Yamazaki Mazak and ABEJA announced a joint development agreement on October 16, 2026, to implement physical AI on manufacturing floors, including AI agents for machining optimization, production scheduling, and robot behavior learning, with commercialization targeted by end of fiscal 2028.

KITZ Corporation signed a basic business alliance agreement with AID Co., Ltd. on February 1, 2025, to develop hydrogen supply chain products and services. The partnership covers product development, procurement, sales and service.

Kobe Steel concluded an absorption-type company split agreement transferring its standard compressor business to its wholly owned subsidiary Kobelco Compressors, with effect planned for July 1, 2021. A planned capital and business alliance with Miura, creating a joint venture, is still being finalized.

SIG and Dai Nippon Printing signed a joint venture agreement to bring carton packaging and filling technology solutions to the Japanese food and beverage industry. The item is dated March 8, 2018.