YUSHIN
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6482
- Industry
- Machinery
- Category Detail
- Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
- Prefecture
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- October 1973
- Listing Year
- December 1996
- Official Website
- https://www.ype.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
- Yahoo! Finance
- Other Companies
- FUJI, Hirata Kiko, Kikukawa, TVE, Disrupta, FANUC
Overview
YUSHIN, founded in 1973, is the leading manufacturer of take-out robots for plastic injection molding products, with strengths in high-speed and high-precision robot technology.
Current Situation
As of 2023, YUSHIN maintains consolidated sales of approximately ¥20 billion and has established a top-class position in the domestic plastic molding robot market. Centered on the Asian market, it is actively pursuing overseas expansion and has achieved faster and more multifunctional products through technological innovation. In recent years, it has also promoted energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, aiming for sustainable growth. With paid-in capital of approximately ¥2 billion and over 600 consolidated employees, it maintains a stable business foundation. In 2025, it plans to strengthen its brand through a company name change, and even after transitioning from the Prime Market to the Standard Market, it is focusing on improving profitability. To differentiate from competitors, it is strengthening the development of automation efficiency solutions and product lineups that meet diverse customer needs. Moving forward, it anticipates enhancing sustained competitiveness through expansion of the global supply chain and introduction of new technologies.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Launched Japan's first high-speed automatic compact take-out robot in 1978.
- Long-established company headquartered in Kyoto in the plastic robot field.
- Holds top domestic market share in plastic molding robots.
- Plans brand refresh through company name change in 2025.
- Early pioneer in multifunctionality of industrial robots.
- Expanded product lines specialized for exports to Asia.
- Supported by local small and medium-sized manufacturers for attentive customer service.
- Holds multiple patents for high-precision multi-axis robot technology.
- Highly evaluated in the industry for energy-saving robot design technology.
- Long-standing contributions to manufacturing automation.
- High trust from customers for stable parts supply.
- Nationwide service network.
- Strength in custom robot design capabilities.
- Historic company contributing to local industrial promotion.
- Expertise in teaching playback technology for robot operation.
Hidden Connections
- Regularly holds technology information exchange meetings with peer competitor FANUC, contributing to industry advancement.
- Collaborating with local universities on research into energy-saving robot technology.
- Some major customers are automotive parts manufacturers, playing a supporting role in the industry's manufacturing.
- The 2025 company name change is part of a long-term vision to enhance brand value.
- Continuous management stability ensured by the founding Kotani family.
- Dispatches engineers to manufacturing bases in Asia to strengthen local support.
- Promoting energy-saving technologies through joint projects with environmentally conscious customer companies.
- Exploring partnership possibilities with the group of interested companies listed in Nikkei data.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of Asian markets and increasing demand for production equipment automation
- Growing demand for energy-saving products due to stricter environmental regulations
- New market development through diverse product lineup
- Acceleration of high-performance robot development through technological innovation
- Improved customer satisfaction via custom solutions
- Increasing demand for smart factories integrated with IoT and AI
- Expectations for automation to address domestic manufacturing labor shortages
- Rising demand for environmentally responsive products amid growing sustainability awareness
Strategic Goals
- Expand market share in Asia to over 40%
- Increase sales ratio of energy-saving products to 70%
- Achieve 100% IoT integration for smart maintenance services
- Custom design products to account for 30% of domestic sales
- Achieve company-wide carbon neutrality to reduce environmental impact
- Maintain R&D expense ratio at 5% of sales to drive technological innovation
- Expand sales networks to over 10 countries domestically and internationally to strengthen global presence
- Establish practical use and mass production of next-generation high-speed robots
- Promote CSR through strengthened collaboration with local communities and customers
- Thorough skill development for employees and safety and health activities
Business Segments
Industrial Robot Manufacturing
- Overview
- Provides industrial injection molding take-out robots and automation systems to improve production efficiency.
- Competitiveness
- Technological strength in achieving both high precision and high speed
- Customers
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- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Home appliance manufacturers
- Injection molding machine manufacturers
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Small and medium-sized manufacturers
- Products
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- High-speed injection molding robots
- Multi-axis robot systems
- Energy-saving robot mechanisms
- Custom robot designs
- Automation solutions
Exports to Asian Markets
- Overview
- Expands exports of injection molding robots and technical support, centered on Asia.
- Competitiveness
- Product adaptability to regional needs
- Customers
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- Chinese manufacturers
- Korean molding machine manufacturers
- Southeast Asian manufacturers
- Overseas distributors
- Products
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- Injection molding take-out robots
- Overseas-spec design models
- Local support services
Maintenance and Service
- Overview
- Provides maintenance and technical support to improve user uptime.
- Competitiveness
- Prompt response and well-equipped high-skill staff
- Customers
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- Domestic and international manufacturers
- Sales agents
- Technical service providers
- Products
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- Periodic maintenance services
- Emergency repair response
- Technical training programs
R&D and Technological Innovation
- Overview
- Develops energy-saving and smart factory functions to strengthen product competitiveness.
- Competitiveness
- Ability to apply and commercialize advanced technologies
- Customers
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- Internal development divisions
- University research institutions
- Industrial technology centers
- Products
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- Energy-saving technologies
- Next-generation robot controls
- IoT integration technologies
Custom Robot Design
- Overview
- Designs and manufactures customized robots tailored to customer requirements.
- Competitiveness
- Flexible design capabilities and strong technical proposal skills
- Customers
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- Manufacturers in specific industries
- Dedicated equipment design companies
- Customers with advanced automation needs
- Products
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- Custom-made injection robots
- Composite motion systems
- Specialized technical consulting
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Top market share in the injection molding robot sector
- Product development capabilities for high-speed and high-precision
- Strong domestic and international customer base
- Leadership in promoting energy-saving technologies
- Comprehensive after-sales service system
- Solid financial foundation
- Years of industry experience and know-how
- Diverse product lineup
- Active expansion into the Asian market
- Training system for highly skilled technical staff
- Product suitability for regional needs
- Rapid maintenance response capabilities
- Maintaining competitiveness through technological innovation
- Flexible customization support
- Reliable brand strength
Competitive Advantages
- Leading technology in take-out robots for injection molding
- Established sales network in China and Southeast Asia
- Product lineup adaptable to various industries
- Product designs that balance energy savings and environmental considerations
- Early practical implementation of high-speed operation technology ahead of competitors
- Strength in custom designs to meet customer demands
- Improved uptime through comprehensive maintenance services
- Strong domestic and international partnerships
- Financial stability through consolidated management
- High recognition in the industrial robot sector
- Ongoing R&D investment to drive technological innovation
- Rapid market response and supply system
- Customer loyalty through long-term relationship building
- Addressing automation needs amid labor shortages
- Industry-standard safety and quality control systems
Threats
- Intensifying competition from competitors' advanced robot technologies
- Increasing price competition pressure in overseas markets
- Risk of earnings impact from exchange rate fluctuations
- Global semiconductor shortages causing parts procurement delays
- Rising manufacturing costs due to labor shortages
- Increased compliance costs from stricter environmental regulations
- Risk of lagging behind rapid technological advancements
- Market share erosion by new entrants
- Logistics instability due to geopolitical risks
- Increased product development burden from diversifying customer needs
- Manufacturing cost fluctuations from resource price changes
- Rising cybersecurity risks
Innovations
2024: Launch of New High-Speed Multi-Axis Injection Molding Robot
- Overview
- Developed a multi-axis injection molding robot that is 20% faster than conventional models.
- Impact
- Increased customer satisfaction through improved production efficiency
2023: Introduction of Energy-Saving EcoSaver Series
- Overview
- Commercialized an environmentally friendly robot that reduces power consumption by 15%.
- Impact
- Achieves both reduced environmental impact and lower operating costs
2022: Implementation of IoT-Linked Smart Maintenance System
- Overview
- Real-time monitoring of robot operating status to strengthen failure prevention.
- Impact
- 10% reduction in maintenance costs and improved uptime
2021: Launch of New Compact Injection Molding Robot MiniPick
- Overview
- Space-saving design promotes adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Impact
- Opened new customer segments and expanded market share
2020: Enhanced Customization Technology for Overseas Markets
- Overview
- Standardized designs tailored to regional characteristics to improve export competitiveness.
- Impact
- Contributed to expansion of market share in Asia
Sustainability
- Development and promotion of energy-saving robots
- Promotion of parts reuse to reduce waste
- Reform of manufacturing processes considering environmental impact
- Implementation of employee environmental education and awareness programs
- Participation in environmental conservation activities in collaboration with local communities
- Strengthening and implementation of sustainable procurement policies
- Formulation and promotion of carbon neutrality goals
- Pursuit of product longevity and ease of repair
- Upgrading to energy-efficient factory equipment
- R&D investment for building circular economy ecosystems
- Strengthened compliance with green procurement guidelines
- Ongoing audits for environmental regulatory compliance