TLDR: Hitachi has announced the creation of a global AI factory, a computing infrastructure designed to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI applications. This strategic initiative leverages Hitachi’s iQ technology and is powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Blackwell GPUs, focusing on innovation across the global mobility and energy sectors.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) officially announced on September 26, 2025, the establishment of a global ‘AI Factory,’ a significant strategic move aimed at accelerating innovation in physical AI. This initiative is a cornerstone of the Japanese conglomerate’s expanding AI portfolio and represents a concerted push into advanced artificial intelligence applications.
Unlike traditional manufacturing facilities, an ‘AI factory’ is not a physical site. Instead, it refers to a sophisticated framework or computing infrastructure designed to manage the entire AI lifecycle. This encompasses everything from initial data input and rigorous model training to the deployment of real-world applications. Hitachi’s new AI factory will operate on the company’s proprietary iQ technology and will be powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs. These GPUs are currently recognized as the industry standard for ambitious AI projects, providing the high-performance computing resources essential for cutting-edge AI development.
The primary objective of this AI factory is to empower Hitachi’s engineering teams with access to state-of-the-art computing capabilities. This access will significantly support their work in developing physical AI applications capable of interpreting real-world environments through sensors and cameras, and subsequently executing automated responses. Key sectors targeted for this accelerated AI development include global mobility and energy, where Hitachi aims to solve complex real-world problems and drive social innovation.
Jun Abe, General Manager of Hitachi’s Digital Systems & Services Division, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The strategic collaboration between Hitachi and NVIDIA is becoming a key engine for solving complex real-world problems, accelerating social innovation.” This sentiment was echoed by earlier comments from Hitachi President and CEO Toshiaki Tokunaga, who highlighted the deepening partnership with NVIDIA to address challenges faced by customers and society, continuously delivering value.
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The capabilities of this new AI factory will be made available to Hitachi teams across its three most critical global regions: the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and Japan. This distributed access underscores Hitachi’s commitment to maintaining a competitive position in industrial AI and expanding its capabilities across its diverse business portfolio.
