Seibu high precision wire EDMs are 100% made in Japan. They are the only EDM manufacturer who guarantees a pitch accuracy down to +/- 1 micron. Although new to the U.S. market, Seibu has a long history. They created the world's first CNC wire EDM in 1972. Their wire EDMs are built in Seibu's ISO certified factory in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture which is located in southern Japan. Seibu machines target the high-end precision wire EDM market which requires a quality machine designed to last and produce consistent results for 25+ years.