Smart Manufacturing for Micro-Enterprises

Individual-Type Technology Diffusion Program

The "Individual Type" of smart manufacturing is a government program targeting micro-enterprises — manufacturers with fewer than 10 regular employees — helping them automate and digitize existing manual-centered manufacturing processes.

It comprehensively supports the adoption of automation equipment, process-improvement systems, and data collection and management solutions for micro-manufacturers with fewer than 10 regular employees — especially those struggling with labor shortages, rising costs, inconsistent quality, and delivery delays.

Productivity Innovation — More, Faster, with the Same Workforce

Repetitive processes that once relied on human hands are converted to automation equipment and smart systems, cutting work time, boosting output, and standardizing operations all at once. In particular, simple processing, assembly, packaging, and inspection processes can see production-efficiency gains of 30–50% or more.

Fewer Defects — Quality Becomes Your Competitive Edge

Manual-centered processes carry high variability in quality and defect risk depending on worker skill. Building automatic control, process monitoring, and real-time data collection through this program detects process errors in advance and dramatically lowers the defect rate — creating a virtuous cycle of consistent quality → fewer claims → greater brand trust.

Better Working Conditions — Solving Labor Shortages and Preventing Industrial Accidents

Automating heavy-material handling, repetitive work, and hazardous processes reduces the physical burden on workers and minimizes the risk of industrial accidents.

Government Support Substantially Eases the Initial Investment Burden

Adopting smart equipment and systems carries a heavy upfront cost, but this program provides government support of up to about 70% of the total project cost — letting even micro-enterprises build a smart manufacturing environment at a realistic price.

Building a Real-Time, Data-Driven Management System

Data on work history, production volume, defect status, and equipment utilization is automatically collected and analyzed — building a management environment where decisions are based on "numbers and data," not a manager's gut feeling.

Higher On-Time Delivery — Greater Trust from Business Partners

With process flow managed by a system, production delays, missed steps, and process bottlenecks can be identified in advance, dramatically reducing the risk of late delivery.

Stronger Corporate Image & Brand Trust

Being seen as "a company with a smart manufacturing system in place" greatly boosts how outsiders perceive your company's trustworthiness, technical capability, and growth potential.