Chiyoda Sokki

What Chiyoda Sokki does

Chiyoda Sokki Co., Ltd. (千代田測器株式会社) is a privately held Japanese company founded in 1951 that sells, rents, and services surveying and measurement instruments for the construction, civil engineering, and professional surveying industries. Headquartered in Tokyo with an Osaka sales office and a Saitama service center, the company operates as both a multi-vendor distributor for global instrument makers (TOPCON-SOKIA, Nikon Trimble, Leica, PENTAX, Rion, Riken Keisoku) and a developer of proprietary software platforms, most notably DXsite (a cloud-based measurement management system registered with NETIS as KT-230043-A) and DX Twin View (a GNSS-driven digital twin system for BIM/CIM construction visualization, NETIS KK-260017-A).

The proprietary portfolio extends into specialized applications such as the DX Bridge Ruler automated bridge flatness measurement system, DXsite XR extended reality integration, DX Crane Shield crane safety monitoring, and the SET-M1 series of motor-drive total stations. The company pairs its own software with third-party hardware and software from Autodesk, Bentley, Fukui Computer (TREND series), and Informatix (GyroEye AR), and offers custom受託管理システム (bespoke management system) development plus JSIMA-certified calibration and inspection services.

Chiyoda Sokki generates revenue across four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring equipment rental, maintenance and JSIMA/JCSS calibration services, and custom system development. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by participation in industry exhibitions such as CSPI-EXPO. The company holds ISO quality certification and JSIMA inspector accreditation, and has received Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recognition through 2020 i-Construction Advanced Technology and 2023 PRISM project selections, plus the 2021 Japan Land Development Federation Civil Engineering Award Special Award. Operations remain Japan-only with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Chiyoda Sokki

Legal name

千代田測器株式会社 (Chiyoda Sokki Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://chiyodasokki.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chiyoda Sokki (千代田測器株式会社) is a Japanese surveying and measurement equipment company founded in 1951 that sells, rents, and services instruments for construction, civil engineering, and surveying firms across Japan, distributing global brands and offering proprietary DXsite and DX Twin View cloud platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Surveying equipment distribution
• Construction measurement solutions
• 3D laser scanning
• GNSS positioning systems
• Digital twin construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of surveying and measurement equipment including total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D scanners, levels, and accessories from manufacturers like TOPCON-SOKIA, Nikon Trimble, Leica, and others.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental services for surveying and measurement equipment, allowing customers flexible access to instruments without large capital expenditure.
3. Maintenance Services: Maintenance and repair services for surveying equipment, calibration services including JSIMA certified inspections.
4. Custom System Development: Custom measurement management systems development (受託管理システム) for specific customer needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chiyoda Sokki sells, rents, and services surveying and measurement instrumentation—including total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D laser scanners, levels, machine control systems, and AR/MR surveying tools—sourced from leading OEMs (Topcon-Sokia, Nikon Trimble, Leica, PENTAX). The company complements this distribution role with proprietary cloud-based platforms (DXsite, DX Twin View) and specialized systems (DX Bridge Ruler) that aggregate sensor data, manage construction sites, and visualize BIM/CIM digital twins for i-Construction compliance.

Product overview

Chiyoda Sokki (千代田測器株式会社) is a surveying and measurement equipment company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of measurement solutions, primarily serving the construction and civil engineering industries. The company operates as a distributor and rental provider for major manufacturers including Topcon-Sokia, Nikon-Trimble, and Leica Geosystems, while also developing proprietary solutions. The core product offerings include: DXsite cloud measurement management system (cloud platform for real-time monitoring of measurement data from various sensors), DX Twin View digital twin construction management system (GNSS-based BIM/CIM integration), Layout Navigator series (LN-150, LN-160, LN-1000i) for pile and construction layout positioning, total stations including the SET-M1 Series and various robotic/imaging models, 3D laser scanners (Leica BLK series, Trimble SX/X series, CR-P1, D-H100), GNSS receivers for positioning, machine control systems (3D-MC) for construction equipment, and specialized construction management software (ConcreteNavi, SmartRoller, SumiROBO). The DXsite platform serves as the central hub integrating multiple sensor types and measurement devices for comprehensive construction site monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DXsite: Cloud-based measurement management system for construction site monitoring, registered with NETIS.
• DXツインビュー (DX Twin View)
• DXブリッジルーラー (DX Bridge Ruler)

Products and services

• DXsite Cloud Measurement Management Platform (DXsite) Cloud-based real-time measurement monitoring and management platform that aggregates data from multiple sensors (tilt, distance, weather, gas, noise) for construction site visibility, registered with MLIT NETIS as a new technology.
• DX Twin View Digital Twin Construction Management System Digital twin construction management system that uses GNSS positioning to reflect real-time site data into BIM/CIM models, supporting point cloud data and playback of construction progress; registered with NETIS (KK-260017-A).
• DX Bridge Ruler Bridge Surface Flatness Measurement System Bridge surface flatness measurement system that uses an automatic tracking total station to follow a measurement cart and automatically capture flatness data, achieving approximately 85% labor reduction versus conventional methods.
• LN-1000i Layout Navigator (杭ナビ) Motor-drive total station with integrated camera and green laser supporting non-prism measurement, designed for pile and construction layout positioning applications.
• SET-M1 Series Motor Drive Total Station Motor drive total station with dual battery system and the lightest, most compact body in its class, offering an upgraded RC system with strong tracking capability and one-person observation for surveying efficiency.
• Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600 Next-generation Leica laser tracker that directly scans 3D surfaces with up to 300-micron accuracy for large-scale metrology and industrial measurement.
• CR-P1 Series 3D Laser Scanner Top-of-the-line 3D laser scanner with improved density and speed performance for high-resolution site capture and as-built documentation.
• SumiROBO Automatic Marking Robot System Automatic marking robot system that performs layout marking on construction sites, replacing manual layout work to improve productivity.
• D-H100 Mobile Mapping Scanner Mobile scanner system that captures 3D measurement data while walking, providing portable and rapid reality capture for indoor and outdoor environments.
• SHARESLAM S20 Mobile Scanning Device Mobile SLAM-based scanning device for rapid 3D data capture in surveying and construction environments.
• Leica BLK Series Imaging Laser Scanners (BLK360, BLK360 G2, BLK2GO, BLK2FLY) Family of Leica imaging laser scanners offering handheld, tripod, and drone-mounted 3D reality capture for surveying, BIM, and construction documentation.
• Trimble SX10/SX12 Scanning Total Station Scanning total stations that combine high-accuracy surveying with integrated 3D scanning for hybrid measurement workflows.
• Trimble X7 / X9 Laser Scanning System Trimble laser scanning systems available in construction/equipment and surveying/construction variants for high-accuracy field scanning.
• Trimble R12i High-Performance GNSS Receiver High-performance GNSS receiver delivering precise positioning for surveying and construction layout applications.
• Leica GS18 I GNSS RTK Receiver RTK GNSS receiver with tilt compensation for high-precision positioning in surveying workflows.
• HiPer CR GNSS Receiver Compact GNSS receiver for construction and surveying positioning tasks.
• GyroEye / GyroEye TS+ AR-MR Surveying Camera System Camera-based AR/MR surveying solutions with total station integration for augmented-reality visualization of layout and design data on site.
• Trimble SiteVision Outdoor AR System High-precision outdoor augmented reality system for visualizing designs and underground utilities on construction sites.
• Magic Leap 2 AR Headset Augmented reality headset for mixed-reality visualization in construction and surveying workflows.
• TREND-POINT 3D Point Cloud Processing System 3D point cloud processing software from Fukui Computer for analyzing survey data and generating deliverables.
• TREND-ONE Surveying CAD System Surveying CAD software for design and drafting of survey deliverables.
• TREND-FIELD Field Terminal System Field terminal system for construction site data capture and management, integrating with TREND-POINT and survey instruments.
• iCON excavate iXE3 3D Machine Guidance for Excavators 3D guidance system for hydraulic excavators enabling operators to dig to design grade without manual stakes.
• 3D-MC GNSS Mastless Dozer Machine Control System 3D machine control system for dozers using GNSS positioning to deliver mastless grading accuracy.
• ConcreteNavi Concrete Placement Management System Management system that tracks concrete pouring operations on construction sites to improve quality and traceability.
• SmartRoller Cloud-Based Compaction Management System Cloud-based compaction management system that monitors roller compaction passes and quality on construction sites.
• SiteBox Construction Management System Construction management system for shape, quality, and photo documentation of on-site work.
• MICS-AI Mobile AI Network Camera Mobile network camera with AI capabilities for construction site monitoring and security.
• DXsite XR Extended Reality Platform Extended-reality integration on top of the DXsite cloud measurement management platform, enabling immersive visualization of construction site data.
• DX Smart Level Digital Leveling System Digital level measurement system integrated with the DXsite cloud platform for automated elevation monitoring.
• Surveying Equipment Rental Service Subscription-style rental of surveying and measurement equipment (total stations, GNSS, 3D scanners, levels, machine control) for construction and surveying firms needing flexible access without large capital outlay.
• Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and JSIMA Calibration Services Maintenance, repair, and calibration services for surveying instruments, including JSIMA-certified inspection and JCSS-traceable calibration certificates.
• Custom Measurement Management System Development (受託管理システム) Bespoke development of measurement management systems for construction and infrastructure customers with specific monitoring requirements.
• On-Site Measurement Support Service (現場サポート) Field measurement and technical support services deployed at customer construction sites to assist with surveying, layout, and measurement workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• DX Bridge Ruler achieves approximately 85% labor reduction compared to traditional measurement methods

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

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TOPCON-SOKIA (トプコン・ソキア)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution partner for TOPCON-SOKIA surveying equipment including total stations, GNSS receivers, and related instruments. Products include SET-M1 series, LN-1000i Layout Navigator, and other TOPCON branded solutions.
• Nikon Trimble (ニコン・トリンブル)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Nikon Trimble surveying and mapping equipment including total stations, GNSS receivers, and scanning solutions.
• Leica Geosystems (ライカジオシステムズ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Leica branded laser scanners, total stations, GNSS equipment, and related surveying instruments.
• PENTAXmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes PENTAX surveying equipment including the P-100 series total stations and other PENTAX branded products.
• Fukui Computer (福井コンピュータ)majorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for TREND series software products including TREND-POINT 3D point cloud processing, TREND-FIELD field terminal system, and TREND-CORE CIM communication system.
• AutodeskmajorTechnology or IntegrationOffers Autodesk software products including Civil 3D, Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 Layout for construction and surveying workflows.
• Informatix (インフォマティクス)majorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for GyroEye series AR/MR solutions including GyroEye and GyroEye TS+ for augmented reality surveying applications.
• Rion (リオン)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Rion branded environmental measurement equipment including sound level meters, vibration meters, and noise monitoring devices.
• Riken Keisoku (理研計器)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Riken gas monitoring equipment including portable gas detectors and multi-gas monitors for construction site safety.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Autodesk: Global design and construction software company whose Civil 3D, Revit, and BIM 360 products are offered through Chiyoda Sokki - adjacent ecosystem participant enabling BIM/CIM workflows for shared customers.
• Bentley Systems: Global infrastructure engineering software provider whose iTwin Capture Modeler is offered through Chiyoda Sokki - adjacent ecosystem participant in the construction digitalization space.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Global surveying, construction, and geospatial technology company - one of Chiyoda Sokki's key distribution partners and a broad incumbent with its own cloud ecosystem (Trimble Connect, Trimble Reality Capture).
• TOPCON Corporation: Japan-headquartered manufacturer of surveying instruments, GNSS, and machine control systems - Chiyoda Sokki's largest distribution partner but also a broader incumbent with its own direct sales, software ecosystem, and global footprint.
• Leica Geosystems: Hexagon-owned global surveying equipment manufacturer and software platform provider - core distribution partner for Chiyoda Sokki but also a broader incumbent competing across the surveying technology stack.

Regional players

• Nikon Trimble Co., Ltd. Japan-based joint venture between Nikon and Trimble distributing surveying instruments - directly comparable distribution role to Chiyoda Sokki but with a single-OEM focus and Japan-specific market.

Direct peers

• PASCO Corporation: Japanese surveying, aerial mapping, and geospatial analytics company serving government and infrastructure clients - comparable end-customer base to Chiyoda Sokki's surveying customers.
• Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd. Japanese aerial surveying and geospatial consulting company serving civil engineering and infrastructure markets - comparable end-customer base and use of similar measurement technologies to Chiyoda Sokki.
• Fukui Computer: Japanese construction ICT software vendor offering TREND-POINT 3D point cloud processing and TREND-FIELD systems - directly comparable to Chiyoda Sokki in the construction site measurement software category via DXsite.
• Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Major Japanese surveying and geospatial services company using similar instruments; comparable Japanese surveying industry player with end-customer focus in civil engineering and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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