Yaskawa Uk & Ireland

What Yaskawa Uk & Ireland does

Yaskawa UK & Ireland is the regional sales, service, and application engineering entity for Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan, founded 1915) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, operating under Yaskawa Europe GmbH. The entity supplies industrial automation hardware and software — notably the MOTOMAN line of 6-axis industrial robots (GP8 through GP88 payload range) and HC-series collaborative cobots, the YRC1000 multi-robot controller, Sigma-7 and Sigma-X servo motors and servopacks, AC drives (A1000, V1000, GA700, HV600), MP3000iec machine controllers, and PLCs and HMIs — alongside accessories such as positioners, vision systems, force sensors, and grippers.

The business is vertically integrated across robotics, motion control, and controls under one vendor, with proprietary software including MotoLogix (IEC 61131-compliant PLC programming of robots), MotoSim offline simulation, and the Motoplus C++ SDK. Differentiated technology includes a non-Windows controller operating system for virus-free operation, integration with ROS/ROS-Industrial and major PLC platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R, Rockwell), and AI-based neural-network part recognition for warehouse piece picking. The installed base exceeds 500,000 MOTOMAN robots globally, and the group was a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator for six consecutive years (2016-2021).

Yaskawa UK & Ireland generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of robots, drives, and motion-control systems, complemented by software licensing (MotoLogix, MotoSim), training services, spare parts, and technical consultation. The go-to-market combines direct field sales for enterprise accounts with a channel network of certified system integrators across Europe; pricing is quote-based for capital equipment and is not publicly disclosed. The entity serves ten vertical segments including automotive, logistics and e-commerce, food and beverage, electronics, metalworking, wood and furniture, crane and hoist, renewable energy, education/R&D, and life sciences.

Name

Yaskawa Uk & Ireland

Legal name

Yaskawa Europe GmbH

Website

https://yaskawa.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yaskawa UK & Ireland is the regional subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation that sells and supports MOTOMAN industrial robots, servo drives, AC drives, controllers, and PLCs to manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, serving verticals from automotive to food processing through direct sales and system integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Robotics

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial robots
• Motion control systems
• AC drives
• Collaborative cobots
• Robot controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Robots and Robotics Systems: Sale of MOTOMAN industrial robots including 6-axis handling robots, collaborative cobots (HC series), welding robots, palletizing robots, and custom robotic system configurations. Revenue generated from robot hardware sales, controller systems, and complete turnkey solutions.
2. Motion Control Products: Sigma-7 and Sigma-X servo motors, servopacks, linear servomotors, direct drive motors, and machine controllers for precision motion applications.
3. AC Drives: General purpose industrial drives, regenerative solutions, and special application drives for electric motor control in industrial automation applications.
4. Controls (PLC and HMI): Programmable logic controllers (Micro PLC, SLIO, 300S+), human machine interfaces, panel PCs, smartPanels, and network/teleservice products.
5. Software Licenses and Support: Robot programming software (MotoSim, MotoLogix), offline simulation packages, software development kits (Motoplus C++ SDK, MotoCOM, MotoGSI), and related support services.
6. Services and Training: Customer support, training services, software downloads, spare parts, and technical consultation for installation and maintenance of automation systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yaskawa UK & Ireland supplies industrial automation equipment and solutions to manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, centred on the MOTOMAN industrial robot family (GP series, HC cobots, PL80 palletizers, welding robots). The portfolio is complemented by YRC1000 controllers, Sigma-7/Sigma-X servo drives and motors, AC drives (A1000, V1000, GA700, U1000 matrix converter), MP3000iec machine controllers, PLCs, HMIs, MotoLogix/MotoSim software, and turnkey robotic systems for welding, handling, and palletizing. The regional entity provides sales, technical consultation, system design support, training, and after-sales service through qualified engineers.

Product overview

Yaskawa UK & Ireland offers a comprehensive industrial automation portfolio organized around robotics (MOTOMAN robots), motion control, and controls systems. The core offering is the MOTOMAN robot brand featuring industrial robots (GP series: GP8, GP12, GP25, GP35L, GP88) and collaborative cobots (HC series: HC10, HC20DTP). Supporting the robots are YRC1000/YRC1000micro controllers and the Smart Pendant programming device, complemented by hardware accessories including positioners (R-series), vision systems, force sensors, and grippers. The motion control division provides Sigma-7 and Sigma-X servomotors with servopacks, AC drives (A1000, V1000, GA700), and MP3000iec machine controllers. Controls products include PLCs (Micro, SLIO, 300S+), HMIs (Panel PC, smartPanels), and Profichip embedded solutions. The software portfolio includes MotoLogix for PLC-based robot programming, MotoSim offline simulation, and SRCI interface. The ecosystem is rounded out by turnkey robotic systems for welding and palletizing, comprehensive services (training, support, Yaskawa Cloud), and an extensive robot ecosystem of accessories and software. Yaskawa has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator for six consecutive years (2016-2021).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOTOMAN: The MOTOMAN brand encompasses Yaskawa's industrial robot portfolio including handling, welding, collaborative, and palletizing robots.
• Sigma-X Series
• Sigma-7 Series

Products and services

• MOTOMAN Industrial Robots
• GP25 Handling Robot
• GP12 Handling Robot
• GP8 Compact Robot
• GP35L Handling Robot
• GP88 Handling Robot
• HC20DTP Collaborative Robot
• PL80 Palletizing Robot
• YRC1000 Robot Controller
• Smart Pendant
• R-Series Workpiece Positioners
• Sigma-7 Servopacks
• Sigma-X Series Servomotors and Servopacks
• AC Drives (A1000, V1000, GA700)
• U1000 Matrix Converter
• MP3000iec Machine Controller
• PLC Products (Micro PLC, SLIO, 300S+)
• HMI Products (Panel PC, smartPanels, Line Displays)
• MotoLogix Software
• MotoSim Offline Simulation Software
• Robotic Systems (turnkey cells)
• Direct Drive Motors (SGM7D, SGM7E, SGM7F)
• Linear Servomotors (SGLFW2, SGLG)
• Profichip Embedded Solutions
• Customer Support and Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% time savings in deburring operations vs manual processing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yaskawa Europe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYaskawa UK operates as part of Yaskawa Europe GmbH, which manages all European subsidiaries including UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, and 15 other European countries. The regional headquarters coordinates product development, marketing, and support across the European network.
• Iron's TechnologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian system integrator that developed 'Ready to Use' standardized robotic cell configurations using Yaskawa MOTOMAN GP robots. Created 13 standardized models with 56 configurations for machine tool servicing.
• Mutz MaschinenbauminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman automation specialist designing robot-based handling systems for woodworking and plastics processing. Installed multiple MOTOMAN robots including GP35L models for furniture manufacturing automation.
• EGS AutomationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman automation company supplying turnkey robotic systems including SUMO palletizing systems with MOTOMAN robots for machine tool automation. Long-standing partner since 1999.
• DGH RobóticaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpanish system integrator with 40+ years experience and 700+ robots installed in 11 countries. Uses MOTOMAN PL80 palletizing robots for food processing applications.
• Klaaßen Technologie GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman special engineering company developing RDC (Robot Deburring Cell) using MOTOMAN robots for automated gear deburring with up to 95% time savings vs manual processing.
• Unimatic Automationssysteme GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman special machine manufacturer using Yaskawa MP3300iec controller and Sigma-7 servo drives for FFP2 mask production systems. Developed COVID-19 response production capability.
• ROS/ROS Industrial ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationYaskawa actively supports ROS (Robot Operating System) and ROS Industrial consortium, providing drivers and installation manuals on official ROS servers. All Motoman robots support ROS on multiple layers.
• BKRS Crane Systems B.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch overhead crane builder using Yaskawa U1000 matrix drives for 250-tonne cranes handling offshore wind turbine foundations. Partner for marine and heavy industrial applications.
• Kirschenhofer Maschinen GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman special-purpose machine builder using MOTOMAN GP25 robot for fully automatic retail vending solutions including automated butcher shop systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stäubli Robotics: Stäubli offers a broad range of industrial robots including 4-axis SCARA, 6-axis articulated robots, and cobots (TX2) for food, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom applications — overlapping with Yaskawa's MOTOMAN offering especially in food-grade and cleanroom segments.
• ABB Robotics: ABB Robotics is one of the top global industrial robot manufacturers, offering articulated robots, cobots (GoFa), controllers, and software for automotive, logistics, and general manufacturing — directly competing with Yaskawa's MOTOMAN portfolio across most verticals served by the UK entity.
• KUKA Robotics: KUKA is a German-headquartered industrial robot manufacturer offering 6-axis robots, controllers, and turnkey automation cells for automotive, metalworking, and consumer goods — overlapping directly with Yaskawa's MOTOMAN offering and sharing strong presence in UK and European manufacturing.
• Kawasaki Robotics: Kawasaki Heavy Industries' robotics division manufactures general-purpose and welding robots, including the duAro cobot, and competes directly with Yaskawa MOTOMAN in automotive welding, palletizing, and material handling applications.
• Omron Industrial Automation: Omron provides SCARA and articulated robots, motion controllers, servo drives, and vision systems — directly competing with Yaskawa's MOTOMAN, Sigma, and YRC1000 product lines particularly in electronics, food, and consumer goods manufacturing.
• FANUC: FANUC is one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers globally, offering articulated robots, collaborative robots, controllers (R-30iB), and integrated CNC/robot solutions for automotive, electronics, and metalworking — a direct competitor across nearly every segment Yaskawa serves.
• Epson Robots: Epson is a leading SCARA robot manufacturer and provides 6-axis robots for precision assembly, picking, and packaging — competing with Yaskawa's smaller-payload MOTOMAN robots in electronics assembly and consumer goods manufacturing.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation): Mitsubishi Electric offers a comparable full-stack industrial automation portfolio including MELFA robots, servo drives (MELSERVO), PLCs, and HMIs — competing with Yaskawa across robotics, motion control, and controls categories in the UK market.
• Universal Robots: Universal Robots is the leading collaborative robot (cobot) vendor and a direct competitor to Yaskawa's HC-series cobots in palletizing, machine tending, and assembly applications across UK and European SMEs and enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (Digital Industries / Motion Control): Siemens is a broad industrial automation incumbent offering PLCs (SIMATIC), drives (SINAMICS), motion control, and increasingly robots through partnerships — overlapping with Yaskawa's controls, drives, and motion control portfolio, particularly through integration partnerships like MotoLogix on Siemens TIA Portal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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