[Futaba Corporation] Regarding Investment in MAZIN, Inc.

Futaba Corporation (Headquarters: Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Motoaki Arima; hereinafter 'our company') announces that it has executed an investment in MAZIN, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takanori Kadoya; hereinafter 'MAZIN'), a company with a proven track record in the injection molding sector centered around AI technology. Our company has been developing and providing on-site solutions, including in-mold measurement systems, in the field of molding and production rationalization equipment. In recent years, as improving productivity, labor shortages, and passing down technical skills have become critical issues in the manufacturing industry, the utilization of AI technology in production processes is attracting attention. MAZIN is a venture company with the mission to 'build strong factories,' implementing advanced technologies, including AI, into factories. Since 2023, our company and MAZIN have built a collaborative relationship through the joint development of the 'Injection Molding AI System,' striving to solve issues on the production floor. We have executed this investment aiming for further growth in the molding and production rationalization business and the creation of advanced added value in the future. Through this investment, by further strengthening the partnership between the two companies, we will promote the development and updating of innovative solutions that contribute to solving our customers' challenges. Furthermore, we will continuously work on creating new services and products that leverage the strengths of both companies, such as improving productivity on the injection molding floor, optimizing molding conditions, and strengthening quality assurance functions. Moving forward, we will also contribute to solving challenges and improving added value across all manufacturing sites, with an eye toward applying these technologies to other fields. 'I am extremely pleased that we have achieved this capital and business alliance with Futaba Corporation. Fusing the strengths of both companies, and starting with AI for mold sensors, we will promote comprehensive joint development aimed at innovating the manufacturing industry.' 'I am very glad that through this investment, we can further deepen the collaborative relationship we have cultivated with MAZIN. By combining the technical capabilities and knowledge of both companies, we will strive to continuously deliver even higher value to a wide range of customers.' [Inquiries regarding this matter] 629 Oshiba, Mobara City, Chiba 297-8588 Futaba Corporation Yusuke Nakano, General Manager, Business Strategy Department, Corporate Planning Division TEL: 0475-24-1111 (Main) Inquiry: https://www.futaba.co.jp/support/contact/inquiry [Related Information] Click here for the in-mold measurement system 'Mold Marshaling System': https://mms.mtb.futaba.co.jp/ ...