AFS member Kimura Foundry America (Shelbyville, Indiana), a U.S. provider of rapid prototype castings, recently announced the acquisition of VIP Tooling, a precision tooling and CNC machining company also based in Shelbyville. According to the company, the integration brings together advanced casting and machining capabilities—enabling faster lead times, tighter process control, and cost efficiencies for customers in key industries including automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing.

“By combining our cutting-edge 3D-printed casting technologies with VIP’s precision machining capabilities, we’re simplifying the supply chain for our customers, improving lead times, and accelerating innovation across U.S. manufacturing,” said Michiya Kajiwara, president of Kimura Foundry America, a U.S. subsidiary of Kimura Group, a casting manufacturer in Japan.