Yamaha Robotics has announced the completion of the renovation and expansion work at its Hamamatsu Robotics Office in Japan.

Specifically, the said facility develops, manufactures, and sells surface mounters and industrial robots. Likewise, the opening marked the 40th anniversary of the Robotics Business, which started in 1984 as the IM Division. Approximately 200 people, including business partners, joined the opening ceremony.

Strategic Management Plan

The renovation and expansion work began in January 2023. Most importantly, it was able to achieve 1.6 times increase in the total floor area of the office buildings. Moreover, it was able to expand its production area to 1.8 times. As a result, the production capacity for surface mounters will be approximately doubled.

Additionally, with the installation of additional solar panels in the expanded area, the conversion of the entire facility converts the entire facility to electric power. In addition, the introduction of CO₂-free electricity starting in 2022, will be the Company’s first Carbon Neutral Factory.

The strengthening of the base is part of the company’s strategic investment in growing businesses under its medium-term management plan (2022-2024). Moreover, Yamaha Motor will further enhance its customer-oriented systems for technology, sales, and services. This has been the core strength of its robotics business, and work towards reinforcing profitability by expanding the scale and business area in a growing market.

Meets Latest Manufacturing Demands

Yamaha Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Section, a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation. Specifically, it produces a complete selection of equipment for high-speed inline electronic assembly. This 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION includes solder paste printers, component mounters, 3D solder paste inspection machines, 3D PCB inspection machines, flip-chip hybrid placers, dispensers, intelligent component storage, and management software.

Bringing the Yamaha way to electronics manufacturing, these systems prioritize intuitive operator interaction, efficient coordination between all inline processes, and modularity. Thus, enabling users to meet the latest manufacturing demands. Group competencies in servo-motor control and image recognition for vision (camera) systems ensure extreme accuracy with high speed.

Meanwhile, the current product line includes the latest YR equipment generation, with advanced automated features for programming, setup, and changeover. Moreover, it has new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics and built-in data analytics.

Combining design and engineering, manufacture, sales, and service competencies, Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational efficiency. With regional offices in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, the company provides truly global presence.

15 October 2024