This article showcases our top picks for the best Japanese based Industrial Automation companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Industrial Automation industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Japanese Industrial Automation Startups
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Mujin, Inc.
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Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
DeepX
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DeepX offers automation of every machine using advanced artificial intelligence.
SEQSENSE
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SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.
Tokyo Factory
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Tokyo Factory provides cloud-based process control system for manufacturing industry.
Space Bio-Laboratories
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Space Bio-Laboratories is trying to apply the results of their research to cell based therapy biotechnology
Mitsubishi Electric
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation manufactures and sells electric and electronic equipment used in various systems and appliances.
FANUC
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FANUC provides innovation and reassurance to manufacturing sites around the world.
Yokogawa Electric Corp.
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Yokogawa Electric Corp. engages in cutting-edge research and innovation.
Omron Corporation
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Omron Corporation is an electronics company based in Kyoto, Japan.
YASKAWA Electric
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The Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of servos.
CS
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CS specializes in building automation, monitoring, and infrastructure businesses.
SPREAD Co., Ltd.
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SPREAD wants to revolutionize agriculture with fully automated indoor farms.
OSU
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OSU is a university-initiated venture company jointly established with Osaka Sangyo University as a manufacturing venture
Integral Technology
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Integral Technology offers a modeling system that automates manufacturing processes.
XELA Robotics
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XELA Robotics provides robots with a human-like sense of touch.
Advantech Technologies Japan
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Advantech Technologies Japan focuses on high-mix and small volume tailor-made embedded design-in services.
Harmonic Drive Systems
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Harmonic Drive Systems specializes in the production and sales of mechatronics products.
FUJI Machine Mfg
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Fuji is proud that its SMT machines are the best in the world in terms of part placing accuracy and quality.
Unitics
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Unitics develops process control, automation & production control, inventory control and remote monitoring system.
Sunway
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Sunway is an IT company specialized in developing industrial machinery control and information processing systems.
inQs
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inQs is developed the world’s first high-purity SiO2 material that generates power even with invisible light .
Fulltime System
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Fulltime System specializes in the development and distribution of automated administration systems for condominiums.
Nihon Koso
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Nihon Koso is an industrial automation company that provides actuators, control valves and accessories.
Kokoro
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Kokoro’s robots will help you attract events such as exhibitions.
NEWJI
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NEWJI is a cloud service that automates cost reduction in the manufacturing industry.
Decsys
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Decsys specializes in advanced image processing and automation technology.
Progress Technologies
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Progress Technologies will pursue technology together with engineers who love to be excited and create products and services.
Nippan Techceed
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Nippan Techceed provides robotics, cloud, and automation solutions.
SANELE
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SANELE is a manufacturer of FA equipment and energy-saving equipment.
Itoh Denki
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Itoh Denki engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of motorized rollers.
Rorze
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Rorze provides automation solution for semiconductor and flat panel display industry.
Andor System Support
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Andor System Support offers system development in the fields of automatic control, communication, and measurement using minicomputers.
MEDIAEDGE Japan
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Development, manufacturing, sales, maintenance and other related businesses of video distribution equipment and systems.
Nagano Automation
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Nagano Automation designs and manufactures automation equipment.
Tokai Automation
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Tokai Automation is a manufacturer of industrial robot control systems.
FarmSky Technologies
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FarmSky Technologies is an Airline industry service platform.
DesignRule
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The world’s first * git client for non-engineering professionals like sales and planning
D-CLUE Technologies
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D-CLUE Technologies is a Development and provision of platform products that integrate analog technology and firmware technology
ADTEC Engineering
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ADTEC Engineering is a PCB manufacturing and industrial automation company.
PRO-SEED
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PRO-SEED is an industrial automation equipment company.
Makino J
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Makino J is an engineering company for automation production system.
Global Tech
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Global Tech specializes in automatic control design and production.
Kisetsu System
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Kisetsu System specializes in developing factory automation software products.
Pleiades Technologies
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Technology management consulting related to research and development
T.I.E.
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T.I.E. engages in the development and manufacture of automatic machines and electric control equipment.
NIC Autotec
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NIC Autotec manufactures industrial automation machinery.
Linearity
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Linearity develops and research on linear motors and elevators.
Furukawa Kiko
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Furukawa Kiko is an automation machinery manufacturer.
MELCO HOLDINGS Japan
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Sales and data recovery services for digital home appliances
System Port Tsukuba
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System Port Tsukuba is an office automation equipment and measuring equipment selling company.
MECHTEC
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MECHTEC is a designer and manufacturer of factory automation equipment.
Bosco Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Bosco Technologies Co., Ltd. offers Social infrastructure development,service development & service development business.
Noah Engineering
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Noah Engineering designs and manufactures automation and labor-saving equipment.
PAS
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PAS focuses on the construction, sales and maintenance of process control systems.
SOFTWING
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SOFTWING offers a factory automation system and CAD services.
iMott
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iMott provides various types of Industrial Automation & Industrial Manufacturing services.
Enomoto Kogyo
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Enomoto Kogyo is a manufacturer of labor-saving machines, it handles everything from design and manufacture of dedicated machines.
Excellent
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Excellent is an automatic inspection equipment manufacturer.
Nippon Thompson
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Nippon Thompson is an industrial automation company.
Fukui Telephone System
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Fukui Telephone System specializes in network construction, security and OA equipment.