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Extending Artificial Intelligence Assistance in Automatic Optical Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is renowned for image recognition and classification skills, suggesting a great fit with the objectives of AOI. How is the technology being applied and how is performance improving? AI in AOI Equipment suppliers are racing to integrate AI into their solutions. Equally, manufacturers are racing to integrate the technology into their processes. As surface-mount e...

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Yamaha Motor Completes Expansion and Renovation at Hamamatsu Robotics Office

Oct 1, 2024

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Achieve Yamaha Motor’s First Carbon Neutral Factory Yamaha Robotics announced today that the Company has held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation and expansion work at the Hamamatsu Robotics Office, which develops, manufactures, and sells surface mounters and industrial robots, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Robotics Business, which started in 1984 as the IM Divisio...

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Yamaha honours sales agent ANS Answer Elektronik for commitment to service and continuity

Sep 30, 2024

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ANS, 30 years in 2024, has achieved sustained success with Yamaha Yamaha Robotics SMT Section is celebrating the 30th anniversary of ANS Answer Elektronik (ANS), the longstanding sales agent for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The two companies have been working together for 27 of ANS’s 30-year history and have now installed more than 400 Yamaha surface-mount machines for leading high-tec...

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Yamaha Motor First in Japan¹ to Use Green Steel JGreeX in Industrial Equipment

Sep 9, 2024

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Green Steel with the Mass Balance Approach Employed in Surface Mounters toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality with Raw Materials Yamaha Motor Europe announced today that it has decided to utilize JFE Steel Corporation’s (hereinafter referred to as “JFE Steel”) green steel JGreeX for some of the exterior parts of its surface mounters, beginning with two models that will commence shipments from ...

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Yamaha accelerates transition to next-generation vehicle lighting

Sep 3, 2024

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Europe’s automotive lighting makers are moving from traditional electrical production techniques to become high-speed, precision electronic assemblers In recent years, the LED-lighting revolution has transformed vehicle styling as well as the quality of the illumination cast onto the road. In front and behind, the change is evident in new designs, new shapes, and signature branding. Cars ar...

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Yamaha Robotics to present advanced inspection solutions powering emerging trends at Electronica 2024

Sep 2, 2024

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Opportunity to see innovations in 3D-AOI that increase resolution, throughput, and accuracy, the latest in solder-paste inspection (SPI), and new software tools in YSUP production support package Yamaha Robotics SMT section will exhibit at Electronica for the first time in 2024, showcasing precision inspection solutions. The booth, 462 in hall A3, will feature 3D AOI (automatic optical insp...

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Yamaha appoints Shuichi Imai new European Sales General Manager for surface-mount equipment portfolio

Jul 1, 2024

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Shuichi Imai brings over a decade of sales experience with Yamaha in Japan, Korea, and Europe Yamaha Robotics SMT Section is welcoming Shuichi Imai as the newly appointed Sales General Manager for Europe, working from the company’s branch office in Neuss, Germany. An experienced sales manager, Mr Imai has been with Yamaha for 12 years. His knowledge of the EU market comes from having pro...

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Yamaha Robotics expands sales team in Germany

Jun 24, 2024

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Johannes Vorwerk arrives with extensive hands-on experience in demanding manufacturing sector Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has appointed Johannes Vorwerk as Sales Manager for Germany, responsible for the complete 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION for high-speed surface-mount assembly. Mr. Johannes Vorwerk Mr Vorwerk has 15 years experience in electronic manufacturing in the automotive sector, incl...

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Boosting SMT Throughput with Single- and Dual-Lane Upgrades

May 13, 2024

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Understanding the true location of SMT-line bottlenecks helps manufacturers invest wisely when the time comes to upgrade In the pursuit of improved productivity, any surface-mount assembly line can contain a bottleneck that presents a barrier to increasing throughput. Adding an extra mounter is an obvious way to overcome this, although a faster machine is another option. On the other hand, ...

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Yamaha to showcase latest-generation assembly equipment and software tools at SMTconnect

Apr 15, 2024

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Yamaha Robotics SMT Section will team with its distributor ANS Elektronik to showcase innovations for high-speed surface mount assembly at SMTconnect 2024. At the event in Nuremberg, Germany, June 11-13, experts from both companies will show visitors how advanced equipment from Yamaha’s 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION can raise productivity and quality control with automated features. These include the Y...

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How to Work with the Intelligent Factory

Mar 4, 2024

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The intelligent factory works with production teams, through powerful software tools, to raise productivity by improving production plans, minimising stoppages, and accelerating troubleshooting Intelligent Factory has become a manufacturing industry buzzword, easily interpreted as a facility that has a mind of its own with minimal need for human involvement. The term is better understood as a ...

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Yamaha introduces latest upgrades to its 3D AOI systems

Feb 19, 2024

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New features now available boost speed, accuracy, and ease of use Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has revealed performance-boosting upgrades for the YRi-V 3D AOI system, including faster board handling, multi-component alignment checking, and enhanced LED coplanarity measurement. Yamaha YRi-V The new stopperless transfer system brakes and stabilises each board electronically after entering th...

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Yamaha SMT Section energises distributor network at 2024 annual meeting

Feb 12, 2024

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Yamaha Robotics SMT Section brought its European agents together at the branch headquarters in Neuss, Düsseldorf, for the 2024 distributor meeting from February 6-8. The annual event gives the team a regular opportunity to learn about the latest equipment updates and review the business outlook together ahead of the coming year. Yamaha Robotics SMT Section gathered with its European distributor...

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Yamaha Robotics Releases 3D Hybrid AOI System - YRi-V TypeHS

Feb 5, 2024

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With a 25-megapixel high-resolution camera, achieving approximately 1.6 times faster speed than conventional models Yamaha Robotics announced today that on March 1st, 2024, the Company will add the high-end specification YRi-V TypeHS to the YRi-V 3D hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system, which achieves both high speed and high precision in operation, for electronic component mounting...

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Yamaha Robotics Releases New YRM10, Next-generation Compact High-speed Modular Mounter

Jan 29, 2024

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52,000 CPH Economy Model Surface Mounter, World's Fastest in 1-Beam/1-Head class Yamaha Robotics announced today that the new YRM10, a surface mounter that is the world's fastest in 1-Beam/1-Head class1 mounting performance of 52,000 CPH will be available for purchase from March 1, 2024. This new addition is a next-generation, compact, high-speed modular with space-saving qualities, and provide...

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Yamaha looks under the hood of cutting-edge software tools at industry technical forum

Jan 22, 2024

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Productronica Forum presentation “Production Dashboard with Auto Analytical Functionality” Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has released new YSUP smart factory software with automatic troubleshooting, and previewed the advanced functionality to Productronica visitors during the Munich event’s technical program in November. Presenting at the Productronica Forum, Yamaha’s Kamil Stasiak, SMT Section...

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Yamaha Robotics introduces solder-paste inspection system with advanced features and flexibility

Jan 15, 2024

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Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has revealed its latest inline solder-paste inspection system, the VP-01G-Y, with advanced features to raise surface-mount production quality and productivity. Consolidating high-speed and high-resolution inspection capabilities in a single unit, the VP-01G-Y uses advanced algorithms in 2D and 3D modes to aid focusing and contour extraction. Analysis includes 3D solder...

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Yamaha Robotics names Ai Nagakubo Branch Manager

Jan 8, 2024

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Team member since branch inception in 2011 excited to build on collective achievements Yamaha Robotics is exicted to announce that it has appointed Ms Ai Nagakubo as Branch Manager at the company’s European headquarters in Neuss, near Duesseldorf, Germany from 1st January 2024. Ms. Nagakubo joined Yamaha Robotics at the organisation’s founding in 2011. She takes over as Branch Manager, movin...

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Yamaha Robotics debuts award-winning dual-lane mounter and new software at Productronica 2023

Nov 27, 2023

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Yamaha Robotics has revealed the YRM20DL dual-lane mounter for the first time in Europe at Productronica 2023, and also introduced new features of its powerful smart-factory software tools. Presenting the YRM20DL alongside the latest equipment in the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION, Yamaha received the Global Technology Awards trophy for the advanced new machine in a celebration at the booth on the first...

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Yamaha Robotics celebrates Global Technology Awards success with YRM20DL dual-lane mounter

Nov 20, 2023

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Winner in High-Volume Pick & Place category delivers uncompromised performance with two full-featured and independent lanes Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has received the winner’s trophy in the Global Technology Awards 2023 High-Volume Pick-and-Place category with its YRM20DL mounter, which brings total flexibility to dual-lane manufacturing. The Yamaha team celebrated its YRM20DL award Lau...

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Boosting Surface-Mount Productivity with Automated Troubleshooting Tools

Oct 2, 2023

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New surface-mount assembly analytics tools minimise stoppage time and raise production-line efficiency by identifying the causes of defects and recommending corrective actions Although surface-mount assembly involves great precision and reliability, things can go wrong when operating continuously at high speed. In the event of errors and exceptions, the team in charge of production needs to res...

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Yamaha powers surface-mount production upgrade at building-automation innovator Vimar

Sep 25, 2023

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Latest Sigma premium mounters and YRi-V 3D AOI chosen to boost future productivity and quality, building on historical success Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has supplied three Sigma G5SII surface mounters and the latest YRi-V 3D optical inspection system to Vimar, which produces wiring devices, systems for smart home and building automation, video door entry, CCTV and temperature control products...

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Yamaha squeegee innovation boosts screen-print repeatability and stencil life

Sep 18, 2023

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New 3SR squeegee increases aperture filling, reduces paste sticking, and minimises stencil wear Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has revealed an innovative squeegee design for surface-mount screen printing that raises process performance and extends stencil life. The new 3SR squeegee introduces an enhanced blade profile that improves solder-paste rolling increases aperture filling by up to 5% and...

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Manufacturing from High Mix to High Volume and All Points in Between

Sep 11, 2023

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Innovations in dual-lane manufacturing boost throughput and flexibility Among the most important markets for today’s electronics manufacturers, IoT (Internet of Things) applications and automotive electrification are characterised by increasing demand for large numbers of a wide range of electronic device types. According to ResearchGate , already more than 50 billion IoT devices such as sma...

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Yamaha Robotics to present advanced assembly automation at Productronica 2023

Sep 4, 2023

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Yamaha Robotics will display the latest-generation 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION at A3.323 at Productronica 2023, bringing together the complete set of new YR series printers, surface-mounters and inspection machines. The new YRM20DL dual-lane mounter will premiere on the booth, and a full area will be dedicated to Yamaha software solutions. Additionally, a Factory Automation demonstration will present fl...

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Yamaha and distributor ANS Elektronik deliver solutions for advanced manufacturing

Jun 5, 2023

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Product innovation and investment in services are enabling and future-proofing Europe’s leading OEMs and assemblers With the advanced YR series for surface-mount assembly, Yamaha Robotics SMT Section and distributor ANS-Answer Elektronik are expecting further success in their long-standing partnership serving the high-tech community in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Electronics manufact...

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Yamaha Motor Launches New YRP10 Premium Printer- Achieves high-speed, high-quality printing and full automation of setup changeovers. Compatible with dual lanes -

May 31, 2023

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Yamaha Robotics, SMT Section announced today that the company will release the new solder paste printer*¹ YRP10 on August 1 of this year. The YRP10 is a new premium printer that achieves high-speed, high-precision solder printing, fully automated setup changeovers, and also supports dual-lane production. The Company has achieved the highest level of printing accuracy in the industry with the ad...

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Yamaha and CORE-emt deliver complete surface-mount line to Ouman Estonia

May 22, 2023

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Smart-building technology leader chooses 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION to succeed in fast-growing market Yamaha Robotics SMT has delivered its 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION for surface-mount assembly to Ouman Estonia OÜ, a leader in advanced control systems for smart buildings. The new equipment is already in action, delivering increased manufacturing capacity and extending Ouman’s technical capabilities. T...

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Yamaha powers state-of-the-art surface-mount assembly at RØDE Microphones

May 15, 2023

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Choosing the fast and highly featured YSM20R mounter has enabled the acclaimed microphone and audio brand to deliver innovative new products to market Yamaha Robotics SMT Section has supplied surface-mount assembly equipment including the YSM20R modular mounter to RØDE Microphones, a member of the Freedman Group that owns a portfolio of consumer and professional audio brands. Founded and cha...

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Yamaha Surface-Mount Innovations Boost Efficiency and Quality in Automotive

Apr 17, 2023

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Historically, surface-mount production lines have been built to handle clearly defined customer demands: high-volume/low-mix for consumer products and low-volume/high-mix requirements from industrial markets. But what happens when both the volume and mix are flexible and curveballs like unusual components and ultra-high quality expectations further complicate the picture? Automotive electrifica...

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Raising Productivity with the Latest Connected Factory Standards

Apr 3, 2023

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Not only bridging the divide between manufacturing equipment and enterprise management, Industry 4.0 technologies are enabling new factory management tools that help production teams keep processes running smoothly and efficiently The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as a key enabler for Industry 4.0, is transforming the way data is handled in both the operational (OT) and information (IT)...

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Yamaha to spotlight 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION and advanced software at SMTconnect

Mar 13, 2023

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The latest innovations to boost speed and accuracy all along the line Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section is bringing its 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION to SMTconnect 2023 in Nuremberg, May 9-11, with innovations to ease program generation, cut cycle time, and accelerate product changes. Yamaha 1STOP SMART SOLUTION Promoting its collaboration with ANS-ANSWER ELEKTRONIK, the appointed regional distri...

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Yamaha praises sales partners’ strong performances at annual distributor meeting

Feb 20, 2023

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Yamaha Motor Robotics Business, SMT Section held its annual distributor meeting at the Company headquarters in Neuss, Germany, February 7-9. Partners from across the European network gathered to discuss business performance, enhance their product knowledge and focus their energies for the coming year. “We continue to strengthen our position in the market, thanks to the dedication of this great...

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Yamaha Motor Establishes New Company in Singapore for Its Robotics Business

Feb 13, 2023

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Strengthening sales and service systems in Southeast Asia and India to further expand the robotics business Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has established a new company in Singapore aimed at expanding its business in Southeast Asia and India, where demand for robots is growing. By conducting manufacturer-driven cross-selling in the surface mounter and industrial robot fields, Yamah...

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Yamaha Motor Launches Premium High-efficiency Dual-lane Modular YRM20DL

Feb 6, 2023

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Reduces transport and head standby loss, as well as improving actual and per-unit-area productivity Yamaha Motor Europe Robotics SMT Section announced today that the new YRM20DL surface mounter*1 will be launched on April 3, 2023. The YRM20DL is a premium high-efficiency modular that achieves improved actual and per-unit-area productivity with a newly developed high-rigidity dual-lane convey...

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Software Innovations Bring Data-Driven Improvement to Surface-Mount Assembly

Oct 24, 2022

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Surface-mount assembly processes can generate large quantities of data that hold the secrets to continuous improvement. Unlocking those secrets is the challenge for the latest generations of manufacturing management software. Managing a surface-mount assembly line, or factory floor, through a centralised software environment makes perfect sense, in theory. In practice, however, high-level third...

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Yamaha supplies surface-mount equipment from 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION to Faber Electronics

Sep 12, 2022

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Dutch EMS chooses Yamaha printing, placement, and inspection systems to boost quality, flexibility, and productivity Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section is supplying high-speed equipment for two surface-mount lines at Faber Electronics, to build high-tech products including IoT equipment, automotive electronics, medical devices, and industrial controls. Faber Electronics, a Netherlands-based ele...

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Yamaha names Kamil Stasiak Product Marketing Manager for SMT Section

Jun 2, 2022

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Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section has appointed Kamil Stasiak as Product Marketing Manager to promote the complete portfolio of inline surface-mount assembly equipment and solutions including software applications to enhance productivity. A 10-year veteran of the surface-mount industry, with Yamaha since 2014, Kamil has moved from his previous post in business and sales support to take over the posi...

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African high-tech delivers world-class innovations with Truth Electronic and Yamaha

May 30, 2022

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Yamaha’s regional distributor for southern Africa sets high standards for service and delivery Southern Africa’s vibrant high-tech startup scene, is attracting over $1 billion of inward investment each year according to research published by the World Economic Forum. The region has become a centre of excellence for mobile commerce and digital payments knowhow. Moreover, its high-tech incubators...

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Yamaha demonstrates next-generation surface-mount capabilities at SMTconnect 2022

May 24, 2022

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High-tech community gathers to assess upcoming challenges and advanced solutions Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section has showcased its latest innovations for intelligent manufacturing at SMTconnect 2022, demonstrating the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION that combines cutting-edge assembly and inspection technologies. “SMTconnect attracted many visitors seeking solutions to extend their surface-mount cap...

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Yamaha announces first UK sale of flagship YRM20 surface mounter

May 23, 2022

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Design and manufacturing services expert Pektron to acquire 15 units of advanced new platform Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section is to supply 15 YRM20 placement machines to Derby-based design and manufacturing services specialist Pektron. The agreement represents the first YRM20 installations in the UK and one of the largest orders so far for Yamaha’s new flagship component-mounting system. H...

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Blending Automation with Efficiency to Boost Placement Productivity

May 16, 2022

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Laborious manual procedures associated with tasks such as product changeovers can slow down surface-mount assembly and prolong line stoppages. A combination of advanced automation and features that enhance efficiency and flexibility can significantly increase productivity by minimising human intervention Building the Smarter World Smart “things” are becoming infused into the fabric of life. Hi...

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More of Everything Boosts AOI Accuracy

Mar 21, 2022

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Today’s end of line AOI systems can detect almost all visible defects on surface-mount assemblies passing through. But there is always pressure to keep improving. New SMT component packages including smaller SMD passives and chip-scale semiconductors present increasingly tough challenges that call for greater system resolution. On the other hand, established component sizes remain in use. In th...

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Yamaha Motor to Donate Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine and Its Surrounding Regions

Mar 17, 2022

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced its decision today to donate 700,000 U.S. dollars toward humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its surrounding regions. This donation will be made through Japan Platform, a non-profit organization, and the funds will be used explicitly for delivering humanitarian aid to those in need. Yamaha Motor expresses its deepest sympathies to all the victims affected by this cr...

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Yamaha to showcase connected technologies for intelligent manufacturing at SMTconnect 2022

Mar 14, 2022

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1 STOP SMART SOLUTION brings together cutting-edge assembly and inspection technologies Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section will show how its 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION is ready to power high-speed, high-quality intelligent manufacturing, at SMTconnect 2022 in Nuremberg. Visitors seeking inspiration to tackle emerging opportunities can see all aspects of advanced inline assembly brought together, inc...

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Yamaha Motor Hamamatsu Robotics Office Expansion and Renovation to increase its capacity

Feb 23, 2022

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Toward expanding business scale and strengthening profitability using strategic investment in growing businesses Yamaha Motor Europe Robotics announced today that the company will expand and renovate the office buildings that were built in the Toyooka-cho area in Kita-ku,Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture at the end of 2016. The initiative is set to expand the production capacity of the Hamam...

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Yamaha Tech Grand Prix highlights best customer support

Feb 16, 2022

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Europe’s engineers score highly in second running of global contest Yamaha Motor Robotics’ quest to recognise the best customer-support engineers from its global distribution network resumed this year at the World SMT Engineer Grand Prix 2021. “Challenge Accepted” by 91 engineers from 13 countries, the test of knowledge and skill reached its climax at the championship final hosted online from Y...

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Yamaha links outstanding results to teamwork with agents

Feb 14, 2022

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Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT section has held its annual european distributor meeting, again hosting the team-building event online as agents joined from across the region. Yamaha’s robotics business unit has recorded excellent results for 2021. General Sales Manager Daisuke Yoshihara applauded the contribution of the entire network towards the outstanding performance. “The energy of our team, and...

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Yamaha presents major new innovations at Productronica 2021

Dec 6, 2021

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Visitors inspired by innovations to accelerate and enhance surface-mount assembly Yamaha Motor Europe Robotics Division has introduced advanced, new solutions for surface-mount assembly at Productronica 2021 in Munich, where the electronics industry gathered to discover new technologies. “We are delighted that we welcomed many visitors this year, who came to Yamaha seeking solutions to forth...

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Yamaha announces distribution agreement with Micropak enhancing support for Pakistan high-tech manufacturing

Nov 8, 2021

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Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section has strengthened its sales and support network in Pakistan by appointing Micropak (Pvt) Ltd as its distributor for the territory. Micropak Office in Islamabad, Pakistan Islamabad-based Micropak is an experienced supplier of surface-mount assembly automation, serving Pakistan’s growing electronics industry that includes OEMs and manufacturing servic...

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Yamaha’s 1st Class Smart Solution powers high-tech manufacturing in Lithuania

Nov 2, 2021

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Recently rated by Bloomberg as second in the world for tertiary efficiency, with a high proportion of its population entering university-level education, Lithuania is home to a multitude of advanced design and manufacturing companies. They include Elgama-Elektronika Ltd, based in Vilnius capital city.

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Automating Printer Stencil & Solder Paste Exchange to Boost Surface-Mount Productivity

Oct 25, 2021

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Today’s electronic manufacturing businesses, whether OEM or ODM/EMS, need to be able to handle component types from the smallest SMD chips to large semiconductors as well as unusual components like large connectors that are through-hole mounted. In addition, frequent product changeovers are a common challenge and must be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Accelerating Product Cha...

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Careful choice of technical partners protects well-earned reputation

Oct 5, 2021

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Succeeding in electronic manufacturing services, in northern and western Europe, is dependent on delivering the utmost quality in every respect. Håkan Svensson knew this when he setup Nordic Industries & Technology AB in Sweden, in 1997

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Back-End Automation and the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Sep 27, 2021

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Supply and support for back-end automation is essential to ensure a resilient semiconductor supply chain Recent events including the pandemic, shipping problems in the Suez Canal, and chip shortages experienced in sectors such as automotive have focused businesses’ attention on strengthening the security of supply chains. In addition, there are ongoing concerns about the environmental effects o...

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Yamaha to reveal new flexible solutions for data-driven manufacturing at Productronica

Sep 20, 2021

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European debut of the new YR surface mounter and inspection system, intuitive YsUP software solutions, and robots portfolio Yamaha Motor Europe Robotics Division is set to reveal new solutions to emerging challenges at Productronica 2021. As the pandemic has restricted interactions at events and in factories since last Productronica 2019, Yamaha has been hard at work developing the next-generat...

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Yamaha Motor Releases New i-Cube10 (YRH10) Hybrid Placer

Jul 1, 2021

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Complete redesign yields 50% greater mounting accuracy and production capability than previous models

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Yamaha Motor Releases YRi-V 3D Hybrid AOI System

Jun 22, 2021

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High-speed, high-precision model with improved usability and greater inspection compatibility for electronic components and printed circuit boards

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Software Innovation Powers-Up Placement Productivity

Apr 12, 2021

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Easy to use and powerful tools that leverage the graphics knowhow eliminate known programming pain points to raise quality and productivity In the pursuit of increased productivity from SMT assembly lines, new technologies have delivered equipment that operates at higher speeds, for longer periods between stops, resulting in increased output at the end of the line. Manufacturing managers also u...

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A Lasting Partnership Builds Powerful Solutions

Mar 12, 2021

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Yamaha Robotics SMT Section is a trusted supplier of surface-mount assembly solutions, with six generations of high-speed precision mounters in action on the RSG Elotech production lines. In this article, we look at some of the highlights of the enduring connection between our two companies. With major customers in sectors such as automotive and industrial electronics, RSG Elotech is adept at d...

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Yamaha SMT Virtual Reality Showroom Opens Online

Feb 15, 2021

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Easy, always-on; 360-degree view presents Yamaha solutions in action. Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT Section has opened the Yamaha SMT Virtual Reality Showroom, an efficient way to experience the latest technology for electronic assembly, inspection, and component handling. Registered visitors can login any time to see the full range of Yamaha’s equipment and software solutions. The showroom’...

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Yamaha previews new digital initiatives at SMT distributor meeting

Feb 8, 2021

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Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT section has held its annual European distributor meeting online for 2021. New activities and familiar content came together as partners tuned in from locations across the region. Mr Daisuke Yoshihara, General Sales Manager, Yamaha Motor Europe IM Business, commended the resilience all have shown in the unusually difficult conditions of the last year. “Our partners have...

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Yamaha supports 3D MID learning at Friedrich Alexander University

Oct 26, 2020

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From left to right: M.Sc Nils Thielen (Research Assistant FAPS), M.Sc Philipp Bräuer (Research Assistant FAPS & 3D MID e.V.), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Franke (Head of Institute FAPS) Yamaha Motor Europe Robotics, SMT Section is s...

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Bringing Big Data Analytics to Electronic Manufacturing Challenges

Oct 5, 2020

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Big data and advanced analytics are entering the electronics manufacturing scene, and are set to become essential tools for informed decision making throughout the business, from managing equipment in real-time to securing continuous improvement and determining high-level business strategies ...

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Yamaha reveals new connected showroom and remote support solutions in Europe

Jun 23, 2020

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New connected services for sharing latest technologies, technical training, and field support Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section has setup an online demonstration room at its head office in Neuss, Germany, enabling visitors located anywhere in Europe to discover new technologies and solutions by connecting from...

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Yamaha Motor Europe SMT section becomes member of 3D MID Research Association

Jun 15, 2020

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Yamaha Motor Europe SMT section joined the German Forschungsvereinigung 3D MID e.V. in April 2020 to contribute to the industrialization of molded interconnect device (MID) technology. Yamaha brings 36 years of experience in robotics and SMT equipment, currently built into the Yamaha S20 3D hybrid modular mac...

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Yamaha Motor Europe to Debut New YRM20 Mounter, Featured for Intelligent Manufacturing, at SMTconnect 2020

Mar 13, 2020

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Booth 319, hall 4 to showcase latest surface-mount automation and software for increased productivity Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section will highlight the next generation machine platform with the first new machine YRM20 surface mounter for data-intensive intelligent manufacturing at SMTconnect 2020 in Nurembe...

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Global Automotive Leader AW Europe Invests in Class-Leading Yamaha Solder Paste Printing Capability

Mar 2, 2020

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AW, part of the global Aisin Group, researches, develops, and manufactures cutting-edge automotive infotainment systems and electronically controlled automatic transmissions. The company serves major European and Asian carmakers that place extremely high requirements on every unit...

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Yamaha Motor Europe Hosts Annual Distributor Meeting at New Home in Hamamatsu

Feb 10, 2020

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Representatives from all Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section distributors gathered in Hamamatsu to prepare for the year ahead Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section invited its European distributors to experience the Company’s impressive new factory in Hamamatsu, ...

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Yamaha Motor Launches YRM20 Premium High-Efficiency Surface Mounter

Jan 28, 2020

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Delivering World Class-Leading Performance with New Platform and High-Speed Rotary Head The YRM20 Premium, High-Efficiency Modular Yamaha Motor Europe announces that the new YRM20 surface mounter will launch on April 1, 2020....

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Yamaha Reveals Smart Solutions to Raise Surface-Mount Productivity at Productronica 2019

Nov 22, 2019

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Yamaha introduced vistors to advanced automation and transformational software tools at Productronica 2019 Innovative automation, insightful software tools, and faster robots boost product qualit...

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Yamaha Wins Global Technology Award for Printing Equipment

Nov 22, 2019

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Advanced high-end printer, YSP10, praised for innovative high-speed, low-waste design Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section has received Global SMT’s Global Technology Award 2019 in the printing equipment category, for the YSP10 high-end solder paste printer, presented at the Productronica Forum in Munich on Novemb...

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Yamaha appoints CORE-emt as sole supplier in Estonia

Nov 4, 2019

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Scandinavia YAMAHA SMT distributor extends territory to boost sales & support in the Baltic region Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section is announcing that CORE-emt, the appointed distributor for Scandinavia, is extending responsibility for sales and support to also cover Estonia.The decision is based on CORE-e...

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Polish edition of IPC Day - RENEX Electronics Education Center

Oct 16, 2019

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On October 3rd, 2019, the first Polish edition of IPC Day, an event organized by the American association IPC in individual European countries, dedicated for representatives of the most significant companies in the electronics industry in a given region, took place. The Polish edition of the event was organiz...

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Automating LED BIN-Code Management to Boost Lighting Assembly Productivity

Oct 15, 2019

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LED-lighting manufacturers need BIN-code aware programming to streamline assembly and eliminate human error, while gaining flexibility to handle continuously varying inventory Pushed by legislation and pulled by the demands of an excited marketplace, LED lighting has quickly become dominant, serving almost ev...

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Yamaha to present innovations and future technologies at Productronica 2019

Sep 17, 2019

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Booth 323, Hall A3 to feature automation engineered for future-proof flexibility and productivity Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section is to demonstrate advanced automation and software solutions at Productronica 2019, across several dedicated focus areas at booth 323 in Hall A3. An intelligent factory area will s...

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Yamaha builds surface-mount Solution Engineering Division in Europe to power customers’ digital transformation

Aug 7, 2019

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Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section is to establish a dedicated European Solution Engineering Division to accelerate response to advanced customer requirements. The new division will be based at the Yamaha’s office in Neuss, working with SMT Section technical, sales teams and customers throughout the European reg...

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Yamaha Mounting and Inspection Recommendations for 0201mm SMD Chips

Jun 7, 2019

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The second of this pair of articles describing surface-mount assembly using the latest 0201mm chip capacitors and resistors examines improvements in placement and inspection that enable manufacturers to achieve high yields and high quality when working with today’s smallest devices. Mounting Accuracy and Corr...

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Yamaha Motor Europe, SMT Section appoints sole agent for Germany

Jun 4, 2019

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Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section has announced that ANS-Answer Elektronik is to become the sole independent sales agent in Germany for Yamaha surface-mount equipment. ANS-Answer Elektronik serves a large customer base spanning German high-technology design and manufacturing, and so is positioned to raise the p...

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Yamaha Unveils Solutions to Key Manufacturing Challenges at SMT Connect 2019

May 31, 2019

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New fully automated YSP10 screen printer, enhanced 3D inspection, powerful new software, upgraded intelligent storage power-up productivity and quality. At SMT Connect 2019 in Nuremberg, Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section revealed more details of new surface-mount equipment and software tools joining the Yamaha ...

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Yamaha Plans European Reveal of New YSP10 Printer Featured for Automated Changeovers at SMTconnect 2019

Mar 11, 2019

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YSP10 appearing at booth 4-319 with state-of-the-art mounting and inspection stations, and Factory 4.0 tools, takes Yamaha Total Line Solution to the next level. Yamaha Motor Europe SMT section will showcase the latest innovations from its Total Line Solution for high-productivity surface-mount assembly, incl...

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Yamaha Celebrates High Achievers and Team Strengths at Annual Distributor Meeting

Feb 21, 2019

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Mr. Tomasz Wierzbicki (centre), Sales Department Coordinator, RENEX, received the Yamaha Motor Europe Most Valuable Distributor Award 2018 from Mr Ryosuke Nakamura (right), Yamaha Motor Europe Branch Manager, and Mr. Slawomir Florian (left), Yamaha Motor Europe Sales Manager. ...

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Yamaha Screen Printing Recommendations for 0201mm SMD Chips

Feb 14, 2019

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0201mm chip capacitors and resistors are entering production now, in advanced package-in-package modules, and should soon become widely used in ordinary printed circuit board designs. Measuring just 0.25mm x 0.125mm, the agreed industry standard, these tiny devices are just over half the size of the 0402 (0....

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Yamaha Motor Launches New Premium Printer YSP10

Jan 31, 2019

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Enabling Full Automation of Production Changeover Work and Delivering World’s Fastest Level Cycle Time. Premium Printer YSP10 Yamaha Motor Europe announces that it will launch the new premium printer YSP10 on May 1, 2019. This high-end solder paste printer is compatible with full automation of changeover work...

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Yamaha Motor Launches New YST15 Intelligent SMD Storage System

Jan 31, 2019

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Labor Saving in Device Supply to Surface Mounting Processes, Yamaha Motor Launches YST15 Intelligent SMD Storage System, Can Manage a Maximum of 1,500 and Batch Load/Unload 27 Reels. YST15 Intelligent SMD Storage System Yamaha Motor Europe SMT Section announced today that it will ...

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SMT Service Meeting in YMENV IM Business

Nov 26, 2018

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From 25th to 27th September, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. German Branch Office, IM Business had SMT Service Meeting for European distributors. YMENV IM shared the service information, the latest models and functions about SMT business, cooperating with YMC Robotics Operation CS Divisi...

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Robotics World Technician Grand Prix 2018

Nov 26, 2018

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The inaugural Robotics World Technician Grand Prix 2018 has been held in new premises of Robotics Operations on 8th and 9th November. The representative engineers on our distributors from all over the world who are doing services on SMT business get together and the No.1 Engineer ...

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Yamaha Total Line Installation at Nidec UK

Oct 18, 2018

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM Division has announced a major order for a complete surface-mount assembly line from Control Techniques, part of the Nidec Group, including the first UK purchase of Yamaha’s new YST15 component tower. The investment will boost efficiency, capacity, and assembly capabilities at the Newto...

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Yamaha Motor Europe, IM Section’s cooperation in the UK

Oct 12, 2018

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As a consequence of the acquisition of the companies, Hitachi, and i-Pulse group, Yamaha Motor Europe IM Section have been found themselves working with multiple agencies in Europe and especially in the UK for the past years. Following discussions with all concerned parties and agencies, it has unanimously an...

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Yamaha Pitches Advanced M2M connectivity Concept

Oct 12, 2018

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The 1 STOP SOLUTION method links the company’s smart production machines and software to overcome limitation in information sharing in an advanced M2M environment. In recent years, the proliferation of high-speed communications infrastructure and the reduction of communications and storage costs have been ad...

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Yamaha to Present European Debut of Major New Printer, Inspection and Mounting Machines at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018

Aug 20, 2018

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Booth 4-319 to showcase multiple new machines introducing advanced features for next-generation productivity, quality, and throughput Yamaha Motor Europe-SMT Section will debut advanced printing, 3D print-inspection, and mounting machines at SMT Hybrid Packaging in Nuremberg, all ...

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Announcing Yamaha High-end High-efficiency Modular Z:LEX YSM20R, All-around surface mounter with enhanced “1-head solution” and achieving the world’s fastest mounting speed in its class

Feb 22, 2018

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the April 1, 2018 release of the Z:LEX YSM20R, a new all-around surface mounter*1 that offers the versatility to accommodate a wide range of production formats with flexibility and efficiency while also boasting a mounting speed of 95...

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Release of the New Yamaha Σ-G5S II Premium Modular Mounter, Rotary head design for a “1-head solution” with both high speed and versatility Improves productivity by approx. 20% with mounting speed of 90,000 CPH

Feb 22, 2018

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Yamaha Motor Europe announces the April 1, 2018 release of the new Σ-G5S II, a surface mounter model that further improves upon the Σ-G5S premium modular mounter that achieved both high speed and versatility, and caters to various components with its rotary head design based on ou...

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Yamaha ALF Auto Loading Feeder

Feb 6, 2018

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Revolutionizes feeding tape components by eliminating reliance on user skill. Any operator to easily supply tape components by merely inserting the tape, all without stopping the machine. Yamaha’s unique center-open system, which eliminates the need to remove the top tape, reduce...

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Release of the New YSi-SP High-speed 3D Solder Paste Inspection Machine

Jan 19, 2018

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Long-awaited SPI from Yamaha: Providing a one-stop solution from printer to AOI Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces the April 1, 2018 release of the YSi-SP, a high-speed 3D solder paste inspection machine that enables high-speed high-accuracy inspections based on our “1-head solution...

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Yamaha Celebrates Nordic Agent Core-EMT as MOST VALUABLE DISTRIBUTOR 2017

Dec 5, 2017

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New award acknowledges commitment to Yamaha Strategic Plan for Long-Term Strength and Success Yamaha Motor Europe IM has presented the inaugural Most Valuable Yamaha Distributor Award to Core-EMT, its agent for Denmark and the Nordic region. The award recognizes strategic focus on promoting Yamaha’s Total Lin...

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Yamaha Reveals Pace-Setting Innovation for Advanced Electronics Assembly at Productronica 2017

Nov 29, 2017

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Visitors from across the globe seek competitive strength in next-generation technologies Yamaha Motor Europe IM Division has presented advanced solutions to manufacturers’ current and future electronic-assembly challenges at Productronica 2017, witnessed by visitors from the world’s leading high-tech business...

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM continuing its European sales growth

Oct 20, 2017

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All Yamaha Motor Europe IM’s European partners attended Yamaha’s European Distributor Sales Meeting on 12th October 2017 in Yamaha’s facility in Neuss, Germany. Thanks to Yamaha Motor long and well-known history of applying intelligent technology to drive strategic success in elec...

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Yamaha Motor launches New High-end Hybrid AOI System

Sep 22, 2017

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YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 Increases Inspection Speed and Precision,and Enhances Capacity and Performance for Specular Components Yamaha Motor Europe IM announces that it launched the YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 high-end hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system. As the successor to the YSi-V 12M TypeHS, this new very hi...

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Yamaha to Spotlight at Productronica 2017 New Innovations to Maximize Line Productivity and Total Factory Efficiency with Yamaha Total Line Solutions & Yamaha Factory Tools 4.0

Sep 6, 2017

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Visit Yamaha at booth 323, Hall A3, Productronica, November 14-17, 2017 Yamaha Motor Europe IM Division will showcase its Total Line Solution, delivering the latest in high-accuracy, high-speed, high-quality & flexible surface-mount assembly and new Factory Tools 4.0 at a new custom-designed booth for Pro...

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Let It Flow; Data Interfaces Hold the Key to Smart Surface-Mount Manufacturing

Jul 6, 2017

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The data structures supported by surface-mount assembly equipment can critically influence the adoption of smart manufacturing in today’s electronics-manufacturing enterprises Following mechanisation, mass production, and computerised automation, the fourth industrial revolution (Industrie 4.0) is transformin...

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Modern Manufacturing Demands Drive Growing Reliance on Factory Software Tools

Jun 19, 2017

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OEMs and contract assemblers are constantly seeking a technological edge over their competitors, investing in better, more modern machines, to win new business and grow their market share. A high level of automation is now applied at each point in the surface-mount assembly flow, from program generation throu...

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe Launches Modular Z:TA-R YSM40R Surface Mounter

Mar 14, 2017

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Ultra-High-Speed Rotary Head Achieves World-Leading 200,000 CPH Yamaha Motor IM Europe announces the release of the new Z:TA-R YSM40R surface mounter, which boasts the fastest production in the world at 200,000 CPH. The Z:TA-R YSM40R is an ultra-high-speed modular mounter that has been developed under the Re...

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New Hamamatsu Yamaha IM Base Completed

Mar 13, 2017

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Expanding business scale and establishing a high-profitability business model Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces that it has completed construction of the new Hamamatsu IM Base (located in Toyooka-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture) for the IM Business Unit, which underta...

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ProSMT Elektronik exhibiting new Yamaha surface mounters live, at Electrotech trade show in Istanbul

Mar 10, 2017

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Yamaha Motor Europe Solution Partner Pro SMT Elektronik is exhibiting YSM20 and YS12F SMD pick and place systems live in Win Electrotech Eurasia trade show. The show will take place from March 16 to March 19 at the Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul. Pro SMT Ele...

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Yamaha Motor Releases Compact High-Speed Modular YSM10

Feb 22, 2017

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM announces today the launch of its new YSM10, a surface mounter that is the world’s fastest in its class at 46,000CPH. This new addition to the line-up is a compact, high-speed model with space-saving qualities, and provides a combination of component compatibility and versatility. In ad...

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM extends its portfolio and expands its collaboration with its European distributors

Feb 8, 2017

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM is pleased to announce the extension of its products portfolio and strengthens its cooperation with its European agents in order to continue to best serve its European distributors and to reinforce its full range portfolio in the region. Per 1st January 201...

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Getting the Right Balance of Human Qualities and Advanced Automation

Feb 6, 2017

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Success Stories

Tuscan Manufacturing Services Specialist MB Elettronica has consistently chosen Yamaha SMT equipment to provide a technological edge that complements the company’s investment in its people Roberto Banelli, CEO of MB Elettronica, believes successful manufacturing in Europe depends ...

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Yamaha Motor Europe extends its partnership and its portfolio with Renex

Feb 3, 2017

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Yamaha Motor Europe IM is pleased to announce the extension of its cooperation with its distributor Renex in order to continue to best serve its customers in Poland and Romania and to reinforce its full range portfolio in the region. Renex will continue to succesfully offer Yamaha Printer YCP10, Yamaha YS/YSM...

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Flexible Automotive Electronics Manufacturing for Mass Customisation

Oct 20, 2016

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Car manufacturing – the birthplace of mass production – is now at the forefront of progress towards greater individualisation, and similar changes are affecting other consumer and industrial sectors. Electronics manufacturing practices, in particular, are changing to handle an increasing number of product pro...

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Yamaha received contract for a Yamaha SMT Total Line order from GPV

Oct 7, 2016

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GPV, Danish electronics producer decided to invest in Yamaha SMT Solution for its Danish electronics factory in Aars. This new investment will supplement the 2014-investment so that now, the factory will have available two new mutually compatible SMT lines that will ensure that GPV is able to meet both prese...

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Merger with Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

Sep 6, 2016

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Yamaha announces that effective 1st September, 2016, Yamaha Motor IM Europe GmbH has merged with Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., the headquarters of the Yamaha Motor group in Europe based in the Netherlands. The modification of our legal structure will not affect our day-to-day operations. Yamaha SMT business will ...

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Continuous Improvement in Surface-Mount Assembly and the Pathway to Smart Manufacturing

Jun 29, 2016

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Data structures and software tools developed to enable continuous improvement of surface-mount assembly productivity now create a stepping stone that can help OEms and CEMs make the transition into smart manufacturing Introduction: The Smart Imperative for Manufacturers ...

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C-LED Partners with Yamaha Intelligent Machines to Drive the Pace of LED-Lighting Progress

Jun 28, 2016

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Converting the world’s lighting to LED technology presents a tremendous opportunity for electronics manufacturers to help lower CO2 emissions and revolutionise living and working environments for people everywhere. C-LED of Imola in Italy – a new manufacturing services company within the industrial group CEF...

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Yamaha Motor IM announces ∑-F8S High-speed Mounter Increased Effective Tact

Jun 28, 2016

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe announces that the new premium modular Σ(Sigma)-F8S has been launched on April 1st , 2016. The Σ-F8S, a new model of premium modular “Σ” series, is an evolutionary advancement of the Σ-F8. The existing model employs a rotary direct drive head to achieve 150,000 CPH (in optimum conditio...

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Change to Yamaha for Netherlands-based A1 Electronics Boosts Capacity and Competitiveness

Jun 27, 2016

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After more than 30 years in the electronics manufacturing business, Rudy Oude Vrielink, one of the three founders and director of A1 Electronics Netherlands bv in Almelo, has experience with a wide variety of assembly technologies and equipment; he knows when the time is right to ...

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Yamaha to Introduce Latest, Most Advanced Mounter and Inspection Systems at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2016

Apr 6, 2016

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Wide-body mounter extends High-Efficiency Modular advantages into large-board assembly; TypeHS AOI system brings 3D-inspection speed boost At SMT Hybrid Packaging 2016 in Nuremberg, April 26-28, Yamaha Motor IM Europe will debut new surface-mount placement and inspection systems that introduce advanced feat...

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Yamaha Motor IM launches Z:LEX YSM20W with largest PCB Capability

Apr 6, 2016

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe announces that the high efficiency modular Z:LEX YSM20W has been launched on February 1st, 2016. The Z:LEX YSM20W, retains the flexibility and efficiency across a range of diverse production conditionsand the same high-speed capability, component handling, and scalability as the high-e...

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Yamaha Motor IM Releases New High Speed 3D AOI

Apr 5, 2016

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YSi-V 12M TypeHS High-end, Hybrid Optical Automated Optical Inspection System with 25% Faster Three-dimensional Inspection Tact. Yamaha Motor Im Europe announces today that the YSi-V 12M TypeHS high-end, hybrid automated optical inspection system (AOI) will be launched on April 1st, 2016. This new model will ...

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Yamaha’s Total Line Solution was the focus at Automaticon 2016 Show

Apr 5, 2016

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Yamaha Motors IM Europe and its partner Renex participated successfully at the Automaticon show in Warsaw in Poland where the visitors acknowledged the benefits of the best in class Yamaha’s machines. Yamaha Motor IM offered the opportunity to all visitors to experience live demonstration of our high quality ...

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe strengthen its AOI-AXI Support in Europe

Mar 9, 2016

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe announces that Mr. Andreas Grünewald started his new role as ‘Application Engineer / Inspection Solutions AOI AXI’. Thanks to Mr. Grünewald’s expertise, Yamaha strengthens its customer support in Europe. Furthermore, he will take over the training and demonstrations of our AOI systems. ...

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CO-EL of Italy Sees Big Returns on Investment in Three New Yamaha SMT Lines

Feb 6, 2016

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CO-EL’s new Yamaha full-line surface-mount solution sets new factory speed record Ultra-low dpm rates cut quality-control workload by 70% Overall 35% boost in productivity Today’s Contract Electronic Manufacturers (CEMs) serve customers in a variety of markets, and must satisfy the highest standards applica...

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GR Elettronica Boosts Capabilities with Yamaha Intelligent Machinery for Established and Potential Clients

Jan 28, 2016

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Contract manufacturing, like most areas of industry, has encountered tough conditions during the recent economic recession. GR Elettronica, based in Osimo near Ancona in Italy, has invested consistently in technologies and skills throughout the period, but has made an even larger commitment in 2015 by install...

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Yamaha IM Expands Intelligent Factory Capability with AEGIS’ FactoryLogix^®; Enhances Programming Flexibility

Jan 25, 2016

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Kennesaw, Georgia, USA –Through our ongoing technology agreement with AEGIS, Yamaha IM announces the completion of a software milestone: the full integration of Aegis FactoryLogix® software with Yamaha Programming PTools. This newly enhanced interface allows Aegis Software users the ability to create program...

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe launches its new website

Jan 6, 2016

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Yamaha is launching its new website that will provide the latest technical information and its worthful news to the customers and website viewers. Thanks to its modern layout, informative content and consistent navigation system, the viewer will find it extremely easy to navigate and to gather the informatio...

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Yamaha to Unveil Innovations Boosting Productivity and Quality, at Productronica 2015

Oct 6, 2015

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Faster loading feeders and new inspection choices, the latest connected machines, plus advanced robotics bringing the next level of automation, all together on Booth 323 in Hall A3 Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machines’ booth, 323 in hall A3 at Productronica this November, will spotli...

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Yamaha Debuts New Inspection System and Advanced Robotic Assembly Solutions at Productronica 2015

Oct 6, 2015

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Upgrades, innovations and new technologies arrive to take productivity to the next level Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machines has introduced new productivity-boosting innovations to the world’s electronic industry at Productronica 2015 in Munich. The new 5Mpixel YSi-V inline optical inspection system launched ...

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European sales partners attended Yamaha Annual Sales Meeting

Sep 29, 2015

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe, SMT division, unique supplier of The Total-Line-Solutions, announces that it held its annual European Sales Meeting from 15 to 17 September 2015. More than 40 sales agents from across all Europe and colleagues from Yamaha participated at the three-day event...

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Yamaha Plans Major Factory Move in Push to Top of SMT Market

Sep 8, 2015

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Bespoke new factory in Hamamatsu Japan and drive for technological advancement central to achieving top-three market position as global demand recovers Supported by strong sales growth and recent expansion of its product portfolio, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd is moving all Intelligent M...

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Yamaha Motor IM Japan Management showing commitment to Turkish electronics market

Jun 11, 2015

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Yamaha Motor IM, Group Manager Europe & America, Mr. Ichiro Arimoto, visited a number of Turkish electronics companies in the Ankara, Izmir and Istanbul regions. Yamaha Motor IM, Group Manager Europe & America, Mr. Ichiro Arimoto, visited a number of Turkish electronics companies in the Ankara, Izmir ...

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Yamaha Motor IM incorporates Hitachi High Tech Group

Jun 1, 2015

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Since 1st April 2015, Yamaha Motor IM Europe incorporated the Hitachi Sigma Mounter Platform into the Yamaha portfolio of SMT Mounters, Printers, Dispensers, Hybrid Placers and Inspection / X-Ray machines. Hitachi High-Tech Instruments has been responsible for the development, man...

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Competitiveness in German electronic manufacturing with state of the art inspection technology and Industry 4.0 options

Mar 31, 2015

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Today’s best surface-mount production lines can deliver impressively high quality and productivity. Yet assemblers continue to seek improvement in both of these metrics. This can be achieved by taking greater advantage of the information captured by AO...

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HBS Electronics: New Manufacturing Startup Hits the Ground Running, with Industry’s Best Technology

Mar 19, 2015

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Europe’s high-tech manufacturers are thriving by taking advantage of the latest industrial technology to maximise their technical capabilities, flexibility, quality and productivity. Launching into this competitive environment, new UK-based startup HBS Electronics has built its brand new SMT line with high-sp...

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GR Elettronica Invests in Complete New Yamaha SMT

Mar 19, 2015

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Success Stories

Targeting Business Growth through Advanced Capabilities, Productivity and Quality. Strongly committed to enhancing its leadership not only in Italy but also in Europe, GR Elettronica is glad to announce its strategic cooperation with Yamaha Motor IM Europe GmbH. Over three days, ...

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Yamaha shows Total Line Solution at SMT Hybridpackaging 2015

Mar 17, 2015

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News Release

Yamaha is the only true total-line supplier offering a complete line solution, founded on a common hardware platform and running on a unified software environment. At the SMT show, Yamaha Motor IM is offering the opportunity to experience live demonstration of our high quality machines and to get onsite detai...

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe appoints Elas Kft. as partner for Hungary

Mar 17, 2015

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe and Elas Kft, a sales and service company based Budapest Hungary, are pleased to announce an equipment partnership for Hungary. Yamaha Motor IM has an extensive range of Electronics production equipment from Printing, Dispensing, through mounting to Inspection systems. Their appointment...

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Yamaha Motor IM Europe appoints Oumayma Grad as Communications Manager

Mar 17, 2015

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Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machines announces that Ms. Oumayma Grad has joined the company in the role of Communications Manager. Her primary focus will be the development of Yamaha’s communication channels within the Surface Mount Technology industry. An experienced marketing and communications professional, M...

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Yamaha Motor IM is launching Yamaha Total Line Solutions for the Turkish market in co-operation with: YMH Teknoloji Elektronik Muhendislik Makine Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti.

Mar 5, 2015

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Yamaha Motor Intelligent Machinery (IM) customers can rely on an experience of over 30 years in developing and producing total line solutions in the surface mount technology industry. Being one of the global market leaders, Yamaha Intelligent Machinery delivers impressively high quality and productivity at gu...