Global industrial robotics leaders Yaskawa and FANUC are making significant long-term investments in the United States to expand domestic robot manufacturing and automation capabilities. Through new and expanded facilities in Wisconsin and Michigan, the companies aim to meet rising automation demand, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support workforce development as U.S. manufacturers accelerate digital and robotic transformation.
Industrial Robotics Market Outlook
The industrial robotics market is experiencing sustained growth, with projections indicating an increase of more than $3.2 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. While global adoption continues to accelerate, the United States has lagged behind China due to limited national-level robotics strategies. Recent policy incentives, including accelerated first-year depreciation allowances for automation equipment, are intended to encourage investment in industrial robots, welding systems, palletizers, and conveyor technologies.
Yaskawa Expands High-Volume Robot Production in Wisconsin
Yaskawa plans to establish an 800,000-square-foot industrial robotics production facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, marking the first time the company’s high-volume industrial robots will be manufactured in the United States. Robots produced at the site will be shipped to Yaskawa Motoman’s Miamisburg, Ohio facility for systems integration or delivered directly to customers across the Americas.
Over the next three to eight years, the Franklin campus will consolidate multiple Motion and Drive operations into a centralized manufacturing, training, and packaging hub. The facility will also serve as the North American headquarters for Yaskawa’s Drives and Motion Division, reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to the U.S. market.
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