiconductor manufacturing and scientific equipment setups.
• Vacuum Piping Stainless steel and aluminum vacuum piping systems and chambers designed for ultra-high vacuum environments in semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research facilities.
• High-Purity Gas Piping Piping systems for high-purity gas delivery in semiconductor fabrication, designed to maintain gas purity and prevent contamination in manufacturing processes.
• Vacuum Piping Parts Component parts and fittings for vacuum piping systems, including flanges, valves, and connectors required for assembling complete vacuum delivery systems.
• Vacuum Gauge Instruments for measuring pressure and vacuum levels in vacuum systems, used for monitoring and quality control in semiconductor manufacturing and research environments.
• HawkEye AI Inspection System AI-powered automated inspection system combining proprietary AI (MAI) and IoT predictive maintenance (MPE) technologies. The HawkEye L Series is an eyeglass lens inspection machine; the platform is designed for cross-industry inspection applications.
• Superconducting Flywheel Energy Storage System Hybrid energy storage system combining superconducting flywheel technology with conventional storage, used for stabilizing power supply and supporting renewable energy integration.
• High-Precision Chiller Precisely temperature-controlled cooling water circulation units (chillers) for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection processes, maintaining precise fluid temperature control. Developed, designed, and manufactured in-house.
• Cell Culture Automation System AI-powered automated cell culture device combining sterile room technology, environmental control (temperature/humidity/CO2), precision pipetting, and remote monitoring for medical and biotech research applications.
• Energy Management System AI-driven system for monitoring, predicting, and controlling energy consumption and production. Combines battery storage and generators for CO2 reduction, energy savings, and efficient power allocation.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Assembly Full-range semiconductor manufacturing equipment from specification planning and design through procurement, manufacturing, inspection, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Includes chillers and other precision process equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI inspection surpasses human capability for lens defect detection, enabling 24-hour automated inspection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science) / JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MIRAPRO collaborates with NIMS on hydrogen liquefaction research. JST (Ministry of Education) has approved their joint research project. This partnership is part of MIRAPRO's involvement in developing the world's first magnetic refrigeration hydrogen liquefier using superconductivity technology.
• KEK (High Energy Accelerator Research Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIRAPRO collaborates with KEK (Tsukuba) on the ILC (International Linear Collider) next-generation particle accelerator project, providing ultra-high vacuum technology. This follows their successful contribution to the KAGRA gravitational wave telescope project.
• Yamanashi PrefecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIRAPRO's energy R&D lab (MEL) is recognized as part of Yamanashi Prefecture's next-generation energy system R&D project. The project uses solar power from Mt. Miikura to produce CO2-free liquefied hydrogen.
• MIRAPRO Group Companies (subsidiaries and affiliates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIRAPRO has 10+ subsidiary and affiliate companies including: MAT Inc. (semiconductor/medical assembly), Tokods Electric (medical devices), Shinsei (surface treatment/plating), Chigaki Giken (semiconductor/construction), Puretec (filters/cleanrooms), Ubiquitous Technologies (IT/FA systems), IKK Tohoku (gas units), and others forming an integrated supply chain.
• Snowboard athlete Sara ShimizuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMIRAPRO has a sponsorship contract with professional snowboarder Sara Shimizu (15 years old), a half-pipe athlete. The sponsorship features MIRAPRO branding on her competition board with vacuum component-inspired design lines.
• MAT Inc. (エムエーティー株式会社)coreOthersSemiconductor, LCD, clean energy assembly machines, medical devices, optical inspection systems design and development. Core subsidiary group company.
• Tokods Electric Co., Ltd. (株式会社東興電機製作所)coreOthersMedical device design/development/manufacturing, radiation measuring equipment, precision equipment design and development. Subsidiary.
• Shinsei Co., Ltd. (株式会社シンセイ)supportingOthersSurface treatment operations including electroless nickel plating, chemical treatment, precision polishing, cleaning, passivation, and electroplating. Subsidiary.
• Chigaki Giken Co., Ltd. (株式会社茅ヶ崎技研)supportingOthersSemiconductor equipment, construction machinery, and plant design and assembly. Subsidiary.
• Puretec Co., Ltd. (ピュアテック株式会社)supportingOthersAdsorbent materials and chemical filter design/manufacturing, air filter sales, cleanroom and isolator design/construction, factory HVAC and dust collection equipment. Subsidiary.
• Ubiquitous Technologies Corporation (ユビキタス・テクノロジーズ株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationIT/application development, software/ systems development, FA device and electronic component development/sales. Subsidiary, enabling MIRAPRO's AI and IoT integration capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Tokyo Electron (TEL): Major Japanese semiconductor manufacturing equipment OEM and a key end-customer for MIRAPRO's vacuum components. Listed for ecosystem context as a customer rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Shinko Seiki Co., Ltd. Japanese vacuum component and equipment maker specializing in vacuum valves, chambers, and gas delivery subsystems for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing. Closely comparable to MIRAPRO's vacuum component portfolio and Japanese semi-customer base.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology: German vacuum technology specialist offering vacuum pumps, components, and leak detection across semiconductor, analytics, and industrial markets. Peer to MIRAPRO in vacuum systems and components serving semiconductor and scientific customers.
• VAT Group AG: Swiss-listed global leader in vacuum valves, bellows, and motion components for the semiconductor industry. Directly comparable to MIRAPRO as a vacuum components supplier to semi OEMs with similar product categories (bellows, valves, chambers), serving the same fab equipment customers worldwide.
• MKS Instruments: US-listed provider of vacuum solutions, pressure/flow control, and photonics instruments used in semiconductor manufacturing. Comparable to MIRAPRO in vacuum components and instrumentation (gauges, control) for semi capex customers.
• Osaka Vacuum, Ltd. Japanese maker of vacuum components and systems including bellows, flanges, and chambers for semiconductor and scientific customers. Comparable peer to MIRAPRO's domestic vacuum components business in the Japanese market.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco-owned global vacuum and abatement supplier focused on semiconductor and adjacent high-tech manufacturing. Peer to MIRAPRO's vacuum components and systems business serving global semi and industrial customers.
• BellowsTech LLC (part of KEYSTONE): US-based specialist manufacturer of precision metal bellows and bellows assemblies for aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial vacuum applications. Directly comparable to MIRAPRO's welded and formed bellows product family.
• CKD Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of pneumatic equipment, vacuum systems, and components serving semiconductor, medical, and industrial automation markets. Overlaps with MIRAPRO's vacuum component business and medical/FA automation segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Large Japanese diversified industrial group with cryogenic/vacuum, power, and semiconductor equipment businesses. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering vacuum-related equipment to semi and scientific customers alongside MIRAPRO's specialist offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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