What YASKAWA Electric does

Yaskawa Electric Corporation (株式会社安川電機, TSE: 6506) is a Japanese industrial automation manufacturer founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, with 10,000+ employees. The company designs and produces an integrated portfolio of motion control and robotics products: MOTOMAN industrial robots (including the autonomous MOTOMAN NEXT series, collaborative HC series, SCARA, and cleanroom models), Sigma-X (Σ-X) and Sigma-7 (Σ-7) AC servo motors and drives, GA-series inverters, YRM and MPX machine controllers, MotoSight 2D/3D vision packages, and the AlliomWave AI platform. These products are unified under the i3-Mechatronics solution concept, which combines traditional automation hardware with digital data management, predictive maintenance, and digital-twin simulation (YASKAWA Cockpit, Cell Simulator).

Yaskawa sells primarily through direct sales teams, regional robot and service centers across Japan, and wholly-owned subsidiaries and channel partners internationally, including Yaskawa (Shenyang) and Yaskawa (Changzhou) in China, European operations, and a newly announced $180 million Wisconsin campus. The customer base is horizontal and enterprise-focused across automotive and EV manufacturing, semiconductor and electronics (notably wafer handling), food and life sciences, and logistics. Pricing is quote-based on application specifications rather than published lists, and revenue is split roughly 65-70% overseas (Japan, China, U.S. as major markets) versus domestic.

The business model is hardware-centric supplemented by system engineering services, software, and recurring service revenue. Yaskawa has positioned itself for the next cycle through strategic partnerships with NVIDIA (Omniverse/Isaac for digital-twin simulation and Physical AI), SoftBank (Physical AI robots for offices, hospitals, and schools), and Astellas Pharma (Serafa Bioscience joint venture for regenerative medicine automation). Cumulative shipments of 20 million AC servos, 30 million inverters, and 500,000 MOTOMAN robots underpin a substantial installed base, while the MECHATROLINK motion field network — adopted as both an IEC international standard and a China national standard — provides additional ecosystem leverage.

Name

YASKAWA Electric

Legal name

株式会社安川電機 (Yaskawa Electric Corporation)

Website

https://yaskawa.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Yaskawa Electric is a Japanese industrial automation company (TSE: 6506) that designs and manufactures MOTOMAN industrial robots, Sigma-X servo motors and drives, inverters, and the i3-Mechatronics solution. It serves automotive, semiconductor, electronics, life-sciences, and general-manufacturing enterprises globally via direct sales and subsidiaries, with 65-70% of revenue from overseas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Robotics

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Industrial robotics
• Motion control systems
• Servo motor drives
• Factory automation
• Power conversion inverters

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitakyushu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Robots: Sale of industrial robots for automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing applications. Robots include articulated robots, collaborative robots, SCARA robots, and specialized robots for semiconductor and food handling.
2. Motion Control (Servo Motors and Drives): AC servo motors and servo drives for precision motion control in manufacturing equipment, robotics, and automation systems. Includes the Sigma-7 and Sigma-X series.
3. Inverters/Power Conversion: Variable frequency drives and inverters for industrial motor control, energy efficiency, and renewable energy applications including solar power conditioning.
4. System Engineering: Custom system integration and engineering services for factory automation solutions.
5. Environmental/Energy Equipment: Power conditioning systems and environmental equipment for renewable energy and energy efficiency applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YASKAWA Electric manufactures and sells industrial robots (MOTOMAN series including the autonomous MOTOMAN NEXT), AC servo motors and servo drives (Sigma-X and Sigma-7), variable frequency inverters (GA series), machine and cell controllers (MPX, YRM, iC9000), and environmental/energy equipment (Enewell-SOL power conditioners) for factory automation. The company serves automotive, electronics, semiconductor, food, and general manufacturing customers with an integrated i3-Mechatronics solution concept that combines these hardware products with YASKAWA Cockpit software, AlliomWave AI, and MECHATROLINK networking. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of robots, drives, and motors, complemented by system engineering services and software/AI components.

Product overview

YASKAWA Electric Corporation is a Japanese industrial automation company offering an integrated portfolio centered on motion control, robotics, and power conversion technologies. The product ecosystem comprises MOTOMAN industrial robot series (including autonomous NEXT generation, collaborative HC series, and specialized models for welding, painting, palletizing, and cleanroom applications), Sigma-X/Σ-7 AC servo drives with industry-leading motion performance, inverter/GA series for motor control, YRM/MP/iC controller series for cell and machine control, YASKAWA Cockpit for data analytics, and complementary technologies including MECHATROLINK-4 networks, vision systems, and rehabilitation robots. The i3-Mechatronics solution concept unifies these products with digital data management and AI capabilities for smart factory transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOTOMAN: Industrial robot brand including MOTOMAN NEXT, MOTOMAN-GP series, and collaborative robots
• Σ-X (Sigma-X)
• Σ-7 (Sigma-7)
• i³-Mechatronics
• YASKAWA Cockpit
• YRM Controller

Products and services

• MOTOMAN Industrial Robots Comprehensive lineup of industrial robots including GP (general purpose), HC (human-collaborative), AR (arc welding), SP (spot welding), MP (painting), ME (SCARA for heavy payload), PL (palletizing), and cleanroom robots, for manufacturing customers globally.
• MOTOMAN NEXT Series Industry-first autonomous next-generation robot series featuring AI-driven self-directed task execution for flexible manufacturing without fixed procedural steps.
• MOTOMAN-GP215L/GP400L/GP700 Large Work Transfer Robots Large work transfer robots for automated large workpiece handling in manufacturing environments.
• MOTOMAN-HC35 Collaborative Robot Collaborative robot with 35kg payload capacity and 2030mm maximum reach, offering improved usability and safety features for human-robot collaboration.
• MOTOMAN-HD7/HD8 Hygiene Environment Robots Hygiene environment robots for pharmaceutical and life science market automation of drug and small container handling.
• MOTOMAN-GP10 Compact Robot Compact robot with 10kg payload and 1101mm reach, featuring high-precision motion technology.
• MOTOMAN-GP280L/GP360 Multi-Purpose Robots Multi-purpose robots for heavy, densely-packed automotive manufacturing with high payload and long reach for space-saving installation.
• MOTOMAN-ME1000 1-Ton Payload SCARA Robot Industry-first 1-ton payload SCARA robot for heavy EV battery floor assembly installation.
• Sigma-X (Σ-X) Series AC Servo Drives Industry-leading AC servo drives with 3.5kHz velocity response frequency, 26-bit encoder resolution, integrated sensing and digital data solutions for factory automation.
• Sigma-7 (Σ-7) Series AC Servo Drives Previous-generation AC servo drive system with tuning-less operation and direct drive motor options, achieving high precision motion control.
• GA Series Inverters Variable frequency drives including GA700, GA500, and LA700 for elevators, providing energy efficiency and motor control across industrial applications.
• YRM Controller Series Cell-integrated controllers (YRM-X, YRM1010, YRM1030) that optimally control entire cells including multiple devices and robots, collecting time-synchronized data for i3-Mechatronics implementation.
• MPX1000/MP3000 Machine Controllers High-performance programmable automation controllers for complex machinery control, with MPX1010 supporting up to 640 servo axes.
• iC9000 Series Machine Controller Latest machine controller with IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC languages for internationally standardized industrial automation control.
• SEMISTAR-GEKKO MD124D Semiconductor Wafer Handling Robot Direct-drive semiconductor wafer handling clean robot achieving 0.05mm repeatability, 1/6 of conventional vibration, and passive grip wafer handling for damage-free semiconductor manufacturing.
• Enewell Solar Power Conditioners Photovoltaic power conditioning systems including residential, commercial, and large-scale industrial applications for renewable energy integration.
• CoCoroe Rehabilitation Robots Medical rehabilitation robots including upper limb training (AR2), forearm rotation (PR2), ankle assist (AAD), and walking assist devices for patient rehabilitation.
• System Engineering Services Custom system integration and engineering services for factory automation solutions, including full-line design, build, and commissioning.
• i3-Mechatronics Solution Solution concept integrating traditional automation with digital data management, combining Sigma-X servo drives, YRM controllers, YASKAWA Cockpit, and AI technologies for smart factory digital transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positioning accuracy 2x previous models, vibration reduced to 1/6 in semiconductor robots
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Mastercam IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 May 2026MoU with Uttar Pradesh Government's Secondary Education Department through consortium led by NELCO Ltd (a Tata Enterprise) to establish DREAM Labs in 600 government schools. Yaskawa provides robotics and Industry 4.0 technology training alongside Mastercam, 3D Systems, and Ace Designers.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Yaskawa is integrating with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and Isaac simulation frameworks for digital twin validation of robot applications. Collaboration positions Yaskawa among major robotics firms (ABB, FANUC, KUKA) with combined install base exceeding 2 million robots using NVIDIA platforms for physical AI development.
• POSCO Holdings / POSCO DXcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2026Three-way agreement to deploy Yaskawa industrial robots across POSCO Mobility Solutions' global manufacturing facilities for EV drive motor core production. Covers facilities in Cheonan and Pohang (Korea), Poland, Mexico, and India. Automates material movement and real-time quality sorting.
• SoftBank Corp.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Strategic collaboration announced December 2025 to develop Physical AI robots for offices, hospitals, and schools. Joint development of AI-driven robots with enhanced decision-making and physical capabilities. Yaskawa brings robotics expertise while SoftBank contributes AI infrastructure capabilities through its Telco AI Cloud platform.
• Astellas PharmaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership and joint venture Cellafa Bioscience for robotic automation platforms in cell therapy manufacturing. Combines Yaskawa's robotics with Astellas' pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise. First joint venture focused on digitizing and automating cell manufacturing using robotics and AI.
• Cellafa Bioscience (Astellas Pharma)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration through Cellafa Bioscience joint venture to digitize and automate cell manufacturing using Yaskawa robotics and AI for regenerative medicine applications.
• JA Zenno (JA全農)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Business partnership for agricultural automation including collaborative development of cucumber harvesting automation and agricultural robotics solutions. Test farm experiments for smart agriculture.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves25 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A7 records

Investments21 records

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