Nippon Kikai Engineering Co.,Ltd.

What Nippon Kikai Engineering Co.,Ltd. does

Nippon Kikai Engineering Co., Ltd. (NKE) is a privately held Thai factory automation systems integrator and machine builder founded around 2000. The company designs, assembles, and commissions custom automation cells, CNC machining solutions, robotic systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for manufacturing customers in Thailand. Its core product portfolio is structured around five lines: (i) factory automation systems covering CNC machine tending, material handling, pick-and-place, palletizing, welding, and special-purpose machines; (ii) custom CNC machining solutions including process design, jig design, tooling, and programming; (iii) distribution of CNC machines, industrial and collaborative robots, tools, spare parts, and accessories with warranty; (iv) an MES platform integrating ERP, PLM, PLC, SCADA, and CNC machines (FOCAS) with shop-floor and energy dashboards and OEE tracking; and (v) full after-sales service spanning preventive/breakdown maintenance, repair, retrofit, training, and spare parts provisioning. NKE's technical differentiation rests on multi-vendor integration glue (proprietary software such as ROBODRILL LINKi FANUC integration and Manual/Auto Offset Software) layered on top of OEM stacks from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, Epson, Yamaha Motor, Renishaw, Schneider Electric, and Marposs.

The revenue model combines capital-equipment distribution, bespoke machine build/integration projects, and recurring service contracts; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through a website contact form and three regional offices (Bangkok HQ plus Rayong/Sri Racha and Nakhon Ratchasima branches) serving Thailand's industrial corridors, supplemented by content marketing via the company website, Facebook, YouTube, and Line. The customer base is composed largely of Japanese-affiliated multinational manufacturers including NTN, Denso, Electrolux, Beko, Kubota, Copeland, Astemo, and Yamaha Motor, spanning automotive, appliances, HVAC, bearings, and agricultural equipment. Credentials include ISO 9001:2015, AMB certification from CORE, and BOI promotion certificate No 01N0018, and the company was reported at 8 employees with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or IPO history.

Name

Nippon Kikai Engineering Co.,Ltd.

Legal name

บริษัท นิปปอน คิไค เอนจิเนียริ่ง จำกัด

Website

https://nipponkikai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nippon Kikai Engineering Co., Ltd. is a Thai factory automation systems integrator that designs, builds, and commissions custom CNC cells, robotic automation, and MES integrations for Japanese-affiliated manufacturers across automotive, appliance, HVAC, bearings, and agricultural equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Factory Automation Systems

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Factory automation systems
• CNC machinery distribution
• Industrial robotics integration
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Custom machine building

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machinery and Robotic Systems Sales: Sale of CNC machines, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and factory automation equipment. Products include machines from various brands with warranties.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Distribution of spare parts, tools, and accessories for CNC machines and robotic systems.
3. Custom Machine Design and Manufacturing: Bespoke machinery design, manufacturing, and installation services tailored to specific customer requirements.
4. Factory Automation System Integration: Design and implementation of factory automation systems, including MES integration, robotic automation, and IIoT connectivity.
5. After-Sales Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales support including preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, repair, overhaul, retrofit, and training services.
6. CNC Machine Solutions Consulting: Consulting services including process design, machine selection, jig design, programming, and problem-solving analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nippon Kikai Engineering is a Thailand-based machine builder that designs, builds, and integrates factory automation systems, custom CNC machining solutions, and industrial robotic systems for manufacturing clients. The company distributes CNC machines, robots, cobots, spare parts, and accessories from brands such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa, and also develops and implements its own Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software integrated with ERP, PLM, PLC, SCADA, and CNC machines. It provides end-to-end services from process design and jig design through installation to after-sales preventive maintenance, repair, overhaul, retrofit, and training.

Product overview

Nippon Kikai Engineering Co., Ltd. is a machine builder specializing in factory automation systems with over 20 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio comprising: (1) Factory Automation Systems for design and build of industrial automation and robotics solutions including CNC machine tending, material handling, pick&place, palletizing, and special machines; (2) Custom CNC Machining Solutions covering process design, machine selection, jig design, tooling, programming, and machine data collection; (3) MES (Manufacturing Execution System) with OEE tracking, shop floor monitoring, dashboards, and integration with ERP/PLM/SCADA/PLC systems; (4) Distribution of CNC machines, robots, cobots, tools, spare parts and accessories with warranty; and (5) Full-service maintenance including training, preventive/breakdown maintenance, repair, overhaul/retrofit, and spare parts provisioning. The company integrates IIoT systems and supports Industry 4.0 trends with technologies including IoT, AI, robotics, and additive manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factory Automation Systems Design and build of custom factory automation systems and industrial robotics for manufacturing processes. Includes CNC machine tending, material handling, pick-and-place, palletizing, welding, assembly automation, robotic material removal and finishing, aluminium pouring robot systems, tandem press lines, robotic picking and packing, and special machines for pressing, marking, leak testing, and screw tightening. Targeted at manufacturing companies seeking to automate production lines.
• Custom CNC Machining Solutions Comprehensive CNC machining solutions including process design, machine selection, jig design, tooling, programming, machine data collection (FOCAS), problem-solving analysis, and custom machine building per client specifications. Includes value stream mapping, lean manufacturing implementation, and ergonomics optimization. Targeted at manufacturers needing bespoke CNC machining solutions tailored to specific production requirements.
• CNC Machinery, Robots, and Spare Parts Distribution Distribution of CNC machines, industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), tools, spare parts, and accessories with warranty. Includes selective sourcing of high-quality products from established manufacturers such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, Epson, Yamaha Motor, Renishaw, Schneider Electric, and Marposs. Targeted at manufacturers seeking equipment, spare parts, and tools.
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Manufacturing Execution System integrating with shop floor equipment for production monitoring, OEE tracking, energy monitoring, quality control, shop floor reporting, dashboarding, and data analytics. Integrates with ERP, PLM, MRP, PLC, SCADA, and CNC machines. Targeted at manufacturers seeking real-time production visibility and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Full-Service CNC and Robotic Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales services including training, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, repair, overhaul and retrofit, and spare parts provisioning for CNC machines and factory automation systems. Targeted at existing manufacturing customers requiring ongoing equipment support.
• Training Services Comprehensive training programs for machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimal use of CNC and automation systems. Targeted at operators and maintenance staff of manufacturing customers.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC is a key technology partner providing CNC systems and robotics. NKE integrates FANUC ROBODRILL machines and provides FANUC robot solutions including articulated robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and Delta robots. The partnership includes ROBODRILL LINKi FANUC integration software developed by NKE.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is a technology partner providing industrial robots. NKE offers ABB articulated robots, Delta robots, and SCARA robots for various manufacturing applications including welding, material handling, and pick-and-place operations.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKUKA is a technology partner providing industrial robots. NKE offers KUKA articulated robots and collaborative robots for factory automation solutions.
• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationYaskawa is a technology partner providing industrial robots. NKE offers Yaskawa articulated robots for various industrial automation applications.
• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationUniversal Robots is a technology partner providing collaborative robots (cobots). NKE offers Universal Robots cobots designed to work safely alongside humans in industrial environments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beckhoff Automation (Thailand): PC-based control and automation systems supplier with regional presence. Comparable as a provider of integrated control, motion, and automation systems targeting discrete and process manufacturers in Thailand.
• ABB Industrial Solutions (Thailand): Industrial robots and automation systems provider with Thailand operations; also a partner of NKE. Overlaps directly on articulated and SCARA robots, system integration, and Industry 4.0 deployments across Thai manufacturers.
• Yaskawa Electric (Thailand): Industrial robots and motion control supplier with Thailand operations; also a partner of NKE. Direct overlap on articulated robot sales, motion/control integration, and factory automation projects for Thai manufacturers.
• Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand): Major FA solutions provider with Thailand presence offering PLCs, CNC controllers, servo/motion, and robots. Directly comparable on CNC machine controllers, motion control, and factory automation integrations of the type NKE delivers.
• Schunk Thailand (SCHUNK Intec): Specialized automation gripping, toolholding, and special-machine component supplier active in Thailand. Comparable on special machine design/build and automation cell components used in factory automation projects.
• Omron Industrial Automation (Thailand): Automation components and control systems provider (PLCs, sensors, vision, safety) with a Thailand footprint. Comparable in delivering integrated control, sensing, and automation solutions to discrete manufacturers.
• Rockwell Automation (Thailand): Industrial automation, control, and information solutions major with Thailand operations. Comparable on PLC/SCADA/MES integrations, lifecycle services, and enterprise-level automation programs across manufacturing customers.
• SMC (Thailand) Ltd. Global pneumatics and automation components supplier with established Thailand presence. Directly comparable as a factory automation components and solutions provider serving Thai manufacturers with similar product breadth and customer segments.
• Festo Thailand: Pneumatic and electric automation solutions provider with deep Thailand operations. Comparable product offering across factory automation components, motion control, and integrated solutions for manufacturing customers.
• Pepperl+Fuchs (Thailand): Industrial sensors and interface/automation electronics manufacturer with regional presence. Comparable in providing factory automation sensing and connectivity components integrated into discrete-manufacturer production lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NKEOfficialChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nipponkikaiengineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nippon-kikai-engineering-co.-ltd.

Compliance2 records

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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