New Business Opportunities through Digital Transformation (DX) and Digital Twins
First written in FY2020. 11 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 22 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-30AdvancedM&A and Subsidiary Changes
「As manufacturing DX advances, demand is rapidly expanding for integrated digital solutions spanning design, manufacturing and production management. We have designated this area as a strategic domain and will actively expand our solution portfolio and strengthen our license business.」
For manufacturing DX, the Company designated integrated solutions spanning design, manufacturing and production management as a strategic domain and set out a policy of expanding its portfolio. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「By field, investment in “offensive IT” areas such as automation through DX, AI, and IoT is expanding, and interest in AI-related investment has risen markedly, particularly with the emergence of generative AI.」
Recognition of market opportunities in DX and digital twins has become more concrete, extending to increased AI-related investment driven by generative AI. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand sales of “FlexSim,” we actively held private seminars, gave presentations at trade shows, and participated in logistics consortiums. These marketing activities have proved effective, with results becoming increasingly evident, including an increase in the number of leads.」
Against the backdrop of demand for DX in manufacturing and logistics, we expanded marketing activities for FlexSim, resulting in an increase in leads. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「FlexSim 2023 features enhanced modeling capabilities to eliminate bottlenecks across multiple floors of warehouses and factories and optimize operations overall. Its enhanced GIS (geographic information system) tool capabilities are also expected to make it an effective tool for addressing the “2024 logistics problem.” In September, we entered into a reseller agreement with Visual Components, a Finnish company that provides 3D production simulation software worldwide, including robot offline teaching.」
In response to business opportunities in DX at manufacturing and logistics sites, we expanded the scope of logistics optimization and 3D production simulation offerings by enhancing FlexSim’s functionality and partnering with Visual Components. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On 14 December 2022, we acquired shares in TOPWELL, which supports the implementation of PLM (product lifecycle management) software across the engineering chain in manufacturing, a series of business processes centered on design that runs from planning and order receipt through design, manufacturing preparation, manufacturing, and maintenance.」
In response to business opportunities in manufacturing DX, we acquired a company supporting PLM implementation across the entire engineering chain, concretely expanding our solution domain. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which the Group belongs, active IT investment has continued across various fields, driven by demand for the digital transformation of society. To strengthen our sales expansion structure for various solutions aimed at promoting DX in the manufacturing industry, we pursued active talent acquisition, awareness-building measures intended to facilitate sales activities and strengthen recruitment capabilities, and corporate branding activities.」
The company indicated that DX demand and active IT investment are continuing, and that it is continuing to strengthen its sales expansion structure for manufacturing DX solutions. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In this business, we established the DX Headquarters effective 16 May, placing the sales and administrative organizations for Mastercam and FlexSim under the DX Headquarters to facilitate personnel transfers while consolidating common functions.」
In response to business opportunities in DX and digital factories, we established the DX Headquarters and consolidated solution-related organizations to create a concrete sales expansion structure. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We have positioned the realization of DX in the manufacturing industry as a core business pillar. To promote this, we established the DX Business Headquarters, expanded our solutions, pursued M&A for this purpose, and also worked on …」
We translated our recognition of market opportunities related to DX and digital factories into core business initiatives, including establishing the DX Business Headquarters, expanding solutions, and pursuing M&A. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To dramatically improve productivity in the manufacturing and logistics industries through digital twin technology based on FlexSim and strongly promote the revitalization of Japan’s manufacturing industry, we established the DX Business Headquarters on 1 October. On 25 October, we also began selling iPerfecta, an AI × 3D simulator, as an extension of FlexSim.」
In response to business opportunities in digital twins and DX, we established the DX Business Headquarters and began selling iPerfecta as an extension of FlexSim. - FY2022-Q1Further growth in DX demandAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of the new normal, including the entrenchment of remote work, demand for digital transformation among companies has increased further, which we believe will support the industry.」
The company indicated its market view that corporate demand for DX has increased further against the backdrop of the entrenchment of remote work. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In October 2020, we entered into a reciprocal agency agreement with Broadleaf Co.,Ltd. and added OTRS, work analysis and process improvement software, to our product lineup, establishing a structure to further promote digital transformation at logistics and production sites.」
In response to the identified opportunities in DX and digitalization, we established a concrete structure to promote DX at logistics and production sites by beginning to handle OTRS and entering into a reciprocal agency agreement. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「We believe initiatives related to digital transformation and digital twins will accelerate further, and see expanding new business opportunities where we can apply the system development capabilities, digitalization expertise, and manufacturing-site know-how that the Group has built up.」
This indicates a recognition of market conditions and opportunities to apply existing technologies and know-how.