Takumi Giken Kogyo to Speak at Industrial DX Expo 2026 Osaka

Takumi Giken Kogyo to Speak at Industrial DX Expo 2026 Osaka

Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shota Maeda), which supports the digital transformation (DX) of the manufacturing industry starting from estimation and drawing management, announced its participation in a special keynote session at the Industrial DX Expo 2026 Osaka, taking place in Osaka on May 21, 2026.

### Session Overview

- **Session Title**: 'Japanese-style Manufacturing DX: Leveraging the World's Best Field Capabilities, as Learned from the Manufacturing DX Association's Activities' - **Date and Time**: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:50 - 13:30 - **Location**: Seminar Hall A - **Format**: Panel Discussion - **Speakers**: - Mr. Hidetoshi Hayashi (CEO, e-SMAT Inc.) - Mr. Shota Maeda (President, Takumi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.) - Mr. Fumiya Ukibe (CEO, Smart Craft Inc.)

### Session Content

This session will focus on two themes: 'Japanese-style Manufacturing DX' and 'Latest AI Applications in Manufacturing.'

1. **What is Human-Centric DX?** We will discuss a unique approach to DX that leverages the 'autonomous improvement capabilities of the shop floor,' a core strength of Japanese manufacturing, unlike the European-style integrated system implementation. 2. **Latest AI Applications in Manufacturing** We will analyze the current situation where many manufacturing firms are not yet 'AI-ready,' and discuss the mindset manufacturers should adopt in preparation for the era of AI agents.

### About Industrial DX Expo 2026 Osaka

This comprehensive exhibition brings together services and solutions that realize DX in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, architecture, real estate, retail, and food service.

- **Period**: May 20 (Wed) - May 22 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 - **Venue**: Intex Osaka Hall A - **Official Website**: https://www.bizcrew.jp/expo/industrial-dx-osaka