Amada establishes AI laboratory for future manufacturing innovation

February 3, 2020

Research facility to focus on automation, skill succession, and cross-industry collaboration

Amada Holdings announced on January 23, 2020 that it has established the “Amada AI Innovation Laboratory” at its headquarters in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The new laboratory will serve as a research hub to support the medium- to long-term growth of the Amada Group.

Aiming to solve labor and skill challenges through AI

The Amada AI Innovation Laboratory will focus on the development of advanced technologies, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The lab’s research areas include automation technologies to address labor shortages, skill succession for experienced manufacturing professionals, and the development of next-generation manufacturing systems.

With a view to potential cross-industry collaboration, Amada aims to enhance its technological capabilities and further strengthen its position in the evolving manufacturing sector.