Yaskawa Motoman Robotics  

100 Automation Way
Miamisburg,  OH  45342

United States
937-847-6200
https://www.motoman.com

• Booth: B20034

Founded in 1989, Yaskawa Motoman is a leading industrial robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 robots, 18 million servos and 27 million inverter drives installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application.

Welding is the core of our company. Yaskawa has developed more application-specific robots than any other company. Our welding process knowledge and path control leads the industry - resulting in expert project support and the development of robotic technology that tackles your most common welding challenges.

Yaskawa Motoman supports your entire robotic welding process. With our comprehensive line of robots, integrated power sources, torches, peripherals and extensive family of fully integrated ArcWorld welding cells, we provide reliable, low-risk solutions that give you more automation control, improve quality and deliver faster cycle times. For integration support, tap into our partner network or have our in-house engineers design a turnkey system.

Robotic welding solutions from Yaskawa Motoman have delivered game-changing results for clients of all sizes. We’ve enabled Tier 1 automotive suppliers to produce high-volume parts with unprecedented speed and efficiency. We’ve helped construction machinery manufacturers create their heaviest-duty parts with ease. And, we’ve equipped job shops with flexible, cost-effective solutions that adapt easily to shifting market needs.

Ensure success in your next robotic project with unmatched operational and application support included for the life of every robot. Combine that with our renowned service and training programs, and Yaskawa Motoman stands alone as your best partner to minimize risk and maximize return on your investment. Our proven track record of delivering industry-leading quality, innovation and customer satisfaction can help you achieve your productivity and time-to-market goals.

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• HC10XP Robot Facilitates Collaborative Welding for Increased Productivity (Aug 20, 2021)

  Specifically designed to add robotic welding capacity to current production, the six-axis HC10XP human-collaborative robot enables operation with, or in close proximity to human workers. Easily repurposed depending on production needs, this versatile robot is ideal for supplementing manual welding or for rolling up to large, heavy workpieces. The HC10XP features a 10 kg payload and a 1,200 mm reach.

  Meeting established safety standards (TUV-certified to ISO 13849-1; complies with ISO 10218-1 and ISO TS 15066), the HC10XP features Power and Force Limiting (PFL), where dual channel torque sensors in all joints constantly monitor force to quickly react. The HC10XP also offers precision hand-guiding, facilitating easy programming for fast implementation of a robot system.

  Designed with the utmost safety, the pinch-less HC10XP can operate without additional protective measures (risk assessment dependent) such as a safety fence, resulting in reduced cost and space requirements. Through-arm utilities hide cabling, including a Category 6 ethernet cable that enables communications for a wide variety of tooling options. This reduces the risk of snagging or interference with other equipment. 

  The highly repeatable HC10XP can easily shift between collaborative speed in PFL mode or full speed in industrial mode (up to 2,000 mm/s  based on payload), optimizing cycle times based on risk assessment and process requirements. Robot path teaching can be accomplished by hand guiding, teach pendant or jogging with an external device using I/O control. Built with cast aluminum for industrial durability, the HC10XP features a rugged IP67 rating to reliably operate in harsh welding environments, as well as an easy-clean surface.

  The HC10XP is compatible with Miller® Auto-Continuum™ 350 or 500, Lincoln Power Wave® with ArcLink™ and semi-automatic power sources with I/O control of trigger switch. It is available with Yaskawa’s Universal Weldcom Interface (UWI) that enables full control of any compatible power source brand using a common interface, as well as a variety of third-party torches, tooling and accessories.

  The HC10XP is controlled by the high-performance YRC1000 controller that is built to a global standard and does not require a transformer for input voltages ranging from 380VAC to 480VAC. With a highly compact cabinet (598 W x 490 H x 427 D mm), the YRC1000 uses a lightweight teach pendant with intuitive programming.

  At FABTECH, the HC10XP collaborative robot is featured on a mobile cart welding solution offered by Electro-Matic.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman^® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding. For more information please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• ArcWorld 6000 Series Offers Flexible High-Volume, High-Performance Welding Capability (Aug 20, 2021)

  Designed for high robot utilization, the ArcWorld^® 6000 family of pre-engineered robotic arc welding workcells features a customer-driven design and standard options proven to optimize medium- to large-sized part production for large quantity production runs. Easily customized and installed, each model offers the reliability and flexibility needed for demanding application requirements. 

  Single robot (ArcWorld 6000), dual robot (ArcWorld 6200) and triple robot (ArcWorld 6300) configurations are available. All three models feature high-performance Motoman^® AR-series arc welding robots, offering the highest payloads, fastest speeds and highest wrist allowable moments in its class. Streamlined arm designs allow easy access to parts in tights spots, avoiding potential interference with fixtures.

  The AR-series robots are controlled by Yaskawa’s new high-performance and compact YRC1000 controller that is built to a global standard. The controller is integrated into the workcell design, which includes separate cabinets for high and low voltage components, as well as dedicated locations for power sources, water circulators, pneumatics, sensors and other workcell devices. Featuring patented multiple robot control with coordinated motion between devices, this controller allows the AW6200 and AW6300 robot configurations to operate from a single teach pendant for optimized control.

  This innovative workcell features an AC servo-driven high-speed RM2 ferris-wheel positioner with 750-kg capacity per side and a 3.6-second optimal indexing time. Engineered with a sealed design motor that does not require regular lubrication, this two-station positioner provides coordinated motion and infinite part positioning. A 1,275 kg variation is available with an automatic lubrication system to minimize regular maintenance. The positioners offer a 2.0 or 3.0 meter tooling span, with up to 1,300 mm part diameter. A patented MotoMount™ fixture mounting system simplifies tooling and reduces stress on positioner bearings, increasing positioner life and improving weld repeatability.

  ArcWorld 6000 workcells are equipped with an intuitive digital welding interface for Miller®, Fronius®, Daihen® OTC, SKS, or Lincoln® power sources, plus required torch, wire feeder and sensor options. Advanced welding functions, including weld inspection and process monitoring, can be included as an option. EtherNet I/P connectivity is used to connect most peripheral devices and includes a utility to set-up and troubleshoot connections to the robot.

  These ArcWorld workcells feature a total safety environment, compliant with ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 (and other international standards). The YRC1000 robot controller includes a Functional Safety Unit (FSU) that uses “stand still” monitoring of the positioner axis while the operator is interrupting the light curtain field.

  The efficient workcell design has a 3,797 x 5,760 mm (2 m workcell) or 4,797 x 5,760 mm (3 m workcell) footprint, which can be reduced by 200 mm with optional limited tooling or by 700 mm with an optional roll-up door. The robot, positioner and safety fence all ship on a common platform, reducing installation and setup time. The controller and power source are shipped attached to the cell base and can be separated for maintenance.

  Several optional features are available, including isolation transformers, second enabling switch, tip change box, bulk wire delivery, low wire sensor, gas flow sensor, exhaust hood and a stack light.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman AR-Series Robots Offer High-Speed Welding to Boost Productivity (Aug 20, 2021)

  Designed specifically for arc welding applications, the AR-series six-axis robots offer optimized acceleration/deceleration control for all robot axes, resulting in overall improved productivity. These high-performance robots are available with 8 to 25 kg payload capacity in order to support a wide variety of sensors and torches for welding application flexibility. The AR-series robots offer the highest payload, fastest speed and highest wrist allowable moment in their class.

  Advanced, intuitive programming functions, such as High-Speed Search, maximize weld quality and speed without complicated programming. Preprogrammed welding processes allow users to select materials and weldment properties to automatically control supply settings. A digital interface on the robot programming pendant allows the user to remotely access and manipulate weld settings with all major brands of power supplies.

  Seven models are available. Each model offers high allowable moment of inertia ratings that provide substantial wrist rigidity and consistent weld quality. Installation is quick and efficient; a single cable is all that is needed to connect the manipulator to the controller, resulting in easy setup and reduced expenses for maintenance and spare parts inventory.

  The powerful and compact AR700 and AR900 robots are ideal for welding small parts with complicated angles in tight places with an overarm torch. A slim profile design allows close proximity placement of robots for high-density workcells, and a smooth, easy-to-clean surface accommodates use in harsh environments. As an option, the manipulator cable can be connected on the bottom of the robot (as opposed to the side) to avoid wall interference.

  The AR1440, AR1440E, AR1730 and AR2010 robots feature a contoured arm design that allows easy access to parts in tight spots and avoids potential interference with fixtures, enabling close proximity placement of robots for high-density workcells. The symmetric wrist profile, with ample range, provides equal torch access to both sides of part. A 50 mm thru-hole for torch cabling, hose and sensor wires reduces cable interference and wear. Likewise, the minimal U-axis cable protrusion and S-axis internal cable management prolongs cable life and maximizes part access. The AR1440E features seven axes for additional flexibility for complex tooling and obstacle avoidance in tight work areas.

  The AR1440, AR1440E, AR2010 and AR3120 models have an optimized feeder mounting area on the arm to reduce equipment interference. The AR1440 is featured in all of Yaskawa Motoman’s popular ArcWorld® workcells. The AR2010 and AR3120 robots offer an extended horizontal and vertical reach, making them ideal for agriculture equipment, construction machinery or automotive frames.

  All models feature easy maintenance, including a data saving feature that permits the robot’s wire harness to be replaced without having to connect it to a battery.   

  The AR1440E can be floor-mounted; all other models can be floor-, ceiling- or wall-mounted to enhance joint access.

  AR-series robots are controlled by Yaskawa’s high-performance YRC1000 controller that is built to a global standard and does not require a transformer for input voltages ranging from 380VAC to 480VAC. The YRC1000 is highly compact (598 W x 490 H x 427 D mm), resulting in reduced space requirements. Its I/O communication speed is improved by as much as 50% for improved work. The improved programming pendant design features enhanced ergonomics and is 27% lighter weight than the previous generation.

  The AR1730 features a patented double-yoke upper arm design that is stronger than other six axis integrated cable designs, allowing it to provide years of reliable service at an increased payload while maintaining an agile profile.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman Offers 25 GP-Series Robot Models for a Variety of Material Handling Needs (Aug 20, 2021)

  Highly efficient, Yaskawa Motoman’s GP-series robot line now features 25 versatile models. With payload capacities from 4 to 600 kg, a wide range of tasks can be achieved, boosting productivity.

  This extensive lineup of six- and seven-axis robots supports a variety of customer needs in diverse industries. GP-series robots are designed for a variety of handling applications such as assembly, packaging, machine tending and press tending, as well as dispensing, material cutting and material removal. 

  The GP-series models offer exceptionally fast axis speeds and acceleration capabilities to reduce cycle time and increase production output. Due to the various payload capacities, a wide array of tooling and sensors can be supported, fulfilling unique project requirements. Each model is engineered with a wide wrist motion range to improve application flexibility and designed with a hollow arm to eliminate cable interference.

  The extended reach six-axis GP20HL, GP25-12, GP35L and GP180-120 robot models offer high moment and inertia ratings, as well as a broad work envelope for processing large parts. This eliminates the need for a linear track, optimizing valuable floorspace. A higher payload capacity also allows the GP180-120 robot to handle even larger and heavier payloads. Other high payload models such as the six-axis GP400 and GP600 provide superior performance for heavy part processing, making them ideal for “jigless” applications.

  Three shelf-mounted models – the six-axis GP165R, GP200R and GP400R – save floorspace, expand the work envelope and improve access to parts. They also feature high moment and inertia ratings that enable the accommodation of a wide range of large, heavy parts.

  Offering greater flexibility, the seven-axis GP110B robot offers an increased motion range for obstacle avoidance and reaching parts in challenging spaces. A reduced interference design also enables high-density robot placement, and a pre-wired servo gripper accommodates a wide variety of product handling, especially for heavy applications.

  Most GP-series robots offer an IP67-rated wrist and IP54 body standard, with select models offering an XP (eXtra Protection) package that increases body protection rating to IP65.

  Installation is quick and efficient. A single cable is all that is needed to connect the manipulator to the controller, resulting in easy setup and reduced expenses for maintenance and spare parts inventory. 

  GP-series robots are controlled by Yaskawa’s high-performance YRC1000 controller that is built to a global standard and does not require a transformer for input voltages ranging from 380VAC to 480VAC. The YRC1000 is highly compact (598 W x 490 H x 427 D), resulting in reduced space requirements. Its I/O communication speed is improved by as much as 50% for improved work efficiency and a single controller-to-robot cable improves cable reliability. Select models can also be controlled by Yaskawa’s ultra-compact YRC1000micro controller. Ideal for high density layouts, the YRC1000micro can be installed vertically, horizontally or within a 19-inch rack.  

  The standard programming pendant design features enhanced ergonomics and lighter weight. Ideal for novice users, the Smart Pendant is available for select GP models. Featuring a tablet-style interface, Smart Pendant provides simplified programming and fast implementation.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman MPX-Series Robots Optimize Painting and Dispensing Applications: Including the recently released MPX1400 and MPXL2600 (Aug 20, 2021)

  The high-speed, six-axis MPX-series robots create smooth, consistent finishes for a variety of painting and dispensing applications.

  Optimized for painting smaller components, the compact MPX1150 and slim-arm MPX1400 robots feature a straight wrist with a 5 kg payload, making them well-suited for mounting a variety of spray guns and small bells. Each small footprint model allows for minimum installation. An optional location (right, left or bottom) for manipulator cable connection reduces interference with walls. The MPX1150 robot features a 727 mm horizontal reach, 1,290 mm vertical reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The MPX1400 robot has a 1,256 mm horizontal reach, 1,852 mm vertical reach and ±0.1 mm repeatability.

  With its small footprint and slim-arm design, the compact MPX1950 allows for minimum installation space and is well-suited for painting small- to medium-sized components. It also has an optional location (right, left or bottom) for manipulator cable connection that reduces interference with walls. Its 7 kg wrist payload facilitates mounting an array of spray guns and small bells. The MPX1950 features a 1,450 mm horizontal reach, 2,730 mm vertical reach and ±0.15 mm repeatability.

  Ideal for automotive components and other industrial applications, the MPX2600 robot features a streamlined, upper arm equipped with mounting points to optimize hose routing. Its 15 kg wrist payload allows for mounting a variety of spray guns and large bells, while the large 70 mm hollow wrist diameter helps prevent paint and air tube interference. The MPX2600 robot features a 2,000 mm horizontal reach, 3,643 mm vertical reach and ±0.2 mm repeatability. Also available with lemma wrist (MPXL2600) for greater application flexibility.

  Highly versatile, the MPX3500 robot excels at industrial coating and dispensing tasks. Ideal for painting contoured parts such as interior or exterior surfaces, this reliable model also offers a hollow wrist design with an inside wrist diameter of  70 mm and a high wrist/upper arm payload, accommodating a variety of spray equipment. The MPX3500 offers a 2,700 mm horizontal reach, 5,095 vertical reach and ±0.15 mm repeatability. This model is available in left or right arm configuration.

  MPX-series robots offer reduced interference work envelopes and can be installed close to workpieces for efficient use of floorspace. Each model can be floor-, wall- or ceiling-mounted. These robots and the DX200-FM controller feature Factory Mutual (FM) approval for use in Class I, Division 1 hazardous environments. An intrinsically safe pendant is available as an option.

  The DX200-FM is available with Category 3 Performance Level d (PLd) Functional Safety Unit (FSU), which supports safety-rated speed control, safety-rated soft axis and space limiting, and safety-rated monitor stop. In addition to enabling safe operation in smaller spray booths with adjacent manual operations, these safety functions can be utilized to save costs and reduce floorspace requirements.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman RM2 Ferris Wheel Style Robotic Part Positioner Line Provides Reliable Positioning (Aug 20, 2021)

  Yaskawa Motoman’s popular line of ferris wheel part positioners offers fast, accurate and highly reliable part positioning. Two servo-driven trunnion/station axes are on opposite sides of a central “sweep” axis; one station is positioned in front of one to four welding robots, while the other station is outside the robot envelope where the operator loads/unloads parts. The 180-degree sweep axis rotates the stations over/under the central axis between the robot(s) and the operator. 

  Offered with a 750 kg payload (RM2-750) or a 1,275 kg payload (RM2-1275), positioners are engineered with a sealed design motor that does not require regular lubrication. The positioners provide a 2.0 or 3.0 meter tooling span and can rotate parts up to 1.3 m diameter, or up to 1.6 m diameter with extended swing arms. The higher capacity 1,275 kg model supports mechanized automotive part fixtures and construction machinery parts. A patented MotoMount™ fixture mounting system simplifies tooling and reduces stress on positioner bearings, increasing positioner life and improving weld repeatability.

  Extra-large capacity positioners are available to provide higher payloads and turning diameters in a  
  reduced profile. These models feature 1,555 kg (RM2-1555) and 2,355 kg (RM2-2355) payload capacities.  
  These larger scale positioners are suitable for truck exhaust assemblies or agriculture/construction machinery components, and they have a turning diameter capacity of 1,525 mm and 1,778 mm with standard part spans of 3 or 4 meters. 

  All three axes are servo-driven, saving cycle time by allowing parts to turn into position while the positioner “sweeps”. Motion of the headstock in front of the robot(s) can be coordinated to the robot(s) to make circumferential welds while the part rotates. The load station can be “jogged” by the operator to an ergonomic load position or to facilitate part tracking, and a sealed reduction gear on major axis is virtually maintenance free by not requiring regular lubrication like other ring and pinion drives.

  The positioners utilize cast components to provide a modular flexibility to make other positioner configurations. They were designed to be compliant with the updated version of the Robotic Safety Standard (ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012). These positioners are used in Yaskawa Motoman’s popular ArcWorld^®  6000 series robotic welding workcells. The larger capacity RM2-1555/RM2-2355 models can support an overhead structure for mounting robots in custom ArcWorld V-6000 series workcells with reduced footprint.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman SP-Series Robot Line Optimizes Spot Welding Productivity (Aug 20, 2021)

  Designed for exceptional spot welding performance, the SP-series robots offer exceptionally fast axis speeds and acceleration to reduce air-cut time and increase production output. Now available in 13 models, these six- and seven-axis robots are powerful and efficient. With payload capacities from 80 to 235 kg and an optional hollow wrist, a wide range of tasks are supported.

  Offering improved acceleration/deceleration control for all axes, the SP-series robots enable improved productivity.  
  While high allowable moment of inertia ratings provide substantial wrist rigidity, a wide wrist motion range eliminates interference and improves application flexibility.

  A slim profile design allows SP-series robots to reach into confined spaces, facilitating close proximity placement of robots for high-density layouts. An integrated spot harness improves wrist flexibility and reduces downtime for all robot models as well.

  SP-series robots are equipped with servo gun and DC timer technology to optimize productivity and consistent weld quality. Spot monitoring and waveform graphing helps troubleshoot welding conditions, and controller connectivity provides simple wiring to spot timers and robot pendant weld programming for Medar^® and Nadex^® brand timers.

  Installation is quick and efficient. A single cable is all that is needed to connect the manipulator to the controller, resulting in easy setup and reduced expenses for maintenance and spare parts inventory. Equipped with an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body standard, each robot can be floor-mounted.

  Four hollow-arm designs (SP110H, SP180H, SP180H-110 and SP225H) provide optimized cable routing for reduced interference and wear. Two shelf-mounted robots (SP150R and SP185R) save floorspace, expand the work envelope and improve access to parts.

  The versatile and powerful SP100B robot features seven axes, offering a highly flexible end-of-arm range of motion for obstacle avoidance in challenging workspaces.

  Uniquely, designed for large part processing, the extended reach SP165-105 and SP180H-110 can eliminate the need for a linear track, reducing system cost and simplifying programming. Also, the SP165, SP165-105 and SP210 models do not include a counterbalance, reducing the mass of the robot arm and enabling higher acceleration, deceleration and speed.

  SP-series robots are controlled by Yaskawa’s high-performance YRC1000 controller that is built to a global standard and does not require a transformer for input voltages ranging from 380VAC to 480VAC. The YRC1000 is highly compact  
  (598 W x 490 H x 427 D mm), resulting in reduced space requirements.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding and clinical laboratory specimen processing. For more information, please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Motoman Introduces Universal Weldcom Interface for Arc Welding (Aug 20, 2021)

  Universal Weldcom Interface (UWI), an easy-to-use pendant application, enables full utilization of the advanced capabilities on select Miller^® and Lincoln Electric^® digital welding power supplies. UWI enables easy control of any weld process or parameter, including voltage, amperage and wire feed speed through a common user interface for either brand.

  Highly functional, the UWI can filter weld modes based on process type, wire size, wire type and gas type. Up to 16 unique processes from the power source library can be defined for easy access within the interface, and up to 1,000 custom arc files with specific processes and parameters are available for use in motion programming.

  Up to six weld process parameters in a weld sequence - such as Pre-Flow, Start, Main, Crater and Finish Condition - can easily be set. Standard functions - such as Arc-Retry, Arc Monitor Data Enable, Re-Start and Weld Line Shift - are conveniently utilized. A new Dual Pulse function allows alternating between MIG weld parameters and settings for aesthetically pleasing TIG-like cosmetics.

  Weld settings on the UWI use terminology that matches the user’s preferred power source. Standard ARCON commands are used, eliminating the need for complicated macro jobs. Programming with arc file interface or inline instructions is supported. Easy access to graphical help screens explains terminology and functions.

  The Universal Weldcom Interface is fully compatible with arc welding performance tracking features native to the power source. Live weld status is presented on the IF Panel display or Graphic Arc Monitor. Weld data can be exported for use in PLCs and part quality serialization. Arc Monitor results from Miller Insight Centerpoint™ or Lincoln CheckPoint™ Production Monitoring can be used for alarms or reported to PLCs. Hardware communication for diagnostics is also monitored and logged.

  UWI can be used on up to four AR-series arc welding robots with YRC1000 controller (YAS2.81.00-00 firmware or higher). It is compatible with the Miller Auto-Continuum™ 350 or 500, or the Lincoln Power Wave^® with ArcLink™ XT. A simplified networking utility enables easy setup between the robots and the welders. Additional features and global power source compatibility are planned in the future.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman^® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding. For more information please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

• Yaskawa Cockpit™: Operational Data Delivered in Real-time for Networked Production Environments (Aug 20, 2021)

  Yaskawa Cockpit is a software platform that monitors, accumulates and visually delivers operational data in real time for networked production environments.

  This state-of-the-art data collection and visualization software tool easily connects hardware devices across an entire production environment for asset management, predictive maintenance analysis, alarm notification, event logging and remote backups. It provides an instant collection of data for equipment performance, operational trends and historical analysis.

  Yaskawa Cockpit puts real-time data into the hands of people responsible for making decisions. Its unified control approach provides the ability to synchronize all factory and operational knowledge, and it enables companies to implement data-driven optimized planning, maximizing efficiency and throughput.

  Yaskawa Cockpit is one of the first robot management systems that is extensible. Non-robot devices throughout the factory can be incorporated with Add-on Functions, which are used to collect and monitor data from various device types, providing a centralized view of all operations.

  While the data is processed, stored and presented locally through a simple browser-based interface, the data can also be forwarded to external resources for utilization of AI-based Big Data analytics.

  Customers can use their own experience and expertise to build flexible solutions that match their needs. The use of the standard Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) interface – a widely accepted machine-to-machine protocol – allows data to be shared throughout the extended enterprise or external systems through Cloud technology.

  Yaskawa Cockpit is a key component of Yaskawa’s i3 Mechatronics vision of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). i3 solutions, such as Yaskawa Cockpit, are integrated, intelligent and innovative. i3 Mechatronics combines classical mechatronics, information and communications technology with new digital solutions such as artificial intelligence and Big Data.

  About Yaskawa Motoman
  Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 500,000 Motoman^® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding. For more information please visit our website at www.motoman.com or call 937.847.6200.

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