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New Sigma-X Products Released

Sigma-X

Yaskawa announced the availability of Sigma-X 400V Motors and SERVOPACKs, Sigma-X 200V and 400V Gear Motors, ASM-X FSoE Safety Option Module, Sigma-X 200V and 400V motors with safety encoder options, and Sigma-X Mini Motors.

Learn more about Sigma X servo products on yaskawa.com


HMI Designer and the Web HMI App Launched

HMI Designer

HMI Designer is an HMI development environment that is included with iCube Engineer at no additional cost. It is available as a stand-alone version also for use with MPiec products using the Modbus/TCP driver. iCube Engineer OPC UA tags will synchronize seamlessly with HMI Designer Projects.

Projects can run on smartPanels, PanelPCs, and PCs, or hosted remotely on an iC9200 controller using the Web HMI App.

Downloads available at https://www.icubecontrol.com.


Engineering Spotlight: Viral Robot Goalie Powered by Sigma X

Robot Goalie

A robot goalie fast enough to stop Cristiano Ronaldo? Yep… and it’s powered by Yaskawa Sigma-X servos. These 7.5 kW motors were tuned for over a year to achieve nearly 19 m/s, providing this robot with the speed it needed to compete against one of the greatest soccer players in the world. It’s an incredible intersection of engineering, creativity, and world-class athletic skills.

Curious how this worked? Watch Ronaldo vs. Robot Goalie

Shoutout to ‪everyone behind this incredible build!‬‬‬‬‬‬


New Year. New Skills. Train with Yaskawa in 2026

Train with Yaskawa

A new year means new opportunities to grow. In 2025, 15,818 learners were trained with Learn with Yaskawa, including 4,061 new learners who joined our training community for the first time.

Ready to be part of the next wave? Our 2026 Motion training classes deliver hands-on instruction that builds real-world skills and confidence in the field. Spots fill fast, so now’s the time to join thousands of learners who made growth a priority.

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Did You Miss Us at Pack Expo?

Pack Expo

Yaskawa engineers shared why iCube Control is redefining machine control through synchronized motion, simplicity, and power. From seamless integration to ultra-precise performance, iCube Control is setting a new standard in automation.

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