Yaskawa Electric Corporation, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, is a global leader in motion control, robotics, and system engineering. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of AC drives, servo motors, machine controllers, and industrial robots, serving industries such as automotive, semiconductor, packaging, and medical. Yaskawa's commitment to innovation and quality has led to advancements in mechatronics and the introduction of the term itself. With a presence in over 30 countries, Yaskawa continues to drive progress in automation technology, enhancing productivity and efficiency across various sectors.
Together with Yaskawa Europe, Swabian automotive supplier Binder set out to create a production cell that would establish standards in terms of output, precision and availability.