Nittoku

Name

Nittoku

Legal name

NITTOKU株式会社 (NITTOKU CO., LTD.)

Website

https://nittoku.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Coil winding machines
• Factory automation systems
• Laser micro-machining
• Winding equipment manufacturing
• Industrial automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Omiya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FA/Coil Winding Machine Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of factory automation (FA) coil winding machines and automated systems. Product range spans multi-axis fully automatic systems for high-volume production to single-axis benchtop systems. Revenue is generated through direct sales of capital equipment, installation, and associated services.
2. Laser Micro-Machining Equipment: Nittoku Kyoto subsidiary manufactures precision laser processing systems including perovskite solar cell patterning equipment, ultra-precision drilling machines, laser scribe/precision cutting systems, and blue laser processing equipment for spatter-free copper welding.
3. RFID and Pet Microchip Products: RFID tags for factory automation (FA tags) and pet microchips for animal identification, sold as consumer/industrial products.
4. Maintenance Parts and Options: Sale of maintenance parts, optional products, and repair services for winding machines and laser equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nittoku designs, manufactures, and sells factory automation (FA) coil winding machines and automated systems for electronics production, ranging from multi-axis fully automatic systems for high-volume production to single-axis benchtop systems. Through its subsidiary NITTOKU KYOTO, it also manufactures precision laser micro-processing equipment including perovskite solar cell patterning systems, ultra-precision drilling machines, laser scribe/cutting systems, and blue laser processing equipment. The company additionally sells RFID tags and pet microchips.

Product overview

Nittoku is a leading manufacturer of FA (Factory Automation) coil winding machines offering a comprehensive portfolio including multi-axis fully automated systems for high-volume production and single-axis tabletop equipment for smaller-scale operations. The core product line centers on winding machines such as the GWM-01□ inner winding machine, high-speed intermittent film transfer devices, and nozzle guide components. Supporting the core machinery are the FAベースシステム LITs and FAプラットフォーム FLEX-1 platforms for flexible automation. The product range extends to RFID-based solutions including FA tags for factory automation tracking and pet microchips under the N-Grip sub-brand. Through NITTOKU KYOTO, the company offers advanced laser micro-processing equipment including perovskite solar cell laser patterning systems, ultra-precision drilling machines capable of 10μm diameter holes, laser scribe/cutting systems, and blue laser processing systems—all built on five core technology pillars: laser oscillators, optical systems, machinery, control, and processing. Related company NITTOKU KOSEI manufactures high-precision parts feeders for automated supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEX-1: FA platform for factory automation systems
• LITs
• N-Grip
• FA tag
• ペット用マイクロチップ

Products and services

• GWM-01 Inner Winding Machine (GWM-01□ イナー巻線機) Inner winding machine for coil manufacturing, part of Nittoku's core FA winding machine product line for electronics component production. Targeted at manufacturers producing coils for smartphones, automobiles, and home appliances.
• High-Speed Intermittent Film Transfer Machine (高速間欠フィルム搬送装置) High-speed intermittent film transfer device for automated manufacturing processes, supporting continuous production flow in coil winding operations.
• FA Platform FLEX-1 (FAプラットフォーム FLEX-1) Flexible factory automation platform for adaptable manufacturing cell configurations, enabling customizable automation lines for electronics manufacturers.
• FA Base System LITs (FAベースシステム LITs) FA base system providing a scalable factory automation infrastructure platform for coil winding applications and broader manufacturing line integration.
• N-Grip Gripping Solution Gripping solution designed for automated manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for handling components on production lines.
• FA Tag (FAタグ) RFID Solution RFID-based tracking tag for factory automation and asset management, enabling traceability and IoT integration in manufacturing environments.
• Pet Microchip (ペット用マイクロチップ) RFID microchip for pet identification and tracking, sold as a consumer/industrial animal identification product.
• Perovskite Solar Cell Laser Patterning System (ペロブスカイト太陽電池用レーザパターニング装置) Laser patterning system for perovskite solar cells with 20μm patterning accuracy, featuring patent-pending tracing correction and expansion/contraction correction. Supports roll-to-roll manufacturing and minimizes dead areas for higher power generation efficiency.
• Ultra-Precision Drilling Machine (超精密穴あけ装置) High-precision laser drilling system capable of producing circular holes as small as 10μm diameter with ±1μm positioning accuracy. Includes high-speed variants that reduce processing time to one-third and supports square holes with R3μm corners.
• Laser Scribe / Precision Cutting System (レーザスクライブ・精密切断装置) Laser system for precision cutting and scribing of difficult-to-process materials including diamond, sapphire, resin, alumina, FPC substrates, and stainless steel.
• Blue Laser Processing System (青色レーザ加工装置)
• Parts Feeder (パーツフィーダ) High-precision parts feeder for automated supply and delivery, manufactured by NITTOKU KOSEI using optical sensors and cameras for micro-component supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Perovskite solar cell patterning: 20μm width processing, minimizing dead area to maximize power generation efficiency
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 片岡製作所 (Kataoka Seisakusho)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026In February 2026, Nittoku entered into a sponsor agreement and established NITTOKU KYOTO CO., LTD. to acquire the laser business operations of Kataoka Seisakusho, which had filed for civil rehabilitation. Nittoku Kyoto then assumed Kataoka's laser operations, including perovskite solar cell laser patterning technology.
• 株式会社アステクノス (Astecnos Corporation)coreOthersRelated company within the Nittoku group. Operates multiple manufacturing facilities in Japan (Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Aichi). Manufactures and sells automated supply/discharge equipment and related components. Also operates Astecnos America Corporation in the US.
• 日特コーセイ株式会社 (Nittoku Kosei Co., Ltd.)coreOthersNittoku Kosei specializes in parts feeders (パーツフィーダ) with high-precision recognition technology using optical sensors and cameras for micro-component supply. Part of the Nittoku group network. Facilities include Fukushima, Yamagata, and other locations.
• IMD株式会社 (IMD Corporation)minorOthersRelated company within the Nittoku group network, located in Gifu prefecture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fanuc Corporation: Largest Japanese factory automation company, dominant in CNCs, robots, and ROBOMACHINE. Competes with Nittoku in factory automation cells and integrated systems at a much larger scale.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Major Japanese industrial automation player offering controllers, drives, and FA systems. Comparable to Nittoku's industrial automation business but as a much larger, broader portfolio incumbent.
• IPG Photonics: U.S.-headquartered high-power fiber laser maker. Comparable to Nittoku Kyoto's laser oscillator and processing technology stack, but a much larger laser hardware component maker.
• Yaskawa Electric: Major Japanese factory automation and motion control company. Overlaps with Nittoku in factory automation equipment and motion control systems, but operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio including robots, drives, and servos.
• Omron Corporation: Japanese factory automation specialist with a focus on sensors, controllers, and component-level automation. Related to Nittoku's FA products but with much broader scope across sensing and control.
• Keyence Corporation: Japanese factory automation and inspection equipment maker. Comparable to Nittoku in factory automation customer base and direct-sales go-to-market, but specializing in sensors, vision systems, and measurement rather than winding machines.
• TRUMPF: German industrial laser and machine tool manufacturer. Comparable to NITTOKU KYOTO's laser micro-processing portfolio (drilling, cutting, welding) but at much larger scale and broader product range.

Direct peers

• Bachi Co., Ltd. Another Japanese specialty coil winding machine maker. Closely comparable to Nittoku in core product, customer base, and direct B2B factory automation sales motion.
• Tanaka Seiki: Japanese manufacturer of coil winding machines and winding equipment. Directly competes with Nittoku in the same product category, serving similar electronics, automotive, and appliance manufacturers with coil winding solutions.

Regional players

• Han's Laser Technology Industry Group: China-based laser equipment and automation manufacturer. Comparable to NITTOKU KYOTO's laser micro-machining offering but primarily serving China and competing as a regional Asia-based laser equipment incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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