Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a prominent Japanese multinational established in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, is a global leader in industrial robotics and motion control. The company is renowned as one of the "Big Four" industrial robotics companies worldwide. Yaskawa pioneered the industry by developing Japan's first fully electric industrial robot, the MOTOMAN 1, in 1977, marking the beginning of its revolutionary journey in automation.
Core Technologies & Product Portfolio
Yaskawa's strength stems from its deep expertise in servo motors and motion controllers, which are core components for robotics. This mastery allows the company to offer high-performance and reliable robotic solutions. Its extensive product lineup includes the renowned MOTOMAN series of industrial robots, which are designed for diverse applications such as arc welding, spot welding, assembly, painting, material handling, palletizing, and dispensing. Yaskawa provides over 150 different robot models, ensuring a solution for various automation challenges. The robots are known for their high reliability, stability under heavy loads, and significant cost-effectiveness.
Global Presence & Market Position
With a formidable global footprint, Yaskawa has operations across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company has achieved remarkable milestones, including cumulative shipments of over 400,000 Motoman industrial robots globally. Its commitment to key markets is evident through local subsidiaries, such as Yaskawa (China) Robotics Co., Ltd. established in 2012, which alone had reported cumulative shipments exceeding 100,000 units in the Chinese market. This strategic localization supports Yaskawa's position as one of the market share leaders in industrial robotics, particularly in China.
Guided by its corporate philosophy of contributing to society through unique technology, Yaskawa continues to drive innovation in automation, helping industries worldwide enhance productivity, improve quality, and achieve superior return on investment.
