Yaskawa Europe

Name

Yaskawa Europe

Legal name

Yaskawa Europe GmbH

Website

https://yaskawa.eu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics and Automation

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial robotics
• Motion control
• AC drives
• Robotic systems
• PLC controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Allershausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Robots: Sale of industrial robots including 6-axis robots, welding robots, handling robots, painting robots, palletizing robots, and pick & place robots for manufacturing automation
2. Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Sale of MOTOMAN collaborative robots for human-robot collaboration applications
3. AC Drives: General purpose industrial drives, regenerative solutions, and special application drives for electric motor control
4. Motion Control: Sigma-X and Sigma-7 servo motors and servopacks for precision motion control in industrial applications
5. PLC and Control Systems: Micro PLC, SLIO, and 300S+ programmable logic controllers along with HMI visualization tools
6. Robotic Systems: Turnkey solutions including arc-welding systems, spot welding systems, pressbrake systems, and pallet repair systems
7. Service and Training: After-sales customer support, service products, and Yaskawa Academy training programs for robotics and drives/motion controls
8. Software: Robot software, analyze tools, application software, calibration tools, communication tools, development tools, and offline programming software

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yaskawa Europe manufactures and sells industrial automation products across four main categories: MOTOMAN industrial robots (including 6-axis, 7-axis, and 15-axis dual-arm robots plus cobots) for welding, handling, assembly, painting, palletizing, and pick-and-place applications; AC drives for industrial motor control; Sigma-X and Sigma-7 servo motors/servopacks for motion control; and PLC control systems (Micro PLC, SLIO, 300S+), HMI visualization tools, and profichip embedded communication ASICs. The company also delivers turnkey robotic systems and provides lifecycle service, Yaskawa Academy training, and Yaskawa Cloud software offerings across the EMEA region.

Product overview

Yaskawa Europe offers a comprehensive industrial automation portfolio organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings span four main product categories: MOTOMAN Industrial Robots (including six-axis, seven-axis, and 15-axis dual-arm robots for welding, handling, assembly, painting, palletizing, and pick & place), AC Drives and Motion Control (Sigma-X and Sigma-7 servo series, machine controllers), Controls (PLC systems, HMI, profichip embedded solutions, network/teleservice), and Robotic Systems (turnkey welding and pallet repair solutions). The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands such as MOTOMAN NEXT (adaptive AI-powered robotics with NVIDIA control), collaborative robots (Cobot series), and the Yaskawa EcoSystem for comprehensive automation. Service offerings include lifecycle support, Yaskawa Academy training, and Yaskawa Cloud. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, food & beverage, metalworking, renewable energy, and logistics across EMEA with 600,000 robots, 35 million AC drives, and 25 million servo drives installed globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOTOMAN NEXT: Adaptive robotic platform integrating classic robot control with NVIDIA-based control module (ACU), offering OT and IT capabilities on one platform with ROS 2 support for AI robotics applications
• Sigma-X
• profichip
• Yaskawa EcoSystem
• Yaskawa Academy
• MOTOMAN
• iCube Control
• Weld4Me

Products and services

• MOTOMAN Industrial Robots High-speed industrial robots in payload range from 4 kg to 600 kg (GP series) plus dedicated welding series (AR, GA, GG, SP), used by manufacturers for welding, cutting, handling, assembly, painting, palletizing, and pick-and-place automation.
• MOTOMAN NEXT Adaptive Platform Adaptive robotic automation platform combining OT and IT capabilities on a single platform with NVIDIA-based AI control for manufacturers seeking flexible, AI-driven automation. Includes NEX-Series manipulators using cameras and force sensors to autonomously respond to new workpiece variants.
• MOTOMAN Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Industrial-strength collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside humans in manufacturing environments, including the NHC series for adaptive applications, a Weld4Me welding tutorial program, and application bundles such as Palletizing.
• AC Drives Industrial AC drives including models A1000, V1000, J1000, GA700, U1000, L1000V, and HV600, used by manufacturers for electric motor control, variable speed applications, regenerative solutions, and special-purpose industrial drives.
• Sigma-X Servo Series Next-generation Sigma-X rotary servomotors and Sigma-X servopacks designed for high-performance precision motion control in industrial automation applications.
• Sigma-7 Servo Series Sigma-7 rotary servomotors and servopacks for precision motion control applications in industrial machinery.
• Linear Servo Motors Linear servo motors (SGLFW2 and SGLG series) for linear motion control applications in industrial automation.
• Direct Drive Servo Motors Direct drive servo motors (SGM7D, SGM7E, SGM7F series) used in applications requiring direct-drive configuration without mechanical transmission.
• Machine Controllers Machine controllers (iCube Control and MP3000iec series) for integrated automation control of industrial machinery and cells.
• PLC Control Systems Programmable logic controllers including Micro PLC, SLIO, and 300S+ series, plus SLIO decentralized I/O system, providing scalable control for industrial automation cells and machines.
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) Professional industrial visualization tools including Panel PCs, Line Displays, smartPanels, and accessories used as operator interfaces for machinery and automation cells.
• profichip Embedded Solutions Industrial communication and control ASICs including real-time Ethernet, fieldbus, and SliceBus technology products, with evaluation kits and components for industrial automation OEMs.
• Robotic Systems (Turnkey Solutions) Turnkey robotic automation systems including ArcWorld arc-welding cells, spot welding systems, pressbrake systems, and pallet repair systems delivered as complete production solutions for manufacturers.
• Service Products Lifecycle service and support offerings for installed Yaskawa robotics, drives, motion control, and controls products across the EMEA region.
• Yaskawa Academy Training Structured technical training programs from entry-level to expert on Yaskawa robotics, drives, and motion control products, delivered through the Yaskawa Academy.
• Yaskawa Cloud Cloud-based services providing remote monitoring, connectivity, and data services for Yaskawa automation products deployed across customer sites.
• Robotics Software Software suite for Yaskawa robotics including analysis tools, application software, calibration, communication, development tools, and offline programming tools for robot configuration and operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000 robots installed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SmartFactory-KLcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Yaskawa Europe is a technology partner in SmartFactory-KL presenting the Open SmartFactory Architecture and _PHUKET 2.0 model factory at Hannover Messe 2026, demonstrating modular, data-driven production systems using Asset Administration Shell as digital twin and OPC UA as integration layer.
• PilzcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Technology partner showcasing implementation use cases at Hannover Messe 2026 as part of the Open SmartFactory Architecture ecosystem.
• Fraunhofer IESEcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Technology partner showcasing implementation use cases at Hannover Messe 2026 as part of the Open SmartFactory Architecture ecosystem for modular, data-driven production systems.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Technology partnership for MOTOMAN NEXT platform featuring NVIDIA-based control module (ACU) providing AI robotics capabilities with ROS 2 compatibility.
• FizyrcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 September 2025Partnership to develop automated dish sorting and washing solution for commercial kitchens combining Fizyr's AI vision technology with Yaskawa robotic arms, demonstrated at Automatica 2025 in Munich.
• MEIKO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025MEIKO Group partnered with Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe to develop an automated dish sorting and washing solution for commercial kitchens. MEIKO, founded in Germany's Black Forest in 1927 with nearly 3,000 employees, operates production facilities in Germany, China, and USA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fanuc: Japanese industrial robot and CNC manufacturer with strong EMEA presence; competes head-to-head with Yaskawa Europe in articulated robots, CNC, and Robodrill cells for general industry and automotive.
• Stäubli Robotics: Swiss-headquartered robot and connector manufacturer with strong European footprint; competes with Yaskawa Europe in pharma/medical, food, and high-precision industrial robotics.
• Universal Robots (Teradyne): Cobots market leader with deep EMEA sales channels; directly competes with Yaskawa Europe's MOTOMAN collaborative robot line (NHC series) for SMEs and human-robot collaboration applications.
• Comau: Italian industrial robot and automotive body-shop systems specialist; directly comparable to Yaskawa Europe in arc/spot welding cells and automotive tier-supplier automation.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Competes with Yaskawa Europe across MELFA industrial robots, servo motion, and PLCs, selling a similarly broad automation stack to European manufacturers and automotive suppliers.
• KUKA: German-headquartered industrial robot and automation systems manufacturer; the most direct EMEA peer to Yaskawa Europe across articulated robots, welding systems, and turnkey cells, with overlapping automotive and general-industry customer base.
• Epson Robots: Strong SCARA and six-axis robot vendor with significant EMEA presence; overlaps with Yaskawa Europe in assembly, pick-and-place, and electronics automation applications.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot and automation provider headquartered in Switzerland, directly competing with Yaskawa Europe across six-axis robots, painting, and automotive cells, and serving many of the same EMEA automotive OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric / Lexium: Broad industrial automation and motion-control player; competes with Yaskawa Europe's drives and motion portfolios and overlaps at European OEMs and machine builders, though without a strong native six-axis robot line.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Dominant European industrial automation incumbent with PLCs, drives, motion, and increasingly robotics through partnerships; competes with Yaskawa Europe across controls and increasingly in integrated robot-controller offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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