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Yaskawa America (Yaskawa)

Industrial automation and motion control manufacturer

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Headquarters: Waukegan, United States
Founded year: 1967
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment

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Latest news about Yaskawa America (Yaskawa)

In short: Yaskawa announced a $180 million investment for a robotics hub in Wisconsin and expanded into Colombia by acquiring Variadores SAS.

Company announcements

July 1 Yaskawa

Yaskawa America earns the 2025 Outstanding Customer Experience Award

An independent audit rated the automation supplier highly across 112 metrics, highlighting product quality and technical support as top strengths for North American clients.

May 20 Yaskawa

Yaskawa announces the release of Compass 2 CNC software

This solution optimizes CNC router performance through fast G-code processing, precise contouring, and customizable user interfaces without requiring programming expertise.

March 18 Yaskawa

Yaskawa America acquires Colombian drive supplier Variadores SAS

The acquisition formalizes a 35-year partnership, retaining all staff and headquarters in Bogotá to strengthen the company’s presence across Latin America.

March 16 Yaskawa

Yaskawa introduces the new GA501 AC Microdrive for automation

The device supports six major industrial protocols, offers motor operation up to 40 HP, and enables power-off programming via mobile apps.

Media coverage

23 August 2025 Yahoo Finance

Yaskawa s $180M Move: New Headquarters Unveiled

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday announced Yaskawa America Inc. will invest some $180 million to expand its footprint in the Badger State,...

25 July 2025 Assembly Magazine

Yaskawa to Build Robot Factory in Wisconsin

FRANKLIN, WI—Yaskawa America Inc. will build a new factory here to make industrial robots.

13 June 2025 Yahoo Finance

Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

Yaskawa America is investing $180 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, the robotics and automation component maker announced Friday. The new campus...

13 June 2025 The Business Journals

Yaskawa America to invest $180M, create 700 jobs in Franklin - Milwaukee Business Journal

A Japanese-based manufacturer that's been in suburban Milwaukee for nearly 25 years has big plans. Here's what they mean.

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