Y-Blog

At Yaskawa, the voice of the customer matters, and our experts strive to provide easily accessible content to answer many questions that come our way. From robotic seam finding and robot collision avoidance to weld fume extraction and spot welding tips, many topics are addressed via articles, webinars and blogs. With that in mind and as we near the new year, here is a recap of our most popular Y-Blog posts from 2022. Read More

Upgrading an existing robotic configuration or robotic workcell can go a long way to ensuring maximum performance and return on investment. But knowing when to retrofit is not always clear. With that in mind, here are several concepts to consider when making the decision to add an extra five to ten years onto your original equipment. Read More

From single robot usage to large-scale, multi-robot systems, a robot’s ability to perceive obstacles and avoid collisions is paramount to smooth and safe robotic operation. Whether through strategic path planning, proximity sensor detection or other means, collision avoidance is vital to ensuring application success. With that in mind, here are a few concepts to consider where collision avoidance is concerned. Read More

The moment you implement robotic automation there is potential to cultivate transformative benefits. From saving money on increased labor to meeting production goals via increased output, multiple positive outcomes are common for manufacturers that take the robot leap. A fluid supply chain, effective risk mitigation and inflation hedging are other key takeaways business owners tout along their robotic automation journeys. Read More

With consumer demands more stringent than ever, the ability for manufacturers to consistently produce affordable, high-quality products for on-time delivery is key to maintaining competitive edge. For many operations, this benchmark is increasingly difficult to meet. Manufacturers are finding it increasingly harder to find skilled workers. This workforce shortage reality is prompting businesses to take strategic action. Read More