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YASKAWA Electric (Global) Your First Choice for Automation YASKAWA Electric is one of the world s leading manufacturers in the fi elds of drive technology, industrial automation and robotics. Founded in 1915, we see ourselves as a pioneer in these sectors, always striving to optimise the productivity and effi ciency of machines and industrial systems with our innovations. For almost 100 years now, our products and solutions have been supporting automation in a wide variety of industrial processes including mining, mechanical engineering and toolmaking, as well as the automotive, packaging, wood processing, lift, textile and semiconductor industries. - 18 million inverter drives - 10 million servo drives - 270,000 industrial robots produced each year Over 800,000 servomotors produced each year (FY 2013) The activities of YASKAWA Electric are divided into 4 areas: Motion Control (inverter drives, servo drives, servomotors, machine controllers), Robotics (industrial robots, service robots, robot systems), System Engineering (medium-voltage inverters, generators and converters) and Information Technology (software, information processing). Motion Control Servo drives, inverter drives, PLCs, machine controllers, HMIs, I/Os Robotics Broad range and industry solutions for automotive manufacturing, the semiconductor industry and laboratory technology System Engineering Ready-to-use products and customer-specifi c solutions Information Technology Development of software and peripheral devices for computers 2 1915 YASKAWA Electric Manufacturing Co. established as a limited partnership YASKAWA Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd. established 1954 Technical tie-up with Brown, Boveri & Co, Ltd. (Switzerland) for DC motors Yukuhashi plant opened 1919 1957
YASKAWA Europe Your Competent Partner for System Solutions Based in Eschborn, Germany, YASKAWA Europe offers mechatronics and robotics solutions for companies throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the CIS states. With subsidiaries in these regions and European production sites, we are within close reach of the markets requirements. Since late 2012, VIPA has been part of the YASKAWA family, where it joined Drives & Motion and Robotics as a third division. The company is based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and develops and produces PLCs, I/O systems and advanced industrial HMIs. application support, sales, consulting, repairs, service and training Drives & Motion Division Inverter drives, servo drives and machine controllers, as well as customer-specifi c drive and control systems from YASKAWA have been proving themselves on the market for years. Our experience with fl exible automation solutions and expertise in numerous branches makes us a competent partner for developing system solutions. VIPA Division Robotics Division The broad range of MOTOMAN industrial robots from YASKAWA is ideal for many applications, industries and ready-to-use solutions. Our products have an excellent reputation for precision and reliability in numerous sectors such as welding. For years now, VIPA has been driving innovation in the fi elds of PLCs and HMIs. This means that VIPA rounds out the YASKAWA portfolio of central controller products and allows our customers to purchase powerful integrated systems from a single source. 1958 DC servo motors Minertia motor developed 1961 Kokura plant opened First DC disc motor 1964 Tokyo plant opened 3
Development and Production Close to the Market Top quality, market-driven products and tailored solutions are the secrets to the success of YASKAWA. The European market in particular demands the highest levels of expertise and fl exibility from the engineers in our research and development department. Technical expertise, work in international networks, precise knowledge of markets and customer-specifi c applications these are the key factors that set YASKAWA apart. More than 100 engineers at 6 European locations ensure that our components and solutions meet regional market requirements and all our customers demands. Objectives & focuses: in Europe Project planning Hardware, software, mechanisms Basic development Localisation The European market Product development Key fields: for European markets departments in worldwide YASKAWA network Production Adaptation Customer solutions European standards differ from those of other markets in many ways. As a global company, we adapt products to the requirements of the target markets. This applies both to standards and directives, and to concrete solutions and products. 4 1966 Cup-Motor fi rst DC servo drive with large capacity 1968 Hard-wired NCs developed 1969 SF6 gas rotary-arc load breakers developed Nakama plant opened 1972 Registration of the Mechatronics brand
Comprehensive Support for Our Customers YASKAWA Europe offers individualised service and support for machines and systems in various industries. We help our customers to work effi ciently and achieve the best results for their own customers. Our technicians, engineers and specialists in service and support are highly qualifi ed and ready to offer our customers their expertise throughout the entire product life cycle. In addition to tailored solutions for our customers, this also includes assistance with mechanical installation, assembly and start up. YASKAWA Service & Support offers: Service programmes Worldwide support Repairs Spare parts Total Customer Support Application support Installation & start up support Technical Training Online support Maintenance Optimisation & modernisation The extensive YASKAWA service network with subsidiaries and local partners throughout Europe and the world ensures reliable customer service and technical support, no matter where you are. With over three decades of experience in Europe and a global network, we re your powerful partner for start up processes. We also offer comprehensive service packages and help you modernise your systems. 1974 Domestic production of fl oppy disk drives started NC YASNAC, incorporating a microcomputer, developed 1977 The MOTOMAN-L10 vertically jointed, articulated type robot introduced 1979 First company to develop vector control inverter 5
VIPA Control Systems, I/Os and HMIs VIPA has been an innovator in the fi elds of automation technology and control solutions for years, and the highly advanced products it develops in the PLC sector have given it a solid position in the industry. The Herzogenaurachbased company also offers I/Os with and without a control function, as well as HMIs for industrial applications. In late 2012, VIPA joined Robotics and Drives & Motion to become YASKAWA Europe s third division. VIPA is committed not only to developing innovative products, but also to ensuring the quality of these products. That s why the company strives to consistently apply modern methods of quality assurance to develop and produce all VIPA products with a level of quality that will impress our customers. Control systems 200V - modular The modular control system for central and decentralised use 300S - high speed With integrated SPEED7 processor for outstanding performance 500S - PC-compatible One of the world s fastest STEP 7- programmable control systems, especially for use on a PC SLIO control and I/O systems High-performance backplane bus Secure sliding mechanism for extremely simple mechanical installation Space-saving connection technology For central and decentralised use HMIs Line displays Easy operation and sturdy design ecopanels Durable, fast and can be used with many systems Professional panels Touch panels with a web server whose operation can be controlled from any PC 6 1981 YASKAWA Electric Europe GmbH established First MOTOMAN robot sold in Europe First AC servo drive range for machine tool and robotic market 1984 Deming Prize received Motoman Center opened First company to introduce fully digital controlled inverter dri 1983 1985
YASKAWA Drives & Motion With a profound commitment to research and development YASKAWA has enabled the company to attain a leading position in the motion control and automation technology sectors. Innovations from YASKAWA play key roles in the modernisation of industries such as the mining, steel, semiconductor, packaging and automotive sectors, as well as compressor and lift applications. The corporate philosophy of YASKAWA is all about quality. The proof is the high reliability and low downtime of its products in the fi eld. Inverter drives 1/3~ 200 400 V, 0.1 630 kw, Sigma-5 AC servo drives Medium voltage: 3.7 MVA - 12.0 MVA Broad power range for numerous Standard and customer-specifi c industrial applications from models for special applications in the 3.3 W to 55 kw lift and textile industries, as well as Standard rotary motors, linear and universal inverters rotary direct drives Matrix converters Linear sliders Recovery units Mechatronic systems Beam systems Pick-and-place systems Gantry systems Machine controllers MP2000 standard series and MP2000iec high-performance series The MP3200iec series for multi-axis applications with up to 62 axes Control for position, synchronised phases, speed and torque CAM/electronic shafts MA100 motion adapter for simple positioning of multiple servo axes. es 1987 Development of vacuum robots Tokyo Mechatronics Center opened First company to implement IGBT modules into general purpose inverters 1989 Power Distribution Equipment plant opened Live-line maintenance robot developed First fully digital AC servo drive with precise torque, speed, and position control 1991 Corporate name changed to YASKAWA Electric Corporation AC servo (Sigma) series developed 1988 1990
YASKAWA Robotics With 270,000 units installed worldwide, YASKAWA is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial robots. We offer an extensive range of robots, and can provide not only application-specifi c models such as welding, palletising, painting and handling robots, but also models for laboratory and cleanroom applications, as well as top-quality, ready-to-use welding systems. Our range also includes universal 4 to 15-axis industrial robots designed for loads from 2 to 800 kg. Applicationspecifi c robots for gas metal arc welding, laser welding, palletising and painting round out our portfolio. YASKAWA combines its many years of experience in the system business with an extensive modular positioning range. Industrial robots 15-axis dual-arm robots Articulated 4 to 6-axis articulated arm robots Special 7-axis robots Delta robots Scara robots ATEX-compliant painting robots Robots with safety functions (ISO 13849-1) High-precision robots Biomedical robots Systems Arc welding Laser welding Pallet repairing systems Press brake systems Handling systems PPP systems (picking, packing, palletising) 1992 -I Series very compact amplifi ers and motors 1993 YASKAWA Electric UK Ltd. established for local production of AC drives AC servomotor shipments reach 1 million units Shanghai Offi ce and Beijing service centers established 1995 Local production of robots was fi rst started in the USA and Sweden First company to develop vector control inverters for general applications General purpose AC drive manufacturing joint venture companies established in Shanghai and Malaysia 1994 1996
All-in-one Solutions with YASKAWA The automation and drive technology of today has to be able to adapt fl exibly to changing requirements. There s no one answer for all applications. Every industry needs an individual, custom solution. YASKAWA offers a full range of drive technology products, along with the necessary control systems. Drive systems that work reliably and effi ciently in every environment, industrial robots that consistently make precisely coordinated movements and powerful control systems that can perform commands from management systems or machines regarding storage capacities and speed. We also offer control and visualization devices, powerful motion controllers for a large number of synchronous axes and decentralized I/O assemblies for a wide variety of applications. The example of a bottling system demonstrates the complex requirements for a solution: Process controllers with interfaces for the ERP and MES systems Conventional controllers (PLC) Numerous digital and analogue inputs and outputs Motion controllers for controlling synchronised axes (e.g. for sealing) Inverter drives for conveyors Palletising robots YASKAWA is a one-stop shop for complex automation solutions such as special drive packages for lifts, pumps, fans, and packaging and compressor technology. The advantages for mechanical engineers are clear: proven solutions, expert application support and a single contact for everything from planning to start up. That saves time, energy and money for their core business, designing machines and systems. 1997 Development for commercialising superenergy-saving variable speed drive VS- 686SS5 Development for commercialising robot for high-clean class MOTOMAN CR series MOTOMAN production reached 50,000 mark AC servo production reached 2 million mark 1999 In Japan established joint venture for industrial drive systems with Siemens AG (Germany) 9 1998
European Training Centers Training and Further Education Optimise your production processes and boost your effi ciency by having your employees trained at YASKAWA. Our qualifi ed trainers and instructors provide cutting-edge technical knowledge in training centres located throughout Europe. YASKAWA offers an extensive range of courses for participants with a wide variety of requirements from beginners to experts. Our modular training concept covers product training sessions, courses on application-specifi c programming, software, maintenance, servicing and planning, as well as refresher courses and training for participants from other fi elds. All our courses provide both classroom and practical training units to ensure effi cient learning. This guarantees the transfer of knowledge with practical applications which can be used right in the participant s company after training. Training centres in Eschborn, Allershausen and Herzogenaurach, Germany, as well as Kalmar, Sweden Training organisations in 15 European countries Modular training concept Practical training with the equipment Broad range of application-specifi c training options AC servo production reached 4 million mark 10 2000 First company to develop motor-friendly 3-level control general purpose inverter The YASKAWA Solution Center established AC servo production reached 3 million mark 2003 MOTOMAN production reached 100,000 mark Yahata-higashi plant opened Motoman Robotec Czech s.r.o. founded First special robot for shielded arc-welding application Joint venture of CNC systems with Siemens AG 2002 2004
YASKAWA Europe GmbH Drives & Motion Division Hauptstr. 185 65760 Eschborn GERMANY +49 6196 569-300 info@yaskawa.eu.com YASKAWA Europe GmbH Robotics Division Yaskawastr. 1 85391 Allershausen GERMANY +49 8166 90-0 robotics@yaskawa.eu.com VIPA - Gesellschaft für Visualisierung und Prozessautomatisierung mbh Ohmstr. 4 91074 Herzogenaurach GERMANY +49 9132 744-0 info@vipa.de www.vipa.com YASKAWA Europe GmbH Branch Office Austria Am Concorde Park 1 B6/108-110 2320 Schwechat/Vienna AUSTRIA +43 (0) 1 707 93 24-14 YASKAWA Italia S.r.l. Strada del Portone 75/A 10137 Turin ITALY +39 011 9005833 www.yaskawa.it YASKAWA Slovenia d.o.o./ YASKAWA Ristro d.o.o. Lepovãe 23 1310 Ribnica SLOVENIA +386 1-8372 410 YASKAWA Czech s.r.o. West Business Center Chrášt any 206 25219 Rudná u Prahy CZECH REPUBLIC +420 257 941 718 YASKAWA Europe Technology Ltd. 13 Hamelacha St. Afeq Ind. Park Rosh Ha ayin 48091 ISRAEL +972 3 9004114 www.yaskawa.co.il YASKAWA Iberica S. L. C/ de la Màquina, 8-B ES-08850 Gavà SPAIN +34 93 6303478 www.yaskawa.es YASKAWA Finland oy Messinkikatu 2 20380 Turku FINLAND +358 403 000 600 www.yaskawa.fi YASKAWA Benelux BV Science Park Eindhoven 5031 Industrieterrein Ekkersrijt 5692 EB Son THE NETHERLANDS +31 40 2895500 YASKAWA Nordic AB P.O. Box 504 Verkstadsgatan 2 38525 Torsås SWEDEN +46 480 417 800 www.yaskawa.se YASKAWA France SARL Rue Nungesser et Coli D2A Nantes Atlantique 44860 Saint-Aignan-de-Grand-Lieu FRANCE +33 2 40131919 www.yaskawa.fr YASKAWA Nordic AB Branch Office 2B Otradnaya Building 2 127237 Moscow RUSSIA +7 495 6442409 info.ru@yaskawa.eu.com YASKAWA UK Ltd. Johnson Park Wildmere Road, Banbury Oxon OX 16 3JU GREAT BRITAIN +44 1295 272755 www.yaskawa.co.uk YASKAWA Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. 4 Friesland Drive Longmeadow Business Estate South Modderfontein Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA +27 11 608 3182 www.motoman-sa.com YASKAWA Turkey Tekstilkent Koza Plaza B Blok No:28/3 Esenler, Istanbul TURKEY +90 (0) 212 4387940 Document no. YEU_Company_Folder_EN_v5_0114 EN Printed in Germany, January 2014