Masahiko Inada

Background

About Masahiko Inada

In 2013, Masahiko Inada founded Kabuku Inc. with the vision of ‘democratizing the manufacturing world’. Using 3D Printing technology, Kabuku launched a digital manufacturing platform. Kabuku has attracted great attention by incorporating with various companies and providing Toyota, Honda’s Personal Mobility with customized car parts, and providing Tier 4, which owns an autonomous technology platform, with design, engineering and manufacturing of its autonomous car. In September 2017, Kabuku was acquired and became a subsidiary of Futaba Inc, a giant manufacturer and distributor of electronic components and systems listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As a former graduate of Tokyo University (majored in computer science), Mr. Inada conducted research into AI during his academic years. Later on as a new graduate, he joined Hakuhodo Inc. and conducted various new business developments, integrated communication strategy planning, and creativity developments. He received numerous awards such as the Cannes, ADFEST, London International Awards, and TIAA.