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Yamaha appoints Routeco as UK distributor for industrial robotics portfolio
Routeco market position, technical competencies and outstanding service infrastructure create ideal partner to boost UK presence.
Yamaha Motor Europe Factory Automation section has appointed Routeco to distribute the full Yamaha portfolio of industrial robots and associated controllers and accessories in the UK.
Based in Milton Keynes, and with a network of local offices across the country, Routeco has over 40 years’ experience in the UK industrial automation sector. As a Technical Partner of choice it is trusted by major automation equipment brands and maintains a broad base of in-house technical expertise offering advice for automation and control products, software, and machine vision.
“We have chosen to work with Routeco based on the company’s technical strength and strong service support network that comprehensively covers the UK,” said Ryosuke Nakamura, Branch Manager of Yamaha Motor Europe IM business. “This agreement strengthens our presence in this important territory and enables us to continue growing our customer base and increasing support for the local market.”
Keith Harrison, Group Commercial Director, Routeco, commented, “The Yamaha portfolio allows us to deliver even more powerful solutions and great value to our clients, and fits perfectly with our skillset as the go-to partner for enterprises seeking to increase productivity by investing in advanced technologies.”
Yamaha has a comprehensive range of SCARA, cartesian, multi-axis and single-axis robots including modular linear conveyors that bring unique flexibility and scalability to robotic assembly cells. The YK-X series of SCARA robots offers many configurations, arm length from 350mm to 1200mm, maximum payload up to 50kg, and special options including dust-proof, drip-proof, and clean-room variants. The dedicated control system, RCX340, simplifies bringing conveyor modules and Yamaha’s iVY2 vision system into the robot domain, enabling rapid system integration, easy maintenance, and future-proof flexibility.
Current dynamic #DiscoverYamahaRobotics campaign includes special promotional offers on YK-X SCARA robots, a free trial of the powerful RCX-Studio programming software and unique Yamaha solutions and new products.
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