YASKAWA Electric Corporation YASKF

Company Overview

YASKAWA Electric Corporation is a Japan-based industrial automation and robotics company that designs, manufactures, and sells motion control products, industrial robots, and system engineering solutions. The company operates primarily within the industrial automation, robotics, and mechatronics industries, serving manufacturers across automotive, semiconductor, electronics, metal processing, logistics, and general industrial sectors.

Founded in 1915, YASKAWA pioneered the use of electric motors for industrial applications and later introduced the concept of “mechatronics,” integrating mechanical systems with electronics and control technologies. Over more than a century, the company evolved from a motor manufacturer into a global supplier of factory automation solutions, with a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and long product life cycles.