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The future is ours to shape: Yaskawa outlines its vision for industry in South Africa
As Industry 4.0 is revolutionising multiple industries and sectors the world over, we find ourselves at the precipice of a transformative era with automation and robotics technologies breaking new ground on an almost day-to-day basis. Yaskawa, one of the world’s largest automation and robotics companies, envisions a future where South Africa is at the forefront…
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Yaskawa unveils new industrial robot with ‘unparalleled versatility and reliability’
Yaskawa has unveiled its new industrial robot, the Motoman GP20, which it describes as “a beacon of innovation and precision, redefining the way industries approach manufacturing and automation”. It adds that this advanced robot is more than just a machine – it boasts cutting-edge technology, precision and speed, as well as unparalleled versatility and reliability.…
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Yaskawa unveils new branch in KwaZulu-Natal
Yaskawa has open a new branch in KwaZulu-Natal. The decision to relocate comes as a proactive response to the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods, which highlighted the importance of securing the company’s operations against future natural disasters. The new branch marks a significant milestone for Yaskawa, reaffirming its commitment to the region while ensuring business continuity and…
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Yaskawa’s robotics training academy cultivates automation skills in South Africa
By Leon Coetzer, training officer at Yaskawa South Africa Robotics is an ever-growing industry, and South African manufacturers are increasingly adopting automation into their production processes to remain competitive. Yaskawa’s long-standing training academy offers its customers, as well as individuals looking to enter the industry, the opportunity to learn and upskill in various in-demand positions,…
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Yaskawa takes center stage at Africa Automation Technology Fair
As one of the largest manufacturers of industrial robots, Yaskawa Southern Africa took part in this year’s Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF), where various experts in the manufacturing industry gathered to exchange valuable industry expertise to increase investment prospects in the African continent’s manufacturing sector. The event, which celebrated its 25th year, centred around the…
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Plus One Robotics uses Yaskawa Motoman to expand mixed depalletizing solutions
Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, has launched new customer programs using Yaskawa Motoman robots. These customer deployments are for Plus One’s induction and mixed depalletizing solutions. This deployment of Plus One and Yaskawa robotic solutions consists of 12 new induction systems acquired by FedEx…
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How Danone created its new automated palletising system with Yaskawa
When Yaskawa Southern Africa was contacted about Danone’s new automation project in Boksburg, the industrial robotics manufacturer teamed up with one of their preferred suppliers, Tectra Automation, a division of Bosch Rexroth, to offer a turnkey solution. Yaskawa brought forward its automation expertise to Danone, answering the multinational’s challenge with additional lifting capacity and speed,…
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Rapid Robotics partners with Yaskawa Motoman to expand solutions for industrial robotic arms
Rapid Robotics has agreed a new integration with Yaskawa Motoman that will bring industrial capabilities to Rapid Robotics’ Rapid Machine Operator (RMO). The company is now integrated with the entire Yaskawa robotics portfolio, and can deliver more speed, higher payload and increased performance to a greater number of North American manufacturers with a more diverse…
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Wandelbots expands no-code solution to US with Yaskawa as early customer
Wandelbots, the German-based no-code robotics software firm, recently opened a US headquarters in Chicago to expand its global operations and accelerate human-centered robotics solutions in the manufacturing industry. Its signature software, Wandelbots Teaching, works the same with any robot, allowing users to control various models with no prior programming knowledge. As the industrial robotics market…