Yaskawa Electric
Motion control and industrial robotics
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Company Overview
Key facts about Yaskawa Electric.
Yaskawa Electric
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Yaskawa applied for a trademark on the term
Headquarters
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Yaskawa applied for a trademark on the term
Founded
1915
Employees
15,300+
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About Yaskawa Electric
Yaskawa Electric is a Japanese industrial automation and robotics company founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan. The company is known for MOTOMAN industrial robots and its motion-control portfolio, including servo systems and AC drives used in factory automation. Yaskawa Electric serves manufacturers worldwide with technologies for robotic automation, precise motion, and production-line control.
Strategic Snapshot
How this brand positions its humanoid systems.
Advance robotics that make production faster, safer, and more precise.
Industrial-Grade Robotics
Yaskawa Electric delivers factory-proven robot platforms built for high throughput, repeatability, and continuous operation across demanding production environments.
Precision Motion Leadership
From servo motors to drives and controls, Yaskawa Electric is synonymous with tight motion accuracy—unlocking better yields, smoother automation, and consistent quality.
Manufacturing-Scale Reliability
Yaskawa Electric engineers for uptime: robust components, disciplined quality, and long-life operation that procurement teams can standardize across plants.
Integrator-Friendly Automation Stack
A broad portfolio across robots and motion control supports cohesive cell design, simpler commissioning, and faster scaling for OEMs and integrators.
Where Yaskawa Electric Operates
Industries, signature platforms, and certifications.
Industries served
Signature products
Company Timeline
Notable milestones in Yaskawa Electric's history.
1977
Introduced the MOTOMAN industrial robot line, establishing a major robotics business.
Yaskawa Electric Product Portfolio
MOTOMAN HC10DTP
MOTOMAN HC10DTP is a 6-axis collaborative industrial robot arm from Yaskawa with a 10 kg payload for close-proximity operation with people.
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Common questions about Yaskawa Electric, answered.
- Where is Yaskawa Electric headquartered?
- Yaskawa Electric is headquartered at 2-1 Kurosakishiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 806-0004, Japan.
- When was Yaskawa Electric founded?
- Yaskawa Electric was founded on July 16, 1915.
- What products is Yaskawa Electric known for?
- Yaskawa Electric is known for MOTOMAN industrial robots and motion-control products such as servo systems and AC drives used in factory automation.
- Is Yaskawa Electric a public company?
- Yaskawa Electric is a publicly traded company (Yaskawa Electric Corporation) listed in Japan.
- What industries use Yaskawa Electric robots and motion control?
- Yaskawa Electric is used across manufacturing industries such as automotive, electronics, metal fabrication, and general factory automation where precision motion and reliable robotics are required.
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