ProCast

What ProCast does

ProCast is the IT services division of Sanei Shoji Co., Ltd. (三栄商事株式会社), a Japanese trading company, specializing in NC (Numerical Control) and CNC machine monitoring, DNC (Direct Numerical Control) program distribution, and CAD/CAM tooling for domestic manufacturers. As of June 1, 2025 the prior operating entity Sanei Procast Co., Ltd. (三栄プロキャスト株式会社) was merged into its parent, with all rights, operations, and employees transferred and the business continuing under the parent's IT Services Department. The company is headquartered in Nagoya with a second office in Yokohama, and serves manufacturing companies operating CNC machine tools in Japan.

The product architecture is modular, built around an FANUC MT-LINKi factory IoT monitoring core, an Attest Recorder for NC machine performance data collection, and the CastStar DNC family (CastStar-S/SI single-station and CastStar-SX multi-station) for centralized NC program distribution. Supporting offerings include PCDrive USB I/O hardware, NCFTP for high-speed NC data transfer, NC data format conversion utilities, CastStar-Opti for feed-rate optimization, OneCNC10 low-cost CAD/CAM, Prevision as an integrated production management layer, and ENIMAS for energy and CO2 measurement. The bundle is positioned as an end-to-end digital manufacturing stack for factory floor visibility, machining efficiency, and energy reporting.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with no channel partners or resellers: prospects engage via phone (Nagoya 052-770-0598, Yokohama 045-577-0718), website contact forms, product catalog downloads, and trade-show presence at events such as MECT and Robot Technology Japan. Revenue is generated through one-time software licenses, hardware sales, and system integration services, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has reinforced its SMB channel by registering under Japan's IT導入補助金 IT Introduction Support Vendor program in 2021 and 2024 and earning Smart SME Supporter certification in October 2021. Its authorized-provider relationship with FANUC for MT-LINKi is the most strategically significant partnership, supplemented by a co-exhibition with Hamana Engineering at Robot Technology Japan 2022.

Name

ProCast

Legal name

三栄商事株式会社

Website

https://procast.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ProCast is the IT services division of Japan's Sanei Shoji Co., Ltd., selling NC/CNC machine monitoring, DNC program distribution, CAD/CAM, and energy measurement software to domestic manufacturers via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Software

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Headquarters

HQ city

Setagaya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Sale of NC machine monitoring software (MT-LINKi), DNC systems (CastStar series), CAD/CAM software (OneCNC10), and utility software (NCFTP, CastStar-Opti).
2. Hardware Products: Sale of peripheral devices including PCDrive USB input/output units for CNC machines.
3. System Integration: Implementation and setup services for monitoring systems and DNC infrastructure in manufacturing facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ProCast operates as the IT services division of Sanei Shoji Co., Ltd., providing industrial software and hardware solutions for factories operating CNC/NC machine tools. Its portfolio centers on NC machine monitoring (FANUC MT-LINKi, Attest Recorder), DNC systems for NC program distribution (CastStar-S/SI, CastStar-SX), CAD/CAM software (OneCNC10, CompactCAM), and complementary utilities such as energy measurement (ENIMAS), feed rate optimization (CastStar-Opti), USB data transfer (PCDrive), high-speed FTP (NCFTP), NC data format conversion, and the Prevision MES system. The offerings target Japanese manufacturing enterprises seeking real-time machine visibility, centralized NC program management, and production optimization.

Product overview

ProCast operates as the IT services division of 三栄商事株式会社, offering a portfolio of industrial software solutions centered on NC machine monitoring and DNC systems. The core product line includes FANUC MT-LINKi for factory IoT monitoring and Attest Recorder for NC machine data collection, complemented by the CastStar DNC system family (CastStar-S/SI for single systems, CastStar-SX for multi-machine operations), and the OneCNC10 affordable CAD/CAM system. Supporting utilities include PCDrive hardware, NCFTP for data transfer, NC data format conversion tools, and CastStar-Opti for feed rate optimization. The Prevision integrated production management system provides MES-level coordination, while ENIMAS offers energy monitoring capabilities. The product architecture follows a modular approach where monitoring systems (MT-LINKi, Attest Recorder) integrate with DNC systems (CastStar series) and CAD/CAM tools, enabling end-to-end digital manufacturing workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MT-LINKi: NC machine monitoring and operation management system supporting factory IoT
• ENIMAS
• Attest Recorder
• OneCNC
• CastStar
• PCDrive
• Prevision
• CompactCAM

Products and services

• FANUC MT-LINKi Factory IoT support system that monitors NC machine tool operations and collects real-time production data for manufacturing efficiency improvement; for manufacturers operating FANUC and compatible CNC machines.
• Attest Recorder NC machine performance data collection system that gathers operation records and production metrics from CNC equipment; for manufacturers needing operational data capture from CNC machine tools.
• ENIMAS Power consumption measurement device that tracks electricity usage, electricity costs, and CO2 emissions for energy monitoring and cost analysis; for manufacturers seeking energy/environmental impact measurement of production equipment.
• OneCNC10 Low-cost CAD/CAM system for NC programming and machining simulation, enabling affordable manufacturing preparation; for small and mid-sized manufacturers needing affordable CNC programming tools.
• CastStar-S/SI Single DNC (Direct Numerical Control) system for managing and distributing NC programs to individual machine tools; for small-scale manufacturing operations.
• CastStar-SX Multi DNC system supporting multiple machine tools simultaneously, providing centralized NC program management for larger manufacturing operations.
• PCDrive Compact USB input/output device for transferring NC programs and data between computers and machine tools; a hardware peripheral for shops needing simple, reliable NC data transfer.
• NCFTP for Windows High-speed FTP tool for transferring NC programs and machine data over networks with improved reliability and speed; for manufacturers needing fast network-based NC data distribution.
• NC Data Format Conversion (NCデータ機種変換) NC data format conversion utility for transforming machine-specific NC programs between different CNC machine models and manufacturers; for shops with mixed CNC fleets.
• CastStar-Opti NC data feed rate optimization system that analyzes and optimizes cutting feed rates to improve machining efficiency and reduce cycle times; for manufacturers seeking machining throughput improvements.
• Prevision Integrated production management system (MES) that coordinates manufacturing operations, scheduling, and resource allocation; for manufacturers seeking shop-floor production coordination.
• CompactCAM 2D CAM software for two-dimensional machining preparation, offered alongside OneCNC10 as part of ProCast's CAD/CAM system portfolio; for manufacturers needing simple 2D CAM programming.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 浜名エンジニアリング (Hamana Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2022Co-exhibited with Hamana Engineering at Robot Technology Japan 2022 (June 30 - July 2, 2022), indicating a collaborative relationship in providing integrated robotics and manufacturing solutions.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationProCast is an authorized provider of FANUC MT-LINKi, a factory IoT support system for NC machine monitoring. This represents a technology partnership for distributing and implementing FANUC's monitoring solution in Japanese manufacturing environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• Predator Software: Predator Software offers DNC, machine monitoring, and MES solutions for CNC shops. Comparable because both companies bundle DNC, machine monitoring, and shop-floor production management into integrated offerings for NC/CNC manufacturers.
• Mastercam: Mastercam is one of the most widely used CAD/CAM systems for CNC milling and turning. Comparable as a direct competitor in affordable CAD/CAM software for NC programming — overlapping with ProCast's OneCNC10 and CompactCAM products.
• CGTech: CGTech develops VERICUT CNC simulation and optimization software used by NC programmers. Comparable as a specialist in CNC machining optimization — closely adjacent to ProCast's CastStar-Opti feed rate optimization offering.
• CIMCO: CIMCO provides DNC, NC program management, and machine connectivity software widely used in CNC shops. Comparable as a direct competitor in DNC and NC data transfer utilities targeting the same manufacturing customer base as ProCast's CastStar line.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI offers a broad portfolio of CNC simulation, metrology, MES, and manufacturing intelligence software. Comparable as a larger incumbent bundling CAD/CAM, monitoring, and MES functionality for discrete manufacturers.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Siemens provides CNC (SINUMERIK), industrial IoT (MindSphere), and factory automation. Comparable as a global incumbent offering end-to-end CNC controls and factory-floor monitoring software that competes for the same Japanese factory digitalization wallet.
• FANUC: FANUC is the dominant Japanese CNC and factory automation vendor and the originator of MT-LINKi, the same monitoring platform ProCast distributes as an authorized partner. Comparable because ProCast's core monitoring business depends on FANUC's product and installed base.
• Heidenhain: Heidenhain is a leading German CNC controls and digital shop floor software vendor (TNC, StateMonitor). Comparable as a controller and monitoring platform provider serving machine builders and end-user manufacturers.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric is a major Japanese CNC, FA, and industrial software provider with MELSEC and edge computing offerings. Comparable as a domestic competitor in NC machine controls, monitoring, and factory IoT for Japanese manufacturers.

Regional players

• Fastems: Fastems is a Finland-based provider of flexible manufacturing systems, DNC, and production management software serving metal-cutting customers globally. Comparable as a specialist in DNC and production management software for CNC-driven manufacturers, primarily outside Japan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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