The Drives and Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. introduces the SigmaLogic7 Compact. This new servo amplifier makes it possible to add the exceptional precision and superior performance of a Sigma-7 servo system in machines using Rockwell Automation programmable logic controllers. SigmaLogic7 Compact builds on the legacy of the SigmaLogic, the first Yaskawa SERVOPACK to […]
New SigmaLogic7 Compact puts full AOI functionality into less cabinet space
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. introduces the SigmaLogic7 Compact. This new servo amplifier makes it possible to add the exceptional precision and superior performance of a Sigma-7 servo system in machines using Rockwell Automation programmable logic controllers. SigmaLogic7 Compact builds on the legacy of the SigmaLogic, the first Yaskawa SERVOPACK to…
World Class Control for Single Axis Applications
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of Sigma-7Siec, a unit that combines a SERVOPACK servo amplifier with a one-axis motion controller in a single compact package. The new product was created for automation applications which require the control of only one servo motor, yet also call for exceptionally quick,…
Case study: Yaskawa improves turnaround time and accuracy for reference lab
Yaskawa Motoman recently collaborated with Mayo Medical Laboratories, Rochester, Minn., to implement a state-of-the-industry specimen automation system. The laboratory handles tens of thousands of patient vials every day from more than 3,000 tests across the full spectrum of clinical laboratory subspecialties. Laboratory leadership wanted to continue to improve turn-around time from when specimens are received…
Yaskawa Motoman receives reaccreditation status from IACET
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded reaccreditation status to the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. Yaskawa Academy (formerly known as Motoman…
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Germán Villalobos joins Yaskawa Mexico as general manager
Yaskawa Motoman announces that Germán Villalobos has joined the company as General Manager of Yaskawa Mexico. In this position, he will be responsible for the company’s strategic direction…
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Livestock feed maker speeds palletizing changeover operations
Managers at Minnesota-based Form-A-Feed, a maker of livestock feed, planned a new production line as they saw business growing. As part of the planning process, Form-A-Feed called on engineers from Hamer-Fischbein, a company that designs and integrates bagging equipment and Yaskawa Motoman robotic packaging solutions. The engineers looked at ways to boost speed so the…
Sigma-7 family of servo motors and amplifiers raise the bar in automation performance
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the introduction of Sigma-7, a new line of rotary, linear and direct drive servos and amplifiers that bring…
Yaskawa Motoman MPL robots for palletizing + MotoSight 2D
Designed specifically for end-of-line operations, Yaskawa Motoman’s MPL-series robots are available with 80 to 800-kg payload capacity to suit myriad applications, including palletizing. These high-performance palletizing robots offer the highest allowable…
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A new addition to integration tools family
Yaskawa offers a variety of integration tools to help make commissioning a drive into a communication network easier. We are pleased to announce that we will be adding a new addition to our toolbox of integration – Add-on Instructions (AOI) for use in Rockwell Automation’s Logix Designer/RSLogix 5000 (version 16 and above). Yaskawa AOI’s will…
Yaskawa’s new motion trifecta packs automation punch
Yaskawa America’s Drives & Motion Div. now sells three new motion-control products to improve automation systems and maximize effectiveness when used in combination. The MP3300iec machine controller makes automated equipment more responsive by…
Z1000U HVAC Matrix Drive from Yaskawa
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has released the Z1000U HVAC Matrix Drive, which provides extremely low harmonic distortion in a space-saving design, along with…
Yaskawa Acquires Solectria Renewables, LLC
Yaskawa Electric Corporation and Solectria Renewables, LLC announced that the companies have reached a definitive agreement whereby Yaskawa Electric will acquire Solectria Renewables through its US subsidiary, Yaskawa America Inc. Solectria Renewables will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. Headquartered in Lawrence, MA, Solectria manufactures high performance photovoltaic (PV) inverters for the residential,…
Enhanced Functionality for a Better User Experience
Yaskawa America, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the next generation website for www.yaskawa.com. Our goal for this project was to provide a better user experience…
Accelerate Robot Programming
by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor As robot applications continue to shift into high-mix, low volume situations, the time available to program them shrinks. One solution is open-source programming. This “crowd-sourcing” approach is helping manufacturers deliver robots to the market quickly. Can open-source software help you develop application-specific robots faster? For a number of robot developers,…
Yaskawa Signs First U.S. Medium Voltage Drive Distributor
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. recently signed DRV, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, as its first medium voltage drive distributor in the United States. DRV,…
The Challenges of Robotic Design
The live webinar was recorded on October 29, 2013. Join an expert panel put together by the Design World editorial team to examine the latest developments and challenges in the ever-changing field of robotics. We’ll learn about Clearpath Robotics’ unmanned vehicles, used for research and development, and what design challenges they faced in developing their…
Yaskawa Releases MV1000 Medium Voltage AC Drive
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America announces the release of the MV1000 medium voltage AC drive family. Designed for energy savings and improved process control, MV1000…
Design World Announces Winners of Sixth Annual “Leadership in Engineering” Program
Design World Magazine and online network www.designworldonline.com announce the winners of their 2012 Leadership in Engineering Program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program to acknowledge engineering leadership across several disciplines. Winners for the Sixth Annual Program were chosen by Design World online users via a registration based online voting system. The following companies…
Yaskawa America Inc. announce acquired Wermac Electric Ltd.
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America Inc. announce that it has acquired the business and operations of Wermac Electric Ltd. in Calgary, AB, Canada. Wermac is a 25-year partner with Yaskawa and has been an innovator and leader in applying Variable Speed Drives and Electrical Controls in the Oil & Gas industry. Wermac […]
P1000 Variable Speed Drive from Yaskawa
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of the P1000 variable speed drive. The P1000 drive provides simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads through 500 HP and planned expansion through 1000 HP later this year. Specific application features, energy savings, and network connectivity make the P1000 a great choice…
Automated Product Testing
By Jamie Solt, Senior Product Engineer, Yaskawa America, Inc. One of the first items considered when developing a product should be product testing. Product testing is one of the last steps performed before a product is released. The testing phase can be monotonous, expensive and time consuming. Development team members may view it as providing…
Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. Combine to form Yaskawa America, Inc.
Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. announced they will combine to form Yaskawa America, Inc. The Motoman Inc. operations, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, will form the Motoman…
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Making Better Solar Cells
Two primary photovoltaic technologies are used to make solar energy modules: crystalline silicon and thin film. Crystalline silicon technology currently makes up about 80% of the market. This technology uses silicon wafers as its main raw material. The wafers are cut from cast ingots in very thin slices with a thickness in the range of…
Motion control for the year
Motion Control editor Miles Budimir talks to Marketing Communications Manager for Yaskawa Neil Keopke about some of the new things the company is offering.