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Premium modular mounter “Σ-G5S II”

Release of the New Σ-G5S II Premium Modular Mounter　Rotary head design for a “1-head solution” with both high speed and versatility Improves productivity by approx. 20% with mounting speed of 90,000 CPH

IWATA, January 11, 2018 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the April 1, 2018 release of the new Σ-G5S II, a surface mounter model that further improves upon the Σ-G5S premium modular mounter that achieved both high speed and versatility, and caters to various components with its rotary head design based on our “1-head solution” concept.
The Σ-G5S II retains all the features of its

High-end high-efficiency modular mounter “Z:LEX YSM20R”

Announcing High-end High-efficiency Modular Z:LEX YSM20R　All-around surface mounter with enhanced “1-head solution” and achieving the world’s fastest mounting speed in its class

IWATA, January 11, 2018 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the April 1, 2018 release of the Z:LEX YSM20R, a new all-around surface mounter*1 that offers the versatility to accommodate a wide range of production formats with flexibility and efficiency while also boasting a mounting speed of 95,000 CPH,*2 making it the world's fastest in its class (under optimum conditions).*3
The Y

High-speed 3D solder paste inspection machine “YSi-SP”

Release of the New YSi-SP High-speed 3D Solder Paste Inspection Machine Long-awaited SPI from Yamaha: Providing a one-stop solution from printer to AOI

IWATA, January 11, 2018 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the April 1, 2018 release of the YSi-SP, a high-speed 3D solder paste inspection machine that enables high-speed high-accuracy inspections based on our “1-head solution” concept for using a single type of head to handle various inspections.
The YSi-SP is Yamaha Motor’s first solder paste inspection (SPI) machine. It

Booth Image/Production Line with Centralized and Coordinated Control via the YHX Integrated Controller

Yamaha Motor Model Showcase at "International Robot Exhibition 2017"　- Delivering Fully-Digital Production through Robot Transport -

IWATA, November 15, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will exhibit the “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system at the International Robot Exhibition 2017 to be held from Wednesday, November 29. Based on the theme of “Fully-Digital Production through Robot Transport,” the Yamaha Motor booth will feature not only robots for conducting

YHX-HCU-HP Host Controller Unit/YHX Series Integrated Controller

Yamaha Motor Launches YHX-HCU-HP High-Functionality/Performance Host Controller Unit　- Addition to YHX Series FA Integrated Controller Lineup -

IWATA, November 15, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the YHX-HCU-HP host controller unit, an addition to the YHX series of FA1 integrated controllers with enhanced functionality and performance, from February 1, 2018.
The YHX Series are integrated controllers which unite all elements of automated production lines, including transport system control,

Concept diagram of joint development for remote management system packages

Joint Development of Remote Management System Packages for Factory Use IoT Platforms & Industrial Robots　- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Partnership with Yamaha Corporation for Full-scale IoT Business Entry -



Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Corporation announced today that they have joined forces in the development of remote management system packages for industrial robots. Utilizing the technology and experience that the two companies have cultivated to date, these packages are scheduled to be released in fiscal 2018. This alliance enables Yamaha Motor to make full-scale entry into the IoT b

YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 High-end Hybrid AOI System

Yamaha Motor to Launch New High-end Hybrid AOI System　- YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 Increases Inspection Speed and Precision, and Enhances Capacity and Performance for Specular Components -

IWATA, June 1, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 high-end hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system from August 1. As the successor to the YSi-V 12M TypeHS, this new very high-speed specification model features increased speed and precision, as well as enhanced specular component inspection capacity/performance.
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3D mockup of the Yamaha Motor booth

Yamaha Motor Joins CeBIT 2017 as Exhibitor　Displaying products demonstrating electronic control technology engineered to move and inspire people

IWATA, March 14, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will enter the CeBIT 2017 event running for the five days of March 20 to 24 in Hannover, Germany as an exhibitor. On display will be Yamaha’s Z:LEX YSM20 surface mounter, the FAZER R G2 industrial-use unmanned helicopter capable of automated flight and the HARMO electric boat propulsion system, all aimed at demonstrating how Yamaha uses

YSM10 Compact High-speed Modular Surface Mounter

Yamaha Motor Releases Compact High-Speed Modular YSM10　- 46,000CPH World Leading, 1-Beam/1-Head Class, Entry Model Surface Mounter -

IWATA, January 11, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that
the new YSM10, a surface mounter*1 that is the world’s fastest in its class*2 at 46,000CPH*3,
will be available for purchase from February 1, 2017. This new addition to the line-up is a
compact, high-speed model with space-saving qualities, and provides a combination of
component compatibility and versa

GX Series and YLE Series Single-axis Robots Photographs: GX10 (left) and YLEFS Slider Type

Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches New Single-axis Robot Series AC Servo Motor GX Series and Stepping Motor YLE Series

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch new single-axis robot products from December 1, 2016. Both compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system, the GX series features AC servo motor, and the YLE series is a stepping motor type.
The AC servo motor GX series now includ

YKX Series SCARA Robot Photograph shows the YKX600

Yamaha Motor Launches New Full Model Change SCARA Robot YKX Series Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new YKX series of SCARA robots from December 1, 2016, which is compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” integrated control robot system.
With this full model change, the YKX series has achieved even higher rigidity and high-speed motion through drive system upg

The LCM-X linear conveyor module Photograph shows two 500mm modules joined together.

Compatible with Advanced Robotics Automation Platform Yamaha Motor Launches New LCM-X Linear Conveyor Module Improved Space Efficiency, Conveyance Accuracy, and Acceleration/Deceleration Performance

IWATA, October 17, 2016 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will launch the new LCM-X linear conveyor module from December 1, 2016, which is compatible with the newly-developed “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform”integrated control robot system. The LCM-X boasts space efficiency significantly higher than previous Yamaha Motor models*, and with significantly higher con

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Yamaha Motor (TOKYO:7272) is a world-leading producer of motorcycles, marine products, power products and robotics.

Yamaha Motor (TOKYO: 7272) is a world-leading enterprise manufacturing land-mobility such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power assisted bicycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, robotics products such as surface mounters and drones, as well as engagement in the finance business. The company's diverse businesses and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrain, chassis and hull, electronic control, and manufacturing technologies. Yamaha Motor operates global development, production and sales networks through 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being s "Kando* Creating Company."
About 90% of consolidated net sales are generated in more than 180 countries and regions outside of Japan.
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