"Robots are real powerhouses because they have to move enormous weights, at the same time they are very persistent and must be able to accelerate quickly. Thus they embody for me the ideal image of the athlete", explains the industrial designer Marion Selic, which is responsible for the design of the KUKA robots. Fast, persistent and equipped with an extreme acceleration – that’s what you have to be if you…

At this year’s GIFA in Dusseldorf, KUKA was combining the strengths of both KUKA Roboter and KUKA Industries under the slogan “The Power of Fusion”. The robot and system builder showed its innovative automation solutions for foundry settings over an area of more than 700 square meters in Hall 16, Booth A57. The focus was on new robot types as well as on complete solutions for permanent mold and die-casting…

KUKA has signed a letter of intent outlining its intention to acquire an interest in Reis Robotics. KUKA proposes to purchase a 51-percent stake in Reis Robotics with an option to acquire additional shares. The Reis family is currently the company' sole owner and will retain a 49-percent share upon deal closing. The parties have agreed not to disclose other details about the transaction, which is subject to…

In the second quarter, KUKA Systems has received orders from Daimler AG for • automated systems components for the application of adhesives to automotive (Hohlraumkonservierung an Automobilen (HRK)) and • innovative automation application of sealants in the automotive sector (Spritzbare Akustikdämmmasse (SAM)). KUKA Systems unveiled the technology to the public only recently and has now already received the…

Manager Liepert and Straeb back at KUKA Staff welcomed back manager, were instrumental in the rise of the company in robotics. "© Copyright by b4bschwaben.de" Click here, to enlarge After being released about a year ago, the KUKA AG gains its "Mister Robotic" Bernd Liepert and Martin Straeb, responsible for marketing issues, back on board. After particulars of the Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany),…

Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, one of the world’s leading companies in materials handling and process technology, is increasing its stake in MDAX listed KUKA AG to just over 10 percent and acquires a further 9 percent, subject to antitrust approval. As result of the transaction, Grenzebach will be KUKA’s largest shareholder. In December 2008 Grenzebach had already acquired a 5.43 percent stake in KUKA.…

The Kuka AG has reduced its orders expectations in the current business year because of the slow-down in the automobile industry. The company wouldn´t repeat its previous forecasts for the upcoming year. However the Augsburg robot and plant manufacturing concern confirmed the medium-term growth targets. Especially the forecast for 2009 and the following years stood previously in the centre of interests of…

Change in leadership with Augsburg’s automation specialist KUKA. The Siemens top manager Horst Kayser (47) will start his new job as boss of the stock exchange listed robotic and plant engineering company on October, 1rst. Kuka AG is one of the biggest industrial businesses in its region with 2458 employees. Kayser will replace Gerhard Wiedemann (61) who will remain with KUKA and still function as an…