Co-hosted Webinar on Manufacturing DX: 'Who Will Be Running Your Factory in 3 Years?' by Leaders of Two Supporting Companies on June 23

Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shota Maeda; hereinafter referred to as 'the company'), an AI-driven company supporting digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing starting from estimation and drawing management, will co-host a webinar titled 'Who Will Be Running Your Factory in 3 Years? — The Reality of Manufacturing DX and AI, and Common Traits of Companies That Will Survive' on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, together with Smart Craft Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Furuichi Shinya), developer and provider of the cloud-based production management and performance collection system 'Smart Craft'.

Background of the Event

The manufacturing industry is facing a major turning point due to worsening labor shortages, rising material and energy costs, challenges in technical knowledge transfer, and the rapid advancement of technologies such as AI.

While a sense of urgency about 'needing to pursue DX' is spreading, many frontline voices still express honest confusion: 'Is DX really necessary for our company?', 'We want to introduce AI, but don’t know where to start', and 'What will be different in three years between companies that adopt DX and those that don’t?'

This webinar has been jointly planned by two companies that provide manufacturing-focused solutions, aiming to directly address these critical questions faced by manufacturing executives.

Webinar Overview

The two leaders, who have long engaged with manufacturing executives, recall several unforgettable questions:

'Is DX really necessary for our shop floor?'

'We want to adopt AI, but don’t know where to begin.'

'What will be different in three years between companies doing DX and those not doing it?'

In this webinar, the company's CEO Maeda and Smart Craft's CEO Furuichi will candidly discuss the key dividing lines between companies that succeed and fail in DX—insights drawn from conversations with hundreds of manufacturing executives.

This is not just about tool adoption. Looking ahead three years, what should be put in place now, and where should companies begin? The session will deliver practical content from both management and frontline perspectives, offering actionable insights for decisions starting tomorrow.

Main Discussion Topics

What successful manufacturing companies prepared first

Typical patterns of companies where AI and tool adoption fail to deliver results

What differentiates transformation that 'gets the frontline moving' from transformation that 'paralyzes the frontline'

Event Details

Title

Who Will Be Running Your Factory in 3 Years? — The Reality of Manufacturing DX and AI, and Common Traits of Surviving Companies

Date & Time

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00–12:00 JST

Format

Online (Webinar)

Organizers

Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd. / Smart Craft Inc. (Co-hosted)

Speakers

Shota Maeda, President & CEO, Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd. / Shinya Furuichi, CEO, Smart Craft Inc.

Participation Fee

Free

Target Audience

Executives, managers, and department heads in manufacturing companies

Registration

Please register via the form below:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5017809894536/WN_0goAOdISQ52CjI4ujStGgg

About the Next-Generation Factory Core System 'Smart Craft'

Smart Craft is a cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that comprehensively digitizes production, quality, and inventory management on the shop floor. Using mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, it enables integrated management of work instructions, production results, quality inspection records, and inventory data—all directly at the site.

By connecting previously fragmented records of production, quality, and inventory in real time, Smart Craft eliminates analog processes using paper and Excel, as well as redundant data entry. The accumulated data is then leveraged through AI functions and other advanced analytics, not only improving on-site QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) but also serving as a decision-making foundation to strongly advance DX in manufacturing.

Service Website: https://smartcraft.jp/

About Smart Craft Inc.

Smart Craft Inc. is committed to 'creating the new standard for manufacturing industries' by providing technology-driven solutions that promote smarter manufacturing and workstyles.

Featured in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s '2024 White Paper on Manufacturing'.

- Company Name: Smart Craft Inc.

- Headquarters: 1-51-1 Hatsudai, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Hatsudai Center Building

- Representative: CEO Shinya Furuichi

- Founded: June 15, 2021

- Business: Development and provision of 'Smart Craft', a cloud-based production management and performance collection system

URL: https://corp.smartcraft.jp/

About Takumi Force

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

Manufacturing sites possess valuable technical expertise and know-how accumulated over years. However, much of this knowledge remains trapped in veterans’ minds or buried in paper and Excel files.

This leads to major challenges such as task dependency on individuals, inefficient manual work, and scattered knowledge—hindering sustainable growth in manufacturing.

Takumi Force centrally aggregates drawing management, estimation and cost calculation, and shop-floor knowledge, preserving technical expertise as digital assets.

Based on accumulated data, AI assists daily operations, enabling not only standardization and efficiency improvements but also strengthening overall factory management.

A specialized team with deep understanding of manufacturing workflows provides end-to-end support—from implementation design to on-site adoption.

The service is widely used across manufacturing sites, from listed corporations to small workshops.

About Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd.

Takumi-Giken Industrial is a startup developing and providing the all-in-one AI service 'Takumi Force' for the manufacturing industry. With the mission of 'Fair, sustainable, and pride-worthy manufacturing,' the company positions itself as a team of professionals who support manufacturing sites in solving challenges from a management perspective, using proprietary AI technology. It is at the forefront of transforming the manufacturing industry.

Company Name: Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd.

Representative: President & CEO Shota Maeda

Headquarters: 3-43-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Core Hongo Building 8F-A

Founded: February 2020

Capital: ¥100 million

Official Website: https://takumi-giken.co.jp/

Service Website: https://takumi-force.jp/

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

Public Relations Department, Takumi-Giken Industrial Co., Ltd.

https://forms.gle/gqudJAN9q8ewmnkL8