SOLIZE
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 5871
- Industry
- Services
- Category Detail
- Professional Services for Businesses
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- July 1990
- Listing Year
- February 2024
- Official Website
- https://www.solize.com/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
SOLIZE is a digital engineering company founded in 1990, a leading industry pioneer that supports the transformation of design and development in manufacturing by leveraging 3D CAD and printing.
Current Situation
SOLIZE recorded consolidated sales of 17.8 billion yen and operating profit of 680 million yen for the fiscal year ended December 2022, building a stable business foundation through engineer dispatching and manufacturing orders via 3D printing. Primarily targeting the manufacturing sector, it offers a wide range of digital engineering services including 3D CAD/CAE, model-based development, and 3D printing, with approximately 1,900 employees providing technical support domestically and internationally. Overseas bases in China, India, and the United States are strengthening global expansion. Recent technology investments are advancing 3D printing technology and design transformation consulting to accelerate manufacturing DX. ISO27001 certification has been obtained with a focus on information security. Moving forward, it aims to become a leading digital engineering company by 2030 through sustainable manufacturing technologies and new service development.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- One of the first companies in Japan to introduce 3D printing business
- Originally started with stereolithography prototyping business
- Successful business reconstruction case from civil rehabilitation
- Early initiation of 3D design technology education business
- High information security with ISO27001 certification
- Deploys unique transformation engineering services
- Global expansion with multiple technical bases overseas
- Company name derived from Latin for sun, symbolizing passion
- Provides diverse options for 3D print materials
- Maintains industry-top class number of employees in technical dispatching
- Annual 3D print orders exceed thousands of cases
- Reputation for metal forming technology utilizing advanced equipment
- Early adopter of digital twin utilization
- Strengthening consulting for design and manufacturing transformation
- Engineer training programs highly evaluated across industries
Hidden Connections
- Maintains long-term partnership with design departments of major automakers
- Achieves close technical collaboration with manufacturing industries in each country through overseas subsidiaries
- Holds unique training programs differentiating from competitors in manufacturing engineer dispatching market
- Contributes to reducing prototyping burden for small and medium manufacturers via 3D print services
- Enables broad acceptance of financial design projects through ISO27001 acquisition
- Furukawa zaibatsu-related individuals listed as major shareholders
- Related subsidiary provides specialized solutions for manufacturing transformation
- Technical advisory board composed of diverse industry experts
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing demand for design and manufacturing transformation due to accelerating manufacturing DX
- Expansion and diversification of 3D printing market
- Rising needs for design efficiency via AI/IoT technologies
- Growing global support demand with increase in overseas manufacturing bases
- Growth in specialized engineer dispatching market
- Expansion of investments in environmentally considerate manufacturing technologies
- Expansion of service areas to multiple industries
- Increasing needs in technical education and training market
- Expansion of DX対応 consulting demand
- Popularization of cloud-based design support services
- Efficiency gains through design process automation and AI utilization
- Promotion of new product development through material technology evolution
Strategic Goals
- Achieve consolidated sales exceeding 50 billion yen
- Become a major engineering partner in global markets
- Establish low-environmental-impact and sustainable manufacturing technologies
- Enhance engineer development system to produce high-value talent
- Build industry-top class track record in DX consulting
- Significantly expand 3D printing order base
- Promote automation of design support via AI and digital tools
- Maintain customer satisfaction above 90%
- Business diversification through services for diverse industries
- Acquire ISO14001 certification and strengthen environmental management
Business Segments
Digital Engineering Services
- Overview
- Provides digital technology services supporting manufacturing from design and development to prototyping.
- Competitiveness
- Integration of 3D printing technology and extensive design support expertise
- Customers
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- Automotive manufacturers
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Precision machinery manufacturers
- Electronics manufacturers
- Manufacturing design departments
- Major manufacturing-related companies
- Shipbuilding companies
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Electronics companies
- Products
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- 3D CAD design support
- CAE analysis services
- Model-based development (MBD)
- Designer dispatching services
- Design process improvement consulting
- Technical training programs
- Product prototyping support
- 3D design data optimization
- Transformation engineering
- Quality evaluation services
- Prototype manufacturing
- Production technology consulting
- Design data management
- Technical consulting
- 3D printing manufacturing orders
Engineer Dispatching and Contracting Services
- Overview
- Deploys dispatching and technical contracting services centered on manufacturing.
- Competitiveness
- Abundant specialized engineers available for rapid deployment as immediate assets
- Customers
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- Automotive suppliers
- Electronic device manufacturers
- Heavy machinery manufacturers
- R&D institutions
- Design firms
- Manufacturing project teams
- IT-related service companies
- Technology development departments
- Construction machinery manufacturers
- Precision parts processing companies
- Products
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- 3D CAD engineer dispatching
- CAE engineering dispatching
- Manufacturing process engineer dispatching
- Design manager dispatching
- Technical consultant dispatching
- Quality control engineer dispatching
- Production technology staff dispatching
- Process design support
- R&D technician dispatching
- Project manager dispatching
- In-house SE dispatching
- Technical writer dispatching
- Safety management engineer dispatching
- Environmental engineer dispatching
- Software engineer dispatching
3D Print Manufacturing Order Services
- Overview
- High-quality 3D printing manufacturing order services tailored to customer prototyping needs.
- Competitiveness
- High-precision prototyping achieved with state-of-the-art equipment and diverse materials
- Customers
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- Manufacturing prototyping departments
- Design firms
- Universities and research institutions
- Automotive development departments
- Aerospace industry
- Medical device development
- Robot development companies
- Mold manufacturers
- Machining manufacturers
- Startups
- Products
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- Metal 3D additive manufacturing prototypes
- Resin 3D modeling prototypes
- Short-lead-time prototype manufacturing
- Custom parts manufacturing
- Design data optimization
- Rapid prototyping
- Post-modeling finishing
- Dedicated material provision
- Pre-mass-production prototyping support
- Design verification model manufacturing
- Large-format modeling services
- Composite material modeling
- Precision parts modeling
- Technical support services
- Manufacturing consulting
Product Development Transformation Consulting
- Overview
- Consulting services supporting digital transformation of product development processes.
- Competitiveness
- Practical support through fusion of on-site expertise and cutting-edge digital technologies
- Customers
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- Manufacturing executives
- Design department managers
- R&D leaders
- Manufacturing technology departments
- Project managers
- Major manufacturers
- Mid-sized manufacturing companies
- Technology innovation teams
- IT departments
- External consultants
- Products
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- Business process improvement proposals
- Technology introduction support
- DX promotion planning
- Design transformation workshops
- Manufacturing process optimization support
- Technology roadmap development
- Organizational transformation support
- New engineer training plans
- Productivity improvement proposals
- Project evaluation
Technical Education and Training Services
- Overview
- Provides various education and training programs to support engineer skill development.
- Competitiveness
- Practical curriculum tailored to industry practices
- Customers
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- Manufacturing engineers
- Design departments
- Development teams
- Technical managers
- Universities and vocational schools
- Engineer dispatch client companies
- R&D institutions
- IT engineers
- Construction supervisors
- New employee training
- Products
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- 3D CAD technical training
- CAE analysis basics course
- Model-based development training
- Manufacturing DX training
- Technical consulting training
- Business improvement training
- Safety management training
- Quality management training
- Project management training
- New technology introduction support
3D CAD Data Creation and Conversion Services
- Overview
- Provides technical services for creating, converting, and optimizing various CAD data.
- Competitiveness
- Extensive expertise and experience supporting multiple CAD types
- Customers
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- Design firms
- Manufacturing design departments
- Engineer dispatch clients
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Small and medium manufacturing companies
- Mold manufacturing companies
- Electronics manufacturers
- Construction machinery manufacturers
- Automotive parts companies
- Products
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- 3D CAD data creation
- CAD format conversion
- Design data optimization
- Drawing creation assistance
- Data modification services
- Analysis data creation
- Model-based development data
- Transfer data verification
- Design change management support
- CAD data maintenance
Design Change and Product Management Support Services
- Overview
- Services supporting efficient design change and product information management.
- Competitiveness
- Management expertise linked from design to manufacturing
- Customers
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- Manufacturing design sites
- Technology development departments
- Project managers
- Quality control departments
- Manufacturing departments
- Sales departments
- External design contractors
- IT managers
- Technical consultants
- Supply chain management departments
- Products
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- Design change history management
- Change impact analysis
- Product lifecycle management
- Component configuration management support
- Quality data integration
- Change notification services
- Design approval management
- Version management
- Manufacturing instruction integration
- Document management
Design Process Automation Solutions
- Overview
- Provides automation solutions to enhance design efficiency and quality.
- Competitiveness
- Tool development optimized for in-house technology and customer needs
- Customers
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- Manufacturing design departments
- Development departments
- IT departments
- Technology planning teams
- Manufacturing technology departments
- Quality control departments
- Research labs
- New technology introduction teams
- Project management
- Design management executives
- Products
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- CAE analysis automation tools
- Design optimization software
- Model-based development automation
- 3D data conversion automation
- Analysis workflow construction
- Template design support
- Quality check automation
- Report auto-generation
- Change approval process management
- Batch processing systems
Materials and Supplies Sales for Manufacturing
- Overview
- Provides high-quality 3D print and manufacturing materials to meet site needs.
- Competitiveness
- Stable supply and diverse material proposals
- Customers
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- 3D print operators
- Prototyping factories
- Manufacturing sites
- Design departments
- Manufacturing equipment makers
- Mold manufacturing companies
- Processors
- R&D companies
- Universities and research institutions
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Products
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- 3D print resin materials
- Metal modeling materials
- Powder modeling materials
- Support materials
- Post-modeling processing supplies
- Polishing materials
- Painting materials
- Adhesives
- Evaluation test materials
- Material management tools
Technical Support and Maintenance Services
- Overview
- Provides technical support and equipment maintenance for manufacturing sites and design departments.
- Competitiveness
- Rapid and specialized technical response system
- Customers
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- 3D printer users
- Manufacturing clients
- Design firms
- Technology development departments
- Research facilities
- Universities
- Manufacturing equipment introducers
- Processors
- IT management departments
- Quality control offices
- Products
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- 3D printer equipment maintenance
- Software support
- Technical consultation services
- Breakdown response
- Equipment upgrades
- Operation guidance
- Troubleshooting
- Material suitability evaluation
- Remote maintenance
- Technical document provision
Manufacturing Process Transformation Support Services
- Overview
- Deploys consulting to enhance manufacturing productivity and digital transformation.
- Competitiveness
- Practical support by experienced on-site engineers
- Customers
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- Manufacturing executives
- Technology development departments
- Production control departments
- Quality control departments
- Project teams
- IT departments
- Design departments
- External consultants
- Manufacturing line staff
- Technology planning departments
- Products
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- Business process analysis
- Manufacturing process efficiency proposals
- DX introduction support
- On-site improvement consulting
- Talent development support
- Technology innovation programs
- Quality improvement proposals
- Transformation promotion workshops
- Risk management support
- Improvement monitoring
Technical Services for Overseas Bases
- Overview
- Provides manufacturing technology and design support services specialized for overseas bases.
- Competitiveness
- Local adaptation based on multi-country deployment expertise
- Customers
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- Global manufacturing companies
- Overseas subsidiaries
- R&D centers
- Design teams
- Production bases
- Overseas engineers
- Local partner companies
- International project teams
- Technical consultants
- Multinational corporations
- Products
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- Overseas 3D design support
- Local engineer dispatching
- Multilingual technical support
- Overseas project management support
- Local training programs
- Region-specific technical consulting
- International standards compliance support
- Technical evaluation services
- Material procurement support
- Digital tool deployment
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Advanced 3D digital engineering technology
- Abundant engineer dispatching system
- Diverse 3D printing equipment
- Long industry track record and trust
- Expansion of global operations
- Information management via ISO27001 certification
- Customer対応力 across wide industries
- Comprehensive support from design to manufacturing
- Continuous introduction of latest technologies
- Strong manufacturing transformation consulting
- High-quality prototyping capabilities
- Active overseas expansion
- Rich education and training programs
- Efficient design process support
- Flexible response to customer needs
Competitive Advantages
- Comprehensive services integrating 3D printing and design technology
- Immediate workforce provision through specialized engineer dispatching
- Rapid support system from multiple domestic and international bases
- Development support via advanced CAE and MBD technologies
- High-precision prototyping with dedicated equipment
- Trusted information security through ISO27001 certification
- Specialized knowledge in manufacturing transformation consulting
- High talent development through focus on technical education
- Long-term trust relationships with clients
- 対応 to diverse needs across multiple industries
- Maintaining competitiveness through ongoing cutting-edge technology adoption
- Proposal strength via diverse 3D print materials
- One-stop solution provision system
- High-quality support via proven engineer dispatching
- Global対応 through overseas base collaboration
Threats
- Intensified service competition from competitors' technological innovations
- Risk of reduced outsourcing demand due to client in-house production
- Intensified price competition in 3D printing market
- Risk of delayed response to rapid technological changes
- Legal and political risks at overseas bases
- Increased competitive pressure from new market entrants
- Uncertainty in global economic conditions
- Material procurement difficulties due to supply chain disruptions
- Sophistication of information security threats
- Challenges in talent acquisition and rising labor costs
- Manufacturing process constraints from strengthened environmental regulations
- Revenue impacts from exchange rate fluctuations
Innovations
2024: Introduction of Latest Metal 3D Print Equipment
- Overview
- Introduced high-performance metal additive manufacturing machines to strengthen high-precision prototyping.
- Impact
- Achieved 30% improvement in manufacturing speed and quality stabilization
2023: Development of AI-Based Design Optimization Tool
- Overview
- Developed a tool using AI analysis to improve design efficiency and precision.
- Impact
- Successfully reduced design process time by 20%
2022: Construction of Remote CAE Analysis Support System
- Overview
- Launched cloud-based analysis support services to enhance customer convenience.
- Impact
- Improved customer satisfaction and support efficiency
2024: Development of Low-Environmental-Impact Print Materials
- Overview
- Began test development of new materials using biodegradable resins.
- Impact
- Contributes to sustainable manufacturing
2021: Strengthening of Global Designer Dispatching System
- Overview
- Expanded multinational engineer dispatching in collaboration with overseas bases.
- Impact
- Expanded overseas customer base and improved responsiveness
2023: Development of MBD Model Construction Automation Tool
- Overview
- Practicalized in-house developed automation tool for model-based development.
- Impact
- Contributes to improved design precision and reduced man-hours
2022: Introduction of 3D Print Post-Processing Automation Equipment
- Overview
- Introduced post-modeling automation equipment to improve production efficiency.
- Impact
- Reduced work time by 40%
2023: Enhancement of Digital Twin-Linked Design Support
- Overview
- Introduced design optimization tools utilizing digital twin integration for manufacturing equipment.
- Impact
- Improved design precision and development speed
2020: Acquisition of ISO27001 Information Security Certification
- Overview
- Established information security management system and obtained certification.
- Impact
- Enhanced customer trust and prevented information leaks
2024: Improvement of Online 3D Print Ordering System
- Overview
- Refreshed ordering platform to improve user convenience.
- Impact
- Increased order volume and customer satisfaction
Sustainability
- Promotion of biodegradable 3D print material development
- Introduction of energy-saving 3D printers
- Launch of recycling programs to reduce waste
- Preparation for ISO14001 environmental management system introduction
- Participation in environmental protection activities in collaboration with local communities
- Expansion of renewable energy usage ratio
- Resource conservation through paperless initiatives
- Implementation of sustainability training for employees
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Promotion of CO2 reduction through remote work
- Strengthening of green IT utilization
- Adoption of low-environmental-impact packaging materials