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Yaskawa to Build Robot Factory in Wisconsin

For the first time, Yaskawa’s high-volume industrial robots will be manufactured on U.S. soil.

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July 25, 2025

FRANKLIN, WI—Yaskawa America Inc. will build a new factory here to make industrial robots.

For the first time, Yaskawa’s high-volume industrial robots will be manufactured on U.S. soil, with units shipping directly from the Wisconsin facility to customers in the Americas or to the Yaskawa Motoman facility in Miamisburg, OH, for integration into robotic systems. This investment reflects Yaskawa’s commitment to localized production as a means to strengthen the supply chain, reduce lead times, and increase flexibility for customers.

In addition to manufacturing robots, the Franklin campus will combine multiple Yaskawa Drives and Motion facilities into one location over the next three to eight years, eventually encompassing more than 800,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing, packaging and training space. When completed, the campus will house the North American headquarters for the Drives and Motion Division, as well as operations for robot production, motion control products, AC drives, and solar inverters.  The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America will continue to operate out of Miamisburg.

“We are proud of our cutting-edge technology, our commitment to quality, and our world-class manufacturing,” said Mike Knapek, CEO of Yaskawa America. “The unification of our facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois into a consolidated campus in Franklin positions us for strong future growth and continued innovation in the region.”

Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. has provided more than 600,000 robots worldwide.

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