KTEC

What KTEC does

K-TEC Co., Ltd. (KTEC / ケーテック株式会社) is a privately held Japanese factory automation integrator headquartered in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture, with a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary (Wuxi Kaideke Automation Equipment Co., Ltd., 無錫凱徳科自動化設備有限公司) and a Nagoya sales office. Founded in 1995 (with roots tracing to 1984 battery-component operations for Matsushita Battery Industrial), the company delivers end-to-end FA services — custom equipment design, parts processing, mass-production unit manufacturing, and ongoing maintenance — to enterprise customers in automotive/EV, electronics/semiconductors, batteries, and medical devices. The group employs approximately 67 staff in Japan and 98 group-wide, and operates a 2,280 m² Wuxi factory that yields a documented 30-40% cost advantage on repeat equipment versus domestic production.

KTEC's product portfolio spans custom OEM production equipment; AGV/AMR transport and manufacturing DX solutions integrated with IoT and ERP/MES; heavy-object IGV/AGV transport (2t-300t payloads) using multi-source fusion navigation (optical, inertial, laser, vision, GNSS); micro-focus X-ray inspection machines featuring one of only three globally available sealed X-ray sources; OCT-based optical inspection; AI-powered visual inspection; eAxle/engine and reducer test benches for EV powertrain testing; roll-to-roll precision coating equipment; fluid testing/lab machines built on Swagelok components; and the Bend Master small manual bending tool. Technology partnerships with Omron Digital (AGV/AMR), YUNLY (heavy-load IGV), Unicomp (sealed X-ray), TOPLAB AI (image processing), Electroflex (IoT sensors), Swagelok (fluid components), and iHTC (coating systems) supply the underlying hardware and sub-systems that KTEC integrates into customer-specific solutions.

KTEC monetizes primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered FA equipment, with supplementary recurring revenue from maintenance contracts, mass-production unit manufacturing services, and lead casting/rolling parts supply plus battery logistics warehouse management for automotive battery customers (including GS Yuasa Energy). Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales, complemented by E-LINK ONLINE (a regional manufacturing knowledge platform and bimonthly print publication distributed to 10,000 readers), trade show appearances (Nagoya and Kansai Monozukuri World), and the NC Network/Emidas partnership that provides channel access to 16,000+ manufacturing members. No revenue, valuation, or equity funding beyond a 2017 regional SME fund investment has been disclosed.

Name

KTEC

Legal name

K-TEC Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://k-ktec.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

K-TEC Co., Ltd. (KTEC) is a Japanese factory automation systems integrator headquartered in Kosai, Shizuoka, with a Chinese subsidiary in Wuxi, providing custom FA equipment design, manufacturing, and maintenance services to enterprise automotive, electronics, battery, and medical manufacturers across Japan and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Factory automation services
• Custom OEM equipment
• AGV AMR transport systems
• Industrial inspection machines
• Battery manufacturing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kosai

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FA Equipment Design and Manufacturing: Custom automation equipment design, manufacturing, and assembly — including AGV/AMR systems, inspection machines (X-ray, OCT, image), coaters, fluid testing equipment, and eAxle test benches — sold as custom projects to automotive, electronics, battery, and medical device manufacturers.
2. Maintenance and Preservation Services: Ongoing maintenance, preservation, and operational support services for installed FA equipment at customer sites.
3. Casting and Rolling Parts Manufacturing: Lead casting and rolling parts for automotive batteries produced in-house; includes finished battery inspection, charging, and logistics warehouse management for customers like GS Yuasa Energy.
4. Made-to-Order Mass Production Units: Custom unit and mass-production equipment manufacturing with structured processes, standardized workflows, and pre-training to reduce lead time and labor costs for AGV, image inspection, and bending machines.
5. eAxle and Engine Test Bench: Custom test benches for automotive powertrains including transmissions, eAxle, rotors, stators, ECUs, and reducers for new energy vehicle testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KTEC is a factory automation (FA) total service provider that designs, manufactures, and maintains custom industrial automation equipment for manufacturers in Japan and Asia. Its product portfolio spans custom/OEM production equipment, AGV/AMR-based transport and manufacturing DX solutions, heavy object transport DX (2t–300t), micro-focus X-ray and OCT inspection machines, AI image inspection systems, roll-to-roll coating equipment, eAxle/engine test benches, fluid testing systems, and the Bend Master compact manual bending tool. Services include FA design and maintenance, precision parts/jig machining, made-to-order mass-production units, lead casting/rolling parts, and integrated Japan-China FA support via its Wuxi subsidiary.

Product overview

KTEC is a Factory Automation (FA) total service provider offering a portfolio of industrial automation products and services that support the entire lifecycle of manufacturing equipment. The core product line spans custom/OEM production equipment (オーダーメイド／OEM設備), autonomous transport and manufacturing DX solutions using AGV/AMR robots combined with IoT (搬送・製造DXソリューション), heavy object transport DX for 2t–300t payloads (重量物梱包DXソリューション), and specialized inspection systems including micro-focus X-ray inspection machines (マイクロフォーカスX線検査機), OCT-based optical inspection (光技術(OCT)検査機), and AI-powered visual inspection (画像検査機). Supporting equipment includes coating/film/roll solutions (塗工機・フィルム・ロールソリューション), eAxle/engine test benches (eAxle（エンジン）、減速機テストベンチ), fluid testing equipment (流体試験機), and the compact manual bender 'Bend Master (曲げ職人)'. Services cover FA design and manufacturing, precision parts/jig manufacturing, mass-production unit manufacturing, lead casting/rolling parts and logistics, Asia-wide support via the Wuxi subsidiary, and IT/software solutions for visual management and predictive maintenance. The company operates as a one-stop provider from design and manufacturing through maintenance and IT integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom OEM Production Equipment (オーダーメイド／OEM設備) Custom-made original production equipment for automotive, electronics, battery, semiconductor, mobile, and medical industries covering processing, assembly, and inspection processes including robot-integrated production lines.
• Transport and Manufacturing DX Solution (搬送・製造DXソリューション) Automated transport and manufacturing DX solution combining AGV/AMR robots with IoT technology to address labor shortages and enable flexible multi-product small-batch production, from in-factory logistics to production line reconfiguration.
• Heavy Object Transport DX Solution (重量物搬送DXソリューション) Indoor/outdoor heavy object transport solution using intelligent guided vehicles (IGV/AGV) supporting 2t–300t payloads with all-weather autonomous navigation combining optical, inertial, laser, vision, and GNSS navigation.
• Fluid Testing Equipment and Piping Units (流体試験機・流体設備・配管ユニット) Fluid performance and durability testing machines for automotive components (brake pumps, injectors, EGR systems) plus manufacturing line fluid and flow velocity equipment, including Swagelok-based piping units.
• Micro-Focus X-Ray Inspection Machine (マイクロフォーカスX線検査機) Micro-focus X-ray inspection system using sealed micro-focus X-ray source technology with AI-powered real-time data processing for non-destructive internal imaging of ICs, batteries, castings, and foreign body detection in food/pharmaceuticals.
• OCT Inspection Machine / Image Inspection Machine (光技術OCT検査機／画像検査機) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) inspection machines using light technology for non-contact subsurface imaging of transparent and reflective materials, plus AI-powered image inspection systems for automated defect detection.
• Coater / Film / Roll Solution (塗工機・フィルム・ロールソリューション) Roll-to-roll precision coating equipment and flat coating systems for industrial tape, optical films, semiconductor packaging, biotechnology, and medical applications, including coating simulation analysis and lab prototyping.
• eAxle (Engine) and Reducer Test Bench (eAxle・減速機テストベンチ) EV powertrain and engine/reducer test benches for automotive powertrain testing including transmission assembly/test lines, engine cold test benches, and electric drive 3-in-1 EOL testing.
• Bend Master Small Manual Bending Machine (小型手動ベンディング機具「曲げ職人」) Compact manual plate bending tool (14.2-ton, 155mm stroke) requiring no power source, with optional safety anti-pinch mechanism, saddle-making jig, parts press-fit jig, and round hole punching.
• FA Design, Parts Processing, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Service (FA設計・部品加工・製作／保全・メンテナンスサービス) Factory automation design, parts processing, manufacturing, and maintenance services covering laser marking, assembly, inspection, and transport equipment for automotive, battery, electronics, LCD, mobile, and medical industries.
• Precision Parts Machining and Jig Manufacturing Service (加工部品・治具製作サービス) Precision parts machining and jig/tool manufacturing leveraging the China Wuxi factory with MC, NC milling, NC lathe, and EDM capabilities, including Japan-China double-check inspection.
• Made-to-Order Mass-Production Equipment and Unit Manufacturing Service (受注生産型 量産装置・ユニット製作サービス) Turnkey production of made-to-order mass-production equipment and units including AGV transport systems, image inspection machines, bending machines, semiconductor piping units, and conveyor modules, focused on shortening lead times and reducing man-hours.
• Lead Casting and Rolling Parts Manufacturing / Logistics Warehouse Management Service (鋳造・圧延部品／物流倉庫管理サービス) Lead casting and rolling parts manufacturing for automotive batteries including finished battery inspection, charging, and logistics warehouse management; major client GS Yuasa Energy.
• Integrated Asia Service (アジアへの一貫した対応) Comprehensive Asia service leveraging Japan-China group coordination; Wuxi Kaideke Automation Equipment provides FA design, manufacturing, and maintenance services in China with partnerships extending into Indonesia and Thailand.
• IT Software and Equipment Development Service / Visual Management and Preventive Maintenance (ITソフト・機器開発サービス)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30–40% cost reduction for repeat equipment manufactured in China vs. Japan
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NC Network (株式会社エヌシーネットワーク)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2009Business partnership between E-LINK magazine (published by KTEC) and Emidas platform (operated by NC Network, 16,000+ member companies). Joint newsletter, event promotion, and cross-distribution of manufacturing content. Aimed at expanding membership for both platforms and providing richer services to member companies in the Chubu region.
• Omron Digital (オムロンデジタル)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for AGV/AMR transport robot solutions. KTEC integrates Omron's AMR hardware with its own IoT and system integration capabilities for factory logistics automation.
• YUNLY (雲錂/云聗)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for heavy-load IGV/AGV solutions (2t–300t). YUNLY provides autonomous guided vehicle hardware with optical inertial navigation technology; KTEC provides system integration and Japan-market deployment.
• Syncland / TOPLAB AI (シンクランド株式会社 / TOPLAB AI)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) inspection machines and AI-powered image inspection systems. KTEC integrates their AI-based image processing technology into custom inspection equipment.
• UNICOMP TECHNOLOGY (優纳（上海）特种检测设备有限公司)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of sealed microfocus X-ray source technology (one of only 3 companies globally with this technology). KTEC distributes and integrates their X-ray inspection systems in Japan for IC, battery, and non-destructive testing applications.
• Swagelok Japan (スウェージロック・ジャパン)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic parts and fluid system partner for fluid testing equipment (lab machines, fluid equipment, piping units). Swagelok provides high-quality fluid system components (valves, fittings, tubing) enabling KTEC to build certified fluid testing and laboratory systems.
• Dakin Zhiyi Technology (大金谊科技)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for eAxle/engine test benches and powertrain testing equipment for new energy vehicles. Provides testing systems and solutions integrated with KTEC's manufacturing capabilities.
• iHTC (无锡华泰科创装备有限公司)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for roll-to-roll precision coating systems and flat coating equipment. iHTC provides coating technology and process analysis; KTEC integrates and customizes these systems for Japanese manufacturers in tape, film, optical, and semiconductor applications.
• WSN (感知集団 / WSN Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital partnership with WSN (Internet of Things/sensor network group), a nationally strategic company in China established under directive of Premier Wen Jiabao. KTEC's Wuxi subsidiary operates as part of WSN group, participating in major IoT exhibitions in China (IoT Expo Wuxi). WSN Chairman Liu Haitao serves on State Council-level national standards committees.
• Japan Management Association (日本能率協会)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on E-LINK seminars and NLP business solution programs for technical personnel. Japan Management Association provides seminar curriculum and instructors for KTEC's E-LINK platform content, targeting manufacturing engineers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Omron Corporation: Major Japanese industrial automation company and a strategic technology partner of KTEC for AGV/AMR solutions; competes broadly in factory automation components and integrated solutions.
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation: Global leader in motion control, industrial robots, and FA system integration with a broad product portfolio; overlaps with KTEC in servo/robot-based automation but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Fuji Electric: Japanese industrial manufacturer with FA systems, power electronics, and drive products; overlaps with KTEC's instrumentation, drives, and FA integration capabilities, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric (FA Systems Division): Diversified Japanese industrial conglomerate with a large FA division covering PLCs, drives, robots, and integrated systems; competes with KTEC in automotive factory automation at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Nabtesco Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of precision reduction gears, FA components, and automation systems used in robotics and industrial machinery; comparable to KTEC's motion, drive, and precision automation offerings.
• Daihen Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of power electronics, FA systems, and robotics with a strong custom integration practice; directly comparable to KTEC's FA equipment design, manufacturing, and system integration offering.
• Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of motion control, cooling, and power supply products for industrial automation; comparable to KTEC's motor, drive, and FA equipment integration scope, with broader product lines.
• Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (FA Section): Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots, single-axis robots, and FA equipment for automotive and electronics factories; comparable to KTEC's custom automation and AGV/AMR-based DX solutions.
• Hirata Corporation: Japanese factory automation systems integrator specializing in automotive assembly, transfer, and conveyor systems for tier-1 OEMs — directly comparable to KTEC's custom FA equipment business and automotive customer focus.
• CKD Corporation: Japanese FA component and equipment manufacturer serving automotive, semiconductor, and electronics factories — comparable to KTEC's pneumatic, automation equipment, and factory solutions business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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