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April2014 Newsletter

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Dear All,

It is a great pleasure to see the first edition of YIND news, and more than an honor to send this first message to all of you.

As you perhaps are aware, YASKAWA’s activity in India has been started in July 2005 at a room of 9th building in Galleria Market in Gurgaon with only 3 members, Imamura-san, Tarun-san and Vikas-san.

And during last 9 years, there were a lot of changes and events for all the world and we have been a company with more than 170 people and 200 Crore INR as sales volume.

However there are a lot of points which we should consider changing or create in order to step up as a team and to do so the most important and basic issue is communication.

As you know, our team was already distributed for 4 locations and number of staff will be increased constantly, so it may be difficult to know each other personally.

Before a member of enterprise, we are a human and should try to understand each other as a human to work as a team with good etiquette.

If you read and utilize YIND news for such purpose, all related staff about this will be more than happy and they are willing to have any feedback from all of you.

Sincerely yours,

Akinori UrakawaPresident and C.E.O.

Ken Imamura Dear All,

It gives me a great pleasure to write a foreword for this first edition of YIND newsletter.

FY2013-14, I was involved in Sales activity in South Region. Ajay Gurjar-san came on board as a General Manager (Sales) from July-2013 and he developed a Strong Sales & Application Engineering Team in South Region (Bangalore & Chennai). Sales team in South showed significant results under Ajay’s leadership. My first objective of developing a team in Bangalore completed with this.

From April 2014 onwards I am moving from Bangalore office to Gurgaon office in system engineering division of Robotics.

Seiki Kanazawa YASKAWA has a long and proud history in the world having established our first operation almost 100 years ago. This has made our

company a part of life and we continue to build our legacy of manufacturing world class products, but most importantly, manufactured under the best quality standards.

Our priority still remains on our products, customers, people and society, who we believe are at the heart of our existence. While we are a global company with the highest track record in quality standards that are never compromised, we however, tailor our products to suit local needs and desires and ensure that our products are always at the right place and at the right time.

Quality is the cornerstone of our success and safety of our products is a non-negotiable priority for us.

This confidence is based on our quality image and a reputation for high standards that has been built over many years and the YASKAWA brand name on a product is a promise to you that it is safe and environment friendly in the form of energy saving for the mankind.

To show our commitment to all our stakeholders and for us to be successful in the long term we have to create value not only for our shareholders but also for people in the communities where we do business.

This is a fundamental part of our business strategy and it means we will always comply with YASKAWA’s business principles, national laws and International norms and ensure that our actions are environmentally sound, socially just and economically viable. For that reason, we will always be responsive to the needs of our communities, and ultimately, our customers.

I would like to sincerely thank you, our valued customers, and proud employees of YASKAWA for your continued support in ensuring that we become a world leading company.

Let’s make YASKAWA India No.1 company in YASKAWA Global Group.

With this, I would like to contribute my knowledge and experience to make system engineering department a success.

Also, I take this opportunity to thank YIND newsletter editorial team and wish them a grand success.

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Dear YIND Members,

“No man is an island & human beings need to interact, share & exchange thoughts & express themselves to fellow sapiens”

This, indeed, is a memorable day for all of us when we are launching the first edition of our YIND Newsletter.

And what better way to communicate than to express one’s thoughts & ideas in fine print so that there is no loss of clarity & fading of memory.

We sincerely believe that our cherished YIND Newsletter will go a long way in bringing out ideas, information & thoughts

YASKAWA India participated in IMTEX forming exhibition held in Bangalore from January 23rd to 28th. it was a good show by both the divisions for promoting brand YASKAWA and many handful enquiries were received.

From robotics side newly launched robot MA1440 with DX200 controller & standard arc cell (arc master) & standard dispensing cell (seal master) were displayed.

IMTEX-2014 (23rd - 28th Jan, BIEC Bangalore)

New Launches

from all of us- but that can happen only when all of us contribute with articles & writings to the magazine with enthusiasm & spontaneity.

My sincere thanks to all members of YIND Newsletter: Avinash, Abhishek,

Rudrappa, Manju, and Neha & also to all others who supported directly or indirectly in our efforts.

Finally, we share our feelings of honour & privilege for the opportunity given to Corporate Planning Committee (CPC) for leading the team and working tirelessly for launching YIND Newsletter.

Enjoy Reading!!!

Any suggestions for further improvements are most welcome.

Subhalagna MFrom CPC

The R1000 is a power regenerative unit with both braking and regenerative functions. The R1000 shows great energy-saving performance in combination with an inverter. The R1000 will dramatically affect applications with large regenerative loads such as cranes and elevators.Because the R1000 does not require a braking resistor unit, it requires less space and enhances braking ability.

Applications

A1000 for Winder is the solution to requirements of rewinder and unwinder systems. Being able to control induction and PM motors in open or closed loop,it allows precise winding of different materials such as textiles, paper, foils, wires and others.

Features

• Inbuilt diameter calculator• Open or closed loop tension controller• Control both induction and PM motors• Web break detection• Interia compensation• Tension profile/ taper functions

Applications

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Objectives• Enhance Knowledge and employability

of Youth• Extend arms to help the, on need-

based approach• Encourage & create awareness on

Health & Safety

Strategies• Staff Volunteering• Collaborating (with academic institutions,

non-profit organizations etc.)Activities at YIND promoting “Corporate Social Responsibility”:

Tree Sapling

On the event of World Environment Day celebration, the sapling were planted in our premises and also distributed to all the employees

“Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to contribute on improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large”.

New Robot Models Launched With DX200 Controllers By YEC

Arc Welding

Spot Welding

MA1440

MS210

Handling

Controller

MH12

DX200

• Payload is doubled (3 kg to 6 kg) from the conventional type.

• The MA1440 allows the selection of built-in and external torch cables in 1 model.

• The number of the power cable is reduced from two to one

• Cabling operation is saved and this will improve the maintainability.

• DX200 Controller type is newly added to our product line as an advance path and process control for up to 8 robots or 72 axes

• The 12 kg payload type is newly added to our product line as a Multipurpose-application robot.

• The operational speed of each axes of the robot are improved in MH12

YASKAWA India Pvt Ltd., Corporate Social Responsibility Program

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Needy approach

Identified state government run educational institute and extend helping arm on providing basic requirements for the students (Sports equipment’s to enhance health and fitness / free medical health check-up / Distributed dental kits / Note books)

Blood Donation camp

Organize blood donation camp with the support and collaboration of neighbouring companies.

Walk-A-Thon

YIND associated with a trust to help the disables students through their program “Parisara” – a waste [Recycle Management Programme]. Money raised thru waste clearance, used towards providing mid-day meals for 125 physically disabled students

On December 7, 2013 - YIND co-sponsored a “Walk-A-Thon” event organized by Samarthanam Trust for disabled. An event on raise awareness to provide education support for disabled and make them self-sustainable and also provided school uniform for about 175 students.

News and eventsEmployees Annual Health Checkup Camp

As part of YASKAWA’s HR department’s initiative to balance the professional and personal relationship of its all employees, YASKAWA sponsored an annual health check-up event which brought employees together to dedicate time and energy to bettering their personal health while giving back to the community.

An annual health check-up for employees was conducted at the premises of YASKAWA India on 14th February 2014. YASKAWANS had the opportunity to seek medical advice. Over 100 employees underwent master health check-ups.

This medical check-up aimed to provide primary healthcare services to all employees whose health is being neglected in today’s fast life.

12th Auto Expo 2014 Was Held in Greater Noida From 7th To 12th of Feb

The biennial event records 69 launches and unveilings, compared with 47 in the previous edition in 2012. However, at 561,000, the number of overall visitors fell, compared with 750,000 in Auto Expo 2012. The mega show is considered one of the biggest auto shows in Asia.

This year’s Auto Expo saw 23 cars and sports utility vehicle (SUV) exhibitors, 14 two- and three-wheeler exhibitors, 10 commercial vehicle exhibitors and six electric vehicle exhibitors. The unveilings and launches included those of 26 global cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.

A variety of cars and bikes were displayed at the Auto Expo 2014. While some were concepts, most of them were production ready and will be launched in the coming months.

All the automobile biggies showcased there products in all segments 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers.

Lunch with the Boss!

Japan’s robotics education reaches govt. school kids

BANGALORE: Forget robots. Many government schools in the state don’t even have basic facilities like toilets. But a Japanese company, in collaboration with a Bangalore firm, is bringing robotic education to government schools in the city.

On Saturday, two government schools at Veerabhadranagar and Hosakerehalli in South Bangalore came alive with Japanese citizens interacting with the students.

LS Creative Learnings Pvt Ltd has launched STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in collaboration with Dr Tairo Nomura of Saitama University, Tokyo.

New office in PunePune office was shifted to a new location and a small puja was conducted for the same.

The new office has enough area to have a training setup and conduct in-house training for the customers of west region.

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Know your Ombuds Office & Functioning

At YASKAWA an Office of OMBUDSMAN has been established for the benefit of Employees, Customers, Suppliers, & Shareholders (all stakeholders of YIND).

An OMBUDSMAN, will handle any grievance/conflict brought to attention.

An employee can communicate his/her concerns to the ombudsman through e-mail, telephone, letter or any other method. The ombudsman will support / direct / investigate in utmost fair manner to get in details for appropriate outcome on the concerns and in complete confidentiality.

Ombuds responsibilities are to ensure fair & just treatment to all. Ombuds reports into the Management, who would take suitable actions in line with the recommendations made.

To support the Ombuds office a strong, dedicated, voluntary in-house team from both divisions “Drives & Motion Control and Robotic” has been formed. Two levels at corporate & Divisions respectively, to facilitate you.

Corporate Structure for Redress

Ask for help – ResourcesYASKAWA is committed to creating an environment where employees feel comfortable to speak up, ask for help and raise concerns. If you have a question or concern, speak with [your manager], [Human Resources]. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, other available resources include:

YASKAWA India held a Seminar in Gujarat - 8th March, 2014

For the first time a seminar was conducted in Gujarat region on “robotics for manufacturing industry”. Program was particularly impressive with a broad range of topics being brought to the audience attention by esteemed international and national instructors.

More than 100 customers attended the seminar to interact and understand the industry dynamics and new applications for various industries.

Big wigs like “L&T” and “Reliance” were also present at the event

YASKAWA believes that there is a good scope in Gujarat region with new plants of many OEMs coming in this region.

Ombuds OfficeYIND

Corporate Ethics Committee (CEC)Ikuta-sanHarish

Urakawa-sanImamura-san

BangaloreDiv. Ethics Committee (DEC)

Arunkumar VB - Manufacturing DeptSubhalagna Mohapatra - Planning DeptUmashankar - HR Dept

GurgaonDiv. Ethics Committee (DEC)

Rajeev Prakash Srivastava - Finance DeptBhumika - SalesNeetu Bhadoria - HR Dept

You are free to contact anytime Ombuds Office Contact details: Mobile: 0 9886522632 (H) / Phone: 080 22224379 (O)E-mail: narsipur.venkatesh@gmail.com Letter: 10, Church Road, Shanti nagar, Bangalore - 27

Write directly to President of YIND: ethics@yaskawa.in

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”

- Colin Powell

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Cross- Divisional Leadership Training Program @ Bangalore (Jan 30th & 31st, 2014)

It may become necessary for an individual to be the breadwinner of the family, even from the very young age. It may so happen that loved ones get what all they want (from gadgets to cars and finest education) when they earn. This constant “giving” continues throughout life.

And occasions may arise that the loved ones leave the breadwinner to go abroad or different directions and at some point of time the individual realizes that he may have ‘less work’ and ‘more time’ at his disposal. Now, he has to invest time in everything and everyone, though such of those could take care of themselves.

Majority of us do not have priority over others and do not consider ourselves as the ‘first’. We invest in latest gadgets, appliances and complicate our lives, hopeful business ventures and other people’s dreams! We dress according to trends and styles; and, in doing so, do we do what we love to do? Or, do we indulge in whims of the world?

ARE WE TRULY FREE? Or is our freedom entirely dependent on the impression of others? Answer all the questions, as below:

• When was the last time we did something which we loved?

• What have we done to better ourselves in the past months?

• To whom do we listen?

Now, you will understand ‘how’ energy is consumed based on your answers. If you feel, you deserve more care ‘for self’, put into practice the following:

• Discover your true needs (needs against wants)

• Raise your self-esteem (confidence in ability and value)

• Take perfect care of yourself adopting healthy habits and grow each day, mentally, emotionally and physically

• Do what you love to do• Weigh your options (You have the right

to ‘choose’ people and things you want in your life.)

Summary The beauty of sacrifice is that you will not always be able to reckon yourself as the first. But by increasing awareness of what you deserve you can strike a balance between how much you do for others and how much you do for yourself.

You are your single great investment, you should feel energized for your well-being; likewise for the well-being of others who depend on you.

Ravi KrishnanAGM–Finance, Drives Division

YASKAWA’S Robot used at NASA

NASA’s Robotic Satellite Refuelling TestThese robots will work in future satellites; refuelling and repair.

These tests and NASA international space station (ISS) robotic refuelling mission on the results of the study have been combined in order to prepare for their new full-time robotic testing system. The campaign is part of current efforts to develop the technology under which the maintenance and repair of spacecraft for space exploration robots and humans with needed goods to be transported.

Grinbalt at the NASA Goddard space flight Centre, the satellite servicing Kepebilitiji office (Sssio) the remote robotic oxidizer transfer Test (Araraaksaititi) tested successfully. Hubble space Telescope and the associate director of the five campaigns officer Frank Spolin Ssio said “This is first time that anyone has tested such Technology and we have succeeded in it.

NASA expects that these new technologies will lead to the commercial satellite industry.

Best Investment and Beautiful Investment

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Happiness is liberty from everything that makes us unhappy.

Vernon Howard

Article by Tarun Khurana in March Edition of OEM Update

YASKAWA Robotics - Taking a leap in education sector

(Robotic Division) explains why the Indian manufacturing sector needs next generation of robots.A new generation of lightweight, smart

and high-speed assistive robots to provide small to medium enterprises

Hindustan University – Chennai has partnered with YASKAWA Robotics to establish COE (Centre of Excellence)The centre of excellence for Robotics and Automation, an initiative of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) will be established for promoting “Industrial Automation with Robotics”. It will be an interdisciplinary Centre of the Schools of Electrical Sciences, Computer sciences and Mechanical sciences to promote research and advanced training in robotics and automation

About Hindustan University• It was started in the year 1985-

Conferred university status during 2008-09

• It has also partnered with industry players like Robert-Bosch, Volkswagen etc. for student training & placement purpose

with new options for improving their competitiveness and meeting the challenges of high costs and shortage of skilled workers. In today’s world industrial manufacturing robots provide many benefits that companies require to remain competitive. The speed, repeatability and efficiency that industrial robots provide.can increase productivity and profits, reduce costs.Robots are being applied in new projects and in existing manufacturing plants. They provide advantages in terms for improving existing plant efficiencies since they can easily be added to improve operations without redesign of machines and production lines.

Tarun Khurana Sr. General Manager

YASKAWA India Pvt. Ltd.

YASKAWA is supplying Robotic Pick & Place System for this Educational Program which includes following• 2 X MH 5 S Robots• Vision System with Inspection

Cameras• MOTOSIM Simulation Software• De-burring Gun + Gripper + Fixture +

Pedestal + Safety Fence

Objectives of Centre of Excellence on Robotics and Automation• To do advanced research• To provide specialized training

programmes• To conduct B. Tech. and M.Tech.

academic courses• To support other department courses• To take up funded research projects

with Research Institutes and Govt.• To Conduct International and National

Workshops, Seminars and

Ajay Gurjar GM- Sales

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“We are not only supplying industrial robots to the Indian market, but also provide quality service and robotics turnkey solutions. Various big companies have their in-house support system but small companies need service solutions, we provide support to such companies,” says Ken Imamura, President,(Robotic Division) YASKAWA India Pvt Ltd.

What is the market size of industrial robot in India?

Indian market is very promising and has a long way to go to match the fast developing country. According to IFR report, there should be approximately 3,000 robots by 2015-2016 in India.

What are the latest trends and demands in the Indian industry?

We see good demand for industrial robots in India, companies are gradually adopting latest and automated robotics technologies. Awareness level for industrial robots is low in India, but it’s catching up. Also, considering the fact that major automotive and other engineering companies have made India their manufacturing base, it will further drive the demand for such technologies. Apart from this, there are areas where it’s hazardous as well as tedious for humans to work. For example few beverage companies have to manufacture more number of bottles during the summer seasons and it’s a very tedious job if done without the use of robot.

The automotive industry is not in such a great shape at present. How

much has it affected YASKAWA’s business in India?

Honestly speaking we have almost reached our set target, but yes we could have done better if all was well with the automotive industry. If you see our business, we deal mainly in both 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler segments. Given the fact that we have a huge customer base in the 2-wheelers segment in India and it’s still doing good, there has been no significant affect of downturn on us.

Indian market still has a timid response toward automation. How do manage to survive the challenge?

We are not only supplying industrial robots to the Indian market, but also provide quality service and robotic solutions. Various big companies have their in-house engineering team to support system but small companies need complete solutions, we provide support to such companies. In this way we are trying to capture the market for automation in India.

There are various companies who provide industrial robots in India. What is your strategy to stay ahead in the competition?

We deal in industrial robots and its periphery equipments in India. Every year there are technological changes happening in this segment, for example, we just introduced few new robots & controller model DX200 which has advance technologies. Robots are of mechatronics domain which is related to mechanical and electronics. Mechanical and electronics are sectors where upgradation and changes happen continuously and it can be seen in robots. Our company has a very strong R&D base backed by excellent service team. YASKAWA has a strong arc welding technology which is good for metal sheet welding. Our agenda is not just selling our product, but providing a complete robotic solution to our customers. And we are continuously innovating and up grading our Industrial robots.

What percent of your total sales is dedicated to R&D activities? And what is the volume of production in a year?

We invest almost 10% of our overall sale for R&D activities in YASKAWA Japan. Our robot production capability is 2,500 per month. So, it’s around 30,000 robots in a year that we are producing. We have production facilities in Japan as well as in China. In the year 2015 we are completing our 100th year in Japan. So, we are engaged in modifying are production line-up in which robots will produce robots.

How soon can one expect Return on Investment (ROI) of this product?

ROI is different for different products & applications and also depends on how it is being operated or how much it is being used. It also depends on who is using it, skilled or unskilled workers and how look after robots. But if someone is using is in full throttle they will get the ROI very soon.

How do you see the awareness level in India especially among the SME’s for automation technology?

There is great response from the SMEs. It can be observed from the fact that earlier there were only a few companies to provide industrial robots in India, but now there are many companies. Also, SME’s in India are adopting automation in place of increasing manpower cost and to get higher productivity.

Don’t you think you entered the Indian market late?

Yes, many other industrial robot providers entered the Indian market before us. We entered India in 2005 and as per our data we have the maximum number of robots in India. With 30% market share in India, we are still expanding.

‘SME’s in India are Adopting Automation to Get Higher Productivity’Nishant Kashyap | 2014-03-07

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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”

- Colin Powell

Birthdays of YASKAWANS

JANUARYEmployee's Name DateDivya (Production, D&M) 7th Ramesh R (SCM, D&M) 12th Harish N R (Production, D&M) 13th

Neha Batra (Robotic Sales) 15th

Devender Singh (Robotic Finance dept.) 16th

Raushan Singh (Robotic System Engg.) 25th

Vinayachandra K (Quality, D&M) 26th

Srinivasa Murthy (Ast. Mgr.-Production, D&M) 27th

FEBRUARYEmployee's Name DateSunil N (SCM, D&M) 3rd Prasanna Kumar (Admin, D&M) 5th Yuvaraja Y S (Supervisor- Production, D&M) 14th

Hajime Ikuta(GM-Finance, D&M) 15th

Santhosh Kumar (Robotic HR dept.) 16th

Shruthi L (Production, D&M) 22nd Shibumon KN (Robotic Design dept.) 23rd

Seiki Kanazawa (GM- Manufacturing, D&M) 27th

MARCHEmployee's Name DateMayumi Inoue (Exec. Secretary, D&M) 1st

Shambu Pattanashetti (Production, D&M) 21st

Sanjeevi Rajan (Ast. Mgr.-Finance, D&M) 25th

Kiddies Corner • Mayumi-san was blessed with a baby

girl. YIND congratulates Mayumi-san.

• Mayumi Inoue, Executive Secretary to President, Bangalore

Employees Family Corner

NameNiyathi U (Daughter of Umashankar N – HR/Admin Sr. Executive, Drives Division).School nameNarayana E Techno SchoolClass1st StandardCompetitionNiyathi won first prize in the Master Chef Competition held at school campus. Dish nameKurkurai Chat

Marriage info

Gurmeet Singh from System Engineering Deprtment Wedding on 23rd March -2014 –Robotics division.

Ashish Ahlawat from Customer Satisfaction Department wedding on 24th March-2014- Robotics divison.

Sara Menon Inoue

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Holi Celebration (14th March)

Employee’s cornerHow to Judge a Candidate In General Election

• Decide what you are looking for in a candidate

• Find out about the candidates• Gather materials about the candidates• Evaluate candidates’ stands on issues• Learn about the candidates’ leadership

abilities• Learn how other people view the

candidate• Sorting it all out

Ramesh DS1 LINE, Drives division

Article

• To realize the value of one year. Ask a student who has failed in his exam.

• To realize the value of one month, Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

• To realize the value of one week, Ask an editor of a weekly.

• To realize the value of one day, Ask a daily wage laborers.

• To realize the value of one hour, Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

• To realize the value of one minute, Ask the person who has missed the train.

• To realize the value of one seconds, Ask the person who has survived in an accident.

• To realize the value of one mili seconds, Ask who has won the silver medal in Olympics.

Somanatha G SCM Dept.- Drives division

The Only God You See… Mother!• She is the one who cares and Loves

when we cry, • She is the first teacher for all, • She Jumps with joy when we come

forward, • She celebrate with happiness when

we come first in the class,• She gets what we like with her love

and• She feeds food with all care• She plays with us as a friend and cares

a lot,• She is good role model for everyone’s

life,• According to many words are there

some cannot be Expressed.• Which can be felt…

Ratnakar NaikSCM Dept., Drives division

Note:

Dear All,

The response from you all has been enormous and more than we anticipated. Due to space constraint, we couldn’t use all the write-ups you shared with us this time.

We will use them in the next editions of YIND newsletter. We expect your same enthusiasm in the coming editions also.

Cheers!

Editorial team.

Quote for Good Life

5 Simple rules for a happy life:

• Don’t be overly emotionalHAVE FAITH

• Don’t ever give upKEEP TRYING

• Don’t make things complicatedKEEP IT SIMPLE

• Don’t take things too seriouslyLAUGH AT PROBLEMS

• Don’t be a grown upSTAY AS YOUTHFUL AS YOU CAN

Praveenkumar

DS1 LINE, Drives division

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Contact Us

Corporate and Registered office

YASKAWA India Pvt. Ltd., 17/A, 2nd Main, Electronic city, Phase 1Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 100.E-mail: info@yaskawa.inPhone: 080 4244 1900Web: www.yaskawaindia.in