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Meviy Enhances Flat Bar Offerings with New Specifications and Treatments

Meviy, the AI-driven platform for sourcing mechanical components operated by Misumi Group, is set to expand its flat bar specifications and surface treatment options starting May 18, 2026. This enhancement aims to accommodate more customer needs by incorporating frequently required thickness options of 3mm, 4mm, and 4.5mm, along with various surface treatments that improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, appearance, and insulation.

Background of the Enhancement

Flat bars are versatile materials, characterized by their standardized rectangular cross-sections which can be easily cut to the necessary lengths for various applications. Their usability and cost-effectiveness stem from the minimal machining process required, enabling savings in both manufacturing time and costs. Specifically, thicknesses of 3mm, 4mm, and 4.5mm provide sufficient rigidity for instances where precision is not critical, making them widely applicable in device components and other domains.

Given their extensive circulation in the market as JIS standard materials, there has been a significant demand from customers for Meviy to support these sizes. Users have also expressed interest in different surface treatments tailored to specific environmental needs. In response to this demand, the new offerings will include a range of flat bars with additional thicknesses and surface treatments such as trivalent chromate, hard chromium plating, hard white anodizing, and matte white anodizing.

With these expansions, customers will find it easier to source flat bars for applications like support bars for wiring, sensor mounting brackets, and reinforcement plates for structural frameworks. This enhancement is expected to facilitate procurement that aligns more closely with various application requirements and environments.

Overview of the New Service

• - Release Date: May 18, 2026
• - Target Service: Cutting processing for flat bars
• - Added Thickness Options: 3mm, 4mm, 4.5mm
• - New Surface Treatments:

- Trivalent chromate (white)
- Hard chromium plating
- Hard white anodizing
- Matte white anodizing

• - Shipping Schedule:

- No treatment: 6 days
- With treatment: 8 days

For further details regarding this service, refer to the Meviy service site: Meviy Service Information

What is Meviy?

Meviy revolutionizes the acquisition of mechanical components by allowing users to upload 3D data, enabling AI to provide instantaneous quotes. This unique digital manufacturing system ensures shipments can be made in as little as one day. Consequently, it has successfully reduced procurement time by over 90%, resolving inefficiencies in the sourcing process.

Having secured the domestic market share for four consecutive years, Meviy is also celebrated for its awarding of the Prime Minister's Prize at the 9th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award, indicating its notable contribution to enhancing productivity within the manufacturing sector. The company is expanding its services internationally, consistently delivering time value through digital transformation in component sourcing.

The Future of Manufacturing with Misumi’s Digital Model Shift

Misumi Group is transforming manufacturing processes through digital technology. Since the early 2000s, the company has pioneered internet order services, structuring a system where selection and ordering of parts is completed online. With the introduction of services like Meviy, they continue to drive significant productivity improvements in the industrial sector.

The company centers its growth strategy on a 'Digital Model Shift,' aiming to deliver new values to customers under the slogan 'Get Misumi, Enjoy Misumi.' Through the digital transformation of design and procurement processes, companies can enhance productivity and achieve cost reductions simultaneously.

By alleviating the burden of mundane tasks, customers can focus on more creative endeavors. Misumi is committed to transforming each customer's time into a valuable asset while fostering sustainable growth together.

About Misumi

Misumi delivers essential mechanical parts and industrial supplies to a global network of 339,000 companies as of March 2026. By combining the roles of a manufacturer and a trading company, Misumi achieves reliable short lead times globally, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction.