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Introduced by Benjamin Franklin in 1748, the concept of the battery continues to spark innovative ideas for new and useful products. From once powering electrical telegraph networks, to today’s extensive use in automobiles, consumer electronics, medical devices, stationary storage and more, batteries continue to transform how humans travel, interact and manufacture. Read More

Rising customer demand for products is soaring to new levels, leaving many manufacturers scrambling to keep up with evolving requirements in the post-pandemic industrial landscape. This market pressure, combined with other factors, is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate strategic plans and sales strategies, determining if investment in capital equipment and peripheral technologies will optimize operations. Read More

Whether you’re an experienced or novice robot user, a myriad of questions can surface surrounding the topic of robot maintenance. From, “How do I know when to perform preventative maintenance on my robot?” to “What tools exist to help me fix my robot?”, our Yaskawa Support Services experts are frequently asked to provide advice. Read More

Have you been scoping out robots and automation equipment for your facility lately? If you’re involved in manufacturing, you’ve probably been mesmerized by pictures and videos of automated assembly or packaging lines, robots that weld or paint or other industrial automation. Maybe, you’ve even made some estimations about return on investment (ROI) and how automation could improve your operations. Read More

Highly versatile and repeatable, robot utilization may be the ideal alternative to supplement your Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tasks. Likewise, robots often excel at applications that would typically require the use of several CNC machines. Read More