Macam Srl of Rivoli (Turin, Italy) introduces YC and HOP Five manipulators to the Italian market at PLAST 2012 (Hall 24, Stand C75). The manipulators are made by the Japanese manufacturer Yushin. With over 100,000 robots installed and revenues in 2011 of 114 million euros, Yushin is the world leader for this type of equipment.
Yushin robots are covered by many patents, including one regarding the use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic for extreme stiffness, reducing oscillations by 72% under conditions of maximum acceleration and speed.