Advanced Systems Group (ASG): Process‑First Custom Automation Services
Yaskawa Motoman’s Advanced Systems Group (ASG) delivers turnkey robotic automation solutions engineered around your real‑world manufacturing process—not a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. Modern automation is no longer just “adding a robot.” It’s the design of a complete, integrated system that accounts for your parts, people, safety, space, data, and long‑term scalability.
Yaskawa Motoman’s ASG is responsible for the design, build, testing and installation of custom fully integrated automation systems. ASG provides a single source for robots, fixtures/tooling, application process expertise, controls, material handling, safety, integration, and installation. Unless otherwise specified, all ASG custom systems are built to Yaskawa Motoman specifications and comply with the ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 safety standard.
Custom Turnkey Engineered Solutions
Our Process‑First Approach
1. Discover & Define
Every project begins with a deep understanding of how your product is made today. ASG works with you to define why automation is needed and what success looks like—cycle time, quality, labor impact, throughput, flexibility, or long‑term scalability.
2. Concept Development
Engineers create 2D/3D layouts, perform reach studies, and use simulation tools to confirm feasibility. Cycle‑time analysis determines system size, robot count, and investment justification before hardware is ever selected.
Robots, positioners, tooling, sensing, and safety systems are engineered together to create a repeatable, efficient, and compliant solution tailored to your environment and production flow.
4. Build, Install & Ramp
ASG’s integrated team builds and tests the system, manages installation, ensures compliance, and supports your production ramp so the system performs as expected on day one.
Core Technical Capabilities
Coordinated Multi‑Robot Motion
Advanced controllers synchronize multiple robots and up to dozens of external axes to maintain optimal part positioning, especially in applications like welding where consistency and quality depend on coordinated movement.
Flexible System Architecture
ASG blends standard, modified‑standard, and fully custom designs, allowing manufacturers to balance cost, speed, and flexibility without sacrificing performance or fit to workflow.
Whether you need seam tracking, part verification, first‑article validation, or adaptive process control, ASG integrates the right combination of fixtures, cameras, sensors, and software to support accuracy and repeatability.
Safety Engineering
Safety is embedded throughout the design—not added after the fact. ASG ensures solutions align with applicable standards and customer preferences for devices like scanners, light curtains, interlocks, and functional safety units.
Industry‑Spanning Solutions
ASG’s expertise extends across welding, handling, assembly, and large‑scale applications with complex part geometries or changeover requirements. Examples from recent deployments include multi‑robot welding lines, positioner‑driven systems for large frames or vessels, and high‑flexibility cells designed for rapid part variation.
A Platform for Long‑Term Growth
The most important takeaway: automation is a long‑term capability. When engineered around your process, ASG systems become platforms that scale with new parts, increased volume, or evolving market demands—helping manufacturers adapt and remain competitive.
Start Your Project with ASG
Ready to evaluate a new automation initiative or expand beyond your first robotic cell? Connect with the ASG team to begin your process‑first engagement.
Contact us about your customized automation needs.