Yaskawa Smart Series: The Smart Choice for Easy Automation

February 25, 2021

Why Smart Series?

Yaskawa Smart Series is a new generation of collaborative robotics, with powerful application capabilities for which Yaskawa is known. Smart Series robots are pre-configured and offer user-friendly setup and deployment out of the box, making them perfect for customers that are new to robotics or looking for an easy automation solution.

Unlike traditional more complex robot execution, which requires an upfront investment in training, Smart Series technology provides simple, intuitive robot programming and operation methods for your workforce. With a host of grippers and accessories available from our Technology Partners, Smart Series robots can be easily adapted to changing manufacturing requirements and can readily be deployed and redeployed for the next job.

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Capable

Improves production rate

  •    –   Industry-rated payload and speed 
  •    –   Can be used in a wide variety of real-world applications
  •    –   Quality and support ensure minimal downtime


Affordable

Quickly achieves ROI

  •    –   Reduced physical guarding
  •    –   Fast-tracks project to implementation
  •    –   Enables new employees to get up to speed in a matter of days


Safe

Reduces risk 

  •    –   Advanced pinchless geometry
  •    –   Power and force limiting with Functional Safety Unit
  •    –   Innovative through-arm utilities


Easy

Empowers staff

  •    –   Intuitive user interface that does not compromise capability
  •    –   Quick fault recovery and troubleshooting
  •    –   Online training available for all


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