VIPA / Yaskawa press conference: YASKAWA to acquire majority shares of VIPA

With the integration of VIPA into the YEU organization, YASKAWA is implementing its plan to complete its product portfolio with a view to becoming a 'Total Solution Provider'. A combination of VIPA's product portfolio of PLCs, I/O modules and HMI, with YASKAWA's inverter, AC servo and robot product lines, integrated in the new VIPA software suite, will enable YASKAWA to offer a comprehensive automation solution portfolio for a diverse set of markets. At SPS/IPC/Drives 2012 both companies presented the integration.