Kuka to supply 50 robots to an e-mobility provider
May 08, 2020
Kuka system partner, SAR Elektronic GmbH, is building five fully-automated production and inspection lines for an unnamed German automotive supplier. Around 50 robots from Kuka will make up the lines.
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KUKA secures contract worth millions for a battery pack line
March 06, 2020
In the fourth quarter of 2019, KUKA won the contract for the planning and supply of a fully automated battery pack line: a major double-digit million euro order.
KUKA restructures subdivision due to economic uncertainty
December 12, 2019
KUKA is restructuring a subdivision in the Robotics segment that is responsible for automated manufacturing solutions such as cells and special machines.
Specialisation kept Universal Robots agile through the years
October 16, 2019
Universal Robots, the Danish robotics company that many analysts credit with both creating and taking over the collaborative robot space.
Universal Robots still no:1 with cobots in industrial applications
September 19, 2019
Universal Robots maintains top its spot in ABI Research’s ranking of cobot companies in industrial applications; but Doosan, Techman Robot and Precise Automation are closing in.
Kuka with 350 job cuts in Germany
March 28, 2019
KukaA is implementing the action plan already initiated in January. An efficiency program was additionally set up with the goal of saving EUR 300 million by 2021.
Former KUKA executive joins Universal Robots in Canada
December 21, 2018
Universal Robots (UR) – North America has appointed Chris Claringbold as Area Sales Manager – Canada.
KUKA CEO leaves the company after 10 years
November 26, 2018
Till Reuter terminates his office as CEO in December in agreement with the supervisory board. Peter Mohnen takes over as Interim-CEO and Andreas Pabst as Interim-CFO.
KUKA wins major automotive contract
November 01, 2018
For the body-in-white production of the new C-class in Augsburg, Daimler AG has awarded a major contract to KUKA. The order value was booked in the third quarter of 2018.
KUKA to deliver production system to U.S. automotive manufacturer
October 31, 2018
Robotics manufacturer, KUKA, says it has received a major systems engineering contract from an unnamed U.S. automotive manufacturer. The order volume lies in the high double-digit million euro range and was booked in the third quarter of 2018.
OnRobot launches its US headquarters
October 30, 2018
The company, which offers end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots, has opened its first US headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
KUKA wins major automotive contract in China
August 16, 2018
KUKA has received an order to supply industrial robots to Chinese automotive manufacturer GAC NE, subsidiary of GAC Group. The order value lies in the high double-digit million euro range and was booked in the second quarter of 2018.
Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MoU with KUKA
May 28, 2018
The MOU aims towards a strategic partnership between the two companies including joint efforts on marketing and related comprehensive support.
Kuka and Midea strengthen cooperation in China
April 03, 2018
The robotics company says it is further expanding its China business and is intensifying its cooperation with Midea through joint ventures.
Kuka wins major contract from US automotive manufacturer
March 26, 2018
Kuka Systems has won a substantial systems engineering contract from a major U.S. automotive manufacturer. The project comprises the design and installation of a highly flexible manufacturing system to produce body components for a range of vehicle variants.
Kuka receives order from Siemens Healthineers
March 22, 2018
Kuka has received a new order in the single-digit million euro range from Siemens Healthineers. The order, which encompasses the supply of customer-specific Kuka robots in the high payload range, was booked in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Kuka adjusts its 2017 guidance
January 23, 2018
Following a comprehensive project review for 2017, Kuka has adjusted the guidance for its fiscal year 2017.
Kuka acquires Visual Components
December 20, 2017
Visual Components are specialists in software solutions for 3D simulation in factory planning. This simulation will now be added to the Kuka product portfolio and is described as an important component when it comes to designing the factory of the future.
Uniti set to disrupt e-car market?
December 08, 2017
Uniti, Sweden’s newest electric carmaker, revealed its Uniti One. Will it be able to challenge the big names that fight to position themselves alongside Tesla? 'Could be' is our assessment as they have a very clear target group.
Swisslog wins two major contract wins in Japanese medical devices industry
November 16, 2017
Swisslog has been awarded contracts to optimise the storage and handling of medical devices from two world-leading brands in Japan.
Kuka secures contracts with US automotive manufacturer
November 03, 2017
Kuka Systems has received three major new systems contracts from a leading manufacturer of premium vehicles in the USA.
Kuka invests millions in Germany
August 01, 2017
Kuka is investing in its home location Augsburg. In the coming years, the automation specialist will invest more than EUR 100 million in the expansion and modernisation of its headquarters in the east of Augsburg (Germany).
VW and Kuka sign new cooperation contract
July 18, 2017
Volkswagen Group Research and automation specialist Kuka intensify their strategic partnership in the area of service concepts for vehicles of the future.
Mekoprints highly automated mini factory is open for businesses
July 14, 2017
The Danish company has inaugurated its new mini factory – capable of running 24/7 – in Støvring in the northern parts of the Jutland peninsula.
Kuka wins major automotive contract
April 27, 2017
The Systems division of robotics company Kuka has won a major new contract from a European premium automobile manufacturer of about EUR 90 million.
SAP and Kuka cooperate on Industrie 4.0
April 27, 2017
SAP and Kuka will work together around Industrie 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to promote the flexibility and automation of production processes.
New plant for Kuka Systems in China
April 12, 2017
Kuka Systems China, affiliate company of Germany-based Kuka AG, held a ground breaking ceremony for a new manufacturing plant in March 2017.
Kuka wins major automotive order from Daimler
March 23, 2017
The Robotics division has received a major new order in the double-digit million euro range from a German car manufacturer.
Kuka profits from high demand for robots and automation
March 23, 2017
The high global demand for robots and automation solutions resulted in a double-digit growth rate in both orders received and order backlog fro Kuka in 2016.
KUKA opens TechCenters in Augsburg
February 13, 2017
At the end of January, the first KUKA TechCenter were opened in Augsburg (Germany).
Midea’s take-over of Kuka gets US clearance
December 30, 2016
The US government authorities CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) and DDTC (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) have cleared Midea’s take-over of Kuka Aktiengesellschaft.
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