Step inside a modern manufacturing facility and it’s highly likely you’ll find all kinds of tasks being performed on a variety of robotic assembly lines, from welding and assembly, through to material handling and product packing.

But how do manufacturers ensure they are getting the most from their automated assembly lines? One answer is to call on the expertise of line builders like Japanese firm Yutaka Electronics.

“Yutaka was founded as a mechatronics technology company in 1964,” said Takashi Morita, the company’s president and CEO. “In 1979, it became one of the first companies in Japan to enter the field of industrial robot systems. Since then, we have evolved into a total system integrator. Our goal is to become the best in the world at what we do.”

Yutaka analyzes how industrial robot systems are used in the production lines of its clients, including automotive, aerospace and defense firms, and original equipment manufacturers. It then looks at how best to optimize the assembly process in that line, often with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) technology. To date, Yutaka has delivered more than 20,000 robot systems to customers in over 40 countries.

“We closely examine our customers’ requirements and specifications, then design the most effective production lines, incorporating robotic systems from prominent robot manufacturers to automate the assembly process,” said Daisuke Matsuo, general manager in the advanced technology division of Yutaka Electronics. “The final step is to deliver the equipment to site and check that the various parts work properly before handing it over.” 

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