i³-Mechatronics

i³-Mechatronics

Yaskawa’s solution concept aims at realizing a new revolution in industrial automation

Concept of i³-Mechatronics

The word mechatronics was first coined by an engineer at Yaskawa Electric in 1969. This word consists of the term “mechanism”, which is short for mechanical engineering, and “electronics”, which encompasses the idea of electrical engineering. Our passion for automation is built in to this word. Yaskawa added three “i” (integrated, intelligent, and innovative) to the word, “mechatronics” to help identify solutions to business challenges right at the customers’ production sites by incorporating the use of data in mechatronics products.

Yaskawa has provided solutions, such as automation, using mechatronics technologies and products, including servos, AC drives, and robots, to respond to customers’ demands for higher quality manufacturing and improvements in productivity at production sites.

i³-Mechatronics helps support business challenges together with customers from production sites with the addition of “digital data management” to solutions for automating systems.

YASKAWA aims to create value with our customers as we envision a more prosperous future in which people and mechatronics coexist.

Empowering the next generation with YASKAWA i3-Mechatronics.


Key Features

  • Real-time data connectivity

  • Production performance analytics

  • Supports automated process optimization

Benefits

  • Significantly reduce downtime with predictive maintenance

  • Increase flexibility to quickly adjust production lines

  • Make accurate decisions with real-time insights

Ideal for: Factories transitioning to Industry 4.0



 

i³-Mechatronics Demonstration Machine is a demo system that brings together the core technologies of YASKAWA, including Sigma-X (Servo), YRM Controller (Robot Controller), and the high-speed communication system MECHATROLINK-4.

Key Features

  • Unified System: Seamless integration between Robot and Motion Control

  • MECHATROLINK-4: YASKAWA’s fastest high-speed communication protocol

  • Real-time Data: Detailed visualization of Sigma-X performance