Name

MANI

Legal name

MANI, INC. (マニー株式会社)

Website

https://mani.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oculoplastics & Lacrimal Surgical Devices (Ptosis/Orbital Tools, DCR/Lacrimal Stents, Facial Implants) (HLAHAJAL), Sharps Safety, Needlestick Prevention & Disposal (Safety Devices, Sharps Containers) (HLAHANAH)

Keywords

• Precision medical devices
• Surgical instruments
• Dental endodontic instruments
• Ophthalmic surgical knives
• Suturing needles

Headquarters

HQ city

Utsunomiya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical device product sales (Dental, Surgical, Ophthalmic): MANI generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of precision medical devices across four product categories: dental treatment instruments, surgical instruments, ophthalmic treatment instruments, and suturing needles (Eyeless/Aid). The company operates manufacturing facilities in Japan and Vietnam and sells to customers in over 120 countries. Revenue is generated through direct sales channels in Japan and through distributors internationally. Net profit margin was 18.8% as of Q3 2026, up from 17.9% year prior.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MANI manufactures and sells precision medical devices across four product categories: surgical treatment instruments (staplers, orthopedic bone instruments), ophthalmic treatment instruments (cataract and vitreoretinal knives), Eyeless/Aid suturing needles (over 10,000 varieties in austenitic stainless steel), and dental treatment instruments (root canal files, reamers, rotary burs, micro instruments — over 2,000 varieties). Products are sold directly in Japan and through an international distributor network spanning more than 120 countries.

Product overview

MANI, INC. is a Japanese medical device manufacturer that has contributed to global healthcare for over half a century, serving markets in more than 120 countries. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. MANI develops, manufactures, and sells four core product categories: (1) Surgical Treatment Equipment encompassing staplers and orthopedic bone instruments for cardiovascular and orthopedic minimally invasive procedures; (2) Ophthalmic Treatment Equipment including ophthalmic knives and vitrectomy instruments for cataract and other eye surgeries; (3) Eyeless/Aid Suturing Needles, the company's pioneering product category featuring austenitic stainless steel needles with over 10,000 varieties including ultra-micro sizes from 30 microns; and (4) Dental Treatment Equipment comprising root canal treatment equipment (files, reamers, spreaders, pluggers), rotary grinding/polishing instruments (diamond burs, carbide bars), suturing needles, and micro equipment for microscopic dental procedures. The company is particularly noted for its micro-precision processing technology, with root canal treatment products exceeding 2,000 varieties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eyeless (アイレス・アイド): Suture needle brand; MANI's austenitic stainless steel suture needle was the world's first, offering excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance, and durability in over 10,000 variations.
• ManiScope

Products and services

• Surgical Treatment Equipment (外科治療機器) Surgical instruments including staplers and orthopedic bone instruments designed for minimally invasive procedures in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery. Sold to hospitals, surgical centers, and surgeons.
• Ophthalmic Treatment Equipment (眼科治療機器) Ophthalmic surgical instruments including suturing equipment and ophthalmic knives designed for vitreoretinal surgery and micro-incision cataract surgery. Targets ophthalmic surgeons.
• Suturing Needles: Eyeless/Aid (縫合針：アイレス・アイド) Austenitic stainless steel suturing needles that are break-resistant, rust-resistant, and exceptionally sharp. MANI pioneered these needles, offering over 10,000 varieties including ultra-micro sizes starting from 30 microns on 50-micron wire. Sold to surgeons across multiple specialties.
• Dental Treatment Equipment (歯科治療機器) Comprehensive dental treatment product line including root canal treatment equipment, dental rotary instruments, and suturing equipment with over 2,000 product varieties. Serves dentists, endodontists, and dental surgeons.
• Root Canal Treatment Equipment (根管治療機器) NiTi files, reamers, K-files, H-files, D-finders, glide files, RT files, flare files, and cleaners for endodontic procedures. Targets dental practitioners performing root canal treatments.
• Root Canal Filling Equipment (根管充填機器) Spreaders, pluggers, flare spreaders, and paste carriers for three-dimensional obturation of root canals. For endodontists performing root canal filling procedures.
• Grinding/Polishing Equipment (研削・研磨機器) Diamond burs, carbide bars, stainless steel bars, surgical bars, and CAD/CAM related products for tooth preparation and restoration. Rotation speeds from 160,000 to 450,000 rpm, with electrolytic co-deposition diamond coating. Serves dental practitioners performing restorative procedures.
• Needles with Suture Thread/Suturing Needles (針付縫合糸・縫合針) Sterilized needles with suture thread in silk, nylon, and polyester, plus microsutures for microscopic dental surgeries. Targets dental surgeons performing suturing procedures.
• Micro Equipment (マイクロ用機器) Micro files (Type-K, Type-H, Type-F), ultrasonic end files, and ultrasonic diamond files designed for microscopic dental procedures. Targets endodontists performing micro-endodontic procedures.
• Accessories (副産品) File cleaners, steril end guards, steril bar guards, magnetic bur blocks, diamond bur stands, file stands, and rubber stoppers. Supporting accessories for dental instrument users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of Class II medical device approval timelines from 18 to 9 months in China through localized Foshan factory production
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Morita Corporation (株式会社 モリタ)minorOthersMANI's dental product page includes a related links section referencing Morita Corporation (株式会社 モリタ), a Japanese dental equipment manufacturer. The nature of the relationship appears to be limited to cross-linking/referral, with no formal partnership or integration announced. The link suggests a non-exclusive, informal connection between the two dental device companies within the Japanese dental market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: One of the world's largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturers with a broad portfolio spanning dental instruments, implants, and digital dentistry. Comparable to MANI in the dental treatment instruments segment, but with a vastly broader portfolio and global direct-sales footprint that MANI lacks.
• B. Braun (Aesculap division): German medical device conglomerate with Aesculap division covering surgical instruments, sutures, and orthopedics. Overlaps MANI's surgical and suturing needle categories, but with much broader portfolio, deeper hospital system penetration, and stronger global direct-sales coverage.
• Stryker: US-listed medical device giant with significant surgical instruments, endoscopy, and orthopedic segments. Operates as a broader incumbent versus MANI's niche focus, but competes for the same hospital/surgeon customers in surgical instruments.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: German-listed leader in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical devices including cataract surgery systems. Directly competes with MANI in ophthalmic surgical instruments and shares the cataract/vitreoretinal surgical customer base, but at much larger scale with integrated diagnostic systems.

Direct peers

• Integra LifeSciences: US-listed medical device company with strong positions in surgical instruments, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology. Overlaps with MANI in ophthalmic knives, specialty surgical instruments, and wound closure, with similar specialty niche strategy.
• Feather Safety Razor: Japanese manufacturer of high-precision surgical and medical blades leveraging similar ultra-fine machining heritage. Directly comparable to MANI in surgical ophthalmic and micro-surgical blade craftsmanship, with overlapping precision engineering culture.
• Nakanishi Incorporated: Japanese dental handpiece and precision instrument manufacturer. Directly competes with MANI in dental rotary instruments and endodontic equipment, with comparable precision engineering DNA and Japanese manufacturing heritage.
• DemeTECH Corporation: US-based manufacturer of surgical sutures and needles. Directly competes with MANI's Eyeless/Aid suturing needle franchise with comparable specialty positioning and broad product line of needle-and-thread combinations.
• Hogy Medical: Japanese medical device maker specializing in surgical dressings, procedure kits, and non-woven products. Similar size profile and Japanese-listed mid-cap medical device company serving overlapping surgical/hospital customers with comparable channels.
• Coltene Holding: Swiss dental equipment and instruments specialist with strong endodontic, restoration, and rotary instrument lines. Directly competes with MANI in dental endodontic files, reamers, and rotary instruments, with similar specialty focus and global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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