ALGO

What ALGO does

Algosystem (株式会社アルゴシステム) is a Japanese industrial-electronics manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. The company designs and builds factory-automation hardware — panel-mount and embedded industrial PCs (NP/NPL, AP/APS/APL, FP, FC/EC/ECL series), all-in-one industrial controllers, high-function HMI displays, touch panel monitors, and a six-protocol fieldbus portfolio covering EtherCAT, CC-Link IE TSN, EtherNet/IP, MECHATROLINK-III, CUnet, and A-Link (HLS). Its proprietary "Chibi-maru-kun" (ちび丸くん) remote I/O line is marketed as an industry-smallest-class form factor, and most products ship with integrated UPS (lithium-iron-phosphate) plus optional LTE/5G fallback for power-loss data protection and IoT/M2M cloud upload.

The company operates three revenue streams: (1) proprietary hardware manufacturing and sales, including a new long-term warranty offering (LW-3Y at 15% and LW-5Y at 30% of standard price); (2) custom OEM/ODM device development covering electronic-circuit, chassis, firmware, and software design; and (3) system solutions combining hardware, application software, and cloud/IoT platforms. Distribution is purely domestic — direct sales via three regional offices (Osaka HQ, Tokyo, Nagoya), an authorized distributor/dealer network whose members are publicly listed on the company website, and active participation in Japan's principal FA exhibitions (Techno Frontier, IIFES, Industrial Open Network Exhibition, Jumbo Fair).

The company holds executive-level positions in three of the six fieldbus consortia it supports — EtherCAT Technology Group (one of six core Japanese members), CC-Link Partner Association (Executive Member), and MECHATROLINK Members Association (PC Technology Committee) — and operates under a formal Microsoft embedded OS redistribution agreement. Primary customers are Japanese industrial manufacturers in factory automation; secondary use cases span vending, waste/recycling management, and restaurant systems. The organization is privately held, employs 51–100 people, and reports no external funding events or parent-company relationships in the source data.

Name

ALGO

Legal name

株式会社 algsystem

Website

https://algosystem.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Algosystem (株式会社アルゴシステム) is a privately-held Japanese industrial-electronics manufacturer founded in 1981 that designs and sells industrial PCs, controllers, HMI displays, and multi-protocol fieldbus hardware for factory automation, serving Japanese manufacturers directly and through an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Computing Hardware (Factory Automation)

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAGAD

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYHDACALAF

Industrial Embedded Computers (Box PCs)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Rugged & Industrial Computing Devices

SECONDARYIMAGAGAC

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYHDAFAEAI

Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Network Interface & Adapter Hardware (NICs/Transceivers)

Keywords

• Industrial computing platforms
• Factory automation hardware
• Fieldbus network systems
• HMI display terminals
• OEM electronic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sakai

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Development ( OEM/ODM ): Design and development of customer-specific hardware and software solutions including electronic circuits, chassis design, firmware, and software based on customer requirements. Customization of proprietary products is also offered.
2. System Solutions: Integration services combining hardware, applications, and cloud/IoT platforms to build diverse industrial systems.
3. Proprietary Product Sales (Industrial PCs, Controllers, HMI, Fieldbus): Sale of self-developed industrial electronic products including panel PCs, embedded PCs, controllers, HMI displays, touch panel monitors, and fieldbus/network modules. Products feature high durability, long life, and stable long-term supply. Includes optional extended warranty services (3-year/5-year plans).
4. Extended Warranty Services: Long-term warranty plans (3-year and 5-year) offered for 4D series and subsequent industrial PCs and related products, priced as percentage of product standard price.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Algosystem designs, manufactures, and sells made-in-Japan industrial computing hardware (industrial PCs, all-in-one controllers, HMI displays, touch panel monitors) and fieldbus/wiring systems supporting six industrial protocols, accompanied by custom OEM/ODM equipment development and IoT/cloud system integration services. Its products feature integrated UPS with LTE fallback, AI3 software packages enabling programless configuration, and long-term stable supply commitments for factory automation customers.

Product overview

株式会社{algO}システムは「MADE IN JAPAN」の産業用電子機器メーカーで、3つの事業を展開しています。（1）お客様専用機器の開発：電子回路、筐体デザイン、ソフトウェアの設計により専用機を提案。（2）システムソリューション：最新技術対応のハードウェア、アプリケーション、クラウド・IoTを組み合わせたシステム構築。（3）自社開発製品の製造販売：高機能・長寿命・長期安定供給の自社製品を提供。 製品ポートフォリオは5つの主要製品群で構成されています：①産業用PC（NP/NPL、AP/APS/APL、FP、FC/EC/ECLシリーズ）—パネルマウント型、組込みボックス型など多様なバリエーションで7〜17インチの画面サイズに対応。Intel、NVIDIA Jetson Orin、ARMプロセッサをサポート。②産業用コントローラ（オールインワンコントローラ）—表示・操作・データログ・UPS・IO制御・モーション制御を統合したAI3ソリューション搭載モデル。③高機能表示器（HMI）—PLCや温度調節器とプログラムレスで自動通信可能な表示器。④タッチパネルモニタ（NT4Aシリーズ）—HDMI入力対応の薄型・軽量モニタ。⑤フィールドバス・省配線—EtherCAT、CC-Link IE TSN、EtherNet/IP、MECHATROLINK-III、A-Link(HLS)、CUnet対応のスレーブユニット群。 全製品にUPS（無停电電源）標準搭載またはオプション対応し、LTE・無線LAN通信オプションによりIoT/M2M時代のエッジコンピューティングに最適なプラットフォームとしています。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial PCs (NP/NPL Series) - Panel Mount and Embedded Box-Type Panel mount and embedded box-type industrial PCs supporting IoT/M2M applications, available in 7-17 inch screen sizes with Intel, NVIDIA Jetson Orin, or ARM processors. Features UPS, wireless LAN, and LTE options. Designed for industrial factory automation customers.
• Industrial PCs (AP/APS/APL Series) - Touch Panel PCs Touch panel PCs with integrated display in 7-17 inch sizes, supporting Intel Atom and ARM Cortex processors with resistive membrane and capacitive touch options. Designed for industrial use.
• Industrial PCs (FP Series) - Expansion Slot Panel PCs Industrial panel PCs with PCI/PCIe expansion slots, available in 12.1-17 inch sizes with Intel Atom, Celeron, or Core processors. Used for industrial automation requiring additional functionality.
• Industrial PCs (FC/EC/ECL Series) - Embedded Box-Type PCs Embedded box-type industrial PCs without display, supporting Intel Core, Atom, and NVIDIA Jetson Orin processors with PCIe slots, UPS, wireless LAN, and LTE/5G options. Designed for industrial edge computing applications.
• Industrial Controllers (All-in-One Controllers) All-in-one controllers combining display, operation, data logging, UPS, I/O control, and multi-axis motion control in a single unit. Features AI3 solution package (AI-HMI, AI-Logger, AI-JWS) for visualization and control. IoT/M2M compatible with LTE and wireless LAN options. Designed for factory automation customers.
• High-Function Displays (HMI) High-function display terminals integrating display, operation, and data logging functions. Can communicate automatically with PLCs and temperature controllers without programming. Features UPS, optional LTE, wireless LAN, and edge computing support. For industrial automation customers.
• Touch Panel Monitors (NT4A Series) Slim, lightweight touch panel monitors with HDMI interface, available in 10.1-17 inch sizes with high-sensitivity resistive membrane or capacitive multi-touch options. USB interface for connectivity. Designed for industrial display applications.
• Fieldbus and Wiring Systems Field bus and wiring systems supporting EtherCAT, CC-Link IE TSN, EtherNet/IP, MECHATROLINK-III, A-Link (HLS), and CUnet protocols. Includes master and slave units, remote I/O modules, and gateway units for factory automation networks.
• Chibi-maru-kun Ultra-Compact Remote I/O Slave Units Ultra-compact remote I/O units available for EtherCAT, CC-Link IE TSN, EtherNet/IP, and A-Link protocols. Features digital I/O, analog I/O, relay outputs, encoder inputs, and IO-Link gateway options with e-CON, MIL, or terminal block connectors. Industry-smallest-class form factor.
• Custom Equipment Development (OEM/ODM) Services Design and development of customer-specific hardware and software solutions including electronic circuits, chassis design, firmware, and software based on customer requirements. Customization of proprietary products is also offered. For industrial customers requiring tailored solutions.
• System Solutions (Integration Services) Integration services combining hardware, applications, and cloud/IoT platforms to build diverse industrial systems. For industrial customers seeking end-to-end factory automation system implementation.
• Long-Term Warranty Service (3-Year / 5-Year Plan) Long-term warranty plans (3-year and 5-year) for 4D series and subsequent industrial PCs and related products, priced as percentage of product standard price. Covers manufacturing defects and age-related failures. For industrial customers requiring lifecycle support.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2003Algosystem is one of 6 core Japanese member companies in the EtherCAT Technology Group regional committee. They participate in ETG promotion and support activities and contribute to EtherCAT standard development. The company develops and sells EtherCAT master control boards and a full range of EtherCAT slave units including the ultra-compact 'Chibi-maru-kun' series.
• CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlgosystem holds Executive Member status in the CC-Link Partner Association and participates in CC-Link IE TSN product development and promotional activities. The company develops and sells CC-Link IE TSN master and slave units.
• MECHATROLINK Members Association (MMA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlgosystem participates in the PC Technology Committee of the MECHATROLINK Members Association, which develops and promotes the MECHATROLINK motion control fieldbus. Other participating companies include ADLINK Japan, Contec, Techno, Digital, Micronet, Yaskawa Information Systems, and Yaskawa Electric.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlgosystem licenses Microsoft embedded OS products for use in their industrial embedded computing systems. They operate under a formal redistribution agreement for embedded systems with Microsoft OS, requiring customers to agree to Microsoft's terms for embedded system redistribution including COA and APM documentation requirements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Advantech Co., Ltd. Advantech is the global leader in industrial PCs and IoT gateways with a much broader product portfolio and worldwide distribution. It competes with Algosystem across panel PCs, embedded box PCs, and HMI-like industrial displays, but serves a far larger and more international customer base.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff is the originator of EtherCAT and a major supplier of PC-based control, industrial PCs, and I/O systems. Both companies share deep EtherCAT IP and PC-based industrial control DNA, but Beckhoff operates globally with a much larger installed base.
• Omron Corporation: Omron supplies HMIs, PLCs, and industrial PCs (NY-series) widely deployed across Japanese and global FA. Algosystem's industrial PCs and HMIs compete with Omron's panel platform in factory-automation bids.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading manufacturer of fieldbus I/O, remote I/O, and industrial sensors with strong EtherCAT and PROFINET coverage. The Chibi-maru-kun remote I/O family competes with Pepperl+Fuchs' compact slave modules in factory automation.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a major supplier of industrial connectivity, fieldbus, and PC-based control products (including the PLCnext and Axioline platforms). Overlap with Algosystem in fieldbus I/O and industrial computing for process and discrete manufacturing.
• Mitsubishi Electric (FA Division): Mitsubishi Electric offers HMIs, PLCs, and industrial PCs as part of its factory-automation portfolio and is a key driver of the CC-Link ecosystem. Its GOT HMI and MELIPC lines overlap with Algosystem's high-function displays and panel PCs in Japanese discrete manufacturing.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO produces fieldbus-independent remote I/O and programmable controllers, including EtherCAT and PROFINET-enabled I/O. WAGO's modular remote I/O competes with Algosystem's Chibi-maru-kun series in target plants seeking ultra-compact slaves.

Direct peers

• ADLINK Technology: ADLINK produces industrial PCs, panel PCs, and edge-computing gateways, and is also a member of the MECHATROLINK Members Association PC Technology Committee alongside Algosystem. Direct overlap in industrial panel PCs, IoT edge hardware, and Japanese-Asia FA channels.
• Contec Co., Ltd. Contec is a Japanese maker of industrial PCs, embedded boards, and MECHATROLINK/CC-Link I/O modules with overlapping product families to Algosystem's panel PCs, controllers, and remote I/O; both serve Japanese factory-automation customers via direct sales plus a distributor network.

Others

• Inaba Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd. Inaba Denki is a Japanese industrial-electrical and control-equipment maker that co-hosts the Jumbo Fair where Algosystem exhibits. Overlap is in industrial control hardware, control-panel apparatus, and Japanese FA channels rather than direct product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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