Yaskawa Electric Corporation (6506)

Overview

YASKAWA Electric Corporation, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, operates globally, delivering innovative solutions in motion control, robotics, system engineering, and other sectors. The company’s efforts are aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability in various appliances, social infrastructure, industrial settings, and energy creation platforms. Over the years, YASKAWA has made significant strides in technological advancements, underpinning its commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in its expansive range of products and services.

Products and Services

AC Drives: YASKAWA manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of AC drives, including general-purpose and specific-purpose models, designed for household appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators, and social infrastructures such as elevators and trains. Also available are regenerative energy-saving units and PM motors, catering to diverse industrial requirements.

Servo Motors and Controllers: The company’s offerings include rotary servo motors, direct drive servo motors, linear motors and sliders, machine controllers, positioning sensor encoders, and servo amplifiers. These products are essential for industrial robots, semiconductor manufacturing, machine tools, and metalworking machines, ensuring precision and control in various applications.

Robotics: YASKAWA’s robotics portfolio covers a wide range of applications including arc and spot welding, handling and assembly, collaborative robots, biomedical applications, palletizing, press handling, sealing/cutting/laser machining, deburring, painting, and semiconductor wafer transfer. These robots are designed for efficiency and reliability in high-demand industrial processes.

Industrial System Electrical Products: The company also specializes in medium-voltage AC drives, AC drives for systems, and controllers tailored for iron and steel systems, water and wastewater treatment, crane operation, and paper-making/film/port cargo handling/fiber/printing applications. These products highlight YASKAWA’s contribution to improving operational efficiency and sustainability in heavy industries.

Energy Saving and Creation Equipment: Focusing on the growing need for sustainable power solutions, YASKAWA offers equipment for energy saving and generation. This includes PV inverters, systems for large wind turbines, control equipment for small-scale power generation, and motor drive systems for electric vehicles, supporting the transition to green energy across various sectors.