Yamaha Motor unveils Next-Gen Smart Factory for enhanced Production

Feb 14, 2025

Tokyo (Japan), Feb 14 (ANI): Yamaha Motor manufactures 4 million motorcycles in its global factories. To create a factory system adaptable to seasonal demands and diverse customer orders, the company has developed the "Super General Purpose Production Line," featuring an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) bypass system. Automated Guided Vehicles transport each part and body along a pre-programmed route to complete motorcycle assembly. The production line has been streamlined from four to two lines, with smaller bikes assembled on a single line. Larger motorcycles undergo assembly across one or two lines before moving to the finishing area. Once completed, Automated Guided Vehicles deliver the motorcycles to the final inspection zone, where they undergo rigorous checks on all functions and appearance, down to the smallest scratch, before shipping. The "Super General Purpose Production Line" with its Automated Guided Vehicles bypass system has introduced a new era of flexible manufacturing. It ensures stable production while maintaining a consistent workforce and labour requirements, representing a ground-breaking transformation in production systems.