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.
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#.
The new robot features specific details to facilitate cleaning, including a special axle seal and a rounded design that is free of dead space and operates entirely without external screws, gaps or recesses.
Older, reliable control systems in automated production are causing concern due to discontinuation, but the retrofit to Yaskawa's 300S+ control system ensures continued functionality.