xml-ph-0000@deepl.internal, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: xml-ph-0001@deepl.com), which develops and provides “Scanat (Scannat), has developed and provides the app “ nat” (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: 劉 栄駿; hereinafter “ nat”).Scanat (NETIS Registration No.: KT-230258-A) was selected as a “Technology Promoted for Utilization” under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s New Technology Information System “NETIS” as of July 14, 2026.
ScanatSince its registration with NETIS in January 2024, its use has been expanding at public works and construction sites nationwide. With this latest selection,Scanat it has been designated as a “Useful New Technology,” which will further promote its adoption in public works projects.
What Are “Technology for Promoting Utilization”?
NETIS (New Technology Information System) is a database operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to share and provide information on new technologies developed by private companies and other entities. Among the technologies registered in NETIS, those deemed particularly outstanding are classified as “Useful New Technologies,” which consist of “Recommended Technologies,” “Quasi-Recommended Technologies,” “Technologies for Which Evaluation Is Encouraged,” and “Technologies for Which Adoption Is Encouraged.”
"Technologies Promoting Utilization" are selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote the use of outstanding technologies. Contractors who utilize these selected technologies in public works projects are eligible for bonus points in construction performance evaluations and are considered in the evaluation under the comprehensive evaluation and bidding system; as a result, their active use in public works projects is encouraged.
Benefits of Use in Public Works Projects (Bonus Points in Construction Performance Evaluations)
Contractors who utilize NETIS-registered technologies in public works projects are eligible for bonus points in the project performance evaluation conducted by the contracting authority.Scanat For technologies that have not undergone post-project evaluation, such as those described above, up to 3 points may be awarded based on the effectiveness of their use (3 points for “substantial effectiveness,” 2 points for “moderate effectiveness,” and 1 point for “effectiveness comparable to conventional technologies”). Furthermore, in the comprehensive evaluation bidding system, the use of new technologies is evaluated as part of the technical proposal, which helps enhance competitiveness during the bidding process.
* The application of bonus points and the point values may vary depending on the contracting agency and the terms of the project.
Key Selection Criteria (Scanat Benefits of Utilization)
Scanatis an app that allows users to create high-precision 3D models of on-site spaces using just a single LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad—even without specialized knowledge—and to complete measurements, note-taking, and drawing creation down to the millimeter. Field surveys and as-built measurements, which traditionally required multiple people and a significant amount of time, can now be completed by a single person in a short amount of time. Actual construction projects have confirmed that this contributes to improved construction efficiency, shorter project timelines, and greater cost-effectiveness.Currently, the app has been adopted by companies and organizations in all 47 prefectures across Japan, and in 2026, it received the “Startup Encouragement Award” at the “Reiwa 7 Infrastructure DX Awards” (formerly the i-Construction Awards).
Technical Overview
| Technology Name | 3D scanning and measurement app “Scanat " |
|---|---|
| NETIS Registration Number | KT-230258-A |
| Category | Technologies to Promote Utilization (Useful New Technologies) *Selected for Reiwa 8 |
| Selecting Agency | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Technical Research Division, Minister’s Secretariat |
| Selection and Publication Date | July 14, 2026 (Effective Date: July 14, 2026–) |
| NETIS Listing Page | https://www.netis.mlit.go.jp/netis/pubsearch/details?regNo=KT-230258 |
| Awards and Honors | Reiwa 7 Infrastructure DX Grand Prize (formerly the i-Construction Grand Prize) Startup Encouragement Award |
| Development and Provision | natCorporation |
Comment from 劉 栄駿, President and CEO ( Bruce Liu)
"It has been just over two years since our registration with NETIS, andScanat , and following our win of the Infrastructure DX Grand Prize, we are delighted to have been recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a technology that should be promoted for wider adoption. The construction industry faces the structural challenge of a labor shortage, making the automation of on-site surveys and measurements an urgent priority. Taking this selection as an opportunity, we aim toScanat and contribute to digital transformation and productivity improvements on construction sites.”
