Kobird Co., Ltd., a Food Automatic Machinery Manufacturer, to Demonstrate and Exhibit All 5 Models, Including the 'Magic Hand' Series, at FABEX Tokyo 2026

Food automatic machinery manufacturer, Kobird Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, Representative Director: Hiroki Kobayashi) will exhibit at "FABEX Tokyo 2026 Dessert, Sweets & Bakery Exhibition," one of Japan's largest trade shows for commercial food and equipment, to be held from Wednesday, April 15th to Friday, April 17th, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.

While demand for desserts and bakeries continues to grow, the confectionery and bakery industries are facing severe challenges, including serious labor shortages, the aging of skilled craftspeople, and rising raw material costs.

At this exhibition, Kobird will introduce its unique technology that reproduces artisan skills cultivated over many years, enabling "molding beyond manual wrapping," along with the latest automation solutions, through demonstrations of all five models.

■Quality of Artisan Handcraft and Inheritance of Tradition

Kobird's journey began with the manufacturing of confectionery molds. In response to the crisis of "the fear that artisan skills might disappear someday," we have continuously pursued automated machinery that reproduces handcrafted quality.

This exhibition offers an opportunity to directly experience Kobird's unique technology, which improves productivity while maintaining quality superior to handmade products, rather than merely automating tasks.

■Five Solutions to Solve Manufacturing Site Challenges

At the venue, we will conduct demonstrations of the following five models.

【Robo Seven AR-881】

This latest model supports an-wrapping and forming for all types of food, from Japanese and Western sweets to deli items, bread, and frozen foods. It further refines an-wrapping and forming to meet the need for "automation and labor saving without compromising quality."

【Magic Hand Smart MHS-1】

Achieves "an-wrapping and forming technology superior to hand-wrapping" without damaging fermented doughs like bread dough. It fills the center of the dough with filling and mechanizes the same movements as human wrapping. In addition to round shapes, it also supports leaf and parker shapes. Ideal for retail bakeries and small-scale factories.

【Small Robo Seven Super SR-7S】

Despite being one of the smallest in the industry, it enables powerful continuous production. Its parts are lightweight, and it is designed for easy operation and cleaning by anyone. It boasts a strong track record of adoption for small-scale factories and for in-store demonstrations to create a "freshly made" experience right in front of customers.

【Sheet Forming Machine KZPM】

Through "pull-forming" without applying pressure, kneading, or shearing, it shapes materials into sheets or bars without compromising their flavor. It presents new possibilities for products that were previously considered "impossible to automate," such as sticky and difficult-to-handle materials, or soft cream-like substances that tend to get damaged by conventional forming machines.

【Ultrasonic Multi-Cutter】

Applies ultrasonic technology that vibrates over 20,000 times per second. Since sticky substances like cream do not easily adhere to the blade, it can cut even delicate sweets with a beautiful cross-section.

■FABEX Exhibition History and Overview

FABEX is one of Japan's largest comprehensive trade shows for commercial food, ingredients, equipment, and containers. Among these, the "Dessert, Sweets & Bakery Exhibition" is Japan's largest specialized exhibition for desserts.

At the previous event (FABEX 2025), 56,685 visitors attended over three days from various industries, including trading companies, wholesalers, food manufacturers, supermarkets, retailers, and mail-order businesses. The proportion of new business negotiations increased (average of 88.0% of negotiations), and visitor surveys showed that 85.5% responded that they achieved results exceeding their expectations. Many visitors seem to have realized significant outcomes.

At Kobird's booth as well, we will allow you to observe the machine's movements and product finishes, which cannot be fully conveyed through catalogs alone, through demonstrations, and will provide concrete proposals for problem-solving.

[Event Outline]

Name: FABEX Tokyo 2026 Dessert, Sweets & Bakery Exhibition

Dates: Wednesday, April 15 - Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

[Visitor Registration Information]

Please check the registration method on the visitor pre-registration page of the official FABEX Tokyo 2026 website (https://fabex.jp/invite/notes.html), print your "Visitor ID Pass," and bring it with you to the venue on the day of the event.

Pre-registered visitors are admitted free of charge. We look forward to your visit.

■About Kobird Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1894. A food automatic machinery manufacturer based in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. Starting from the manufacturing of confectionery molds, since succeeding in developing automated machinery for the local famous confectionery "Habutae Mochi," they have provided "an-filling machines" and "forming machines" utilizing their unique patented technology worldwide. Kobird contributes to food safety and security and the development of global food culture.

[Company Profile]

Kobird Co., Ltd.

Address: 36 Fujitakatsuka, Haruecho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture

Representative Director: Hiroki Kobayashi

Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, and sales of food automatic machinery

Official Website: https://kobird.co.jp/

Inquiries: https://kobird.co.jp/contact/