[New Article Introduction] Itopura!: What is the key to realizing smart factories, "Local 5G"?

The manufacturing execution system ProManageMES enables a factory resilient to change through visualization of the manufacturing site!

Three Features of the Manufacturing Execution System ProManage MES [Feature 1: It can be implemented with a small start!] Depending on the factory's situation and budget, the system can be flexibly implemented with only the necessary functions at the right timing. Additionally, with the release of the cloud version of ProManage in February 2021, it has become more affordable to start small. [Feature 2: It is a management-oriented, overall optimization system!] This system is in line with the Industry 4.0 concept, with many successful implementations in Europe, including Germany. Based on international standards (ISA-95 and ISO22400), it allows for smooth data integration between factories and with overseas ERP systems. [Feature 3: It supports the establishment of a resilient manufacturing system!] This system quickly responds to various external changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization, while maintaining and strengthening the improvements in QCD that have been pursued in Japanese manufacturing for many years.

• Injection Molding Machine
• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

We exhibited at the 5th Smart Factory Expo 2021 (January 20-22, 2021) with the theme of "Realizing a manufacturing system resilient to change."

Itoh Shokai exhibited at the "5th Smart Factory EXPO 2021," held from January 20 (Wednesday) to January 22 (Friday) at Tokyo Big Sight, Aomi Exhibition Hall, along with the concurrently held "Smart Factory EXPO 2021 Online Exhibition." Although this exhibition was held under a state of emergency, we participated while implementing thorough COVID-19 safety measures based on guidelines from the government, local authorities, and the exhibition industry. We would like to introduce the scenes from the Smart Factory EXPO 2021 held at Tokyo Big Sight, Aomi Exhibition Hall, and the concurrently held online exhibition.

• Production Management System

Less affected by environmental changes due to natural light and dimming! Supports over 1 million SKUs without a master.

The "IHI Piece Picking System" realizes the automation and labor-saving of picking operations and supports over 1 million SKUs without the need for a master. It can handle items that were previously unrecognizable by conventional technology, such as transparent packages, items with surfaces that reflect light, and irregular shapes, eliminating the need for SKU (item shape, etc.) registration. No additional learning is required, and teaching tasks for the robot are unnecessary. 【Features】 ■ Designed to support over 1 million SKUs ■ Reduced object recognition time ■ Less affected by environmental changes due to natural light or dimming *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other industrial robots

In public construction civil engineering sites, there are many instances where sheets are used as common temporary facilities, such as construction roads, access roads, heavy machinery work yards, material storage areas, and worker pathways. Traditionally, steel plates were common, but due to their weight, transportation and installation can be cumbersome. Hyper CLT sheets are civil engineering materials made from wooden CLT for civil engineering use. The 5×10 sheet weighs about 230 kg, and the 5×20 sheet weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to transport, install, and remove, even with small machinery. They can be widely utilized for temporary roads, heavy machinery scaffolding, pathways within the site, and protection of material storage in public works. Since they are made of wood, they also contribute to environmental aspects such as reducing summer heat reflection, lowering noise, and fixing CO2. They can simultaneously address construction efficiency, safety measures, and environmental considerations, making them effective for innovative proposals in public works. Furthermore, they improve transportation efficiency and reduce labor in site operations as an alternative to steel plates. Hyper CLT sheets are registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A." They are recommended for companies considering civil engineering, civil engineering use, and civil engineering CLT. Feel free to request materials or consult about implementation. They are temporary materials that also help improve site evaluations in public works. Please consider them.

We have released a new video on our company’s YouTube channel. The theme of this video is "The World of Amino Acid-Based Shampoos." Amino acid-based shampoos have become popular in recent years, but the lather, feel, and finish can vary greatly depending on the cleansing ingredients used. In this video, we clearly explain the changes in user experience based on the differences in cleansing ingredients by comparing two types of amino acid-based shampoos. We hope you can use this as a hint for developing original shampoos and differentiation.

New York and Tokyo, June 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - This year's successful listing of PayPay Corporation (hereinafter "PayPay") on NASDAQ has provided a significant boost. The question now facing Japan's leading innovation companies is no longer "Is a U.S. listing feasible?" but rather "How can we attract global capital and build companies that align with global growth strategies?" The 2nd Japan Go IPO Summit will be held on September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo to address this question. This summit is hosted by MarcumAsia and organized by AUM Advisors. To register for this invitation-only event, please apply here: Japan GO IPO Summit Attendee Information https://events.marcumasia.com/view.php?id=32

Our company representative, Shibata, will be speaking as a lecturer at the "Mikata Project" AI Utilization Seminar for the automotive industry, hosted by the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. ■ Title: AI Implementation Course Leading to Results - Learning Success Patterns and Practical Processes from Real Examples in Manufacturing Sites "We implemented AI, but it is not being used on-site and is left unattended" and "The implementation has become the goal without yielding results" - we have seen many such stumbling blocks in manufacturing sites. In the seminar, based on real examples, we will discuss common patterns for successful implementation that lead to results, pitfalls to avoid, and practical processes to ensure AI is continuously used. We will also propose specific measures for sites struggling with technology transfer and dependency on individuals. ■ Event Overview Date: July 3, 2026 (Friday) 13:30 - 16:00 Venue: TKP Meitetsu Nagoya Station Conference Center + Online Participation Fee: Free / Application Deadline: June 30 (Tuesday) Organizer: Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (Automotive Industry "Mikata Project") Co-presenter: Satoru Hayami, Waseda University For details and registration, please visit the official page of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. If you are struggling with AI implementation in manufacturing sites, please feel free to consult us, regardless of region or industry.

July 16 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Venue: Convex Okayama Small Exhibition Hall