What ITAGE does

ITAGE Corporation is a private Japanese IT solutions provider founded in December 2005 and headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, with a Tokyo branch and a wholly-owned subsidiary, ITAGE GLOBAL Corporation. The company serves Japanese manufacturing and logistics enterprises with a portfolio centered on "visualization and innovation," combining digital twin simulation, AI-based image recognition, and factory / logistics automation under a sales-led direct go-to-market motion.

The core technology stack includes the Emulate3D 3D simulation / digital twin platform distributed under ITAGE's exclusive Japan agency agreement with Rockwell Automation; Collie, a no-code AI image recognition application; Board Collie, a dashboard / display add-on for Collie; Lojiana-kun, a cloud analytics service for logistics picking; a Traffic Line Analysis solution using dead reckoning; and the VLS (Vehicle Logistics System) control system, developed over approximately eight years for Toyota Motor Corporation's first all-vehicle transport robots. AI capabilities sit primarily with the in-house AI-LabsG team, focused on computer vision for industrial and agricultural applications including plant leaf / fruit detection and measurement, supported by industry-academia initiatives such as the Kyoto Plant Biotech Discussion Group secretariat.

ITAGE generates revenue across five streams: ICT product sales (Emulate3D, Collie and other software), ICT solutions (DX, visualization, automation projects), ICT services (contracted development, maintenance, call center), AI R&D services, and agricultural solutions, with pricing generally delivered through subscription or professional services contracts. In October 2024 the company expanded beyond pure enterprise IT into a consumer-facing service (TABELIN) with Stripe payment integration. As of February 2023, ITAGE reported 122 employees and 30 million yen in registered capital; the company is founder-led (Yukinori Sakanashi, President & CEO), holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and operates exclusively in the Japanese domestic market across the Chubu and Kanto regions.

Name

ITAGE

Legal name

株式会社 ITAGE

Website

https://itage.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ITAGE is a Japanese IT solutions provider serving manufacturing and logistics enterprises with digital twin (Emulate3D), AI image recognition (Collie), and factory / logistics automation (VLS for Toyota) technologies, and launched TABELIN as its first consumer service in October 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial AI & Digital Twin Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Industrial AI software
• Digital twin solutions
• Logistics automation
• Factory visualization
• AI image recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT Products Sales: Sales of ICT products including Emulate3D, Collie, and other software solutions to manufacturing and logistics companies
2. ICT Solutions: Custom solutions for digital transformation, visualization, and automation in manufacturing and logistics operations
3. ICT Services: Contracted development services and maintenance support for manufacturing and logistics companies. Also includes support operations and call center services.
4. AI R&D Services: Research and development services utilizing AI, particularly in image analysis for biotechnology and plant imaging through industry-academia cooperation
5. Agricultural Solutions: IT solutions for agriculture sector, including visualization and innovation services for farming operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITAGE sells IT solutions for 'visualization plus innovation' at manufacturing and logistics sites in Japan. Its portfolio includes the EMULATE3D 3D simulation platform (distributed under sole Japan agency), proprietary AI image recognition software (Collie, Board Collie), logistics picking analytics (Lojiana-kun), and a Toyota-developed multi-robot logistics control system (VLS). The company also delivers contracted factory automation development, AI R&D via industry-academia cooperation, and a consumer-facing service (TABELIN).

Product overview

ITAGE offers a portfolio of solutions centered on 'visualization plus innovation' for manufacturing and logistics sites. The core product lineup consists of EMULATE3D (3D simulation for digital twins — distributed under sole Japan agency rights), Collie (AI image recognition application), and Board Collie (collaborative dashboard add-on for Collie). The company also develops proprietary products including Lojiana-kun (cloud analytics for logistics picking) and Traffic Line Analysis (dead reckoning-based flow analysis), alongside contracted development services for factory automation and logistics systems. In 2024, ITAGE expanded into consumer markets with its first consumer-facing service, TABELIN. AI development is handled by the AI-LabsG team with industry-academia partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collie: AI image recognition application developed by ITAGE for no-programming, easy-operation AI image recognition solutions.
• Board Collie
• Lojiana-kun

Products and services

• EMULATE3D 3D simulation software for digital twins at manufacturing and logistics sites, distributed in Japan exclusively by ITAGE under a sole agency contract with Rockwell Automation. Enables solving complex industrial issues that cannot be addressed with 2D drawings. Targets Japanese manufacturing and logistics enterprises.
• Collie Proprietary AI image recognition application that enables no-code, easy-operation AI image recognition solutions. Performs object detection, measurement, and counting for plant, agricultural, and industrial use cases. Sold to manufacturing and logistics enterprise customers.
• Board Collie Dashboard and display application that works with Collie, allowing users to freely arrange and manage measurement and judgment data in tables and graphs. Targets Collie users at manufacturing and logistics sites.
• Lojiana-kun Cloud analytics service that enables workers to perform picking operations more efficiently at logistics sites. Targets logistics and warehouse operators.
• TABELIN ITAGE's first consumer-facing service, launched in October 2024, with member fee settlement handled via Stripe payment processing. Targets end consumers.
• VLS (Vehicle Logistics System) Custom-developed control system for multiple Vehicle Logistics Robots (VLRs) built for Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes algorithms for efficient transport instructions, collision avoidance, real-time visualization, and pedestrian-vehicle separation safety. Sold to automotive manufacturing enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Toyota awarded Technical Development Award Excellent Prize for VLS system development

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kyoto Plant Biotech Discussion Group (京都植物バイテク談話会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020ITAGE established and operates the secretariat for industry-academia joint initiatives in plant biotechnology.
• SolidWorks Japan (ソリッドワークスジャパン)coreTechnology or Integration · 7 March 2019Certified as a Solution Partner of SolidWorks Japan Corporation for providing CAD and engineering solutions.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationITAGE holds the sole agency contract for Japan for Rockwell Automation's EMULATE3D product - a 3D simulation technology for digital twins in manufacturing and logistics. This is a key product in their industrial solution offerings.
• Suntory Wellness (サントリーウエルネス)minorOthersSuntory Wellness featured ITAGE's health management initiatives on their wellness portal, demonstrating company wellness practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NS Solutions: NS Solutions is a Japanese IT solutions provider spun out of Nippon Steel, focused on manufacturing, finance, and distribution. It is directly comparable to ITAGE because both serve Japanese manufacturers with bespoke IT and digital-transformation services anchored in industrial domains.
• JFE Systems: JFE Systems is the IT subsidiary of JFE Steel, providing systems integration and IT solutions for steel, manufacturing, and logistics customers. It compares to ITAGE as a Japanese group-affiliated IT services firm serving manufacturing/logistics enterprises with custom automation solutions.
• Future Corporation: Future Corporation is a Japanese IT consulting and systems integration firm focused on IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation for Japanese corporates. It compares to ITAGE as a similarly sized Japan-domestic SI peer pursuing digital innovation mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Keyence: Keyence is a Japanese manufacturer of sensors, measuring instruments, and machine-vision systems widely used in factory automation. It is comparable to ITAGE as a Japan-based incumbent in industrial sensing and AI-vision-adjacent automation that competes for the same manufacturing-quality automation wallets.
• PTC: PTC is a global CAD, PLM, IoT, and digital-twin software vendor serving industrial customers. It is comparable to ITAGE because ITAGE operates as a PTC Service Engagement Partner and the two compete and collaborate around digital-twin and manufacturing digitalization projects in Japan.
• Hitachi Solutions: Hitachi Solutions is a Japanese IT services and SI company within the Hitachi group serving industrial and enterprise customers. It compares to ITAGE as a broad-incumbent SI offering overlapping systems integration, ERP, and IoT/digital-transformation services to Japanese manufacturers.
• NTT Data: NTT Data is a top-tier Japanese-headquartered global IT services and systems integration provider. It compares to ITAGE as the dominant broad-incumbent SI in Japan whose large-scale bids compete with ITAGE for enterprise manufacturing and logistics transformation work.
• Nihon Unisys / BIPROGY Group: Nihon Unisys (rebranded to BIPROGY) is a major Japanese IT services and systems integrator serving industrial, financial, and government customers. It is comparable to ITAGE as a broad incumbent IT services peer and a known partner via ITAGE's Tech Build Partner relationship with Nihon Unisys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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