Takumi Giken Kogyo to Exhibit and Speak at MEX Kanazawa 2026

Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shota Maeda), which supports digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry through AI utilization, starting with estimation and drawing management, announced that it will exhibit and hold a seminar at "MEX Kanazawa 2026 (The 62nd Machine Tool Exhibition Kanazawa)" to be held from May 14 (Thu) to 16 (Sat), 2026, at Ishikawa Sangyo Exhibition Hall (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture). At its booth, the company will demonstrate "Takumi Force," an AI service for the manufacturing industry. In addition, President and CEO Shota Maeda will speak at a seminar on May 15 (Fri) (15:00-16:30, free admission, pre-registration required).

**Background of the Presentation**

Amidst the accelerating decline in birthrate, aging population, and working population, addressing labor shortages and improving operational efficiency in the manufacturing industry has become an urgent task. Many manufacturing companies nationwide face challenges such as "wanting to use AI but not knowing where to start" and "DX efforts not taking root on site."

Takumi Giken Kogyo has been providing comprehensive support for DX and AI utilization in the manufacturing industry, starting with estimation and drawing management, to a wide range of sites from small local factories to listed companies. In this seminar, based on its on-site knowledge, the company will present practical steps tailored to the circumstances of each company.

**Exhibition Overview**

Event Name: MEX Kanazawa 2026 (The 62nd Machine Tool Exhibition Kanazawa)
Dates: May 14 (Thu) - 16 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Ishikawa Sangyo Exhibition Hall (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Organizer: Ishikawa Prefectural Iron and Machine Industry Association
Booth Number: Hall 3, Booth 133
Exhibition Content: Demonstration of "Takumi Force," an AI service for the manufacturing industry
Official Website: https://www.tekkokiden.jp/mex/

**Seminar Overview**

Session: Seminar (SEMINAR 6)
Date & Time: May 15 (Fri), 2026, 15:00-16:30
Speaker: Shota Maeda, President and CEO, Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Title: The Forefront of Generative AI 2026 ~Is AI a Savior or an Illusion? Expectations and Realities in Manufacturing, and the Ideal Utilization Strategy?~
Capacity: 100 people
Admission Fee: Free (pre-registration required)

**Speaker Profile**

Shota Maeda
President and CEO, Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
After graduating from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law, he was drawn to the appeal of startups as a means of solving social issues and decided to pursue entrepreneurship. In 2020, he founded Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (formerly LeadX Co., Ltd.). After a factory visit in Hokuriku, he faced the severity of the problems in the manufacturing industry and released "Takumi Force," an all-in-one AI service for manufacturing, in 2022. He has been providing comprehensive support for DX promotion and AI utilization in the manufacturing industry, from listed companies to small local factories.

**About Takumi Force**

Takumi Force is an all-in-one AI service for the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing sites have accumulated technologies and know-how over many years. However, much of it remains dormant in the minds of veterans or in paper and Excel files. Personalization of work, inefficiency of manual tasks, and scattered knowledge are major challenges hindering the sustainable growth of the manufacturing industry.

This service centrally consolidates drawing management, estimation/cost calculation, and on-site knowledge, preserving on-site technology and know-how as digital assets. By having AI assist daily operations based on accumulated data, it not only standardizes and streamlines operations but also strengthens factory management itself.

A specialized team with a deep understanding of manufacturing business processes provides consistent support from introduction design to on-site implementation.

It is utilized in a wide range of manufacturing sites, from listed companies to small local factories.

**About Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.**

Takumi Giken Kogyo is a startup that develops and provides "Takumi Force," an all-in-one AI service for the manufacturing industry. With the mission of "Fair, Sustainable, and Proud Manufacturing," the company, along with its unique AI technology, is a professional group that supports problem-solving in manufacturing sites from a management perspective, taking on the challenge of transforming the manufacturing industry on the front lines.

Company Name: Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Representative: Shota Maeda, President and CEO
Location: Core Hongo Building 8F A-room, 3-43-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 2020
Capital: 100 million yen
Official Website: https://takumi-giken.co.jp/
Service Website: https://takumi-force.jp/

■ Inquiries regarding this matter
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