Meviy to Offer Trivalent Chromate Passivation Surface Treatment for EU and Japan

Introduction

On September 8, 2025, Meviy, a cutting-edge AI platform focused on the procurement of machine parts, will launch a new surface treatment service equivalent to trivalent chromate passivation for sheet metal processing. This innovative service aims to meet the increasing demands coming from both the Japanese and European aerospace and electronics industries, where high corrosion resistance and conductivity are critical requirements. With this new offering, Meviy hopes to facilitate compliance with environmental regulations such as RoHS and REACH, allowing clients in these sectors to procure advanced components that adhere to strict safety standards.

Background

Trivalent chromate passivation, widely adopted in aerospace and electronics due to its lightweight properties and superior resistance to corrosion and electrical conductivity, has seen its demand surge, especially in Europe. This is primarily driven by stringent environmental regulations limiting the use of hazardous hexavalent chromium treatments. There is, however, a notable gap: the number of vendors capable of providing such services is limited, which often leads to stability issues in pricing and delivery times. Meviy, in response to these market needs, has enhanced its system development and production capacity, making it feasible to apply trivalent chromate equivalent processes to A5052 aluminum parts.

Service Details

With the new addition of this surface treatment, Meviy can now cater to various components requiring conductivity and corrosion resistance, such as electronic enclosures, brackets, busbars, as well as pre-treatments for covers, panels, and boxes that require paint adhesion. The specifics of this service enhancement are as follows:

- Service Launch Date: September 8, 2025
- Target Services: Sheet Metal Processing
- Additional Surface Treatment:

- Japan: Trivalent Chromate Equivalent
- Europe: Trivalent Chromate Passivation (SurTec 650)

- Applicable Materials: A5052 Aluminum
- Target Sheet Thickness: 0.8mm – 6.0mm
- Delivery Times:

- Japan: Earliest 7 days from order
- Europe: Earliest 12 days from order

Future Developments

Moving forward, Meviy is committed to maintaining customer-focused development, continuously evolving its services based on feedback from users worldwide. This proactive approach will accelerate its global expansion and contribute to productivity improvement on an international scale.

About Meviy

Meviy is revolutionizing the way machine parts are procured through an innovative platform that allows users to upload 3D designs and receive instant quotes generated by AI algorithms. This technology enables shipping within as little as one day, substantially reducing the time traditionally taken for procurement processes by over 90%. Meviy has garnered such efficiency that it has been recognized as the number one service provider in Japan for four consecutive years and received the Cabinet Office's Prime Minister's Award at the 9th Monozukuri Japan Awards, affirming its positive impact on the manufacturing sector's productivity.

Misumi's Digital Transformation

The Misumi Group has steadfastly committed to reshaping the manufacturing landscape by leveraging digital technology. Since its initiation of an online ordering service in 2000, Misumi has enabled end-to-end management of the parts selection and ordering process via the web. By continuing to innovate services like Meviy, the firm has ensured significant productivity enhancements within various industries while simultaneously creating tangible time savings for its customers.

In embracing a digital model shift as a core strategy for growth, Misumi not only aims to dramatically increase workplace productivity but also to deliver optimal procurement services that generate cost savings. This enables clients to focus on more creative and valuable tasks beyond their daily grind.

Conclusion

With Meviy's new offerings, combined with Misumi's relentless pursuit of excellence in digital transformation and customer value creation, the trajectory for the future of machine parts procurement looks promising. Together, they are ready to redefine success in an increasingly interconnected global market.