Digital manufacturing specialist ThinkIQ and Mitsubishi Corporation are collaborating to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturing and supply chains in Japan. Mitsubishi is also investing in California-based ThinkIQ.

Mitsubishi plans to leverage its partnership with ThinkIQ to accelerate digital transformation with smart manufacturing solutions for the many industrial supply chains in its ecosystem.

ThinkIQ has built its open platform working with US and European government smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives and global standards bodies.

“We are honoured to have been recognised by Mitsubishi Corporation as its partner to drive global adoption of smart manufacturing solutions,” said Doug Lawson, CEO of ThinkIQ. “Our platform addresses a growing market need to operate and manage complex manufacturing supply chains more efficiently. With our strategic relationship and Mitsubishi’s investment, we will expand our market reach and accelerate our efforts to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility.”

“Our team has spent years driving thought leadership for a digital transformation strategy for the manufacturing sector, as well as doing research and diligence to find the right partner to drive adoption of those strategies into our industrial supply chains, and we are excited to have chosen ThinkIQ as our technology partner. We expect ThinkIQ’s solutions to have a major impact on manufacturers to help improve yield, quality, safety, and compliance while dramatically reducing waste and environmental impact,” said Yoshiyuki Watanabe, Division COO of Mitsubishi Corporation. “ThinkIQ’s open, innovative platform and leadership in digital transformation for the manufacturing industry is what prompted our investment and go-to-market partnership.”