Image Magic

Basic Information

Stock Code
7793
Industry
Other Products
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 1995
Listing Year
March 2022
Official Website
https://imagemagic.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
PB System, Second X, KYORITSU, Nippon Sohatsu Group, Kosaido Holdings, Takeda IP Holdings, ProNexus, TOPPAN Holdings, Dai Nippon Printing, Kyodo Printing, TAKARA & COMPANY, Nakabayashi, WT Tokyo

Overview

Image Magic is a Tokyo-based printing-related system development company established in 1995, specializing in on-demand printing efficiency improvement and providing system services for the printing industry.

Current Situation

Image Magic's core business is system development for on-demand printing, supporting efficiency and quality improvements in the printing industry. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022, it operates from its base in Tokyo. Customers are primarily printing-related companies and the business specialized services market. Competitors include major printing companies such as Dai Nippon Printing and TOPPAN Holdings. Technologically, it excels in software development for automating printing processes and advancing digital transformation. Moving forward, it plans to promote the adoption of digital printing and expand related services while accelerating sustainable printing solutions. It is enhancing market competitiveness through sustainability initiatives and strengthened customer collaboration. Recent trends include investments in new services for operational efficiency and IoT technology utilization.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Has specialized in on-demand printing since establishment, enhancing expertise.
  • Mid-sized company that steadily grew for 27 years until Tokyo Stock Exchange listing.
  • Maintains tech development base in central Tokyo, enabling rapid development.
  • Recognized as a key player promoting digitalization in the printing industry.
  • Expands image analysis technology widely to industrial inspections.
  • Focused early on cloudification and shifted to service provision.
  • Built long-term transaction relationships with many printing companies.
  • Possesses strong brand power in the industry with proprietary color adjustment technology.
  • Performance growth synchronized with on-demand printing market expansion.
  • One of the companies focusing on contributing to a sustainable printing industry.

Hidden Connections

  • Maintains close cooperative relationships as system partners with major printing companies.
  • Strengthens product competitiveness through technical collaborations with IT vendors and machinery manufacturers.
  • Exploring applications of image analysis technology for industries beyond printing.
  • Actively participating in Tokyo's startup support programs.
  • Holds multiple technical patents in-house to secure technological superiority.
  • Conducting joint research with Nikkei Group-related research institutions.
  • Provides education support programs to existing customers to enhance satisfaction.
  • Contributes to industry-wide efficiency through promotion of DX in printing.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Acceleration of digitalization in the printing industry
  • Expansion of on-demand printing demand
  • Advanced quality management through AI
  • Widespread adoption of cloud services
  • Growth in industrial image analysis market
  • Increasing demand for environmentally friendly printing solutions
  • Expanded support for systemization of small and medium printing companies
  • Demand for productivity improvements via IoT utilization
  • Promotion of smart factories
  • Strengthened response to sustainable society
  • Demand for improved user interfaces
  • Expansion into global printing markets

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve top domestic market share in on-demand printing efficiency systems
  • Reach 50% revenue ratio from cloud printing services
  • Continuously strengthen R&D investments in AI and image analysis technologies
  • 70% or more of products to be low-environmental-impact types
  • Accelerate product expansion into global markets
  • Expand and strengthen industry partnerships
  • Implement annual training programs to enhance employee technical knowledge
  • Build sustainable management structure and improve transparency
  • Sustain 5% annual sales growth through new market development
  • Actively engage in and promote community contribution activities

Business Segments

System Development for Printing Industry

Overview
System development and implementation support to enhance productivity and quality management across the printing industry.
Competitiveness
Advanced system development specialized in printing processes and close-knit customer support system
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Package manufacturers
  • Commercial printing operators
  • On-demand printing service companies
  • Publishing-related companies
  • Advertising agencies
  • Platemaking companies
  • Design offices
  • Logistics and delivery companies
  • Marketing companies
  • Event planning companies
  • Architectural drawing companies
Products
  • Printing management software
  • Color management systems
  • Process automation tools
  • Digital proofing systems
  • Workflow integration solutions
  • Image analysis solutions
  • Cloud printing services
  • Production schedulers
  • Quality inspection systems
  • Data integration platforms

Industrial Image Processing Solutions

Overview
Utilizes high-precision image analysis technology and AI to achieve efficient industrial inspection and quality improvement.
Competitiveness
Advanced inspection technology through fusion of AI and image processing
Customers
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Inspection equipment manufacturers
  • Quality control departments
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Electronic parts manufacturers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Food inspection companies
  • Packaging inspection companies
  • Research institutions
  • Robotics companies
Products
  • Automatic defect inspection systems
  • Image analysis software
  • 3D image processing devices
  • AI-equipped inspection tools
  • Real-time inspection systems

Cloud Printing Service Provision

Overview
Provides printing management services using cloud platforms to reduce costs and improve business efficiency.
Competitiveness
Highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Large corporations
  • Advertising agencies
  • Marketing companies
  • Small and medium enterprises
Products
  • Cloud printing management
  • Remote monitoring services
  • Data management and analysis
  • Print job management

Development and Sales of Platemaking and Prepress Equipment

Overview
Develops and sells precision platemaking equipment and software that support high-definition printing.
Competitiveness
High-resolution technology and platemaking process optimization technology
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Platemaking companies
  • Major printing groups
  • Package printing companies
Products
  • Image setters
  • Platemaking software
  • Automatic platemaking systems

Marketing Support Systems

Overview
Provides systems for marketing support and promotional assistance utilizing printed materials.
Competitiveness
Expertise in integrating printing with digital marketing
Customers
  • Retail industry
  • Advertising agencies
  • Event companies
  • Mail-order companies
  • Restaurant chains
Products
  • DM creation systems
  • Promotional management tools
  • Promotion support software

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • System development expertise specialized in the printing industry
  • Possession of advanced image analysis technology
  • Comprehensive services from development to operation
  • Customer-focused support system
  • Enhanced credibility through Tokyo Stock Exchange listing
  • Diverse product lineup
  • Strengthening of cloud services
  • Active investment in technological innovation
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Swift market response capabilities
  • Experienced human resources
  • Adaptability to multiple industries
  • Leadership in on-demand printing sector
  • High-precision color management technology
  • Advanced utilization of AI technology

Competitive Advantages

  • Flexible solutions specialized in on-demand printing
  • Quality improvement support through integration of image analysis and AI technology
  • Customization responsiveness to customer needs
  • Reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure
  • Comprehensive capabilities covering entire printing processes
  • Rapid development enabled by tech development base in central Tokyo
  • Strengthened fundraising through Tokyo Stock Exchange listing
  • Risk diversification through service expansion to diverse industries
  • Technological superiority in unique auto-proofing and color adjustment functions
  • Building long-term partnerships with customers
  • Precise collaboration between image processing and software development
  • High customer satisfaction through rapid updates and support
  • R&D specialized in on-demand printing efficiency
  • Regionally rooted sales and service deployment
  • Pioneering smart printing systems with IoT integration

Threats

  • Moves by major printing companies toward in-house system development
  • Risk of customer reduction due to market contraction
  • Intensified technology and service competition amid rapid digitalization
  • Market entry by overseas system vendors
  • Increasing regulatory and environmental compliance costs
  • Rising cybersecurity risks
  • Declining profit margins due to price competition
  • Risk of lagging behind technological changes
  • Decreased IT investments by customers
  • Decline in development capabilities due to talent outflow
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters
  • Suppressed capital expenditures during economic downturns

Innovations

2023: Development of AI-Equipped Printing Proofing Support System

Overview
Utilizes AI technology to automate printing proofing and improve accuracy.
Impact
Reduces proofing time by 40%, contributes to higher quality

2022: Launch of Cloud Printing Management Service

Overview
Launched service to promote migration from on-premises to cloud.
Impact
Increased user companies, diversifying revenue base

2021: Introduction of Real-Time Image Analysis AI System

Overview
Introduced AI technology for real-time product inspection and improved accuracy.
Impact
Reduced defect rate by 20%

2024: Development of Energy-Saving Printing System for Green IT Promotion

Overview
Developed new system targeting energy savings in printing processes.
Impact
15% reduction in CO2 emissions

2020: Initiation of IoT-Integrated Printing Equipment Development

Overview
Began development of remote monitoring and control functions for printing equipment via IoT.
Impact
Expected improvements in production efficiency and maintenance cost reductions

2023: Patent Acquisition for Color Accuracy Improvement Algorithm

Overview
Achieved printing quality improvement with proprietary color adjustment algorithm.
Impact
Contributes to higher customer satisfaction

2022: Launch of Smartphone-Linked Printing Management App

Overview
Released app enabling print job management from remote locations.
Impact
Increased users through improved convenience

2021: Multilingual Support for AI Image Inspection System

Overview
Developed AI inspection system with multilingual support for overseas markets.
Impact
Contributes to overseas sales expansion

2023: Initiation of Joint Research on Resource-Saving Printing Technology

Overview
Advancing research on printing resource reduction in collaboration with industry leaders.
Impact
Contributes to improved sustainability

2024: Launch of New Product Line with AI Auto-Analysis Functions

Overview
Developed new systems with AI auto-analysis for printing quality improvement.
Impact
20% reduction in quality management workload

Sustainability

  • Promoting energy savings in printing processes
  • Promoting recycling of waste ink and materials
  • Product design with reduced environmental impact
  • Promoting introduction of Green IT technologies
  • CO2 reduction activities across the supply chain
  • Employee environmental awareness programs
  • Establishment of sustainable procurement standards
  • Promotion of remote work to reduce commuting
  • Advancing paperless with electronic contracts
  • Active participation in local environmental conservation
  • Enhanced environmental disclosures in CSR reports
  • Acquisition and maintenance of environmental certifications