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ORIX Rentec Updates its 3D Printer Experience Center, Tokyo 3D Lab.

Feb 13, 2024

TOKYO, Japan – February 13, 2024 – ORIX Rentec Corporation (“ORIX Rentec”) today announced the reopening of its 3D printer experience center, Tokyo 3D Lab. after expansion and updating, in its Tokyo Technology Center (Machida, Tokyo).

Tokyo 3D Lab. Exterior View

Tokyo 3D Lab. Interior View

Opened in 2015, Tokyo 3D Lab. is a center where one can experience metal modeling production by 3D printer. The update will enable comparison verification of 3D printers for metal modeling by adding to the 3D printer from Germany-based EOS GmbH a metal 3D printer from China-based Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. (“BLT”)*1, which has been permanently installed for use in prototype verification for the first time in Japan*2. In addition, it will enable customers to acquire modeling expertise by providing support from workers on how to use the modeling simulation website 3D-FABs*3.

ORIX Rentec provides total support for customers to introduce 3D printers, not only by handling sales and rentals of metal and resin 3D printers from multiple companies as a multi-vendor, but also by offering 3D printer production and introduction support services, as well as a modeling simulation website.

ORIX Rentec will continue to contribute to the popularization of 3D printer technology and customers’ technical innovation in manufacturing by providing various services, including opportunities to use the latest technology, rental services, and contract-based modeling services.

*1 ORIX Rentec Begins Sale and Rental of Products from Global 3D Printer Leader BLT | ORIX Group (June 20, 2023)
*2 According to BLT
*3 ORIX Rentec to Launch its 3D-FABs, the Industry’s First 3D Printing Modeling Simulation Website Using AI | ORIX Group (May 23, 2023)

■Equipment installed(as of February 13, 2024)
Model number M290 S320
Image

Source: EOS

Source: BLT
Manufacturer EOS BLT
Maximum model size 250mm x 250mm × 325mm (height) 250mm × 250mm × 400mm (height)
Compatible materials in Tokyo 3D Lab. 316L stainless steel, titanium alloy,
aluminum alloy, maraging steel,
Inconel 718
316L stainless steel, titanium alloy,
aluminum alloy, nickel alloy,
high temperature alloy, cobalt-chrome alloy,
high strength steel, die steel

■Services provided(examples)
・Prototype verification service
A service that enables customers to work on and experience a series of modeling operations with dedicated technicians when introducing a 3D printer to their own company.

Prototype verification service

・3D-FABs modeling simulation website
A free trial website service for acquiring the necessary expertise for 3D printing through practical simulation.

3D-FABs screen

3D-FABs experience
■Facility overview
Name Tokyo 3D Lab.
Address 3-25-3 Kanamori, Machida, Tokyo (located in Tokyo Technology Center)
Access 10 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by bus from Machida Station on the JR Yokohama Line or Odakyu Line
5 minutes by taxi from Naruse Station on the JR Yokohama Line
5 minutes by taxi from Tsukushino Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line
No. of parking spaces 15 standard-sized cars
URL https://www.orixrentec.jp/3dprinter/about/#tokyo_3d_labOpen Link in new Window (in Japanese)

*If you wish to take a tour, please contact us using the contact information for this service.

Contact Information:
Investor Relations and Sustainability Department
ORIX Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3435-3121

About ORIX Group:
ORIX Group (ORIX Corporation TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX) was established in 1964 and has grown from its roots in leasing in Japan to become a global, diverse, and unique corporate group. Today, it is active around the world in financing and investment, life insurance, banking, asset management, real estate, concession, environment and energy, automobile-related services, industrial/ICT equipment, ships and aircraft. Since expanding outside of Japan in 1971, ORIX Group has grown its business globally and now operates in around 30 countries and regions across the world with approximately 35,000 people. ORIX Group unites globally around its Purpose: “Finding Paths. Making Impact.” combining diverse expertise and innovative thinking to help our world develop in a sustainable way.
For more details, please visit our website: https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/
(As of November 1, 2023)

Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements:
These documents may contain forward-looking statements about expected future events and financial results that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results that differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and under “(4) Risk Factors” of the “1. Summary of Consolidated Financial Results” of the “Consolidated Financial Results April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023” furnished on Form 6-K.

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