From July 15 to 17, 2026, TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026, Japan’s most influential exhibition focusing on motor technologies and industrial components, was successfully held at Tokyo Big Sight. Leadshine Japan participated in the event for the first time, showcasing a range of core products and solutions. More than a product showcase, this debut represented a strategic statement to Japan and the global manufacturing industry: Leadshine is fully prepared to establish a long-term presence in Japan's mid-to-high-end market. With a clear strategic roadmap, strong product competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable growth, Leadshine is steadily advancing toward becoming a key contributor to intelligent manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region.
From "Cost-Driven Selection" to "Value Recognition": A Two-Way Transformation in the Industry
Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring and increasing cost pressures, more and more Japanese equipment manufacturers are turning their attention to Chinese motion control brands that offer competitive value, reliable quality, and stable delivery capabilities. Over the past several years, Leadshine has established strong partnerships with leading Japanese logistics automation companies and FA system integrators. Its product performance has gradually gained widespread recognition among customers. As cooperation continues to deepen, Japanese customers have developed higher expectations for localized support, including Japanese-language product documentation and software, business and technical teams familiar with the local market environment, and a fast-response after-sales service network.
What customers need is not only "excellent products", but also "service that is always close by." Customer expectations are highly aligned with Leadshine's strategic direction. In his 2026 New Year message, Dr. Li Weiping, Chairman of Leadshine, clearly emphasized:
“Breaking into the high-end market and achieving import substitution is one of Leadshine's most important strategic growth opportunities.” As a global technology hub and a rigorous benchmark for quality in the motion control industry, Japan brings together world-class equipment manufacturers and some of the most demanding industrial standards. Therefore, gaining a foothold in the Japanese market represents a critical milestone in implementing Leadshine's import substitution strategy.
Driven by both customer demand and strategic goals, Leadshine officially established its Japan subsidiary this year, building a localized professional team covering market expansion and technical support. Leadshine's participation in TECHNO-FRONTIER marked the first industry appearance of its Japan subsidiary and represented a "dual commitment" —delivering localized, customer-oriented services while building long-term partnerships with Japanese customers.
Targeting Four Key Industries in Japan, Leadshine Showcases Its Complete Product Portfolio
The unique characteristics of the Japanese market require Leadshine to maintain long-term commitment while following a clear and progressive development strategy. In Japan, Leadshine follows a strategic path of:“Establishing a foundation, achieving breakthroughs, and ultimately becoming a leader.” Starting with DC servo and stepper systems to build customer trust, Leadshine will gradually introduce high-performance AC servo products and focus on four major mid-to-high-end industries: Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, Packaging machinery, Factory automation (FA), Logistics automation. Ultimately, Leadshine aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem covering motion control technologies and core components for humanoid robots.
At TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026, Leadshine designed its booth around these four target industries and presented three major product categories:
New servo products
Advanced stepper solutions
Core components for humanoid robots
New Servo Products: High-Voltage Solutions Benchmarking Japanese Standards, Low-Voltage Solutions Delivering Compact Flexibility
In the high-voltage servo field, the EL8S Series features a 4.0 kHz velocity loop bandwidth and a minimum bus cycle time of 62.5 μs, delivering dynamic response and control accuracy that directly compete with and even surpass leading Japanese brands. The EL7S Series supports multiple control modes, including EtherCAT, pulse, and analog control, providing flexible solutions for diverse industrial applications. Both series have obtained UL certification and integrate STO (Safe Torque Off) safety functions, meeting the demanding safety requirements of semiconductor equipment, industrial robots, and FA production lines. Combined with the ELM1H, ELM2H, and ELM2L motor series, Leadshine provides a complete range of power ratings and flange sizes to flexibly match different application scenarios.
Low-Voltage Servo Solutions: Compact Design and High Integration for Japan's Precision Applications. Responding to the growing demand for miniaturization and higher integration in the Japanese market, Leadshine showcased its compact low-voltage servo solutions.
The ELD3 Series compact servo drives and iSV2 integrated servo motors feature a small footprint and high power density, making them ideal for precision instruments and compact equipment.
The 2ELD2 dual-axis servo drive supports STO (Safe Torque Off) functionality, improving space utilization efficiency.
The 4ELD3 Series four-in-one low-voltage MINI servo drive also integrates STO safety functionality, reducing installation space by 50% and cable costs by 45%. It is precisely designed for multi-axis precision control applications such as semiconductor packaging/testing equipment and electronic assembly systems.
Meanwhile, Leadshine’s low-voltage integrated wheel solution enables rapid deployment of AGV/AMR systems, directly addressing the growing demand for core mobile robot components in logistics automation applications.
New Stepper Products: Comprehensive Drive Solutions from Economy to High-End Applications
To address the combined requirements of Japan's FA and basic electronics industries for space efficiency, precision positioning, and cost control, Leadshine presented a complete range of stepper solutions covering both high-end and cost-effective applications.
The four-axis integrated multi-axis drive adopts EtherCAT bus communication, enabling independent multi-axis control without interference. Compared with traditional single-axis solutions, it reduces installation space by 70% and shortens commissioning time by 30%.
The DM5 Series five-phase stepper system includes both pulse-control and EtherCAT bus versions. It delivers outstanding advantages including high positioning accuracy, low torque ripple, fast acceleration, and low operating noise.
The accompanying 5CM Series motors adopt advanced Japanese manufacturing processes and imported core materials, achieving a basic step angle of only 0.72° (with a high-resolution version of 0.36°). These products have already been widely deployed in applications such as optical module manufacturing, semiconductor sorting equipment, and high-speed laser engraving systems, combining Japanese-level performance with supply chain advantages.
Leadshine's cost-effective products, including EM422S and EM1-432 open-loop drives, provide stable and reliable operation with excellent cost performance, meeting the basic drive requirements of cost-sensitive applications such as packaging machinery and general automation equipment. The lead screw motor series (G42EC ball screw type / L42EC external drive type) integrates the motor rotor and lead screw into one compact unit, accurately converting rotary motion into linear motion. With advantages including high precision, fast response, high efficiency, and low vibration, these products provide compact precision transmission solutions for applications with limited installation space, such as precision instruments and automation equipment.
Humanoid Robot Core Components: Dexterous Hands and Joint Modules Creating a Differentiated Growth Engine
With Japan continuing to invest in humanoid robots, service robots, and intelligent manufacturing, Leadshine will leverage its extensive expertise in motion control technology to provide core actuator components for robot developers, universities, and innovation ecosystems.
At TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026, Leadshine highlighted its DH Series dexterous hands and HJ2 Series harmonic joint modules.
The DH116 dexterous hand, featuring 11 degrees of freedom, supports EtherCAT, CAN FD, and RS485 communication protocols. It offers a gripping lifespan of more than 1 million cycles, a payload capacity of 30 kg, and a lightweight design of only 545 g. By highly simulating the flexibility and grasping capabilities of a human hand, DH116 is designed for complex manipulation scenarios in service robots and humanoid robots.
The HJ2 Series harmonic joint modules integrate motors, reducers, encoders, and drive units into a highly compact structure, making them suitable for high-dynamic joint applications including shoulders, elbows, wrists, and knees.
Currently, Leadshine's humanoid robot core components have secured mass-production orders from multiple leading robot customers worldwide, becoming an important growth engine that strengthens the company's differentiated competitive advantage.
Building a Long-Term Presence and Showcasing the New Heights of Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing
TECHNO-FRONTIER brings together hundreds of leading industry companies, as well as engineers, technology decision-makers, and procurement professionals from sectors including semiconductors, factory automation, and logistics. It serves as an important platform for understanding Japan's automation technology trends and customers’ real-world needs. During the exhibition, Leadshine's booth attracted numerous professional visitors for discussions and in-depth business exchanges. The company received positive feedback during its debut appearance. Leadshine understands that success in the mid-to-high-end market cannot be achieved overnight. Only through strong product capabilities, reliable service capabilities, and long-term commitment can the company gradually earn the trust of Japanese customers.
Looking ahead, Leadshine will continue to deepen its presence in target industries with its Japan subsidiary as a strategic base. By leveraging humanoid robot core components as a new growth engine, Leadshine will demonstrate that Chinese motion control companies have the capability to compete alongside international brands in global mid-to-high-end markets.
From Shenzhen to Tokyo, from cost-effective solutions to high-end technologies, from motion control systems to humanoid robot core components—Leadshine will continue advancing its global strategy, working together with manufacturers and robotics innovators worldwide to accelerate the development of intelligent manufacturing and the robotics industry.
