# Yaskawa to build robotic manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin

Yaskawa America announced plans to establish a robotic manufacturing facility at a new campus in Franklin, Wisconsin, producing high-volume industrial robots on US soil for the first time. The campus will span over 800,000 square feet and consolidate multiple operations over three to eight years.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-02-25
- Where: Franklin, Wisconsin, United States
- Value: $180.0M
- Jobs: 708
- Status: announced
- Capacity: over 800,000 square feet
- Products: industrial robots, motion control products, AC drives, solar inverters
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Yaskawa America Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/79217.md)

## Sources

- [themachinemaker.com](https://themachinemaker.com/news/yaskawa-to-launch-robotic-manufacturing-facility-in-franklin-wisconsin-expanding-north-american-operations/), 2026-02-25: "The consolidation of our facilities into the Franklin campus reflects our commitment to cutting-edge technology, quality manufacturing, and customer-focused innovation."
- [hoodline.com](https://hoodline.com/2026/02/robot-maker-yaskawa-bringing-monster-campus-and-hundreds-of-jobs-to-franklin/), 2026-02-25: "The consolidation of our facilities into the Franklin campus reflects our commitment to cutting-edge technology, quality manufacturing, and customer-focused innovation."

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