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Known as National Manufacturing Month, there’s no better time than October to reflect on the importance of building a sustainable workforce for a more resilient future. As manufacturers across the country host student tours, Yaskawa Motoman continues to take part in STEM-centric events that fuel optimism for careers in robotic automation, as well as offer comprehensive robot training through Yaskawa Academy. Read More

Commonly faster and more reliable than humans, the use of high-performance robots for inspection tasks continues to grow, enhancing a variety of factors for manufacturing operations. An uptick in the availability for sophisticated yet user-friendly software, along with an array of improvements for sensor technology and machine vision for heightened robot perception, are key drivers for this utilization. Read More

The challenge to produce more with less is a common struggle shared by most manufacturers today. From skilled worker availability to supply chain flow, company leaders are having to think outside the proverbial box, implementing advanced technologies to maintain product throughput and quality standards. Widely integrated into fabrication environments, the use of robots helping to accommodate stringent demands. Read More

Advances in sophisticated technologies continue to enhance Vision Guided Robotics (VGR) for the manufacturing of parts and the packaging of goods. Improvements and user-friendly software platforms are facilitating a wide range of applications. In turn, this is rebuilding confidence for using high-quality vision technology in robotic automation, encouraging decision makers to implement high-performance robots. Read More

The biggest packaging and processing show in North America is around the corner, and we hope you can join us! Stop by the Yaskawa booth at Pack Expo International located in Chicago. The show will highlight innovative and cost-saving solutions for your most pressing packaging and supply chain challenges. Yaskawa will feature multiple robot demonstrations, highlighting extremely fast, flexible and easy-to-program robots. Read More