What XEBEC Technology does

XEBEC Technology (株式会社ジーベックテクノロジー) is a Japanese manufacturer of proprietary ceramic-fiber deburring and polishing tools founded in 1996 and headquartered in Tokyo (Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku), with an Engineering Center in Okazaki, Aichi. The company develops and sells a focused product portfolio built on its patented ceramic-fiber abrasive technology: the XEBEC Brush series (surface, crosshole, wheel, and lathe types) for automated deburring on machining centers and robots; XEBEC Ceramic Stone and XEBEC Master Finish formable stones for manual mold polishing and finishing; the XEBEC Back Chamfer Cutter with dedicated CAM programs for hole deburring; and the XEBEC Deburring CAM web application, launched in 2025, which auto-generates NC deburring programs.

The company's tools address a persistent manufacturing pain point — skilled manual deburring is labor-intensive, inconsistent, and difficult to automate because of variable burr geometry — by combining self-sharpening ceramic-fiber abrasive properties, tool flexibility that tolerates positional deviation in robotic workcells, and proprietary CAM integration. The XEBEC Ceramic Stone segment holds over 80% world market share, and the company pioneered the concept of 'deburring automation' in machining centers with the 2002 launch of XEBEC Brush.

XEBEC operates a two-tier distribution model: domestic distributors and agents in Japan plus an international distributor network covering more than 40 countries (with dedicated sales personnel for Europe and China), complemented by direct technical sales and application engineering for enterprise accounts. Approximately 65% of revenue (FY2024) is generated overseas, served through distributors to roughly 20,000 manufacturing customers across automotive, aerospace, medical device, electronics, and die/mold industries. The company also runs the annual XEBEC Mold Polishing Contest at INTERMOLD, free online technical seminars, and an extensive content-marketing program that doubles as demand generation. The firm is privately held, debt-free, has no disclosed parent or institutional investors, and employs approximately 50 people (13 in R&D, 26 in global sales and marketing). CEO and representative director is Sumiyoshi (住吉).

Name

XEBEC Technology

Legal name

株式会社ジーベックテクノロジー

Website

https://xebec-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XEBEC Technology (株式会社ジーベックテクノロジー) is a Japanese manufacturer of proprietary ceramic-fiber deburring and polishing tools serving over 20,000 manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical, and die/mold industries in 40+ countries, with overseas sales comprising ~65% of revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Deburring and Polishing Tools

NAICS

Abrasive Product Manufacturing (32791)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Deburring tools
• Ceramic fiber abrasive
• Automated deburring
• Mold polishing tools
• Robotic finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Deburring and Polishing Tool Sales: XEBEC's primary revenue comes from the sale of proprietary deburring and polishing tools including XEBEC Brush (surface, crosshole, wheel, lathe types), XEBEC Ceramic Stone, XEBEC Master Finish, XEBEC Stone (elastic shaft, heat-resistant, diamond, flexible), and related accessories (sleeves, holders, portable rotary tools). These are sold through distributors and direct sales globally.
2. Overseas Sales (International Markets): International sales constitute 65% of total revenue (FY2024). Products are distributed to over 40 countries through overseas distributors. Key markets include Europe and China, with dedicated sales personnel assigned to each region.
3. XEBEC Deburring CAM (Software/Online Service): XEBEC Deburring CAM is a web-based application that generates deburring programs automatically. Available as an online service, it generates NC programs for machining centers and NC lathes based on user inputs about workpiece conditions.
4. Technical Seminars and Training: XEBEC offers free online seminars (XEBECオンラインセミナー) teaching deburring techniques, fundamentals, and advanced applications. These serve as both customer education and demand generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

XEBEC Technology develops and manufactures proprietary deburring and surface-finishing tools built around ceramic fiber abrasive technology. Its core product lines — XEBEC Brush (automated deburring on CNC machining centers and robots), XEBEC Ceramic Stone / Master Finish (mold polishing and manual deburring), and XEBEC Back Burr Cutter with Deburring CAM (hole deburring) — are sold globally to manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries through distributors and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

XEBEC Technology is a manufacturer of deburring and polishing tools with three core product lines: (1) XEBEC Brush series — ceramic fiber brushes launched in 2002 for automated surface deburring, crosshole deburring, lathe deburring, and wheel deburring on machining centers and robots; (2) XEBEC Ceramic Stone / Master Finish series — formable ceramic fiber stones launched in 1998, including Master Finish (hand tools), XEBEC Dia (diamond-impregnated for hard materials), Elastic Stone, Heat-Resistant Stone, Pencil Type, and Elastic Shaft / Axial types, serving mold polishing and manual deburring applications; and (3) XEBEC Back Burr Cutter & Deburring CAM launched in 2016 — a dedicated hole-deburring tool combined with a web-based CNC program generator. Supporting accessories include stick holders and portable battery-powered rotary tools. The portfolio spans from automated robotic deburring to manual hand-finishing, covering burr sizes from 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm root thickness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XEBECマイスターフィニッシュ (XEBEC Meister Finish): Ceramic fiber-based stone tool for mold polishing and deburring, featuring unique flexibility and self-sharpening properties. Available in stick and round bar types with grit sizes from #120 to #3000 equivalent.
• XEBEC Brush
• XEBEC Diamond Stone (XEBECダイヤ)
• XEBEC Stone (XEBECストーン)
• XEBECバリ取りCAM
• 金型磨きコンテスト (Mold Polishing Contest)

Products and services

• XEBEC Brush Surface Type Ceramic fiber brush for automated deburring on CNC machining centers and robots. Removes burrs up to 0.2mm root thickness from machined surfaces and is also used for cutter mark removal and surface polishing. Available in Regular Type and End Type variants with four bristle colors (A13 Pink, A11 Red, A21 White, A32 Blue) indicating grinding power levels.
• XEBEC Brush Crosshole Type Ceramic fiber brush designed for deburring internal holes and intersecting holes (crossholes) in machined parts. Available in standard and extra-large sizes for manufacturers requiring automated hole deburring.
• XEBEC Master Finish (Ceramic Stone) Formable ceramic fiber stone for manual deburring and mold polishing. Used with rotary or vibratory tools, available in stick type, round bar type, and pencil type. Features self-sharpening ceramic fiber abrasive that resists clogging and withstands breaking, cracking, or chipping. Holds over 80% world market share.
• XEBEC Master Finish Pencil Type Ultra-fine stick-type ceramic fiber stone for precision deburring and polishing of mold engraved areas, small parts, and narrow sections. Available in extremely thin sizes down to 1mm width.
• XEBEC Stone Elastic Shaft Type Ceramic stone with a spring steel shaft for soft contact with workpieces, suppressing vibration during machining. Optimal for back deburring of hole entrances and exits after drilling.
• XEBEC Stone Axial Type (AX Series) Axial-mounted ceramic stone optimized for use with pneumatic rotary tools. Designed for hole deburring and surface finishing applications.
• XEBEC Heat-Resistant Stone Heat-resistant ceramic stone with a rated temperature of 200°C, enabling extended use with ultrasonic tools.
• XEBEC Dia (Diamond Stone) Diamond-impregnated ceramic stone for efficient grinding of ultra-hard materials (HRC57 and above) including hardened steels such as SKD and STAVAX. Available in stick type and round bar type.
• XEBEC Elastic Stone Rubber-bonded ceramic stone that conforms to workpiece shapes, providing soft contact for gentle finishing.
• XEBEC Back Chamfer Cutter & Deburring Program Specialized cutter tool and dedicated CAM program for automated hole deburring on machining centers. Addresses the historically difficult problem of automating back-deburring of holes and crossholes, and is paired with the XEBEC Deburring CAM web application.
• XEBEC Deburring CAM (Web Application) Web application that automatically generates deburring programs for machining centers and NC lathes with milling capability by having users answer setup questions. Operates as a self-serve online service at xebec-tech.shop, supporting the XEBEC Back Chamfer Cutter system.
• XEBEC Tool Portable Rotary Tool (M2P33STX) Battery-powered portable rotary tool designed for use with XEBEC deburring and polishing stones. Ultra-lightweight and compact handpiece reduces operator fatigue during extended use in environments where power supply is difficult.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deburring burr thickness capability: root thickness ≤ 0.2mm (regular brush) and ≤ 0.1mm (end-type brush) — burrs thin enough to be bent by fingernail.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech (三井物産マシンテック)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026XEBEC collaborates with Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech for live robotic deburring demonstrations at the Robot Technology Japan 2026 exhibition (June 11-13, 2026, booth D-30). The demonstration combines Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech's robotics platforms with XEBEC brushes and tools to showcase integrated automated deburring solutions. This partnership positions XEBEC tools within robotic automation ecosystems and provides hands-on proof of concept for prospective customers evaluating robotic deburring.
• Tsugutsugu (株式会社つぐつぐ)minorOthersXEBEC Master Finish products are used by artisan kintsugi (gold repair) studio Tsugutsugu for lacquer grinding steps in traditional ceramic repair. This represents an unconventional application of industrial polishing tools in traditional crafts — a form of brand ambassador/word-of-mouth marketing through the artisan community. Tsugutsugu operates kintsugi classes and repair services at locations in Ebisu and Asakusa, Tokyo.
• ONE OFF TOKYO (大丸東京店)minorOthersXEBEC-branded artisan works by ring maker Kawabe Masahiro are displayed and sold at ONE OFF TOKYO gallery located on the 10th floor of Daimaru Tokyo department store. The gallery specializes in one-of-a-kind crafts from artisans nationwide. This serves as a brand visibility channel for XEBEC in an unexpected consumer/artisan market segment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• KUKA AG: Major German industrial robot and automation systems manufacturer. KUKA is an enabling ecosystem participant relevant to XEBEC's robotic deburring applications, as end customers often integrate XEBEC tools into KUKA robotic workcells.
• FANUC Corporation: World's largest industrial robot manufacturer and CNC controls provider. FANUC is an ecosystem partner and enabling technology for XEBEC's robotic deburring solutions, as XEBEC brushes are designed for use on FANUC and similar robot platforms.

Direct peers

• Weiler Abrasives: US-based manufacturer of industrial abrasive products including brushes, grinding wheels, and finishing tools. Comparable to XEBEC in the niche of automated surface finishing and metalworking consumables.
• Osborn (Jiangsu OSS / Osborn International): Global manufacturer of industrial brushes, finishing tools, and surface treatment products. Like XEBEC, Osborn serves customers requiring precision deburring and surface finishing across metalworking, automotive, and general industrial applications.
• Mirka Ltd: Finnish manufacturer of abrasive products and surface finishing solutions serving industrial and automotive markets. Mirka's focus on coated abrasives and finishing tools overlaps with XEBEC's ceramic stone and brush portfolio.
• Pferd (Pferd GmbH & Co. KG): German mid-market manufacturer of abrasive tools, brushes, and surface finishing products very similar in product scope to XEBEC. Pferd is one of the closest direct competitors to XEBEC in the deburring, brushing, and polishing category across industrial markets.

Emerging players

• ATI Industrial Automation: Manufacturer of robotic tooling and end-effectors including automated material removal and deburring solutions. Comparable to XEBEC on the robotic deburring application side but focuses on tool changing systems and force sensing rather than abrasive consumables.

Regional players

• Sugino Machine Limited: Japanese manufacturer of industrial machinery including deburring equipment, drilling units, and high-pressure fluid technology. Similar to XEBEC in addressing deburring automation but primarily serves the Japanese manufacturing market with capital equipment rather than consumable tools.

Broad incumbents

• Norton Abrasives (Saint-Gobain): Major abrasive products brand under Saint-Gobain offering a broad portfolio of grinding, cutting, and finishing products. Similar in product category to XEBEC but vastly larger with diversified offerings across many industrial segments.
• 3M Abrasive Systems Division: Abrasive products division of 3M offering a wide range of industrial finishing tools, brushes, and coated abrasives. Overlaps with XEBEC on deburring and surface finishing but operates at much larger scale across many other industrial categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/one_off_tokyo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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