Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation: KIMOTO at IPROS AI 2026 Summer Exhibition

KIMOTO: Driving Transformation in Manufacturing for 70 Years

KIMOTO, a pioneer in high-performance materials, has been at the forefront of innovation since its establishment in 1949. Based in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, KIMOTO continues to tackle significant challenges within the manufacturing industry, including labor shortages, knowledge transfer, and productivity enhancement. The company is set to exhibit at the upcoming IPROS AI 2026 Summer Exhibition from July 29 to 31, where they will present cutting-edge solutions designed to optimize manufacturing processes.

Exhibition Highlights

At the exhibition, KIMOTO will operate under the concept of " Digital Twin x Business Process Optimization," showcasing their dedication to enhancing real-world manufacturing environments. By streamlining operations and minimizing inefficiencies, KIMOTO aims to create a work environment where companies can focus on what truly matters—delivering quality products efficiently.

Products on Display

KIMOTO will showcase three innovative solutions at their booth (9-6):

1. SPLAT TWIN
This service leverages the advanced technology of 3D Gaussian Splatting to recreate manufacturing environments in vivid detail. The resulting high-resolution 3D space allows users to intuitively understand and manage equipment and plants from a distance. This virtual representation provides essential insights for remote inspections, safety training, and layout planning, capturing the very essence of the site beyond traditional blueprints and verbal descriptions.

2. FACTORY 3M CLOUD
This cloud-based service simplifies the management of point cloud data, enabling a centralized view of factory equipment. From data acquisition to 3D modeling and cloud management, this comprehensive service facilitates efficiency improvements in facility management, maintenance, layout planning, and more, helping to eliminate reliance on individual expertise and contribute to a more streamlined production process.

3. Business Process Optimization Support Service
Drawing from their extensive experience in promoting workplace innovation, KIMOTO will offer support in eliminating wasteful practices and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. This service enables a systematic review of operational challenges in both manufacturing and back-office environments, providing clients with actionable insights to enhance their workflows. Visitors can participate in a quick diagnostic assessment to evaluate their current capabilities in process improvement.

KIMOTO's Commitment to Transformation

The expertise gained from KIMOTO's main factory in Mie has positioned them as a thought leader in the integration of work style reform and manufacturing digital transformation (DX). By optimizing work processes and embracing technological advancements, KIMOTO is committed to supporting the DX journeys of manufacturing partners.

Event Details

- Exhibition Name: IPROS AI 2026 Summer
- Dates: July 29-31, 2026
- Location: Ariake GYM-EX, Tokyo
- Booth Number: 9-6
- Organizer: IPROS Co., Ltd.

For more details, visit IPROS AI Exhibition.

Join Us

KIMOTO warmly invites everyone interested in exploring manufacturing DX and operational enhancements to visit their booth. Attendees can book a pre-exhibition appointment to receive in-depth guidance about KIMOTO's groundbreaking products and services.