PILLAR Corporation, holding a 90% global market share in fittings for semiconductor manufacturing equipment (cleaning equipment), begins using "Sketto" AI System for Skill Acquisition to foster highly specialized personnel.

atama plus Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Daisuke Inada; hereinafter referred to as atama plus) is pleased to announce that PILLAR Corporation has begun using "Sketto" AI System for Skill Acquisition, an employee education program for businesses. This initiative aims to meet the need for rapid development of numerous personnel capable of handling highly specialized products. By combining AI role-playing simulations that mimic real-world scenarios with custom-made content based on the company's existing manuals, the system supports learners in self-directed learning and enhancing practical skills.

atama plus aims to change society through education and increase the number of people who can create their own futures. To this end, it has provided the AI learning material "atama+" to over 4,500 cram schools and preparatory schools nationwide. In recent years, it has expanded the scope and delivery methods of learning, such as by offering "High School-University Connection Programs" for universities.

The "Sketto" AI System for Skill Acquisition for businesses, which is now being adopted, is part of this effort. Leveraging the technology and learning experience design expertise cultivated so far, atama plus will support the skill acquisition of working adults. This program involves creating custom-made content specifically for adopting companies based on their existing manuals. By establishing an environment where employees can continuously learn and grow on their own, the company aims to realize its mission of "increasing the number of people who create their own futures."

Background of Adoption

PILLAR Corporation is a manufacturer with a high global market share in components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and industrial machinery. In recent years, the company has experienced significant growth, driven by the global increase in demand for semiconductors. Its products are highly specialized, and employees are required to possess the skills to accurately and clearly explain product features, usage, and troubleshooting. Therefore, there is an urgent need to establish a system for rapidly training a large number of such personnel. While technical manuals have been in place, challenges remained in linking that knowledge to the ability to "explain clearly to customers" and in establishing a learning system that measures and improves proficiency.

Deciding Factor for Adoption

The deciding factor for adoption was the ability to create custom-made, practical content specifically for the company based on its existing manuals, with atama plus handling its operation and updates. Furthermore, the AI role-playing simulations, which closely resemble real-world situations, allow for the identification of individual weaknesses and the reliable improvement of skill acquisition. The ability to quickly establish a high-quality training foundation without requiring significant internal resources dedicated to education was highly valued.

Comment from Mr. Ketamura, Manager of DX Promotion, Sales Administration Department, Sales Division, PILLAR Corporation

Our products are highly specialized, and each employee's accurate understanding and ability to provide precise explanations to customers are directly linked to business growth. While the industry is experiencing favorable tailwinds, the high degree of specialization has made it difficult to improve the speed and quality of personnel training through conventional methods, posing a challenge to business growth. We expect "Sketto" AI System for Skill Acquisition to enhance individual capabilities through practical learning utilizing AI, as well as to handle everything from the creation of dedicated content based on our materials to its operation. In the future, we intend to expand its use as a company-wide learning foundation.

About "Sketto" AI System for Skill Acquisition

This system identifies issues through AI role-playing simulations that mimic real-world scenarios and provides pinpoint, individualized instruction on weaknesses in skills and knowledge. It addresses the root causes of why individuals cannot perform at the required level. By entrusting on-site instruction and content creation to AI, it standardizes the "quality" and "speed" of developing fully capable employees, serving as a custom-built training foundation for business growth.

Feature 1: Significantly reduce instructor workload by leaving practice sessions to AI

This drastically reduces the time employees spend on instruction and the travel costs associated with inter-site movement. The AI acts as a practice partner with high-precision feedback, enabling learners to autonomously reach the passing standard. On-site instructors can transition to an efficient system where they review data and provide follow-up only on crucial points, maximizing the productivity of the entire organization.

Feature 2: Fundamentally resolve the causes of inability through "AI Role-Playing" and "Weakness Reinforcement"

Our unique AI role-playing is more than just a conversation partner. Through practical simulations, it instantly identifies learners' "knowledge gaps" and "deficiencies in communication skills." The AI scientifically diagnoses the root cause of why individuals cannot become fully capable. This establishes a highly reliable training process, moving beyond traditional role-playing that merely involves repeating conversations.

Feature 3: Scientifically standardize the "Quality" and "Speed" of training

Training quality, which was previously dependent on the experience and time of instructors, is now standardized at a high level by AI. Regardless of who undergoes the training, they can become proficient at the same quality and in the shortest possible time, ensuring that organizational performance is not compromised even during multi-site expansion or large-scale hiring. Reliable, data-driven training accelerates the "immediate employability" of personnel and serves as the infrastructure supporting sustainable business growth.

Feature 4: Custom content created by education and training professionals for each adopting company

Using the adopting company's existing manuals, atama plus's education and training team utilizes AI to create custom "output-oriented practical content" for case studies and role-playing. Through repeated updates based on feedback and material revisions, the operational burden is minimized, while building a high-quality educational environment that reflects real-world knowledge and the latest information.

For details, please visit: https://offers.atama.plus/employee_training

【Company Profile of atama plus Inc.】

With the mission "To bring the next possibility to education, people, and society," atama plus is committed to evolving learning through technology. It aims to create a society filled with individuals who expand their potential through learning and create their own futures. In addition to providing the AI learning material "atama+" optimized for each individual to cram schools and preparatory schools nationwide, it also offers programs for universities, such as pre-enrollment education. Furthermore, it began offering employee education programs for businesses in March 2026.

Location: 1F, Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building No. 5, 2-1-2 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Established: April 2017

Representative: Daisuke Inada

Business Activities: Development and provision of AI-powered educational services and products

Corporate Site: https://corp.atama.plus/