Teknia

What Teknia does

Teknia (株式会社TEKNIA) is a Japanese precision machining manufacturer founded in 1912 and headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The company operates four facilities — three in Japan (Nagoya HQ and factory, Aisai, Gujo) and one in Thailand (Sri Racha, operating as SIAM TEKNIA) — with approximately 150 group employees. Teknia specializes in high-precision multi-axis CNC machining of difficult-to-cut materials including titanium, Inconel, and specialty aluminum alloys, holding JIS Q 9100 aerospace-grade certification and a defense parts export license. The company serves enterprise customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics/industrial machinery, semiconductor, optical, FPD, and shipbuilding sectors.

The company's offering combines contract precision machining services (from prototype to mass production), proprietary manufactured products (notably round soft jaws with a 40-year track record, the 60-degree 'Sukesan' soft jaws, custom soft jaws, and the DURIUS AIO mounting system), and a portfolio of engineering and consulting services. These services include mechanical design and structural analysis, spindle regeneration to 0.01mm precision, on-site assembly and setup support at ¥20,000–¥50,000/day, automation/robotics/DX consulting, and Thailand manufacturing consulting based on the company's own SIAM TEKNIA subsidiary experience. Teknia also operates TEKNIA NETWORK, a subscription platform (¥3,300–¥5,500/month) that connects manufacturers with partner factories for BCP-aligned production allocation, targeting 1,000 partner companies with a 72-hour response SLA.

Teknia is a privately held corporation led by Representative Director Takahashi Hiroshige, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding rounds. Group annual sales revenue is approximately ¥1.2 billion (~$8M USD). The go-to-market model is direct B2B engagement with enterprise customers using custom quote-based pricing for manufacturing work, supplemented by subscription pricing for the network platform and unit pricing for on-site support. Teknia markets through direct sales, earned media coverage (notably Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun in June 2026), its TEKNIA College training program established in 2004, and community events such as 3D CAD classes co-sponsored with the Nagoya City Board of Education.

Name

Teknia

Legal name

株式会社TEKNIA

Website

https://teknia.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teknia is a Japanese precision machining manufacturer founded in 1912, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, and semiconductor sectors with multi-axis CNC machining of difficult-to-cut materials. The company operates four facilities across Japan and Thailand, combining contract manufacturing, proprietary tooling products, and engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB), Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC milling services
• Soft jaw chucks
• Spindle regeneration services
• Automation consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 精密機械加工（試作・量産）: Custom precision machining services for automotive parts, aerospace parts, machine tool parts, and electrical/electronic components. Handles both prototype (試作) and mass production (量産) orders.
2. 自社製品（生爪）: Proprietary soft jaw products including round soft jaws (円型生爪), 60-degree soft jaws (助さん), and custom order soft jaws. 40 years of manufacturing heritage.
3. 設計・強度解析サービス: Mechanical design and structural analysis/strength calculation services for low-cost countermeasures
4. 専用機・自動化設備OEM開発: Custom machine design and build, automation equipment OEM development from concept to electrical control and assembly
5. スピンドル再生サービス: Spindle regeneration/restoration service returning spindles to original precision specifications
6. 組立・段取り 出張サポート: On-site assembly and setup support services with skilled staff traveling to customer factories. Pricing: Setup 50,000 yen/day (6 hours), Assembly 20,000-50,000 yen/day
7. 自動化・ロボット化・DX相談: Consulting services for automation, robotics, and DX (digital transformation) including equipment design, collaborative robot implementation, and IoT integration for existing equipment
8. タイ製造業コンサルティング: Thailand manufacturing consulting services including staff management, accounting transparency, sales recovery, market entry support, and exit optimization. Based on experience with SIAM TEKNIA subsidiary.
9. TEKNIA NETWORK: Network platform connecting manufacturers with optimal partner factories. Manufacturing companies pay 5,500 yen entrance fee + 3,300 yen/month; supporting members pay 11,000 yen entrance + 5,500 yen/month

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Teknia is a precision machining manufacturer that produces custom precision parts and components from difficult-to-cut materials such as titanium, Inconel, and aluminum for aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, semiconductor, and shipbuilding customers. The company handles both prototype and mass production using multi-axis CNC equipment (5-axis simultaneous machining, grinding, turning) and sells proprietary products including round soft jaws, 60° soft jaws branded "Sukesan," custom soft jaws, and the DURIUS AIO mounter. Complementary service offerings include spindle regeneration, mechanical design and strength analysis, automation/robotics/DX consulting, on-site assembly and setup support, custom machine OEM development, and the TEKNIA NETWORK manufacturing partner platform.

Product overview

TEKNIA is a precision machining integrated parts manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around multi-axis machining services and proprietary soft jaw products. The core offering consists of precision machining capabilities for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, robotics, and marine components, supported by in-house design and structural analysis services. The product line includes round soft jaws (円型生爪), 60-degree soft jaws branded as 'Sukesan' (60°生爪『助さん』), custom soft jaws (オーダー生爪), and the DURIUS AIO mounter. Service offerings encompass technical training through TEKNIA College, on-site assembly and setup support, automation and robotics consulting with DX services, spindle regeneration, and custom machine OEM development. The company operates a manufacturing network (TEKNIA NETWORK) that allocates work orders to optimal partner factories, backed by business continuity planning support and skilled technician dispatch services. International operations include TEKNIA THAILAND providing manufacturing consulting for Japanese companies in Thailand, covering staff management, accounting transparency, and market entry/exit support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Machining Services (Machining / 機械加工) Precision machining services including multi-axis (5-axis simultaneous) machining, difficult-to-cut material processing (titanium, Inconel, aluminum), and mass production capabilities for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, robotics, shipbuilding, and industrial robot components. Available for both prototype and mass production orders.
• Round Soft Jaws (円型生爪) Round soft jaws (chucks) manufactured by Teknia (Takahashi brand) with 40 years of reliability and track record, used for workpiece holding in machining operations.
• 60° Soft Jaws "Sukesan" (60°生爪『助さん』) 60-degree angle soft jaws branded as 'Sukesan' for specialized chucking applications, part of Teknia's proprietary soft jaw product line.
• Custom Soft Jaws (オーダー生爪) Custom-made soft jaws manufactured by Teknia (Takahashi), tailored to individual customer specifications for specialized workpiece holding requirements.
• DURIUS AIO Mounter (DURIUS AIOマウンタ) DURIUS AIO mounter, a proprietary multi-function mounting system for automated assembly applications.
• Spindle Regeneration Service (スピンドル再生) Spindle repair and regeneration service that restores spindles to original precision and rigidity specifications, offering measurement accuracy of 0.01mm verified with Mitutoyo dial gauges, in partnership with Mukai Industry (向井産業).
• On-site Assembly and Setup Support Service (組立・段取り 出張サポートサービス) On-site support service where experienced Teknia staff visit customer factories to assist with assembly work and machine setup, providing immediate production line support. Pricing: Setup 50,000 yen/day (6 hours), Assembly 20,000-50,000 yen/day.
• Automation, Robotics and DX Consulting Service (自動化・ロボット化・DX相談サービス) Consulting services for automation, robotics integration, and digital transformation, including custom equipment design, collaborative robot implementation, and IoT-enabled modernization of existing equipment.
• Mechanical Design and Strength Analysis Service (設計・強度解析) Mechanical design and structural analysis services providing low-cost solutions with engineering calculations, CAD design capabilities, and low-cost countermeasures for customer manufacturing challenges.
• TEKNIA NETWORK Manufacturing Network Platform Manufacturing network platform connecting manufacturers with optimal partner factories. Includes skilled technician dispatch services and supports business continuity planning (BCP) with a 72-hour initial response target. Pricing: Manufacturing companies 5,500 yen entry + 3,300 yen/month; Supporting members 11,000 yen entry + 5,500 yen/month; Delivery option 3,300 yen/month.
• Custom Machine Design and Build / OEM Development (専用機製作) OEM development service for custom machines and automation equipment, providing one-stop solutions from structural analysis through design, manufacturing, electrical control, and final assembly.
• TEKNIA THAILAND Manufacturing Consulting (タイ製造業コンサルティング) Thailand manufacturing consulting services including Thai staff management improvement, accounting/finance transparency, sales recovery and new business acquisition support, Thailand market entry support, and exit/relocation optimization services for Japanese companies operating in Thailand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 測定精度 0.01mm with Mitutoyo dial gauges for spindle regeneration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SIAM TEKNIAcoreOthersThailand-based subsidiary operating within Pinthong Industrial Estate, Chonburi, Thailand. Serves as both manufacturing base and proof-of-concept for Thailand manufacturing consulting services. Demonstrates improvement methods for Thai operations that are shared with consulting clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tungaloy: Japanese manufacturer of cutting tools, inserts, and tool holders for metalworking. Comparable because both companies serve the precision machining market with tooling/workholding products (Teknia's soft jaws align with Tungaloy's workholding and cutting tool offerings) and share aerospace/automotive customers.
• Sodick: Japanese manufacturer specializing in precision EDM, milling machines, and ultra-precision machining. Comparable as a direct competitor in the precision machining services market for aerospace, semiconductor, and electronics customers requiring ultra-tight tolerances similar to Teknia's offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Okuma Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of CNC machine tools and machining centers used in precision parts production. Comparable because Teknia operates Okuma equipment (Aisai factory) and shares the same end customers in aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Japanese manufacturer of machine tools, textile machinery, and factory automation. Comparable as a broad incumbent in precision machining equipment and automation solutions — overlapping with Teknia's 5-axis machining, automation consulting, and DX service offerings.
• DMG MORI: Global leader in CNC machine tools and machining services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering both machine tool manufacturing and contract machining services across aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor — overlapping with Teknia's core 5-axis machining and difficult-to-cut material capabilities at much larger scale.
• Brother Industries: Japanese manufacturer with industrial equipment and precision components businesses. Comparable as a broad incumbent with manufacturing equipment (machining centers) and precision parts capabilities overlapping Teknia's automotive, robotics, and industrial machinery customer base.
• Makino Milling Machine: Japanese precision machine tool specialist focused on high-speed, high-precision machining centers and EDM. Comparable for its overlap with Teknia's aerospace and difficult-to-cut material machining, as well as shared Japanese manufacturing heritage and customer base.
• Mitsubishi Materials (Cutting Tools Division): Diversified Japanese materials and cutting tool manufacturer. Comparable as a broad incumbent in metalworking inputs (inserts, drills) that serves overlapping aerospace, automotive, and heavy-industry machining customers with complementary offerings to Teknia's machining services.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Major Japanese CNC machine tool maker with multi-axis machining centers. Comparable as Teknia operates Mazak equipment at Aisai and serves overlapping aerospace, automotive, and heavy-industry customers with similar 5-axis and large-format machining requirements.

Regional players

• Nichidai (Nihon Dengi Kosaku): Japanese precision machining and components manufacturer. Comparable as a fellow Japanese mid-market precision parts maker serving automotive and industrial machinery customers with similar machining capabilities and customer profile to Teknia.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teknia-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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