Yutaro Nakajima
Founder
YOKOITO INC.
Yokoito specializes in additive manufacturing technology, providing end-to-end services from design to production and post-processing. The company enhances production efficiency and reduces material waste for industries seeking to modernize their manufacturing processes.
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- New Materials
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$406.5KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
Many companies face challenges in efficiently producing low-volume parts, accelerating product development cycles, and creating customized products while minimizing material waste and optimizing costs. Traditional manufacturing methods often struggle to meet these demands effectively.
Solution
Yokoito Additive Manufacturing (YAM) supports effective utilization of resin-based additive manufacturing, offering end-to-end services from design and prototyping to production and post-processing. Yokoito assists companies in each phase of product development, including initial planning, design optimization for additive manufacturing (DfAM), manufacturing, and post-processing. The company leverages its expertise and a range of 3D printing technologies to provide solutions for small-lot production, rapid product development, and efficient manufacturing of time-sensitive products. Yokoito also offers support for companies looking to integrate additive manufacturing in-house, including equipment selection, design support, and operational know-how.
Target Audience
Yokoito's primary customers include companies across various industries seeking to leverage additive manufacturing for prototyping, low-volume production, customized products, and accelerated product development cycles.
Features
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) consulting services to assess project feasibility
- Design optimization for additive manufacturing (DfAM) to maximize efficiency and performance
- 3D printing services using a variety of resin-based technologies, including MJF and SLS
- Post-processing and finishing services to achieve desired part characteristics
- Material selection guidance from a range of available materials
- Equipment sales and in-house integration support, including training and know-how transfer
- Research and validation services at the YAM Center, a dedicated resin AM research facility