These examples show how we can help companies serving sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive components, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food production to boost production quality and increase productivity
The demonstrations at Yamaha's booth at Motek showed how SCARA and Cartesian robots add value to custom automation designed for repetitive processes such as punching, sorting, and testing.
The robotic punching machine configures electrical connectors at high speed, taking advantage of the compact YK-XE SCARA's ability to quickly change tools, position each connector quickly and accurately, and inspect after punching using the integrated vision system.
The sorting machine contains the Yamaha YK-XG SCARA series with ultra-precise and reliable beltless movement for quickly palletizing small components by accurately picking up detected positions.
In addition, the team showcased a versatile automatic printed circuit board tester that integrates Yamaha's XY-X Cartesian robot to provide flexible positioning for in-circuit testing, functional testing, and programming.
The end-of-line handling demonstration for electric vehicle batteries, using the larger YK1200X SCARA, showed how the combination of a large payload capacity and optimized internal balance to manage inertia allows for lifting and moving heavy items at high speed, as well as final positioning with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Another demonstration of Yamaha's LCMR200 flexible transport system offered insight into how companies can reinvent conventional production lines to increase output, improve uptime, facilitate scalability, and efficiently utilize factory space. The LCMR200's horizontal and vertical circulation units, along with the cross-unit that adds further flexibility, are ultra-reliable, simplify product traceability, and enable uninterrupted production line maintenance.
“Motek attracted visitors from a wide range of sectors, many of whom came with interesting automation challenges, resulting in a high-quality audience,” added Tatsuro Katakura. “As always, there were plenty of opportunities to explain how our robots can help companies become more competitive, agile, and future-proof. We look forward to strengthening the connections we’ve made with new potential customers.”
