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December 2011

Top 50 Automation Companies
Yaskawa is named as one of the Top 50 Global and North American Automation Companies by Control magazine.

Yaskawa Releases the Z1000 Family of Drives
A New Standard for HVAC and Building Automation Applications

November 2011

Navigating the Matrix
Matrix Converter Creates New Opportunities for Centrifuge Retrofit

When is the Right Time to Obsolete your Products?
Correctly managing product life cycles can cut costs, reduce required man-hours and streamline manufacturing operations.

Advanced Thermal Simulations Keep Electronics Cool
The ability to predict thermal performance in early stages of the product design process helps reduce the number of prototypes, which reduces product life cycle time and cost.

Creating a Robot for Bowling
Yaskawa supplies motor and drive components used in robot designed for the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).

October 2011

VSD Stands for Very Significant Dividend
Tailoring motor speed to the task offers a variety of important benefits.

New Options for Sigma-5 SERVOPACK
Yaskawa America, Inc. – Drives and Motion Division is pleased to announce the release of the Indexer and Functional Safety Options for its Sigma-5 servo amplifier product family.

Yaskawa Featured on World’s Greatest TV
Airing on the ION Network in October

How to Provide Exceptional Aftermarket Service
Service reps encounter all sorts of issues from limited availability of technicians to parts shortages to setting up new service accounts, and these issues must all be simultaneously addressed while still meeting customer demands in a timely fashion.

Yaskawa Celebrates 1M Inverter
On October 5th, more than 50 suppliers and members of the media joinged Yaskawa associates at an event to commemorate Yaskawa's one millionth inverter.

Servomotors Make Kirk-Rudy Tabbing Machines Faster and More Accurate
Mailers fly through handling equipment thanks to servos

VFDs Improve Motor & Pump Control
VFDs replace mechanical devices and PLCs for lead-lag pump control.

September 2011

Yaskawa Achieves Milestone
One Million Inverters Manufactured in the United States

Calculating Life-Cycle Cost
Detailed calculations can unearth hidden savings.

August 2011

Yaskawa Releases the Junma AC Servo
A New Servo Concept

Retrofit System, Variable-Frequency Drive Cut Energy Costs and Increase Comfort
Overcome shortcomings of single-zone rooftop system

June 2011

How to Select a Motion Control Network
How to Select a Motion Control Network

Illini Hybrid Racing Team Modifies A1000 Drive
Illini Hybrid Racing Team reduces size and weight of A1000 drive through some "slight modifications."

MotionWorks IEC v2 Now Available
Yaskawa is pleased to announce that MotionWorks IEC v2 is now available for sale.

May 2011

Yaskawa Releases the A1000 Variable Speed Drive
A Single Drive for All Your Needs

Get Paid On Time By Automating The Payment Process
In these uncertain times, it's important to refute late payments, get your invoices first in line for payment, and try to get paid immediately by offering your customers automated ways to pay.

Yaskawa featured on 21st Century Business Television
Yaskawa America, Inc. – Drives & Motion Division, was featured on "21st Century Business" on Fox Business Network May 7, 2011.

April 2011

IEC61131-3 as an Integration Tool
Understanding the benefits of IEC61131-3 and why its programming methods are becoming preferred for mechatronic designs.

March 2011

Yaskawa Names New CEO
Ogawa Named as Chief Executive Officer

Promotions Set Course for More Growth
Mike Knapek and Mark Bernicky Receive Promotions

February 2011

VFDs Can Control Multiple Motors
Controlling Multiple Motors with One VFD Saves Money and Space

January 2011

Variable Frequency Drive Improves Boiler Operation
As published in the January 2011 issue of HPAC Engineering, this case study discusses reducing energy cost, maintenance, noise, and vibration at the University of Rochester utility cogeneration plant using Yaskawa variable frequency drives.

Demystifying Linear Motor Integration
Machine and robot builders recognize linear motor benefits, but some are reluctant to integarte the components into designs - because of incomplete understanding of the technology. Here we overcome that with a review of basic linear motor integration.

Yaskawa Named as Orange and Blue Partner for Illini Hybrid Racing
Throughout last season, Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division was an invaluable supporter of the University of Illinois Formula Hybrid Team contributing both product and consultation

Product Exclusive: Yaskawa A1000 Next Generation Variable Speed Drives
The new Yaskawa A1000 is a full featured drive, providing outstanding quality, performance, flexibility, and environmental friendliness through 1000 hp.

The ABCs (and 1-2-3s) of Variable Frequency Drives
Learn the terminology used to describe VFD internal operations and external interfaces - and you'll understand their application more thoroughly.

Mechatronic-based System Design
Learn about the effective use of linear motors from Paul Zajac of Yaskawa America, Inc in this Design News webcast.