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Kanagawa, Japan

Sodick Co., Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 267

% Expired Patents = 8.2

EPO Patents = 18

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 987

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170 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Yuji Kaneko (31 out of 31 patents)

Shuji Okazaki (27 out of 29 patents)

Shuichi Kawada (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Akio Hosaka (17 out of 80 patents)

5. Ichiro Araie (16 out of 16 patents)

6. Misao Fujikawa (16 out of 18 patents)

7. Koji Yoneda (14 out of 14 patents)

8. Tatsuo Toyonaga (13 out of 13 patents)

9. Masashi Sakaguchi (12 out of 12 patents)

10. Katsutaka Muranaka (12 out of 13 patents)

11. Yasuyuki Miyashita (11 out of 11 patents)

12. Mark Picazo (9 out of 9 patents)

13. Kuniharu Yamada (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Shinji Ito (7 out of 7 patents)

15. Shuji Aiba (6 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Additive Manufacturing

Injection Molding

Electric Discharge Machining

3D Printing

Lamination Molding

Machining Method

Injection Apparatus

Wire Electric Discharge

Manufacturing Method

Molding Material

Processing Machine

Control Method

267 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12691515 - Electric discharge machining apparatus and method for fixing power conductor in electric discharge machining apparatus (2026-07-28),

2. 12677977 - Noodle boiling apparatus (2026-07-14),

3. 12673376 - Wire electric discharge machining apparatus (2026-07-07),

4. 12673308 - Stirring apparatus for foods (2026-07-07),

5. 12600067 - Injection device (2026-04-14),

6. 12594615 - Wire electric discharge machining apparatus (2026-04-07),

7. 12544964 - Injection molding machine and viscosity measurement method (2026-02-10),

8. 12533837 - Pressure measurement device and injection molding machine (2026-01-27),

9. 12533765 - Multi-axis processing machine and method for measuring rotation center of multi-axis processing machine (2026-01-27),

10. 12409593 - Injection molding machine, control method of injection molding machine, and computer readable storage medium (2025-09-09),

11. 12350685 - Electrostatic precipitator and additive manufacturing apparatus (2025-07-08),

12. 12337403 - Change device, fine hole electric discharge machine and electrode change method (2025-06-24),

13. 12337386 - Method for preparing additive manufacturing program, method for additive manufacturing, and additive manufacturing apparatus (2025-06-24),

14. 12304127 - Injection molding machine and inspection method of injection molding machine (2025-05-20),

15. 12280427 - Lamination molding apparatus, molding state estimation system, molding state estimation method, molding state estimation program, and learning method of learning model for molding state estimation (2025-04-21),

Company Overview

Sodick Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in additive manufacturing and electric discharge machining. The company is recognized for its innovative approaches in 3D printing, injection molding, and lamination molding, providing solutions that enhance precision and efficiency in production processes. With a strong focus on research and development, Sodick continues to push the boundaries of machining methods and injection apparatus, catering to various industries seeking cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

267 Patents

#15 in Kanagawa

#575 in Japan

#3,291 in the World

Kanagawa, Japan

Sodick Co., Ltd.

Forward Citations = 987

170 inventors:

Yuji Kaneko (31 out of 31 patents)

Shuji Okazaki (27 out of 29 patents)

Shuichi Kawada (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Akio Hosaka (17 out of 80 patents)

5. Ichiro Araie (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sodick Co., Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sodick-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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