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KUKA is an international automation group with sales exceeding €4 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. The company specializes in robotics, plant manufacturing, and system technology, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for industrial automation. KUKA operates in over 100 locations worldwide, serving industries such as automotive, electronics, consumer goods, metalworking, logistics, e-commerce, and healthcare. Renowned for its innovative solutions, KUKA integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing processes.
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More flexible thanks to 3D Sensors, AI & Co.: Seeing KUKA Robots stack kiln bricks

Robotics and automation are finding their way into more and more areas of industry, SMEs and the skilled trades. The demand for seeing robots, i.e. the use of camera technology on industrial robots, is increasing. Cameras make robots flexible. End customers can thus cope with the enormous diversity of variants in their production.

NEW CELL FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING EXPANDS CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AT KUKA

A new friction stir welding cell from KUKA – the cell4_FSW – welds even large components with high seam strength and minimal weld distortion. At the same time, the cell offers maximum flexibility – which companies can also benefit from in the context of contract manufacturing.

Automotive supplier relies on KUKA's technology know-how: New order for ladder frame production

Since 2017, the frames of the Mercedes G-Class have been manufactured fully automatically at MAGNA Presstec thanks to a KUKA production line. Now the off-road icon is getting an electrified update and a new production line for the electric variant. Here, the Austrian automotive supplier is once again relying on KUKA's technology expertise.

AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS SHIFT UP A GEAR WITH THE KR C5

The energy-efficient and future-proof KR C5 robot controller is finding a strong favor with customers in the automotive industry. A large order from BMW shows: There is confidence in the new generation of KUKA controllers. And extensive pilot tests have impressively demonstrated the performance of the KR C5.

Welding huge fans: Medium-sized company relies on robot technology

Small and medium-sized companies are benefiting more and more from automa-tion. A "hidden champion" from Lower Bavaria in Germany now relies on a robotic cell from KUKA for welding fans for drying systems. The workforce first had to be convinced to use the new technology.

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