Yushin Automation

What Yushin Automation does

Yushin Automation Ltd is the UK subsidiary and European headquarters of Yushin Precision Equipment Co. Ltd of Japan, established in 2003 by Managing Director Peter Park-Davies and operating from Redditch/Bromsgrove. The company specialises in injection moulding take-out robots, side-entry robots, palletising robots, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), downstream conveyor and box/bag-filling systems, and bespoke automation cells, with named proprietary technologies including Active Vibration Control (patent pending), Smart ECO Vacuum, Arc Motion Control, and the INTU-LINE IoT service. Application engineering is supported by Optimum Design CAE developed in joint research with Kyoto University, and the UK entity holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

The product portfolio spans multiple servo robot series — HOP V, ZD, RC-SE, FRA, HST, HSA, SXC/SX-41/TSXA side-entry units, and PA palletisers — each addressing different cycle-time, payload, and cleanliness requirements across medical, food and drink, packaging, automotive, and general industrial moulding. Recent capability expansion has added Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) integration, positioning Yushin as a single integrator for fixed take-out robotics, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile logistics within European factories. Technical pedigree has been externally validated by JSME Technology and Medal awards (2010, 2011) and the JMF President's Award (2012).

The business model combines capital equipment sales (robot systems and cells), recurring spare-parts revenue (inventory stated as exceeding £1M), service and maintenance contracts, operator and engineering training (£750/person/day for operator courses), and bespoke automation project work. Go-to-market is direct from the UK headquarters supplemented by an agent/distributor network covering 14+ European countries. Named enterprise customers include Johnson & Johnson VisionCare, IML Technologies AB, ITW Envopak, Versapak, and Spectra Packaging, distributed across at least five verticals, which provides some revenue diversification but is consistent with an enterprise capital-equipment sales motion.

Name

Yushin Automation

Legal name

Yushin Automation Ltd

Website

https://yushinautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based robotics specialist providing injection moulding take-out robots, side-entry and palletising systems, EOAT, and bespoke automation cells for European manufacturers in medical, food and drink, packaging, automotive, and general industry. European subsidiary of Japan's Yushin Precision Equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics & Automation

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Injection moulding robots
• Take-out robots
• Automation systems
• Industrial robotics
• Custom automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromsgrove

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robot Sales: Sale of Yushin take-out robots including HOP, ZD, RC-SE, FRA, HST, HSA series and side-entry robots
2. Bespoke Automation Systems: Custom automation solutions including end-of-arm tooling, complete integrated production floors, mobile robot integration
3. Spare Parts: Supply of robotic parts, automation supplies, bespoke machined parts and EOAT parts from designed supply chain
4. Service & Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance services, technical support, remote diagnostics, 24/7 support and call out services
5. Training: Operational training courses including basic operator training and intensive maintenance training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yushin Automation designs, supplies and integrates injection moulding take-out robots and bespoke automation systems for industrial manufacturers. Its portfolio includes multiple robot series (HOP, ZD, RC-SE, FRA, HST, HSA) plus side-entry robots for micro-moulding, supported by end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, palletising robots, mobile robot integration and full custom automation cells.

Product overview

Yushin Automation is a UK-based robotics and automation specialist offering a broad range of injection moulding take-out robots and bespoke automation solutions. The core product portfolio includes multiple robot series (HOP, ZD, RC-SE, FRA, HST, HSA) for different speed and payload requirements, plus side entry robots (SXC, SX-41, TSXA) for micro-moulding applications. These are complemented by add-on modules including End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), conveyors, box filling systems, palletising robots, and custom automation cells. The company also provides mobile robot integration with Universal Robots and MiR, as well as servicing, training, and spare parts support. The FRA series represents their most advanced offering with active vibration control and IoT capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOP Series: Sprue removal robots - Simple, Efficient, Compact. Designed for sprue runner take-out with standard payloads up to 2kg.
• ZD Series
• RC-SE Series
• FRA Series
• HST Series
• HSA Series
• Side Entry Robots (SXC, SX-41, TSXA)
• PA 20-40 Series
• Conveyors
• Box & Bag Filling
• End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Products and services

• HOP Series Take-out Robot Entry-level sprue runner take-out robot with a compact robust design for injection moulding machines from 30t to 350t.
• ZD Series Take-out Robot General industry workhorse take-out robot with predictive maintenance for injection moulding machines from 30t to 800t.
• RC-SE Series Take-out Robot High-speed, high rigidity take-out robot for technical moulding applications from 30t to 1300t.
• FRA Series Take-out Robot Advanced take-out robot with active vibration control, E-touch V controller, and INTU-LINE IoT service for high mix, short production run environments from 50t to 600t.
• HST Series High-Speed Take-out Robot

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart ECO Vacuum reduces compressed air usage by up to 78%
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yushin Precision Equipment Co. LtdcoreOthers · 1 January 1973Parent company based in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1973. Yushin Automation Ltd is a subsidiary of the Yushin Group providing direct access to one of the finest ranges of production robots in the world. The parent company has shown continual growth with specific emphasis on research and development, including being the first to use servo motors to drive robots.
• Universal Robot (UR)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of UR collaborative robotic arms demonstrating modular, scalable framework for automating repetitive or collaborative tasks. Projects include whiteboard drawing system with MiR positioning.
• Mobile Industrial Robot (MiR)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of MiR autonomous mobile robots with UR arms for autonomous navigation and positioning in automation applications.
• KraussMaffeiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as technology partner and distributor in the automation ecosystem, serving injection moulding industry customers.
• MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner providing mobile robot capabilities for automated pallet removal and flexible factory logistics solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FANUC Corporation: FANUC is one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers globally and supplies robots into injection moulding cells via integrators including Yushin. It is a competitor at the robot level but also a partner for Yushin Handling Cell solutions.
• ABB Robotics: ABB offers industrial robots used for plastics take-out, machine tending, and downstream handling. While not specialised in injection moulding take-out like Yushin, its 6-axis robots are an alternative for many of the same use cases.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Yaskawa supplies articulated and SCARA robots used in plastics automation cells. It is an integration partner of Yushin for laser marking and other bespoke applications but is also a broader competitor in industrial robotics.
• KraussMaffei: KraussMaffei is a major injection moulding machine OEM and also supplies automation solutions. As an existing Yushin distribution/technology partner in some contexts, it represents both a channel and a broad incumbent competitor in moulding automation.

Direct peers

• ENGEL Robotics (formerly known as integrated Engel automation): ENGEL provides robotic and automation solutions for injection moulding including the viper linear and easix articulated robots. It directly competes with Yushin in the European market for take-out and downstream automation.
• Engel Austria: Engel is a major injection moulding machine manufacturer that also offers integrated take-out robots and automation systems, making it a competitor at the system level where Yushin supplies custom automation cells alongside its robots.
• Star Automation: Star Automation (Japan/US) designs and sells sprue pickers, take-out robots, and automation cells for injection moulding, with overlapping product positioning to Yushin's HOP, ZD, and FRA series.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Wittmann Battenfeld is one of the largest manufacturers of injection moulding take-out robots and auxiliary equipment globally. It competes head-to-head with Yushin in sprue removal, take-out robots, and integrated automation cells for plastics processors.
• Sepro Group: Sepro is a French-headquartered manufacturer of Cartesian, 6-axis, and side-entry robots for injection moulding machines, directly competing with Yushin's HOP, FRA, and SXC/SX-41/TSXA lines across European plastics processors.

Emerging players

• Universal Robots: Universal Robots pioneered collaborative robots (cobots) increasingly used for machine tending, light take-out, and assembly in plastics facilities. While Yushin integrates UR arms into its cells, the platform is also a substitute for traditional take-out robots on lower-speed applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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