Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co.

What Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co. does

Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co., operating commercially as HIKARI (富山), is a privately-held Shanghai-based manufacturer of intelligent industrial sewing equipment serving global garment manufacturers. The company operates with 501-1,000 employees and runs 300+ product varieties organized into five series: lockstitch (平缝机), overlock (包缝机), interlock (绷缝机), specialized machines (专用机), and automation equipment (自动化设备). HIKARI's product surface spans flagship AI-branded families such as the H9VIII lockstitch, HX8VII overlock, and HW78V interlock machines, as well as specialized units including the patented HSAT-K9D automatic collar/waistband machine (Patent ZL20192155580.5), the HSAT-K7C Adidas-specific stripe pressing machine, and the HW800C automatic thread-trimming multi-needle machine. Sub-brands include AI-新-一代-智能-平缝机 (intelligent lockstitch), AI-新-一代-智能-包缝机 (intelligent overlock), 新一代智能绷缝机 (intelligent interlock), specialized machine series, 智能袋模开袋机/贴袋机 (intelligent pocket machines), 富山IoT (IoT-enabled digital factory platform), and 智能线张力技术 (intelligent thread tension technology).

The company's core proprietary technology is an intelligent thread tension control system that uses sensor feedback and real-time parameter optimization to adjust sewing operations based on fabric type, material thickness, and sewing speed, reducing thread breakage, fabric puckering, and dependency on operator skill. This control layer is paired with the 富山IoT platform, which networks equipment for digital factory data monitoring, remote service, and process optimization. HIKARI maintains 100+ patent authorizations, a 100+ R&D team, a dedicated Next Generation Intelligent Sewing Machine Research Institute, and an R&D-to-revenue ratio of 5%. Its stated nameplate customer roster includes SCI (Taiwan Feiyan), HK Baojia, Eden Group, MAKALOT, HANSAE, Regina Miracle, Ha-Meem Group, TAL, YOUNGONE, and SAE-A Group — predominantly large, multi-region apparel OEMs and garment manufacturers.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of industrial sewing machines and automation equipment to garment manufacturers (hardware sales) supplemented by aftermarket technical support, training, spare parts, and maintenance services (professional services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, reinforced by participation in trade events such as the VITAS Summit Vietnam, Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo, and Bangladesh product launches, plus digital channels (bilingual website, WeChat, Douyin) and customer-story content. Commercial operations span East Asia (China), Southeast Asia (Vietnam), South Asia (Bangladesh), and North Africa/Middle East (Egypt) via direct sales engagement and a global service network with remote-service capabilities.

Name

Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co.

Legal name

上海富山精密机械科技有限公司

Website

https://chinahikari.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co. (HIKARI) is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of AI-enabled intelligent industrial sewing machines, serving global garment manufacturers across 300+ products spanning lockstitch, overlock, interlock, specialized, and automation lines, with proprietary thread tension control and IoT integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sewing Machine Sales: Direct sales of intelligent industrial sewing machines and automation equipment to garment manufacturers
2. Aftermarket Services: Technical support, training, spare parts, and maintenance services for installed equipment base

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shanghai Fushan Precision Machinery Technology Co. (HIKARI) manufactures and sells AI-enabled intelligent industrial sewing machines for the global garment manufacturing industry. The product portfolio spans lockstitch, overlock, and specialized machine lines designed for branded apparel, OEM factories, and tailored-garment producers. The company integrates proprietary AI thread-tension control, IoT connectivity, and patented collar-positioning technology into its machines, targeting production efficiency and sewing quality in apparel assembly lines.

Product overview

HIKARI (富山) is a new generation intelligent industrial sewing machine manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered sewing solutions. The product lineup includes five main series: Lockstitch (平缝机), Overlock (包缝机), Interlock (绷缝机), Specialized Machines (专用机), and Automation Equipment (自动化设备). Core technology centers on proprietary intelligent thread tension control systems that enable real-time optimization of sewing parameters. The company operates with 100+ R&D personnel, 300+ product varieties, and 5% annual R&D investment. Key products span from the flagship H9VIII AI-powered lockstitch machines and HX8VII overlock machines to specialized equipment like the HSAT-K9D automatic collar machine (patented, ZL20192155580.5) and HW800C multi-needle machines with automatic thread trimming. All new generation machines feature optional IoT connectivity for digital factory integration. Major global apparel brands including TAL, Youngone, SAE-A, and Ha-Meem Group are listed as customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI新一代智能平缝机: AI-enabled intelligent lockstitch sewing machines (H9VIII series, H9VIIC series, H9VIIA series) featuring intelligent thread tension control.
• AI新一代智能包缝机
• 新一代智能绷缝机
• 智能袋模开袋机/贴袋机
• 专用机系列
• 富山IoT
• 智能线张力技术

Products and services

• AI-Enabled Industrial Sewing Machine Line
• Lockstitch Machine Series
• Overlock Machine Series
• Smart Thread Tension Management System

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% labor productivity gains from automated systems (industry-wide textile sector)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VITAS (Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025HIKARI was invited to share new generation intelligent sewing technology at the VITAS Summit in Vietnam, focusing on the modernization and sustainable development of Vietnam's textile and garment industry. The summit is Vietnam's major textile industry platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Juki Corporation: Japan-based global leader in industrial sewing machines with a full lockstitch, overlock and automation portfolio serving the same garment OEM customer base. Closest direct comparable by product breadth and target market.
• Jack Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. Largest Chinese industrial sewing machine maker and the most direct domestic competitor, offering overlapping lockstitch, overlock and specialty machine categories to the same OEM customers.
• Shanggong Group (Shanghai Shanggong): Shanghai-based industrial sewing machine group with broad product coverage and historical relationships across Chinese and Asian garment OEMs. Closest China-based peer by geography and product mix.
• Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in overlock and interlock sewing machines, directly comparable to HIKARI's HX8VII and HW78V series. Strong global footprint in apparel OEM factories.
• Kansai Special: Japanese manufacturer of specialized industrial sewing machines (chainstitch, feed-off-arm, programmable patterns), competing with HIKARI's Specialized Machine and Automation Equipment series.
• Brother Industries: Diversified Japanese manufacturer whose Industrial Sewing division competes head-to-head in lockstitch, overlock and automated sewing systems for apparel OEMs worldwide.

Regional players

• SVP Global: India-based sewing machine manufacturer serving South Asian apparel OEMs. Comparable by product category but primarily regional, competing indirectly in Bangladesh/India while HIKARI targets the same geography from China.

Others

• Eastman Machine Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial fabric cutting and material handling systems that sit upstream of sewing in garment production lines — adjacent enabling equipment for the same OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hikariindustrialsewingmachine

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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