Game Development Techniques Propel Manufacturing DX Initiatives

Accelerating Manufacturing DX with Game Development Expertise

In an exciting collaboration that merges gaming technology with manufacturing, Genki Inc., headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo, is working alongside Ebara Corporation on their ambitious digital transformation project, EBARA-D3™. This partnership is unique as it leverages the advanced data management practices of the gaming industry to streamline manufacturing processes and enhance human roles within these systems.

Recently, the EBARA-D3™ project has garnered significant recognition, winning the prestigious Data Management Award 2026 and the DX Innovation Award 2025, both highlighting its innovative approach to integrating data into manufacturing. This project represents a comprehensive digital platform that effectively unifies equipment, processes, and the movements of workers in the field, showcasing how traditional skills can be transformed into visible data.

The core of this initiative is aimed at capturing and visualizing tacit knowledge possessed by skilled workers, enabling the effective transfer of expertise and fostering talent development in the manufacturing sector. Regardless of the intricate nature of manual skills, the project seeks to provide a solution that allows for better understanding and optimization of workflows.

Genki Inc. is armed with years of experience in game development, particularly in real-time 3D technology and simulation techniques. These capabilities, which have advanced significantly in the gaming world for real-time character actions and behaviors, are being adapted to comprehend and visualize complex manufacturing tasks. The ability to record and visualize worker movements can now be applied not only in gaming but across various industrial applications, maximally enhancing work processes.

The impact of this technology allows skilled labor movements and processes to be recorded as data, creating a repository of knowledge that was previously difficult to articulate. This data-centric approach will be instrumental in improving skill transfer, optimizing tasks, and nurturing the growth of future talent. Genki Inc. remains committed to pioneering advancements that apply real-time 3D technology and interactive techniques in the industrial sector, working diligently to transform human skills and experiences into actionable data that drives digital transformation.

Ebara Corporation, known for its expertise in manufacturing pumps, semiconductor production equipment, and various industrial machinery, stands as a leader in the field. Their involvement in the EBARA-D3™ project signifies a noteworthy step towards a more data-driven manufacturing future.

About Genki Inc.

Established with a focus on developing home video games, Genki Inc. has continuously engaged in research and development to enhance its real-time 3D technologies and online gaming capabilities. The company specializes in supporting large-scale online services through its robust network systems, real-time communication technology, and server and backend development. Recently, Genki has ventured into industrial applications, creating systems that support data collection, integration, and visualization, as well as developing solutions related to digital twins.

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