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Macnica (headquarters: Kohoku-ku, Yokohama; President: Kazumasa Hara; hereinafter Macnica) and ALBERT Inc. (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Matsumoto Takeshi; hereinafter ALBERT) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a capital and business alliance agreement on November 6, 2019, with the aim of promoting smart factories using AI/IoT for the manufacturing industry. In addition, on the same day, Macnica agreed to acquire 163,000 shares of ALBERT held by With Asia Evolution Fund Investment Limited Partnership through an off-market private transaction.
ALBERT Co., Ltd.: President and CEO Takeshi Matsumoto, Executive Officer CDO Akihiro Adachi
The digital transformation of the manufacturing industry is needed right now
Industry 4.0/Society 5.0 and other initiatives are rapidly progressing both domestically and internationally in the use of digital data in the manufacturing industry to improve productivity, eliminate labor shortages, and improve delivery deadlines and quality. Catching up with the latest technologies such as compact and sophisticated sensing technology, 5G and other network technologies, and AI/big data analysis, which support digital transformation, is the key to medium- to long-term growth.
Under these circumstances, the demand for digital human resources who can understand the manufacturing site and combine the technologies necessary to solve problems and realize ideals is increasing, but the shortage of human resources is a global issue. is becoming a bottleneck in the digital transformation of
Implementing a smart factory and entering the practical phase
Now, after repeated discussions and considerations, the two companies have agreed to enter into a capital and business alliance to promote the social implementation of AI for smart factories in the manufacturing industry. By utilizing the management resources of Macnica, which has a track record and strength in the use of AI/IoT in over 200 cases for the manufacturing industry, and ALBERT, which has expertise in AI utilization consulting, advanced data analysis, and AI human resource development based on a wide range of project achievements in a wide range of industries, the two companies will jointly propose and provide joint services to support business efficiency using AI specialized for the manufacturing industry.
Details of this partnership
- Joint development of applications on Macnica 's platform for the manufacturing industry based on "MindSphere*1"
- Providing services such as consulting, data analysis, algorithm development, system implementation, etc. for individual AI projects for manufacturing industry customers
- Marketing activities related to AI
Comprehensive support for improving productivity and reducing costs by streamlining factory operations
Fields where AI/IoT can be used in factories include yield improvement, operation monitoring, predictive maintenance Visual inspection automation and defect analysis. By automating and improving operational efficiency, it can be expected to improve productivity and reduce costs.
In this alliance, we will provide consulting to propose optimized plans for each client, provide applications that utilize the platform, provide information on cutting-edge technology to improve operations, and provide in-house By cultivating AI human resources, we will provide total support for implementation as a means of value creation in the manufacturing industry, rather than just a proof of concept of AI utilization.
●Joint development of applications on Macnica 's platform for the manufacturing industry based on "MindSphere *1"
Providing services such as consulting, data analysis, algorithm development, system implementation, etc. for individual AI projects for manufacturing industry customers
●Market enlightenment activities
*1 MindSphere is a trademark or registered trademark of Siemens AG.
Macnica Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. In recent years, we have been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robotics, based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," we will connect cutting-edge technology and Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of future society. . the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates a global business with 81 bases in 24 countries around the world.
Representative: Kazumasa Hara, President
Location: 1-6-3 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
Date of establishment: October 30, 1972
Business description: Import/export, sales, development, and processing of electronic components such as semiconductors and integrated circuits; development, import/export, sales, etc. of electronic devices and their peripherals and accessories
ALBERT Co., Ltd.
As a development partner for industries and companies with a view to implementing AI systems, we provide solutions such as "big data analysis," "AI algorithm development," and "system implementation," provide our own products, and train data scientists. . Furthermore, since July 2018, we have been promoting the “CATALYST (catalyst) strategy” to become a catalyst function through AI algorithm development and big data analysis in key industries (automobiles, manufacturing, communication/distribution, and finance). By promoting data sharing, we are working toward the early realization of an AI networked society.
Representative: Takeshi Matsumoto, President and CEO
Location: 2-21-1 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Date of establishment: July 1, 2005
Securities code: 3906
Business description: Data solution business
AI utilization consulting / big data analysis / AI algorithm construction and system development and operation / provision of original products using AI / data scientist training support