Automation Systems Utilizing Universal Robots Registered as Eligible Products for "SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (Catalog Order Type)"

Universal Robots (hereinafter "UR") announces that products from iCOM Giken Co., Ltd. (hereinafter iCOM Giken, Headquarters: Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture), a UR certified system integrator, and Fab Ace Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Fab Ace, Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), an OEM partner, have been registered as eligible products for the "SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (Catalog Order Type)".

The registered products are iCOM Giken's collaborative robot palletizers "i Palletizer R" and "i Palletizer S", and Fab Ace's TIG welding support robot "Co TIG Welders" for precision sheet metal processing. Following this registration, both companies, as sales operators, will support small and medium-sized enterprises considering capital investment in introducing these products, including procedures necessary for subsidy application and performance reporting after the grant decision.

About the SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy

The "SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy" was established as a national measure (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) to solve the serious labor shortage and productivity improvement challenges faced by SMEs. It is operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan, and supports the introduction of equipment and systems such as ICT, IoT, AI, robots, and sensors.

The "SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (Catalog Order Type)" is a system where SMEs can receive subsidies by selecting and introducing products from a catalog of "general-purpose products" that match their specific challenges, industries, and business processes. Products that meet labor-saving effects and requirements are pre-registered, and the application process is simplified, making it an easy-to-use subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses. Furthermore, the maximum subsidy amount for small-scale businesses was raised in March 2026 due to a revision of the system.

### Reference: See links below

Number of Employees | Subsidy Rate | Max Subsidy Amount (Before Revision) | Max Subsidy Amount (After Revision) ---|---|---|--- 5 or fewer | 1/2 | 2 million yen (3 million yen) | 5 million yen (7.5 million yen) 6-20 | 1/2 | 5 million yen (7.5 million yen) | 7.5 million yen (10 million yen) 21 or more | 1/2 | 10 million yen (15 million yen) | 10 million yen (15 million yen)

* ※1 The values in parentheses ( ) increase the maximum subsidy amount if the applicant company achieves wage increase requirements. * ※2 For details on the SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (Catalog Order Type) https://shoryokuka.smrj.go.jp/catalog/ * ※3 About the revision of the SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy system https://shoryokuka.smrj.go.jp/catalog/revision_260319/

About iCOM Giken's Collaborative Robot Palletizer Series

iCOM Giken's collaborative robot palletizers are solutions that achieve both labor savings and efficiency, with the flexibility to fit manufacturing and logistics sites.

Two models with different payload capacities are registered as eligible products for this subsidy, allowing for the selection of the optimal model according to the workpieces handled and installation conditions.

### Features

* Space-saving design using collaborative robots makes it easy to add to existing lines. * Simple settings via touch panel operation allow for flexible operational changes on site.

### Products listed in the SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (Catalog Order Type)

* **i Palletizer R** * Labor-saving Product No.: PD-00001361 * Payload capacity: 12.5kg class * Maximum stacking height: 2,000mm * Listing page: https://portal.shoryokuka.smrj.go.jp/cs/product-catalog/product-detail?num=PD-00001361 * **i Palletizer S** * Labor-saving Product No.: PD-00001409 * Payload capacity: 25kg class * Maximum stacking height: 2,200mm * Listing page: https://portal.shoryokuka.smrj.go.jp/cs/product-catalog/product-detail/?num=PD-00001409

### Overview of iCOM Giken Co., Ltd. (iCOM Robotics Inc.)

iCOM Giken is a specialized collaborative robot system integrator focusing on the development of Universal Robots systems, providing comprehensive support for companies considering robot introduction.

* Representative: Tomohiko Yamaguchi, Representative Director * Headquarters: 811-1 Shikijicho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture * Business: Collaborative robot system development and education, control panel design, manufacturing, and construction * Introduction実績(Industry): Food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, sheet metal processing, shipbuilding

Fab Ace's TIG Welding Support Robot for Precision Sheet Metal Processing "Co TIG Wel