Yaskawa Robotics

Industrial robot solutions for welding, material handling and palletizing.

YASKAWA

Over a century of driving technical innovation in drives, motion control, and robotics.

  • MOTOMAN robots include high-speed, high-payload, extended reach and advanced multi-axis systems.
  • Application coverage includes welding/cutting, handling & mounting, collaborative automation and palletizing.
  • Built for production automation where speed, repeatability and integration matter.
Yaskawa Robotics overview

Robotics portfolio selected from official Yaskawa South Africa product and application information. Source: yaskawa.za.com

Material Handling Robots

MOTOMAN GP Series for fast, precise and flexible handling.

  • GP Series is a multi-purpose 6-axis portfolio for handling and mounting applications.
  • Payload capacities span from 4 to 600 kg across the GP Series portfolio.
  • Options include high IP protection, food-grade grease and special paint finishes.
  • Fits assembly, material handling, machine tending, material removal and quality inspection.
  • Supports speed, precision, repeat accuracy and consistent quality while reducing manual handling.
  • Robots can support 24/7 operation to reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Material handling application example  •  Yaskawa Motoman GP Series Robots for Handling Applications

Palletizing Robots

PL Series and Motoman solutions for packaging, logistics and end-of-line automation.

  • PL Series palletizing robots include PL80, PL190, PL320, PL500 and PL800.
  • Designed for palletizing and depalletizing in packaging, logistics and end-of-line automation.
  • PL800: 800 kg payload, 3,159 mm reach and 0.05 mm repeatability.
  • Cycle capability over 1,700 cycles/hour; stacking heights above 2,600 mm.
  • 2D/3D vision, software and tooling support available for advanced palletizing tasks.
  • Software and simulation options include Pallet Solver, MotoSight 2D and MotoSim.

Yaskawa Motoman PL Series Palletizing Robots

Welding Robots

MOTOMAN AR Series for arc welding and thermal cutting.

  • AR Series robots provide speed and accuracy for demanding arc welding and thermal cutting applications.
  • Supports multiple welding and cutting methods and equipment.
  • AR Series working range portfolio: 700 to 3,124 mm reach.
  • Can be combined with positioners, tracks and gantries for different workpiece sizes.
  • Arc welding support includes weaving, multi-layer welding, seam tracking and sensor integration.

Arc welding application example  •  Yaskawa Motoman Welding Robots and Systems

External Axis Devices

Tracks, gantries and workpiece positioners for extended reach, synchronized motion and flexible automation.

Extended Work Envelope

Expand robot range and access large or multiple work areas with ease.

Increased Flexibility

Adapt to a wide variety of applications and part sizes.

High Precision & Reliability

Engineered for smooth motion, repeatability and long-term performance.

Seamless Integration

Compatible with YRC1000 controller for programming and synchronization.

YRC1000 Control

  • YRC1000 controller can handle up to 72 axis with one master cabinet.
Yaskawa external axis tracks, gantries and positioners

ArcWorld Solutions

Platform-based and compact robotic arc welding systems for fast deployment, easy operation and high productivity.

  • ArcWorld CS is a CE-marketed, platform-based robotic arc welding station for fast-track installation and commissioning.
  • Available in one-robot or two-robot configurations with a variety of customized setup options.
  • Production can begin quickly by connecting electrical power, exhaust extraction, gas and wire.
  • Small footprint with generous fixture space, making it practical for productive welding cells.
  • Easy to install, operate and relocate when production layouts change.
  • Offline programming and virtual twin job transfer support help reduce commissioning time.

MOTOMAN ArcWorld CS  •  Compact ArcWorld family: RS Mini & HS Micro. Source: yaskawa.za.com | Arc-Welding Systems / ArcWorld

FANUC Robotics

Industrial robot solutions for welding, handling, palletizing and intelligent automation.

FANUC

  • Robot i series covers a wide range of robot types and models for many factory applications.
  • Key benefits include increased productivity, improved work reliability, higher quality and reduced costs.
  • Typical applications include arc welding, assembly, load/unload, bin picking, logistics, food packing and more.
  • Intelligent functions include iRVision, bin picking, visual tracking, force sensing and ROBOGUIDE simulation.
FANUC Robotics overview

Portfolio and capabilities selected from the FANUC Robot i series catalogue and official FANUC product pages.

Material Handling Robots

FANUC handling robots for loading, unloading, assembly and machine tending.

  • M-20iD range includes M-20iD/25, M-20iD/35 and M-20iD/12L models for handling, assembly, sealing and machine tending applications.
  • Depending on model, M-20iD reach extends from 1,831 mm to 2,272 mm, while M-710 series models provide up to 3,123 mm reach for higher payload handling.
  • Robots can handle parts that are heavy, repetitive or unsafe for manual labour.
  • Reliable 24/7 operation supports lights-out production, faster cycle times and consistent product quality.
  • Integrated vision, bin picking and network functions can support flexible automated handling cells.

Machine tending / handling example

Palletizing Robots

M-410iC and M-410iB robots for high-speed end-of-line palletizing.

  • M-410iC / M-410iB palletizing robots are available from 110 kg up to 700 kg payload.
  • Model options include M-410iC/110, /185, /315, /500 and M-410iB/140H and /700.
  • Reach options include approximately 2,403 mm, 2,850 mm and 3,143 mm depending on model.
  • Designed for palletizing, depalletizing and production logistics where cycle time and uptime matter.
  • FANUC palletizing systems can be paired with grippers, vision and simulation tools for flexible patterns.

Palletizing application example

Arc Welding Robots

ARC Mate series for compact, high-speed robotic welding cells.

  • ARC Mate 100iD and 120iD families are 6-axis robots suited to arc welding, handling, assembling and sealing.
  • Reach options include 1,435 mm, 1,635 mm, 2,017 mm and 2,272 mm horizontal reach, depending on robot variant.
  • ARC Mate 120iD long-arm variants provide up to 2,272 mm horizontal reach for wider work envelope requirements.
  • FANUC arc welding supports consistent weld quality, productivity and reduced manual welding exposure.
  • ROBOGUIDE offline programming and iRVision can support faster commissioning and smarter production cells.

Arc welding application example

Collaborative & Compact Robots

CRX, SCARA and delta robot families for flexible automation and small-part handling.

  • CRX collaborative robots cover 3 to 30 kg payloads and support handling, assembling and arc welding.
  • CRX can stop safely on contact and supports direct teaching for fast start-up by first-time users.
  • SR series SCARA robots cover 3 to 20 kg payloads for high-speed moving, alignment and assembly.
  • Delta robots support high-speed picking, packing and clean-room handling applications.
  • Compact robots are useful for machine tending, food packing, pharmaceuticals and assembly cells.

Controllers, Software & Support

FANUC control platforms and intelligent functions for reliable robotic automation.

  • Controller range includes R-30iB Plus, R-30iB Mini Plus, R-30iB Mate Plus and R-30iB Compact Plus.
  • iRVision, visual tracking, bin picking and force sensing extend robot flexibility across applications.
  • ROBOGUIDE provides PC-based layout, programming and simulation for robot systems.
  • Zero Down Time supports preventive maintenance and production efficiency through predictive functions.
  • FANUC service is built around maximizing uptime, global service and lifetime maintenance.
  • FANUC Academy provides robot training from introductory to advanced operation, engineering and maintenance.