Aioi System Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, announced its participation in the upcoming International Logistics Expo 2026, set to take place at Tokyo Big Sight from September 8 to 11, 2026. This expo, operated under the TOPPAN Group, will serve as a platform to showcase the company's innovative semi-automation solutions designed to address pressing challenges such as labor shortages and reliance on individual skills in logistics.
At the expo, Aioi will present its unique approach to combining the precision and accuracy of machines with the flexibility of human intervention. This integration aims to enhance overall efficiency in logistics operations, thereby supporting digital transformation (DX) tailored to the specific needs of various workplaces.
Key Exhibits
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3D Sorting System with Digital Picking Integration
A groundbreaking sorting solution focusing on minimization of labor and space while reducing sorting errors. Leveraging Aioi's proprietary 'flexible dispensing design', this system is optimized to meet the diverse shapes of products and various sorting criteria encountered in the field. By utilizing vertical configurations, it enhances space utilization, suggesting efficient logistics operations tailored to the contemporary market needs.
2.
Aioi Robot Station (Arm Robot)
Showcasing a new prototype model that integrates a 3D vision camera with robotic arms and hands. This development, part of the 'AIOI Project', capitalizes on years of expertise in the field, providing a concept solution for automating piece-picking. The 'masterless recognition' feature significantly reduces the initial burden during deployment, ensuring a seamless transition to automation in logistics settings.
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Industry-Leading Digital Picking System
Aioi’s digital picking system drives digitization and paperless initiatives, advancing both operational efficiency and the reduction of human error within the logistics sphere. By utilizing display indicators for task execution, it leads to standardization of operations, enabling anyone to perform tasks accurately in a short time frame. The system offers flexible designs based on the scale of implementation, including both standard models and new product offerings.
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Smart Tag for Zero Waste
This electronic-paper-based RFID tag allows non-contact rewriting of displayed information, reducing the need for paper label replacements and associated disposal costs. This advancement facilitates digital management of logistics flows while working towards lower environmental impact. The Smart Tag, which does not require a battery and can be reused, promotes efficient resource utilization, contributing to sustainable logistics environments.
Event Overview
- - Date: September 8 (Tuesday) - September 11 (Friday), 2026
- - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, TOPPAN Group Booth, West 1 Hall, Booth Number W1-Q08
- - Official Site: Logistics Tech Tokyo
Seminar: Smartization and Optimization of Logistics Operations
Aioi System and TOPPAN will host a seminar titled "Smartization and Optimal Solutions in Logistics" aimed at addressing pressing issues such as labor shortages and legal reforms. The seminar will outline strategies to avoid pitfalls of partial optimization, integrating TOPPAN's consulting services with Aioi's latest material handling equipment solutions under the semi-automation concept.
- - Date and Time: September 9, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:30
- - Location: East 3 Hall, Venue C
- - Title: "Logistics and Manufacturing Operations Diagnosis + DX-Driven Warehouse Reform and Sorting/Picking Decision-making Techniques" (Pre-registration required, first-come, first-served basis)
About Aioi System Co., Ltd.
As a pioneer in digital picking systems, Aioi takes pride in providing solutions in over 70 countries worldwide, holding the industry’s number one market share. With over 1,000 diverse product lines and a commitment to translating field insights into effective consulting services, Aioi actively addresses logistics challenges globally.
- - Company Address: 6-22-7 Oi, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Room E, 9th Floor
- - CEO: Yoshino Yutaka
- - Business Description: Consulting for logistics and manufacturing-related systems and material handling equipment, design, development, manufacturing, and installation of logistics and manufacturing systems, developing and selling package software and logistics management software, maintenance of logistics and manufacturing-related systems and software.
- - Website: hello-aioi.com
Aioi System operates under TOPPAN Holdings Co., Ltd.
(Note: Industry shares as per Fuji Economic’s 2024 Report on the State and Future Outlook of Next-Generation Logistics Business Systems.)