Agriculture in the future will see increasing use of scientifically precise farming techniques, where automated ‘agro-bots’ monitor, treat and work the land, using advanced technology designed to help maximize yields and minimize disease. With its extensive experience in automation and agricultural mechanization, Yanmar is now showing the way in advanced field robotics research.
From labor shortages to an aging population and a shortage of farmers in the next generation, Japan’s agriculture industry is dealing with a myriad of issues. At the same time, some in the industry are tackling these problems head on and see agricultural robotization as one approach to meeting the challenges facing the industry.
Our ageing national grid infrastructures need to be upgraded or replaced with more efficient, environmentally friendly and secure networks. However, how smart are ‘smart grids’ and what’s the ‘smartest’ way for them to incorporate the latest developments in ‘virtual’ power plant technology? Fortunately, Yanmar and its European research partners are working to help provide the answers.
A move away from traditional coal and nuclear energy has created significant opportunities for combined heat and power generation (CHP). Companies such as Yanmar are providing low carbon solutions that are becoming an increasing part of the energy mix.
Meet Chaowat Veerachart, a talented Thai player who has been selected to represent his country in various age levels. Chaowat transferred to Cerezo Osaka where he found opportunities to shine hard to come by. However, upon his return to Thailand, he was able to apply his hard-earned Cerezo experience at Bangkok club BG Pathum United, where he is performing well as a leading player in the team.
The eFuzion concept, primarily developed by Yanmar’s robotics research team, is a working demonstration of a precision machine with a robot arm that shows the possibilities of autonomous construction machinery of the future.
Marine transport plays a crucial role in the global economy. Yanmar is supporting this crucial global network with the Yanmar Technical Training School on the Yanmar Amagasaki Factory near Osaka, Japan, a major large engine manufacturing facility. The school is helping to ensure safety, efficiency and of course, profitability for ship owners and support the global economy.
At the BayWa Winter Service Demo Event in Munich, Germany, Yanmar compact tractors were center stage demonstrating their utility in the important tasks of mowing and greens maintenance, street cleaning and maintenance, snow removal and soil preparation or even agricultural work. Visitors had a chance to examine the tractors in detail and even drive them to see how they really operate.
The Yamaoka Scholarship Foundation, established by Yanmar’s founder Magokichi Yamaoka, provides scholarships to disadvantaged youth, while the Yamaoka Hanasaka Academy which was established in 2016, seeks to provide both academic and sporting opportunities. At separate awards ceremonies on June 13 and 14, school students were awarded scholarships to support their studies and sporting ambitions.
TUFF TORQ has achieved the significant milestone of producing 15 million drivetrain products. After having taken 10 years from 1989 to 1999, to produce the first million the company now produces over a million every year, making this an extemely meaningful milestone.
The remarkable story of Williams Jet Tenders (Williams) began when two young brothers turned a passion for the water into a thriving tender business with quality engineering and craftsmanship at its core. The UK’s most prolific boat builder, outputting around 1,000 units a year, Williams relies on the superior torque of Yanmar's marine diesel engines for its ‘Dieseljet’ range of tenders.
Historically, the Danish people are well known for their sailing prowess and talent for boatbuilding. In the southern Jutland town of Haderslev, X-Yachts and Yanmar are helping keep this tradition very much alive.
