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Expanding Surface Treatment Solutions for the Aerospace Industry

In an unprecedented move, the AI platform for sourcing machine parts, meviy, provided by Misumi Group Co., Ltd., announced the expansion of its surface treatment services specifically for the aerospace market, effective April 6, 2026. This initiative is poised to alleviate one of the major bottlenecks in the aerospace development cycles, which often face challenges due to the need for specialized surface treatments in component procurement.

The aerospace industry requires components that can endure the extreme environment of space, leading to a demand for unique surface treatments. However, the number of manufacturers capable of delivering these specialized treatments is limited, resulting in substantial time and effort spent in selecting the right fabricators and verifying their quality. Currently, materials such as aluminum and stainless steel are widely used, with aluminum often subjected to conversion coating treatments for corrosion resistance and optimal painting and bonding surfaces. There has been a steady shift towards non-hexavalent chromium processes due to environmental concerns, and for stainless steel, the importance of passivation to prevent corrosion from surface contamination has been identified as critical.

In light of this background, meviy is set to commence offerings equivalent to Alodine treatment (trivalent chromium conversion coating) and passivation treatment in machining. This means that parts requiring special coatings, which previously demanded great time and effort for procurement, can now be sourced simply by providing 3D data with significantly reduced lead times.

Through this service expansion, meviy aims to shorten procurement lead times in the aerospace industry, thus bolstering customers’ development speeds and enhancing overall productivity.

Service Overview

• - Release Date: April 6, 2026
• - Target Services: Machining (both square and round materials)

- Note: Automatic estimation for round parts begins in May; until then, quotations will be provided by representatives.

• - Additional Surface Treatments:

- Alodine equivalent (trivalent chromium conversion treatment)
- Passivation treatment

• - Target Materials: Aluminum and stainless steel (with some material exclusions)
• - Lead Times:

- Alodine equivalent (trivalent chromium conversion treatment): Minimum shipping time of 5 days
- Passivation treatment: Minimum shipping time of 7 days

For more information about the services, please refer to the following link:
meviy Service Site Information.

About meviy

meviy revolutionizes the procurement of machine parts by allowing users to upload 3D data and receive immediate pricing via AI, achieving shipping times as short as one day through its unique digital manufacturing system. This platform significantly reduces the time spent on part procurement by over 90%, effectively eliminating inefficiencies previously encountered. Celebrated as the number one market share in domestic online mechanical part procurement for four consecutive years and awarded the Prime Minister's Award at the 9th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award for its substantial contribution to manufacturing productivity, meviy is expanding its services globally to provide significant time value through digital transformation in component procurement.
For further inquiries and customer testimonials, visit meviy Website and Customer Voices.

Misumi’s Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

The Misumi Group has relentlessly transformed manufacturing processes through digital technology since pioneering an internet ordering service in 2000. This innovation allowed the complete electronic management of parts selection to ordering processes. With the introduction of meviy and other cutting-edge services, Misumi continues to drive productivity enhancements in the industrial sector.

Central to its growth strategy is Digital Model Shift, a new value proposition aimed at relieving customers from their burdensome tasks and allowing them to engage in more creative work. By streamlining design and procurement processes via digital transformation, they deliver exceptional efficiency and cost-saving opportunities to clients. Misumi is committed to transforming each individual's time into valuable contributions for sustainable growth in the manufacturing domain.