Yaskawa Electric Corporation, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, is a global leader in motion control, robotics, and system engineering. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of AC drives, servo motors, machine controllers, and industrial robots, serving industries such as automotive, semiconductor, packaging, and medical. Yaskawa's commitment to innovation and quality has led to advancements in mechatronics and the introduction of the term itself. With a presence in over 30 countries, Yaskawa continues to drive progress in automation technology, enhancing productivity and efficiency across various sectors.
Success with MOTOMAN NEXT relies on trusted partnerships, aligning all stakeholders to turn specific automation cases into scalable, commercially successful AI-driven robotic solutions.
Yaskawa announced new 400 V input servo motor and SERVOPACK models for its Σ-X Series, offering top industry performance and global compatibility for large industrial equipment.
At Yaskawa, under “Redefining Adaptive Robotic Automation”, AI-driven robotics showcase automation potential across industries—from sheet metal and logistics to large-scale gastronomy applications.
Facing automation pressure, Robert Bürkle simplifies robot programming with the SRCI interface, enabling easy PLC-based control amid skilled labor shortages.
Together with Yaskawa Europe, Swabian automotive supplier Binder set out to create a production cell that would establish standards in terms of output, precision and availability.
The iC9226 controller supports EtherCAT for versatile device control, modular features for customization, cost reduction, and programming in multiple languages, including IEC 61131, Python, and C#.