JMC
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 5704
- Industry
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Category Detail
- Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- December 1992
- Listing Year
- November 2016
- Official Website
- https://www.jmc-rp.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
JMC is a manufacturing machinery company headquartered in Kanagawa, established in 1992, specializing in high-precision manufacturing of non-ferrous metal and resin parts using 3D printers and sand casting.
Current Situation
In recent years, JMC has expanded high-value-added production of resin and metal parts through the fusion of 3D printer and sand casting technologies. Estimated sales for fiscal 2023 are approximately ¥15 billion, primarily supplying molds for manufacturing equipment in the non-ferrous metals sector. It accommodates diverse demands for resin and metal parts, differentiating itself from competitors in growth markets. While strengthening its domestic and international customer base, it is also advancing automation and digitalization of manufacturing processes. For sustainability, it focuses on developing low-environmental-impact casting technologies and promoting recycling of 3D printer materials. Its medium-term strategy emphasizes new product development, production efficiency improvements, overseas expansion, and expansion of manufacturing consignment services. It actively invests in R&D and promotes enhanced competitiveness through IoT and smart factory initiatives. From 2025 onward, it aims to be a leading company in parts manufacturing leveraging advanced technologies.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- The business combining 3D printers and sand casting is rare even domestically.
- Although relatively new since establishment, it has rapidly expanded performance.
- Environmentally friendly sand casting technology is attracting attention in the industry.
- Headquartered in Kanagawa Prefecture with excellent logistics convenience.
- Strength in completing both mold and parts manufacturing in-house.
- Expanding manufacturing consignment services to meet diverse customer needs.
- Mass-production technology for complex shapes highly evaluated by major automakers.
- Significant investment of in-house resources in materials development.
- 3D printing division mainly targets industrial machinery market.
- Rumored to be exploring overseas expansion, though not publicly announced.
- Early adoption of CAD design technology.
- Ongoing research into sustainable manufacturing technologies.
- Company culture featuring active young engineers.
- Aggressively pursuing automation of manufacturing processes.
- Successful new market development through fusion of metal and resin technologies.
Hidden Connections
- Contributing to the expansion of influence on mass-produced parts for new models of major automakers.
- Collaborating with environmental companies to develop sand recycling technology.
- Joint research with some universities to develop new materials for 3D printing.
- Involved in supply chain reforms in the automotive parts industry.
- Providing technical training to customers to share manufacturing know-how.
- Strong ties with manufacturing industry networks in the Kanagawa region.
- Differentiating from competitors by leveraging patented technologies.
- Continuously improving manufacturing processes in line with strengthening domestic and international environmental standards.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of 3D printing market in parts manufacturing
- Increasing demand for high-precision non-ferrous metals in industrial machinery
- Competitive edge through differentiation with environmentally friendly materials
- Promotion of digitalization and automation in manufacturing processes
- Return of production bases to domestic manufacturing and value-added enhancement
- Growing needs for diversification of consignment manufacturing services
- Advancements in smart factory-compatible technologies
- Sophistication of quality management through IoT utilization
Strategic Goals
- Achieve top domestic share in 3D printed resin parts
- Become industry leader in low-environmental-impact sand casting
- Expand overseas sales ratio to over 20%
- Introduce IoT/AI smart factories at all production sites
- Reach ¥10 billion in annual sales from manufacturing consignment services
- Secure cumulative 15 or more patents in materials development
- Establish talent development system linked to regional technical education support
- Accelerate energy-saving technology investments for decarbonization management
Business Segments
3D Printed Parts Manufacturing
- Overview
- Provides high precision and short delivery times for resin parts manufacturing using 3D printers.
- Competitiveness
- Achieves high precision through proprietary 3D printing technology and materials development
- Customers
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- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Electronics manufacturers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- High-precision resin parts
- Prototype models
- Mass-production 3D printed parts
- Custom parts
Sand Casting Metal Parts Manufacturing
- Overview
- Supports mass production and prototyping of non-ferrous metal parts with high-precision sand casting technology.
- Competitiveness
- Strength in balancing environmentally friendly materials and high-precision processing
- Customers
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- Automotive manufacturers
- Construction machinery manufacturers
- Aircraft parts manufacturers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Products
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- Aluminum cast parts
- Steel cast parts
- Precision alloy parts
- Prototype castings
Manufacturing Consignment, Development, and Inspection
- Overview
- Offers manufacturing consignment and development/quality inspection services for various materials.
- Competitiveness
- One-stop service and short delivery times
- Customers
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- General manufacturing industry
- Electrical machinery manufacturers
- Precision machinery manufacturers
- Parts processors
- Products
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- Manufacturing consignment services
- Product prototyping
- Quality inspection
- Factory process improvement
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Advanced 3D printing technology
- Environmental responsiveness in sand casting
- Versatile material handling capabilities
- Flexible manufacturing system responsive to customer needs
- Short delivery times with high-precision products
- In-house developed materials technology
- Extensive manufacturing consignment track record
- Proprietary mold design technology
- Advanced quality control system
- Logistics advantages from Kanagawa manufacturing base
- Productivity improvements through digitalization
- Customer base spanning multiple industries
- Management policy emphasizing sustainability
- High expertise of technical staff
- Stable financial foundation
Competitive Advantages
- Fusion technology of 3D printers and sand casting
- Proprietary development of environmentally friendly materials
- Integrated production system for high-precision metal and resin parts
- Versatile responsiveness in manufacturing consignment services
- Short delivery times and high-quality assurance
- One-stop service from mold design to final products
- Capability to handle diverse manufacturing domains domestically and internationally
- Material innovation through in-house R&D
- Smart factory-compatible production lines
- Customer-oriented technical support system
- Mass-production technology for complex shapes
- Active sustainability management
- Maintenance of high safety and quality standards
- Flexible technical capabilities for diverse manufacturing needs
- Rapid response to R&D and market needs
Threats
- Intensifying international manufacturing competition
- Risk of material price fluctuations
- Speed of technological innovation by overseas manufacturers
- Increase in new entrants
- Instability in raw material procurement
- Natural disaster risks to factory operations
- Cost increases from stricter environmental regulations
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations
- Technology succession issues due to labor shortages
- Increasing trend of in-house manufacturing by customers
- Risk of patent infringement
- Economic fluctuations in global markets
Innovations
2023: Development of Next-Generation Low-Environmental-Impact Sand Casting Technology
- Overview
- Improved sand recycling rate by 20% compared to conventional methods, achieving reduced environmental impact.
- Impact
- Contributes to manufacturing cost reductions and lower environmental impact
2022: Development of New Resin Materials for 3D Printers
- Overview
- Developed and began product rollout of new materials with superior heat resistance and strength.
- Impact
- Leads to sales growth through expanded product applications
2021: Introduction of IoT Quality Management in Manufacturing Consignment Services
- Overview
- Introduced IoT sensors in inspection processes to improve inspection accuracy.
- Impact
- Achieved shorter inspection times and reduced defect rates
2020: Introduction of CAD System for High-Precision Molds
- Overview
- Dramatically improved design accuracy through adoption of the latest CAD technology.
- Impact
- Realized shorter design times and fewer prototyping iterations
Sustainability
- Promotion of low-environmental-impact sand recycling technology
- Resin materials recycling promotion program
- Thorough energy-saving factory operations
- Reduction of manufacturing waste and improved reuse rates
- Participation in local environmental conservation activities