SiMa.ai, Macnica TecStar Partner on Physical AI in Japan

SiMa.ai, a leader in machine learning, has formed a distribution deal with Macnica, Inc. TecStar Company, one of Japan’s foremost technology solutions providers. This partnership aims to increase the use of SiMa.ai’s efficient, low-power physical AI solutions. It focuses on important Japanese markets. These include industrial, robotics, healthcare, smart city, and automotive sectors.

Macnica TecStar Company will use its market knowledge and customer network to deliver SiMa.ai’s MLSoC™ platform and Palette™ software. This partnership helps organizations implement advanced machine learning and generative AI at the edge. The designers created the solution to offer exceptional power efficiency and ensure user-friendly implementation.

“Japan represents a critical market for SiMa.ai as we expand our global footprint,” said Krishna Rangasayee, founder and CEO of SiMa.ai. “Partnering with MacnicaTecStar Company—one of Japan’s most esteemed distributors with deep expertise in embedded systems—enhances our reach and accelerates our mission to empower Japanese customers with the transformative capabilities of physical AI. Together, we’re unlocking the next generation of intelligent edge solutions powered by our cutting-edge MLSoC™ platform.”

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Masanobu Goto, acting president of Macnica, Inc. TecStar Company, added, “At Macnica TecStar, we are committed to introducing advanced technologies that address the evolving demands of our customers. SiMa.ai’s software-driven MLSoC™ platform aligns perfectly with the growing need for efficient, scalable AI solutions at the edge in the Japanese market. Their innovation and talented team provide fresh approaches to overcoming the challenges of AI deployment. We’re excited to bring these capabilities to our customers and drive innovation at the intelligent edge.”

Introducing SiMa.ai Modalix and System-on-Module (SoM) for Edge-Based Generative AI

SiMa.ai’s Modalix platform and compact System-on-Module (SoM) deliver generative AI capabilities to the edge with leading power efficiency and performance. Engineered specifically for embedded AI use cases, Modalix supports the smooth deployment of complex generative AI and smart vision applications. Additionally, the new SoM—designed as a drop-in replacement for NVIDIA Jetson Nano and NX—offers up to 50 TOPS in a compact, energy-efficient format, enabling seamless integration into existing edge AI systems.