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Discover Innovations at Factory Innovation Week 2026

NEC Nexsolutions is set to participate in the highly anticipated Factory Innovation Week 2026, which will take place from January 21 to January 23 at Tokyo Big Sight. This year's event marks the 10th edition of the Smart Factory Expo, and NEC is excited to present its advanced solutions aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape.

What to Expect from NEC at the Expo

Focusing on the theme of "Realizing Business Reform through DX Promotion," NEC Nexsolutions aims to bridge management and operational information in the manufacturing sector. Attendees can look forward to a variety of solutions designed to facilitate statistical analysis and informed decision-making from different perspectives. Notably, NEC will hold a seminar titled “Achieving Field Reform and Cross-Department Collaboration with PLM for Competitive Advantage,” offering unique insights into the integration of technology in manufacturing.

Key Features of the Smart Factory Expo

The Smart Factory Expo showcases technologies that drive manufacturing digital transformation (DX) such as:

• - Remote monitoring
• - Predictive maintenance
• - Big data analysis
• - Knowledge transfer

This extensive exhibition serves as a hub for innovation, providing manufacturers with the tools needed to enhance productivity and efficiency in their operations.

Details of NEC's Exhibition

Location

NEC will be located at South Exhibition Hall 4F, Booth Number S25-20. Visitors can explore numerous advanced solutions:

1. Workplace DX Solutions: Presenting a comprehensive connection between management and factory information, enabling statistical analysis and swift decision-making.
2. PLM Services: Such as "Obbligato" and "Obbligato for SaaS," which digitally integrate design and manufacturing processes, enhancing product lifecycle management.
3. Clovernet AI: A service that provides a quality stabilization simulation, using AI to improve manufacturing quality.
4. EXPLANNER/NX: An ERP system designed to support customer growth through sustained value connection.
5. Manufacturing Management Systems: Covering everything from order to production and shipment through systems like "EXPLANNER/J,Ja."
6. Production Scheduler: Featuring solutions like "Asprova" to optimize production scheduling.
7. IoT Solutions: A group of IoT solutions aimed at realizing DX in the manufacturing workspace.
8. MES Package: Tailored systems like "Jisseki Hanchou" designed specifically for the IoT era.

Seminar Agenda

During the Expo, NEC will host a crucial seminar on January 23 from 16:00 to 16:30. Titled “Achieving Field Reform and Cross-Department Collaboration with PLM for Competitive Advantage,” this session will address the multifaceted challenges faced by the manufacturing industry today, such as labor shortages, quality and delivery compliance, and environmental regulations. The seminar will explain how PLM helps in centralizing product information, standardizing operations, and reducing dependency on specific individuals. It will also highlight the capability of integrating with other digital technologies to leverage real-time data for faster decision-making and adaptable responses to changes.

Partnership with Asprova

NEC will also represent Asprova at its booth, located in the same hall (S23-26). Asprova produces production scheduling solutions that support manufacturing sites, proven effective across over 500 client installations in various industries from automotive to electronics, and general machinery.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Factory Innovation Week 2026, 10th Smart Factory Expo
• - Dates:

- January 21, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 17:00
- January 22, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00 - 17:00
- January 23, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 - 17:00

• - Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Koto-ku, Ariake 3-11-1
• - Organizer: RX Japan Co., Ltd.
• - Booth Location: South Exhibition Hall 4F, Booth Number S25-20 and Asprova Booth S23-26.

For further details or inquiries, please contact NEC Nexsolutions customer service at [email protected]. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of manufacturing intelligence and digital transformation!