Yaskawa: Driving the Future of Automation, Precision, and Sustainable Innovation
Yaskawa Electric stands at the forefront of global innovation, shaping industries through advanced automation, motion control, and energy-efficient technologies. From pioneering Japan’s first all-electric MOTOMAN industrial robots to developing world-leading servo motors and AC drives, Yaskawa has consistently pushed the boundaries of manufacturing efficiency, precision, and safety. Its technologies power everything from automated factories and smart robotics to energy-saving systems and renewable energy solutions. Whether it’s improving productivity in industrial production, ensuring smooth and safe escalator operation, or creating smarter, greener energy systems, Yaskawa continues to lead the way toward a more connected, intelligent, and sustainable future.
Yaskawa MOTOMAN: Pioneering the Future of Industrial Robotics
Yaskawa, a global leader in industrial automation, revolutionized robotics in 1977 by launching Japan’s first all-electric industrial robot under the MOTOMAN brand. Today, with nearly 500,000 units shipped worldwide, Yaskawa’s robots play a vital role across industries—from automotive and electronics to food, biomedical, and logistics. By developing its own servo motors and control software, Yaskawa ensures unmatched precision and performance.
Aligned with global trends like IoT, Industrie 4.0, and AI, Yaskawa promotes the i³-Mechatronics concept—integrating intelligent data collection, analysis, and optimization to enhance productivity and quality. Through continuous innovation, Yaskawa’s robotics solutions are driving the next industrial automation revolution, making production smarter, faster, and more reliable worldwide.
Yaskawa Servo Motors: Powering Precision in Global Manufacturing
Servo motors are the hidden heroes behind the automation of products we use every day—like smartphones, computers, and home appliances. These special motors help machines and industrial robots move with incredible speed and accuracy, ensuring high-quality production and efficiency.
Yaskawa has been a pioneer in this field since creating the world’s first Minertia motor in 1958. Today, Yaskawa’s AC servo motors hold the No. 1 global market share, with over 20 million units shipped. Known for their ultra-precise control—able to detect a tiny 4 mm difference even over a 40 km rotation—Yaskawa servo motors continue to drive automation in industries such as electronics, semiconductors, automotive, and more, supporting smarter and faster manufacturing worldwide.
Yaskawa’s Smart Solutions for Energy Saving and Renewable Power
As the world focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions and protecting the environment, the demand for renewable energy—like solar power—is rapidly growing. Yaskawa Electric is leading this movement by making energy efficiency and clean energy creation key parts of its business.
Through advanced AC drive technologies that save power and solar power generation systems that create clean energy, Yaskawa develops smart solutions to build a more sustainable and reliable energy future for everyone.
Safe and Energy-Efficient Escalators with Yaskawa AC Drives
Escalators make daily life easier in places like malls and train stations. To save energy, they stop automatically when no one is using them. However, sudden starts can cause people to lose balance and risk injury.
Yaskawa’s AC drives (inverters) solve this problem with Soft Start and Soft Stop functions. These features let escalators start and stop smoothly—just like elevators—making every ride safer and more comfortable while still saving energy.