Zuken

Basic Information

Stock Code
6947
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
December 1976
Listing Year
June 1987
Official Website
https://www.zuken.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Zuken is an electrical CAD/EDA software manufacturer founded in 1976, boasting the No. 1 position in Japan in the printed circuit board design field and operating as a globally expanding technology innovation company.

Current Situation

Zuken recorded consolidated sales of approximately 29.3 billion yen, ordinary income of about 3.5 billion yen, and net income of about 2.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2020. Its main business is providing software such as electrical design CAD and printed circuit board CAD, particularly holding the No. 1 market share in the domestic printed circuit board CAD market. In recent years, it has focused on technological innovations, including providing AI semiconductor design support tools to U.S. IBM and strengthening partnerships with Elmec Wescott. It operates 15 overseas bases and actively expands into global markets. In terms of sustainability, it endeavors to reduce environmental impact and promotes sustainable product development. In the medium to long term, it aims for revenue growth and customer base diversification through strengthened integrated BOM management systems and product lifecycle management (PLM). Leveraging its technological strengths, it focuses on new market development and building responsive systems to customer needs, achieving differentiation from competitors.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Holds the top share in Japan for printed circuit board design CAD
  • Since its founding in 1976, consistently specialized in design support
  • Advanced technology company providing AI-equipped design support tools to U.S. IBM
  • Headquarters in Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City, with numerous overseas bases
  • Possesses product lineup covering entire manufacturing processes in CAD/CAM industry
  • Chairman and Representative Director is Masato Kaneko, President is Hayaya Katsube
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange since 1991, continuing steady growth
  • Actively participates in international standardization activities for CAD
  • Independently developed 3D integrated BOM management system specialized for industries
  • EMC design verification software highly evaluated domestically and internationally

Hidden Connections

  • Partnered with Elmec Wescott (now Zuken Elmec) to integrate overseas technology
  • Long-term transaction history with major domestic semiconductor and electronics manufacturers
  • Many design software compatible with international standards
  • Collaborates with large enterprises across multiple industries in product development project management
  • Participates in Yokohama region's industry-academia-government collaboration projects, contributing to regional revitalization
  • Masato Kaneko known as prominent engineer and executive in the industry
  • Design support tools used across diverse fields, broadly influencing the market
  • AI design support tools increasingly adopted in overseas design sites

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing design demand due to higher performance and density of electronic devices
  • New product demand creation from promotion of AI/IoT technology design utilization
  • Expansion of global semiconductor market and spread of advanced design technologies
  • Increasing demand for development management solutions from manufacturing DX advancement
  • Demand for energy-efficient design tools due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Expansion of design support services for emerging companies domestically and internationally
  • Market expansion in 3D integrated BOM management and PLM fields
  • Demand for integrated design solutions corresponding to product complexity
  • Increasing needs for remote design environment setup
  • Market expansion from promotion of international design standardization

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 80% domestic share in printed circuit board CAD field
  • Expand global sales ratio to 50%
  • Aim for world top 3 in AI design support field
  • Increase sustainability-certified products to 70%
  • Improve customer loyalty through product integration platforms
  • Secure over 10 billion yen in sales from new B2B businesses
  • Achieve 30% design time reduction through technological innovation
  • Strengthen customization response for diverse industries
  • Expand environmental conservation projects in collaboration with local communities
  • Build attractive work environment through talent development and diversity promotion

Business Segments

Electronic Device Design Support

Overview
Provides software covering circuit design to board design and manufacturing verification for electronic devices.
Competitiveness
Overwhelming domestic share in printed circuit board CAD and advanced design support technology.
Customers
  • Printed circuit board design companies
  • Semiconductor design companies
  • Electronic equipment manufacturers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
Products
  • CR-5500 series
  • Electrical CAD systems
  • EMC Advisor
  • DFM Center
  • Package Synthesizer

Manufacturing Data Management and Product Development Management

Overview
Performs BOM management and project management to promote efficiency in product development and manufacturing.
Competitiveness
Advanced solutions that improve development efficiency through 3D integrated BOM management.
Customers
  • General manufacturing industry
  • Development project management departments
  • Product design departments
Products
  • PreSight visual BOM
  • Project Conductor
  • DS-2 Electrical

Electrical CAD Data Management and Services

Overview
Deploys data management for electrical design and services for maintenance efficiency.
Competitiveness
Advanced data management technology specialized in electronics PDM field.
Customers
  • Electrical design offices
  • Manufacturing sites
  • Maintenance departments
Products
  • DS-2 Manufacturing
  • DS-2 Field Service

Mecha-Electronics Coordinated Design Support

Overview
Promotes coordination between mechanical and electrical design to realize design process efficiency.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record in CAD integration and provision of dedicated solutions.
Customers
  • Electronic device design companies
  • Automotive-related companies
  • Aerospace industry
Products
  • CR-5000 Cabling Designer
  • BoardModeler
  • V54EE

Semiconductor Design Support Solutions

Overview
Develops integrated design tools optimized for semiconductor packages and LSI design.
Competitiveness
Design time reduction through simultaneous LSI/package optimization.
Customers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • IC design companies
Products
  • CAI (CR-ADS Integration)
  • RioMagic

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Overwhelming share in the domestic printed circuit board CAD market
  • High technological capabilities and software development strength
  • Global sales and service network
  • Diverse product lineup and integrated platform provision
  • Reliability and customer base from years of accumulation
  • Strong ecosystem with partner collaborations
  • Rapid customization response to customer needs
  • Advanced design support development using AI technology
  • Regionally optimized support through multi-base operations
  • Comprehensive product quality management and maintenance systems

Competitive Advantages

  • No. 1 domestic market share in printed circuit board design support software
  • One-stop design environment provision through diverse product range
  • Global customer response capabilities and local deployment strength
  • New market development with AI semiconductor design support tools
  • Strengthened integration of electrical BOM management and product development management
  • Design quality improvement through advanced design verification tools
  • Product lineup considering up to manufacturing processes
  • Simultaneous optimization technology for package/LSI design
  • Abundant track record with industry-specific solutions
  • Technical support system supporting high customer satisfaction

Threats

  • Acceleration of competitors' technological innovation speed
  • Exchange rate fluctuation risks in global markets
  • Rapid changes in semiconductor industry design methods and technologies
  • Intensified market competition from new entrants
  • Increased business burden due to international regulatory strengthening
  • Rising response costs from diversifying customer needs
  • Risks to maintaining technological strength due to talent acquisition and training difficulties
  • Increasing cyberattack and information leakage risks
  • IT investment restraint due to economic fluctuations
  • Reputation decline risks from product failures or defects

Innovations

2024: Launch of AI Semiconductor Design Support Tool Provision to U.S. IBM

Overview
Provided AI technology-utilizing semiconductor design support tool to U.S. IBM, advancing into advanced design field.
Impact
Successfully opened new business areas, contributing to revenue expansion.

2023: Release of New Integrated EDA Package CR-5500

Overview
Launched next-generation EDA software achieving high-speed design and multifunctional integration, strengthening market competitiveness.
Impact
Contributed to sales expansion domestically and internationally and improved customer satisfaction.

2022: Expansion of 3D Integrated BOM Management System visual BOM

Overview
Enhanced product information visualization and management functions, contributing to design efficiency improvement.
Impact
Successfully promoted information sharing in product development sites.

2021: Enhancement of Manufacturing Preparation Management System (NPI) Functions

Overview
Added new functions supporting manufacturing process efficiency, contributing to customer manufacturing quality improvement.
Impact
Gained high evaluations from manufacturing sites, increasing adoptions.

2020: Performance Improvement of EMC Design Verification System EMC Advisor

Overview
Implemented version upgrade for enhanced design accuracy in electronic noise countermeasures.
Impact
Contributed to design defect reduction and improved technological evaluation.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-efficient software development
  • Advancement of paperless operations and digitalization within the company
  • CO2 emission reduction through remote work implementation
  • Product design and service provision considering reduced environmental impact
  • Support for environmental protection activities through collaboration with local communities