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SOLIZE Holdings is a global engineering partner that supports product development using 3D technology and digital solutions. The company operates primarily in two areas: design services including product design, analysis, control systems, software development, and cybersecurity; and manufacturing services using proprietary 3D printers for prototyping, small-batch production of finished parts, and equipment sales and maintenance.

The company's main customers are automotive manufacturers and parts suppliers, though it also serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, construction machinery, and medical devices. Its revenue model is shifting from traditional equipment sales to service-based offerings centered on human expertise and knowledge, including on-site and off-site engineering support by specialists, consulting services, and AI-powered SaaS products.

The business is divided into two segments: Design and Manufacturing. The Design segment provides engineering services combining design and styling, analysis and simulation, Model Based Development, software, digital risk management, and XR content, along with transformation consulting. On the consulting side, the company also offers implementation support for AI-enabled SaaS products such as the SpectA series and 3D data management solutions. The Manufacturing segment delivers end-to-end additive manufacturing services ranging from test models to near-production-ready finished parts in resin and metal, while also providing one-stop services including equipment and material sales, maintenance, and AM implementation support.

The company is accelerating its corporate transformation centered on "digital manufacturing," with Phase 2 beginning in 2025. It aims to achieve revenue of 40 billion yen by 2027 and 100 billion yen by 2033. Beyond deepening existing operations, the company actively pursues M&A and startup investments as growth drivers. In June 2024, it established a Group Investment Strategy Division to expedite decision-making and execution of acquisitions and capital partnerships. Concurrently, it is transitioning to a holding company structure and spinning off business divisions—separating its software business in January 2025 and other core businesses in July 2025—to optimize resource allocation and governance.

Priority investment focuses on two pillars: the "Design Business," including design support services, and the "Manufacturing Business," which uses proprietary 3D printers. Specifically, the company is strengthening engineering capabilities by combining design, analysis, control, software, and cybersecurity solutions, while expanding additive manufacturing production capacity to serve everything from prototypes to small-batch, high-variety final components. As a differentiation strategy, the company positions itself as a "development partner and transformation partner," simultaneously providing engineer field support and change management consulting. It has established dedicated R&D and business development divisions to clarify investment allocation toward new technology implementation. For human capital, the company plans to strengthen recruitment, targeting an annual hiring capacity of 500 employees by 2027.

For market expansion and business growth, the company is strengthening international operations. Beyond existing presence in the United States, China, India, and Europe, it has established a Canadian subsidiary to expand in North America and a Thai subsidiary to capture the growing Asian market. Additionally, it is expanding state-of-the-art 3D printer equipment, including metal-capable systems, expanding the Yamato facility, and consolidating production bases to increase capacity. This shift aims to transition from prototype-focused work to higher-volume production orders. The company pursues inorganic growth through acquisitions and investments alongside in-house technology development.

For technological innovation, the company is strengthening engineering capabilities across the additive manufacturing value chain—from upstream to product commercialization—centered on 3D printers, targeting the supply of quality-assured final components. On the software side, it is advancing subscription-based analysis and support tools and three-dimensional data management implementation support, while continuing technology investments to address emerging needs such as model-based development and cybersecurity. Investment decisions undergo board and strategy committee review before execution, with post-investment progress monitoring systems in place. Through these initiatives, the company aims to enhance long-term competitive advantage.