What IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS does

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION is a Japan-based system integrator and wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEC Corporation (TSE Prime, ticker 6652). Founded in 1972 as Kosei Electric and rebranded under its current name in 2016 after joining the IDEC Group, the company is headquartered in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, with sales offices in Tokyo and Osaka and a related entity in Taiwan. As of April 2025 it employed 122 people. Its business centers on control technology applied across FA systems, robot system integration, and UL508A-certified control panel manufacturing for the North American export market.

The company's product portfolio spans three core pillars — FA systems, robot systems, and control systems — supplemented by pharmaceutical manufacturing DX (Siemens MES/SCADA integration), food manufacturing automation (acquired from Skuse in 2021), library/EAS systems, and the QAIS space air purifier. It holds exclusive Japanese distribution rights for ROKAE collaborative robots under the ROCKY TEAM partner program (20+ SI and sales partners), and distributes RoboDK simulation software, OnRobot end-of-arm tools, MiR AMRs, SOLOMON 3D AI vision, and SRT soft grippers. Differentiated technical assets include Japan's first EPLAN-to-RITTAL integration for direct enclosure processing (reported ~50% designer-hour reduction) and an in-house UL508A Listed label application capability.

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS generates revenue through hardware sales (control panels, collaborative robots, peripheral equipment), software distribution (RoboDK subscriptions), system integration and professional services (safety consulting, custom automation projects), and recurring service contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales from three domestic offices, supplemented by a SI/sales partner channel and trade show presence at iREX, ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN, INTERPHEX Japan, and Nagoya RoboDEX. Pricing for core SI projects is quote-based, while RoboDK follows published annual license tiers with scheduled price revisions through April 2026. The customer base is concentrated in Japanese manufacturing (Daifuku, Contec, Hitachi High-Tech, NGK Kilntec, Paloma, Toshiba Carrier) with a global Tier 1 reference at Cummins.

Name

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS

Legal name

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Website

https://idec-fs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS is a Japanese system integrator and 100% subsidiary of IDEC Corporation, providing UL508A-certified control panels, collaborative robot integration (exclusive ROKAE distributor), and FA/pharma DX solutions to manufacturing enterprises in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation System Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Factory automation integration
• Robot system integration
• Control panel manufacturing
• Collaborative robots distribution
• UL508A certified panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Ichinomiya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Control Equipment and Harness Products: Design and manufacture of control equipment and harness products, including UL508A-certified control panels.
2. Control Software and Application Software: Design and development of control software and application software for automation systems.
3. Robot Systems: Design and development of robot systems utilizing industrial robots, including robot sales and system integration services.
4. Library Management Systems and Security Systems: Design and development of library management systems (EAS) and security systems.
5. Professional Services and SI: System integration services, safety consulting, and engineering services for automation solutions.
6. RoboDK Software Distribution: Authorized distributor of RoboDK robot simulation software (network license and USB dongle versions), including optional calibration and precision features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS designs, manufactures, and integrates factory automation systems, control panels, and robot systems for Japanese manufacturers. Core activities include UL508A-certified control panel manufacturing (with Japan's first EPLAN-to-RITTAL digital workflow), collaborative robot system integration featuring ROKAE as exclusive Japanese distributor, and pharmaceutical manufacturing digital transformation using Siemens MES/SCADA products. The company also distributes RoboDK simulation software, OnRobot end-of-arm tooling, MiR autonomous mobile robots, and provides safety consulting for human-robot collaboration environments.

Product overview

IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS is an IDEC Group system integrator providing automation solutions centered on control technology. The product portfolio comprises core automation systems (FA Systems, Robot Systems, Control Systems) plus specialized solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing DX, social infrastructure, and library systems. The Robot System business features ROKAE collaborative robots (SR, CR, CR High-Payload series) sold as Japanese distributor, supported by application packages including Palletizing, Machine Tending, and Starter Kit. Supporting technologies include RoboDK simulation software, OnRobot arm end tools, MiR autonomous mobile robots, SOLOMON 3D AI vision, and SRT soft grippers. The company also manufactures UL508A-certified control panels using EPLAN-RITTAL integrated workflows, offers safety consulting services, and distributes the QAIS space air purifier. Additional offerings include the ST-2000 food transfer system for automatic carton packing, acquired through business transfer from Skuze Co., Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• EPLAN-based RITTAL enclosure processing reduced design man-hours by approximately 50% (designers) and eliminated procurement management time entirely (procurement staff), while also reducing processing costs vs. traditional sheet metal.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• 株式会社ROKAE精機 (ROKAE Seiki, Japan subsidiary of ROKAE Robotics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS is the exclusive authorized distributor of ROKAE collaborative robots in Japan. Signed November 1, 2024. ROKAE is a Chinese robot manufacturer that listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2026. ROKAE manufactures collaborative robots (xMate SR/CR/CR-H series) with torque sensors on all axes. IDEC FS provides total support for robot system construction including sales, SI, and after-sales support.
• シーメンス株式会社 (Siemens Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for Siemens products. IDEC FS won the SIEMENS Sales Award in both 2021 and 2022. As a certified partner, they sell Siemens products (Opcenter Execution Pharma MES, SIMATIC SCADA, WinCC Audit) and integrate them into pharmaceutical manufacturing DX solutions. Also exhibiting together at INTERPHEX Japan.
• 三菱電機株式会社 (MELFA / Mitsubishi Electric)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMELFA robot partner. IDEC FS integrates Mitsubishi Electric MELFA robots in automation systems, particularly supporting Gifu Technical High School in the High School Robot SI Competition using Mitsubishi Electric robot challenges.
• Universal Robots A/S (UR)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSI partner for Universal Robots collaborative robots. UR robots are featured in RoboDK's robot library and supported for offline programming. IDEC FS integrates UR robots and offers training support.
• ファナック株式会社 (FANUC)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSI partner for FANUC robots. FANUC robots are supported in RoboDK's robot library. IDEC FS integrates FANUC robots in automation solutions.
• KUKA株式会社 (KUKA)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for KUKA robots. Kawasaki robot drivers were added to RoboDK in 2021, expanding supported robot brand coverage. IDEC FS handles both agency sales and SI for KUKA robots.
• ABB株式会社 (ABB)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSI partner for ABB robots. ABB robots are supported in RoboDK's robot library and driver ecosystem. IDEC FS integrates ABB robots in automation solutions.
• JAKA Robotics (シェアラー)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSI partner for JAKA collaborative robots. IDEC FS offered JAKA collaborative robots at 20% discount under a 'With Corona Support Campaign' in 2021. JAKA post-processor and driver developed for RoboDK in September 2023, enabling direct program transfer.
• Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency distributor for MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including MiR600 and MiR1350. MiR robots are demonstrated at the Collaborative Robot Technical Center. IDEC FS co-hosted a webinar on 'Mobile robots for safe warehouse environments' in January 2022.
• RobotiQ (ロボティック)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for RobotiQ products (grippers including Hand-E, RG2-FT, etc.). RG2-FT was discontinued January 26, 2026, with support ending January 26, 2031. IDEC FS continues supporting existing customers.
• SOLOMON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for SOLOMON products including AccuPick 3D and AI vision systems for robotic picking applications.
• OnRobot A/SstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for OnRobot arm end tools including grippers (RG2, RG6, 3-Finger, VG10, VGC10, Gecko, Soft Gripper), screwdrivers, OnRobot Eyes vision, HEX force/torque sensors, and quick changers. Full product range distributed in Japan.
• RoboDK CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese authorized distributor for RoboDK robot simulation and offline programming software. Provides sales, technical support, training, and free trial programs. RoboDK supports 50+ robot manufacturers and 600+ robot arm models. Also partners with RoboDK for academic free licensing programs.
• SRT (Soft Robotics Technology)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency and SI partner for SRT soft grippers that can grip items like human hands, for handling delicate or irregular-shaped products.
• IDEC Corporation (idec.jp)coreOthersIDEC Corporation is the 100% parent company of IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS. IDEC Corporation is listed on TSE Prime Market (stock data). Provides safety products (safety light curtains, safety switches) used in IDEC FS's collaborative robot systems. IDEC Group includes IDEC Sales Support, IDEC AUTO-ID SOLUTIONS, IDEC Logistics Services, and IDEC ALPS Technologies.
• IDEC AUTO-ID SOLUTIONS株式会社standardOthersIDEC Group company providing automatic identification equipment used in IDEC FS's IoT factory implementation for progress management visualization. Located in Amagasaki, Hyogo.
• 台湾和泉電気股份有限公司 (IDEC TAIWAN CORPORATION)standardOthersTaiwan related/collaboration company. IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS' Taiwan operations were transferred and merged into IDEC Taiwan Corporation in 2020. IDEC Taiwan maintains a System Solution Department.
• 株式会社バイナス (Vinas)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustrial education and vocational training materials company. Partnered with IDEC FS in October 2020 to provide RoboDK simulation software free of charge to technical colleges and universities for collaborative robot talent development.
• スキューズ株式会社 (Skuse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEC Group (via IDEC Corporation and IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS) acquired food manufacturing automation business from Skuse Corporation in April 2021. This acquisition established IDEC FS's food manufacturing robot system business, adding product transfer/pick-and-place solutions to the portfolio. Kyoto office was established from this acquisition.
• RITTAL Japan (リタール)coreTechnology or IntegrationRITTAL is the German enclosure manufacturer. IDEC FACTORY SOLUTIONS achieved Japan's first EPLAN data integration with RITTAL for control panel enclosures, enabling direct online ordering and processing of RITTAL enclosures using EPLAN CAD data. This eliminates sheet metal intermediary processes.
• EPLAN (茵派朗)coreTechnology or IntegrationEPLAN is the world No.1 integrated electrical CAD software. IDEC FS uses EPLAN P8 and Pro Panel for control panel design. The EPLAN-RITTAL integration system (pioneered by IDEC FS in Japan) enables direct data flow from CAD design to enclosure processing.
• 、一般弱者日本ロボットシステムインテグレータ協会 (JAROSI)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan Robot System Integrator Association. IDEC FS is an SIer member and 幹事企業 (managing company). The association transitioned from a JIRA special committee to an independent general incorporated association in June 2023. IDEC FS actively participates in industry development and workforce training initiatives.
• 愛知県 (Aichi Prefecture)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerAichi Prefecture organizes the High School Robot System Integration Competition (高校生ロボットシステムインテグレーション競技会). IDEC FS has been a support company since the first competition, providing technical guidance, safety equipment, and SI support to participating high schools including Gifu Technical High School (Grand Prize winner, 2nd competition) and Ichinomiya Koko Koko (3rd competition).
• 、Cummins Inc. (カミンズ)standardTechnology or IntegrationGlobal automotive Tier 1 supplier (truck transmission systems for Mercedes-Benz). Operates a factory using approximately 30 ROKAE collaborative robots for assembly, deburring, spot welding, and inspection, achieving full ROI in 2 years. Referenced by IDEC FS as proof of ROKAE's global competitiveness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Siemens AG: German industrial automation giant whose MES/SCADA products (Opcenter Execution Pharma, SIMATIC WinCC) are integrated by IDEC FS for pharma DX. Core technology partner and revenue driver rather than direct competitor in hardware SI.

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Danish collaborative robot manufacturer whose products are supported by IDEC FS via RoboDK and as an SI partner. Direct competition in cobot sales, with UR also building out direct Japan SI relationships.
• Mujin: Japanese robotics system integrator specializing in motion planning and AI-driven robot deployment for warehousing and manufacturing. Directly competes with IDEC FS in industrial robot SI for Japanese enterprise customers.
• Techman Robot: Taiwanese collaborative robot manufacturer with native cobot+vision integration. Competes in Asia-Pacific cobot market where IDEC FS positions ROKAE, often referenced together as Asia cobot alternatives to Universal Robots.
• ROKAE Robotics: Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer whose xMate series is exclusively distributed by IDEC FS in Japan. Now HKEX-listed; competes with IDEC FS when engaging direct global accounts but is also a strategic supplier relationship.

Emerging players

• Doosan Robotics: Korean collaborative robot manufacturer pursuing aggressive global expansion post-2023 KOSPI listing. Competes with ROKAE/IDEC FS cobot offering in the broader Asia cobot market, especially with Japanese customers evaluating alternatives.
• JAKA Robotics: Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer with growing Japan presence via IDEC FS SI partnership. Emerging player whose competitive trajectory could overlap with ROKAE positioning in IDEC FS's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Global Japanese robot and CNC manufacturer with extensive direct SI partner network. IDEC FS integrates FANUC robots but also competes against its direct SI arm in similar Japanese manufacturing segments.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Japanese FA systems and MELFA robot manufacturer. Competes with IDEC FS as both a robot vendor (IDEC FS integrates MELFA robots) and an end-to-end automation solutions provider through its e-F@ctory initiative.
• Yaskawa Electric: Japanese industrial robot manufacturer (Motoman) with direct SI capabilities and ecosystem partners. Major incumbent offering robot + SI bundle that competes with IDEC FS's multi-vendor robot integration offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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