Shibaura Machine

Basic Information

Stock Code
6104
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
Prefecture
Shizuoka Prefecture
Establishment Year
March 1949
Listing Year
August 1949
Official Website
https://www.shibaura-machine.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Fujimi Inc., Chubu Steel Plate, Japan Steel Works, TOYO INOVE X, Nissei ASB Machine, Kawata, Nissei Plastic Industrial, Placo, Shibaura

Overview

Shibaura Machine is a comprehensive machinery manufacturer established in 1949, boasting top-class domestic technology centered on injection molding machines in the fields of machine tools and industrial robots.

Current Situation

Shibaura Machine recorded consolidated sales of approximately 168.2 billion yen and net profit of approximately 12.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, maintaining a stable financial base. Its main businesses include injection molding machines, machine tools, die-casting machines, and hydraulic equipment, with production bases in Japan and overseas for global operations. It strengthens plastic molding technology through collaboration with its technical partner, Germany's KraussMaffei. It has established a position as Japan's only manufacturer of multi-color molding machines for molding and industrial robots. In recent years, it has actively invested in subsidiary acquisitions and new technology development to enter new markets such as EV component molding. It is also promoting sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact in manufacturing processes. Toward 2030, it has set strategic goals of high value-added enhancement of injection molding machines and machine tools and expansion of global market share. It is steadily implementing organizational strengthening through recent personnel changes and factory upgrades to aim for stable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Changed company name from 'Toshiba Machine' back to 'Shibaura Machine' in 2019 after about 60 years.
  • Japan's only manufacturer of SCARA robots, Cartesian robots, and LCD robots.
  • The 4-color multi-color injection molding machine co-developed with Bandai is unique in the world.
  • Built Japan's largest industrial machinery factory at Sagami Works in 1972.
  • Possesses a parent gear hobber registered as a Mechanical Heritage by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  • Continues collaboration with Germany's KraussMaffei through technical partnerships even after independence from Toshiba Group.
  • Spin-off of semiconductor equipment business in 2002 to establish a specialized company.
  • Maintains top market share in horizontal boring mills among domestic machine tools.
  • Expanding industrial robot business and strengthening applications in new industrial fields.
  • Has numerous overseas bases and widely supplies products to Asian and Western markets.
  • Multiple domestic production bases in Numazu, Sagami, and Gotemba.
  • Focuses on semiconductor equipment and precision processing technology, strong in smartphone parts processing machines.
  • Large-scale enterprise with capital exceeding 12.4 billion yen and over 3,000 employees, maintaining stable management.
  • Long-term focus on reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency.
  • Known for notable figure Rokuro Ishizaka, former executive director.

Hidden Connections

  • Technical exchanges and human connections with former parent Toshiba continue even after independence from Toshiba Group.
  • Co-development with Bandai is a prime example of cross-industry collaboration between toy industry and machinery manufacturing.
  • Technical partnership with Germany's KraussMaffei forms the foundation for overseas business expansion.
  • Enhancing specialization through spin-off and transfer of hydraulic equipment business to Nabtesco.
  • Contributes to local community by providing practice field to Katogakuen High School baseball team through regional collaboration.
  • Received Mechanical Heritage certification from Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers related to casting parts.
  • NuFlare Technology, spun off from semiconductor business, remains active as a local subsidiary.
  • TSE Prime listed company, focusing on transparency of investor information.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Recovery and expansion of global industrial machinery demand
  • Increasing demand for molding technology in electric vehicles (EVs)
  • Expansion of demand for precision processing machines related to smartphones and semiconductors
  • Spread of industrial robots and increasing automation needs
  • Development of energy-saving and eco-friendly products corresponding to environmental regulations
  • Contribution to advanced manufacturing in overseas emerging markets
  • Market expansion through development of molding machine technology for new materials
  • Promotion of product smartization utilizing AI and IoT
  • Strengthening customization production capabilities responsive to customer needs
  • Synergy creation with subsidiaries and partners

Strategic Goals

  • Expansion of global market share and high value-added enhancement of injection molding machines
  • Strengthening product lineup and market expansion of industrial robots
  • Completion of development of high-function machine tools through fully in-house design
  • Application of environmentally considerate technology to all products and achievement of CO2 reduction
  • Optimization of overseas subsidiaries and production bases for efficiency
  • Resilient supply chain and sustainable procurement
  • Business efficiency and customer service improvement through digital transformation
  • Promotion of employee diversity and work style reforms
  • 开拓 of new business areas and increase in revenue ratio
  • Long-term technology investment and R&D enhancement

Business Segments

Molding Machines for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Molding machines and systems corresponding to high-precision and mass production of automotive parts.
Competitiveness
Contributes to productivity improvement through fusion of high durability and multifunctionality.
Customers
  • Automobile manufacturers
  • Parts suppliers
  • EV-related companies
  • Die manufacturers
Products
  • All-Electric Injection Molding Machine
  • Multi-Color Molding Machine
  • Die-Casting Machine

Precision Processing Equipment for Electronics Manufacturing

Overview
High-precision processing equipment optimized for fine machining of electronic components.
Competitiveness
Realizes precise and stable manufacturing processes.
Customers
  • Smartphone manufacturers
  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
  • LCD panel manufacturers
Products
  • Precision processing machines
  • Nanoimprint equipment
  • Electronic control equipment

Industrial Robot Systems

Overview
Design and supply of industrial robots supporting automation of production processes.
Competitiveness
Japan's only diverse model lineup and customization capabilities.
Customers
  • Assembly lines
  • Logistics centers
  • Semiconductor manufacturing sites
  • Food processing plants
Products
  • SCARA Robot
  • Cartesian Robot
  • LCD Robot

Machine Tools

Overview
Manufacture of high-precision machine tools corresponding to various metal processing.
Competitiveness
High-precision processing and top domestic reliability.
Customers
  • Machining factories
  • Aircraft parts manufacturers
  • Precision machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Horizontal Boring Mill
  • Machining Center
  • Turning Center

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Overview
Deploys high-performance hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as power sources for industrial machinery.
Competitiveness
Strength in high durability and energy-saving design.
Customers
  • Construction machinery manufacturers
  • Shipbuilders
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Hydraulic pumps
  • Hydraulic cylinders
  • Air compressors

Semiconductor and LCD Manufacturing Equipment

Overview
Provides indispensable high-precision equipment for semiconductor and LCD panel manufacturing.
Competitiveness
Achieves high-quality production through advanced control technology.
Customers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • Display manufacturers
Products
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • LCD manufacturing equipment

3D Printers

Overview
Development and manufacture of high-speed, high-precision 3D printers.
Competitiveness
Compatibility with high-function materials and stable forming quality.
Customers
  • Prototype production companies
  • Design and development companies
Products
  • Industrial 3D Printers

Precision Equipment Parts

Overview
Provides high-precision processing machines for medical and optical fields.
Competitiveness
Accumulated fine processing technology and reliability.
Customers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Optical equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Aspherical processing machines
  • Glass molding machines

Electronic Component Control Equipment

Overview
Group of electronic control equipment supporting automated control of production lines.
Competitiveness
Stable performance and compatibility with diverse applications.
Customers
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
  • Factory automation companies
Products
  • NC units
  • PLCs
  • Servo motors

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High injection molding machine technology capability
  • Top domestic market share in horizontal boring mills
  • Japan's only industrial robot manufacturer
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Long track record and trust in the industry
  • Global production and sales network
  • Technical partnership with KraussMaffei
  • Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • Business expansion through subsidiaries
  • Stable financial base
  • Accumulated technology in high-precision machine tools
  • Semiconductor equipment development capabilities
  • Customization capabilities responsive to customer needs
  • Diverse lineup of industrial robots
  • Introduction of environmental impact reduction technology

Competitive Advantages

  • Multi-color injection molding technology is unique through patented collaboration with Bandai
  • Occupies one of the largest positions in Japan in machine tools
  • Capable of integrated manufacturing from injection molding machines to robots
  • Broad product range corresponding to diverse industries
  • Successful introduction and integration of overseas technology through long-term partnerships
  • High value-added product deployment through precision processing and nanoimprint technology
  • Secured strong sales channels to manufacturing sites in Japan
  • Possesses diverse models in industrial robots not available from other domestic competitors
  • Promoting new technology introduction and market expansion through subsidiary acquisitions
  • High brand recognition and reliability in the machine tool industry
  • Aggressive in equipment investment and R&D due to stabilized management
  • Gaining competitive advantage in the market through development of environmentally considerate products

Threats

  • Emergence of global machine tool competitors
  • Price reduction offensives by overseas manufacturers
  • Risk of order reduction due to demand decline
  • Profit instability due to exchange rate fluctuations
  • Impact of semiconductor shortages on manufacturing equipment demand
  • Market share decline due to delays in technological innovation
  • Increased production costs due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Product supply risks due to supply chain issues
  • Production capacity constraints due to labor shortages
  • Potential export restrictions due to international political risks

Innovations

2024: Development of Integral Molding Technology for EV Parts

Overview
Significantly improves production efficiency through integral molding of EV parts.
Impact
Successfully expanded new orders in the automotive industry.

2024: Acquisition of Cooling Equipment Company

Overview
Corporate acquisition aimed at strengthening cooling technology for injection molding machines.
Impact
Contributes to enhancing competitiveness of high-performance products.

2025: Subsidiary of Functional Fluid Co.

Overview
Aims to improve molding equipment performance by utilizing special fluid technology.
Impact
Product differentiation and strengthened market competitiveness.

2023: Improvement of Multi-Joint Control Technology for Industrial Robots

Overview
Improves production line efficiency through high-precision motion control.
Impact
Contributes to customer satisfaction and increased orders.

2022: Market Launch of High-Precision Nanoimprint Equipment

Overview
Developed fine pattern formation equipment for the LED field.
Impact
Achieved opening of new markets and revenue diversification.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving and eco-design in manufacturing processes
  • Reduction of hazardous chemical substance use
  • Expansion of recyclable material adoption
  • Establishment of environmentally considerate product design policies
  • Strengthening of suppliers' environmental management standards
  • Participation in environmental conservation activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Enhancement of environmental education for employees
  • Promotion of product longevity and upgrade compatibility
  • Setting and disclosure of CO2 emission reduction targets
  • Improvement of employee satisfaction through work-life balance enhancements