Yushin America

What Yushin America does

Yushin America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese robotics manufacturer Yushin Precision Equipment (YPE, founded 1973), headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island. The company specializes in robotic automation for plastics injection molding, with a portfolio that spans standard take-out robots (YD/YD2 with proprietary third-generation CFRPv3 carbon fiber construction), high-speed and super-high-speed take-out robots (HSA, HST, RC-SE, TSXA), large-payload extraction systems (MKA-2000S up to 50 kg, LA series for ultra-large molding machines), side-entry robots for cleanroom and micro-molding applications (SX-41 ISO Class 6, SXB, SXC variants), sprue pickers (V-HOP, miniHOP, TWINHOP, HOP Five, N-HOP), clamp-end traverse units, double-wing and vertical-IMM robots (SVR-C50, RCII-DW), and a compact palletizing line (PA-20 / PA-40). Core differentiators include proprietary E-touch touch-screen controllers, NC Servo Wrist accessories, a CAE-based Optimum Design methodology developed in joint research with Kyoto University, Smart ECO Vacuum technology delivering up to 78% air-consumption reduction, and the INTU LINE IoT monitoring service bundled with FRA robots.

The business model is principally industrial-equipment sales: quote-based pricing (no public list prices), multi-year contracts, supported by replacement parts, EOAT and quick-change accessory revenue, and recurring service revenue through Yushin University training and technical support. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with regional salespersons, marketing at major industry events such as NPE (2024 'largest ever' booth presence), content marketing through an educational Resource Hub, SEO-optimized product catalogs, and ROI calculator tools. The customer base is concentrated in plastic injection molding manufacturers serving automotive, medical, packaging, and consumer goods end markets, with use cases spanning part extraction, sprue/runner removal, downstream handling, assembly support, quality inspection, and palletizing — primarily addressing labor shortages, ergonomic risk, and throughput-consistency demands in North American plastics manufacturing facilities.

Name

Yushin America

Legal name

Yushin America, Inc.

Website

https://yushinamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yushin America is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Yushin Precision Equipment, specializing in take-out robots, sprue pickers, side-entry robots, and palletizing robots for plastic injection molding manufacturers across North America. It sells capital equipment, parts, and IoT-enabled automation services to automotive, medical, packaging, and consumer-goods molders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics for Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial robotics
• Injection molding automation
• Take-out robots
• Plastic manufacturing equipment
• Sprue pickers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic Equipment Sales: Sale of take-out robots, sprue pickers, side-entry robots, and palletizing robots along with peripheral automation equipment. Robots are sold directly to manufacturers with pricing provided via quotes.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, NC servo wrists, quick-change accessories, end-of-arm tools, controllers, and optional equipment for Yushin robots.
3. Services and Support: Technical support, maintenance services, training programs through Yushin University, and customer service for installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yushin America designs, manufactures, and sells robotic automation equipment for the plastics injection molding industry, including take-out robots, sprue pickers, side-entry robots, clamp-end traverse robots, and palletizing robots with proprietary servo-motor drives and touch-screen controllers. The company also provides end-of-arm tooling, NC servo wrist accessories, quick-change systems, the INTU LINE IoT monitoring service, replacement parts, and robot operator training through Yushin University.

Product overview

Yushin America provides comprehensive robotic automation solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, offering an extensive portfolio of take-out robots, controllers, accessories, and IoT services. The product lineup includes: Standard and Large Take-out Robots (YD/YD2 Series with CFRPv3 construction for improved rigidity); High-Speed and Super-High-Speed Robots (HSA, HST, RC-SE with Smart ECO Vacuum for 78% air reduction); High-End Robots (FRA Series with Safety Category 3 compliance and INTU LINE IoT); Ultra-Large Robots (MKA-2000S with 50kg payload and 3-axis Cartesian design); Side-Entry Robots (SX-41, SXB, SXC, TSXA for cleanroom and micromolding applications); Palletizing Robots (PA Series for space-saving automation); Swing-Type Robots (HOP Five, N-HOP, miniHOP, V-HOP for runner and sprue extraction); and Vertical Molding Robots (SVR-C50, V-HOP series). These are supported by proprietary controllers (E-touch II/Compact/V, GII-B), NC Servo Wrist accessories, Quick-Change EOAT systems, the INTU LINE IoT monitoring platform, and comprehensive training services. The portfolio serves applications from micro-molding to ultra-large part extraction, addressing labor shortages, quality consistency, and production efficiency across automotive, medical, packaging, and consumer goods sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YD/YD2 Series Standard Take-out Robots Standard and large take-out robots constructed with third-generation CFRPv3 carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer for 46% improved flexural rigidity and 13% reduced vibration; extract molded parts from injection molding machines and ship with the E-touch Compact controller.
• RC-SE High-End High-Speed Take-out Robot High-speed take-out robot with Smart ECO Vacuum (up to 78% air consumption reduction), Long Life Mode (5% power reduction), and predictive-maintenance functions; designed for IMMs with 30-1,300 tons of clamping force.
• FRA Series High-End Take-out Robots Flagship high-end take-out robots compliant with Safety Category 3 (EN/ISO 12100, EN 60204, EN/ISO 10218) and certified to CE, GB, and KCs; include redundant safety circuits, speed monitoring, and the INTU LINE IoT service.
• MKA-2000S Large Take-out Robots Ultra-large take-out robot with 3-axis Cartesian style traverse, movable kick beam, 2-stage telescopic vertical arm, and up to 50 kg payload; 17% shorter take-out times and 10% faster cycle times than previous larger models, sized for 1,500+ ton IMMs.
• LA Series Large Take-out Robots Large take-out robots for reliable extraction of very large molded products such as automobile parts and housing equipment from ultra-large molding machines, with E-touch Compact controller as standard.
• HSA Super-High-Speed Take-out Robots Super-high-speed take-out robots incorporating Design Optimization for higher speed and rigidity with less weight; 0.32-second take-out times, 13% lighter and 11% faster than previous models.
• HST High-Speed Take-out Robots High-speed take-out robots with improved productivity via high-speed operation and thorough vibration controls; winner of the JSME Technology Award (2011) for structural optimization of take-out robots.
• SX-41 High-Speed Side-Entry Robot High-speed side-entry robot for cleanroom molding and micro-molding applications; 0.32-second take-out time, ISO Class 6 cleanroom compliance (ISO 14644-1), lightweight aluminum frame, no sliding parts above the mold.
• SXB Side-Entry Take-out Robots Low overall-height side-entry robots for clean environments; compatible with IMMs of 180-450 tf and 450-850 tf clamping forces, ideal for cleanrooms with low ceiling tolerance.
• SXC-HSY/SXC-HS/SXC Super-High-Speed Side-Entry Take-out Robots for Micromolding Super-high-speed side-entry robots for super-fast, high-precision molding of small parts; Optimum Design reduces settling time and shortens molding cycles.
• TSXA Super-High-Speed Side-Entry Take-out Robots Revolutionary side-entry robot developed for world's fastest cycle times using Optimum Design CAE approach, mimicking natural structures for optimal performance.
• PA Series Compact Palletizing Robot Space-saving Cartesian palletizing robots for plastic injection molding and distribution sites; PA-20 (20 kg payload) and PA-40 (40 kg payload) variants with cantilever structure, touch-panel operation, and quick installation for labor-shortage relief.
• HOP Five Standard Swing Type Runner Take-out Robots Swing-type runner take-out robots with transformer and control board housed inside the robot body for a space-saving design; principle adjustments such as kick stroke are made from the operator side of the molding machine.
• N-HOP Single-Axis Servo Swing Type Runner Take-out Robots Swing-type runner take-out robot with NC servo-driven kick axis for stable, high-speed runner extraction and adjustable settings via controller without touching the molding machine.
• miniHOP Ultra-Compact Swing-Type Runner Take-out Robots Ultra-compact swing-type runner take-out robot for ultra-small molding machines (e.g. miniHOP-G 300), with high-speed stability and maintenance-free operation despite its small size.
• V-HOP / V-HOP-II Sprue Pickers for Vertical Molding Machines Runner take-out robots designed specifically for vertical molding machines with selectable runner release position and switchable take-out mode between top and bottom mold halves from the controller.
• SVR-C50 Take-out Robot for Vertical Molding Machines High-speed robot for insert and part take-out operations alongside vertical molding machines; supports insert-system and runner take-out modes with servo-driven traverse and vertical axes.
• CT/CT2 Clamp-End Traverse Take-out Robots Clamp-end traverse-type robots for 3-plate molds that release molded parts to the movable platen side of the injection molding machine; transitional concept from replacing line operators to automating part take-out.
• TWINHOP Swing Type Take-out Robots Swing-type take-out robots extending Yushin's historical evolution of automation solutions for injection molding.
• RCⅢ-DW Double Wing Take-out Robots Double-wing take-out robots performing two operations per machine: stocking systems, assembly and stocking, gate cut and stocking, insert systems, double-capacity for high-speed molding, and 10-axis dual mold setups.
• E-touch Series Robot Controllers (E-touch II, E-touch Compact, E-touch Compact3, E-touch V, GII-B) Proprietary robot controllers with intuitive touch-screen interfaces, 3D simulator, lead-through teaching, and icon-based programming; sold as standalone controllers for operating Yushin take-out robots.
• NC Servo Wrist Units Numerical-control servo wrist accessories in 2-axis (Type A and Type B) and 3-axis configurations that add articulatory end-of-arm motion to Yushin take-out robots, enabling complex part manipulation.
• Quick-Change Accessories End-of-arm tool quick-change systems in Small/Low Payload, Medium Payload, and Large/High Payload configurations for rapid tooling changes on take-out robots.
• End of Arm Tools (EOAT) Custom end-of-arm tooling solutions for take-out robots, with optional quick-change systems for rapid replacement during production changeovers.
• INTU LINE Yushin IoT Solution Service IoT service included with FRA robots that provides production monitoring (counts, uptime ratios, cycle times, error logs, short stoppage logs), remote troubleshooting via IoT, and real-time visualization from smartphone or PC.
• WEMO Robots Powered by Yushin Industrial robots from Wemo Automation AB (Sweden) now powered by Yushin following YPE's 2023 acquisition; serve the plastics automation market as part of the Yushin-branded portfolio.
• Yushin Robot Training and Programming Paid training and programming education services for Yushin robot operators, including comprehensive programming courses offered through Yushin University; complements free webinars on robot programming training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% improvement in flexural rigidity compared to previous models
• +7 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FANUCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 June 2026Yushin America announced as Authorized FANUC System Integrator Status, enabling expansion of full-factory automation capabilities through the FANUC partnership ecosystem.
• Wemo Automation ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2023Yushin Precision Equipment acquired 100% of shares of Wemo Automation AB (Sweden) from HAHN Group (Germany). Wemo robots are now powered by Yushin and integrated into Yushin's product portfolio as 'WEMO Robots Powered by YUSHIN'.
• Kyoto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partnership with Kyoto University for applying CAE-based Design Optimization to robot development. First company to apply computer design technology to take-out robots.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sepro Robotique: Sepro is one of the leading independent suppliers of Cartesian and 6-axis robots for plastic injection molding machines globally, directly competing with Yushin in take-out robots, sprue pickers, and side-entry robots for the same injection-molding customer base.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Wittmann Battenfeld is a direct competitor in plastic injection molding automation, offering a full range of robots, sprue pickers, and downstream automation cells for injection molders worldwide. Highly comparable product line and customer base to Yushin America.

Broad incumbents

• Stäubli Robotics: Stäubli's robotics division produces high-speed SCARA and 6-axis robots commonly used in cleanroom and plastics automation. Comparable broad automation player with relevant exposure to plastics and cleanroom take-out applications like Yushin's SX-41 line.
• FANUC: FANUC is a global industrial robotics incumbent whose articulated and Cartesian robots compete with Yushin in plastics cells. Yushin is also a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, illustrating both competitive and partnership overlap in injection molding automation.
• ENGEL Austria: ENGEL is a major injection molding machine manufacturer that also offers integrated automation/robotics cells for its molding presses. Comparable because it competes for the same automation budget at plastic injection molding customers, though ENGEL is broader (machine OEM plus automation).
• ABB Robotics: ABB offers industrial robots and integrated automation cells used by plastics manufacturers for part handling, machine tending, and palletizing. Comparable broad automation incumbent competing for similar molding-customer budgets.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Yaskawa Motoman supplies industrial robots (articulated and Cartesian) used for injection molding take-out and downstream automation. Comparable as a broad automation incumbent competing for plastics customers' automation spend.
• KUKA: KUKA provides industrial robots and turnkey automation systems to plastics processors for part extraction, downstream handling, and palletizing. A broad automation incumbent whose plastics business overlaps directly with Yushin's take-out robot offerings.
• KraussMaffei: KraussMaffei manufactures injection molding machines and integrated automation/robotics solutions for plastics processors. Like Yushin, it serves plastics manufacturers seeking automated take-out and downstream handling, though it is a much broader industrial machinery incumbent.

Regional players

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Husky is a leading supplier of injection molding equipment, hot runners, and integrated molding solutions for packaging and consumer goods, often bundled with downstream automation. Comparable because it touches the same molding customers and influences automation spec-in decisions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yushinamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/YushinAmerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yushin-america-inc

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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