About Yaskawa MOTOMAN
Yaskawa is a Japanese motion-control company and the maker of MOTOMAN robots. MOTOMAN robots are especially popular for arc welding, spot welding, palletizing and general handling.
We design MOTOMAN-based welding cells, palletizing lines and machine-tending systems and supply the fixtures, safety fencing and controls needed to run them.
Country of origin: Japan
Robot Ranges
Common Yaskawa Robot Families
AR series: Arc welding
Hollow-wrist robots built for arc-welding torches and cables.
GP series: Handling
General-purpose robots for handling, packaging and machine tending.
MH series: General purpose
Fast robots for assembly, spot welding and machine tending.
MPL series: Palletizing
Palletizing robots for boxes, bags and layers.
HC series: Collaborative
Cobots such as the HC10 for shared workspaces.
MPX / paint: Painting
Explosion-proof painting robots for coating lines.
Controllers, Programming & Software
- Controllers: YRC1000, YRC1000micro and DX200
- Programming: INFORM language
- Simulation: MotoSim
- MotoPlus for custom application development
Why Customers Choose Yaskawa
- Very popular for arc welding and sheet-metal fabrication
- Simple INFORM programming, quick to learn on the shop floor
- Strong palletizing lineup
- Same maker for robot, servo and drives
Applications
What We Build with Yaskawa Robots
Robotic Welding Systems (MIG/MAG, TIG, Plasma)
Consistent, high-strength welds with fewer rejects, from single-part cells to full production lines.
Palletizing & Depalletizing Robots
Stack and unstack loads faster and safer, from single-line cells to multi-line palletizing systems.
Robotic Spot Welding
High-speed resistance spot welding with controlled pressure, current and time.
Welding Positioners & Manipulators
Bring every seam into the ideal welding position and extend the reach of your welding robot.
Our Services for Yaskawa Robot Systems
- Cell design, simulation and cycle-time verification
- Fixtures, grippers and tooling design and manufacture
- Robot programming, offline programming and process tuning
- PLC, HMI and safety integration
- Installation, commissioning and operator training
- 7x24 technical support, spare parts and maintenance
Is Yaskawa the Right Choice?
No brand is best for everything. If your existing plant, spare parts or budget favour a different brand, we integrate all major brands and will tell you honestly which fits best. Read our brand selection guide or view all brands we integrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zhiyan integrate Yaskawa robots?
Yes. We design, build, program and commission complete cells using Yaskawa MOTOMAN robots. Zhiyan is an independent integrator. Please contact us to confirm supply options and lead time for the exact model you need.
Can you program, upgrade or relocate existing Yaskawa robots?
Yes. We support program backup, controller and safety upgrades, relocation and troubleshooting. See our retrofit, relocation and leasing services.
How do I choose the right Yaskawa model?
Send us your part weight, tool weight, reach and cycle-time requirements. We check payload, reach and speed in simulation and recommend the model. Our payload and reach guide explains the basics.
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