Yamaha Robotics Corporation has integrated its European liaison office, “Apic Yamada German Liaison Office (AGL),” into Yamaha Motor’s European subsidiary, “YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. German Branch Office, Robotics Business (YME),” effective January 1, 2026. This integration aims to further accelerate the development of the SEMI business (semiconductor back-end processes) in the European market.
Consequently, YME will now provide comprehensive total solutions encompassing not only electronic component mounting (SMT) and industrial robots (FA), but also semiconductor back-end processes (SEMI).
Following the integration, we will strengthen our sales support and service structure in Europe. By maximizing the comprehensive capabilities of the Yamaha Motor Group, we will deliver faster and higher-quality services. Building on the information gathering and sales support previously handled by AGL, we will leverage synergies across the SMT, FA, and SEMI businesses to further enhance our presence in the European market.
Under this new structure, we promise to create value that exceeds our customers’ expectations and build deeper partnerships. We sincerely appreciate your continued support.
New Office Overview
Name: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. German Branch Office, Robotics Business
Location: Hansemannstrasse 12, 41468 Neuss, Germany
Start of Operations: January 1, 2026
Business Activities:
SMT/FA Business:
Sales & marketing, servicing and technical support for SMT/FA products
SEMI Business:
Marketing, customer and business partner liaison and sales support
About Yamaha Robotics SMT Section
Yamaha Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Section, a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation, produces a complete selection of equipment for high-speed inline electronic assembly. This 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION includes solder paste printers, component mounters, 3D solder paste inspection machines, 3D PCB inspection machines, dispensers, and management software.
Bringing the Yamaha way to electronics manufacturing, these systems prioritize intuitive operator interaction, efficient coordination between all inline processes, and modularity enabling users to meet the latest manufacturing demands. Group competencies in servo-motor control and image recognition for vision (camera) systems ensure extreme accuracy with high speed.
The current product line includes the latest YR equipment generation, with advanced automated features for programming, setup, and changeovers, and new YSUP management software with state-of-the-art graphics and built-in data analytics.
Combining design and engineering, manufacture, sales, and service competencies, Yamaha SMT Section ensures operational efficiency and easy access to support for customers and partners. With regional offices in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, the company provides truly global presence.
About Yamaha Robotics FA Section
Yamaha Factory Automation Section (FA Section), a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit in Yamaha Motor Corporation, is focused on delivering flexible, high-accuracy industrial robots for precision automation challenges.
With its roots in the introduction of robot technology to Yamaha motorcycle assembly activities, the division has over 40 years’ experience solving automation challenges from factory-scale to micron-level. Yamaha’s industrial robots are now trusted by leading corporations worldwide, in activities as diverse as semiconductor fabrication and assembling electronic products, domestic appliances, automotive components, and large liquid-crystal panels.
Yamaha Motor FA Section offers a unified range of solutions for robotic assembly, including single-axis robots, SCARA, cartesian, and articulated robots. Innovations such as the LCMR200 linear transfer system; a smoother, space-saving and more versatile successor to conventional belt and roller conveyors continue to set the pace in factory automation. Core robotic technologies as well as key components and complete robot systems are all produced in-house, ensuring consistent quality and control over lead-times.
Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, Yamaha FA Section serves customers in all Europe.
