Manufacturing DX Association Releases "Manufacturing DX Startup Chaos Map 2026," Smart Craft Featured in "Production Management" Startup Category

The Manufacturing DX Association (Representative Director: Hidetoshi Hayashi, hereinafter referred to as "Manufacturing DX Association") released the "Manufacturing DX Startup Chaos Map <2026 Edition>" (hereinafter referred to as "this Chaos Map") on March 26, 2026, which systematically organizes domestic startups working on Manufacturing DX.

In this Chaos Map, Smart Craft Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Fumiya Ukabe, hereinafter referred to as "our company") has been listed as a startup in the "Production Management" field. Our representative, Ukabe, participates as a full member of the Manufacturing DX Association, promoting the social implementation of Japanese-style Manufacturing DX.

Chaos Map Aiming for the Realization of "Japanese-Style Manufacturing DX"

While the importance of promoting DX in the manufacturing industry is increasing, the challenge of "it being difficult to understand what kind of solutions exist in which areas" is also highlighted. To balance on-site improvement and digital utilization, selecting the optimal tools for one's own situation is essential.

Against this backdrop, the Manufacturing DX Association has advocated for "Japanese-style Manufacturing DX," which leverages the strength of the Japanese manufacturing industry, "on-site capabilities," and created the "Manufacturing DX Startup Chaos Map" to visualize startups that support its realization.

This Chaos Map organizes domestic startups aiming to transform the manufacturing industry with digital technology, and our company is listed as a startup in the "Production Management" field. We hope you will utilize this Chaos Map as a guide for selecting optimal tools and services when practicing "Japanese-style Manufacturing DX," which capitalizes on the ingenuity and commitment to quality of Japanese manufacturing sites.

This Chaos Map can be downloaded for free from the link below.

URL: https://manufacturingdx.org/posts/n3bYGy1J

Future Outlook

Through study sessions and community activities, the Manufacturing DX Association has accumulated practical knowledge in Manufacturing DX through collaboration between manufacturing companies and startups.

Moving forward, association member companies and startups will work together to further accelerate the creation of concrete success stories for "Japanese-style Manufacturing DX."

Additionally, a white paper summarizing the efforts made so far is scheduled to be released in July 2026.

About the Manufacturing DX Association

The Manufacturing DX Association brings together manufacturing companies, startups, and experts who are serious about Manufacturing DX, aiming to create a society where digital technology is commonplace in manufacturing, like calipers and wrenches.

Japanese manufacturing, built by great pioneers, will merge with digital technology to lead the world. We will create a Japan that is respected even by future generations, where population decline and digital natives are the norm.

Representative Director: Hidetoshi Hayashi

Established: July 2024

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