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Keep on moving

This is the motto for KUKA's 125th anniversary. No wonder, after all, this is the spirit that has driven the company since day one. And which has turned a twoman operation in Augsburg into a globally operating supplier of advanced automation solutions. That's why KUKA doesn't celebrate itself, but all those who keep moving us forward: the 15,000 "KUKAneers" around the world.

The drive of a start-up for 125 years

Experience the spirit that has characterized KUKA since its founding. The following video provides a current insight. You can see the long way there and which milestones KUKA has set to date in the chapter on the company history. You can learn about the contribution made by employees from different parts of the world in five personal stories. Of course, you will also find all the anniversary events and all the news from the social media channels here.

A short movie about a great movement

Employees from around the world gather to give you five different perspectives of their contribution to KUKA.

Founded in 1898, evolving ever since

The company's 125-year history proves it: The secret of KUKA's success is to keep moving, to keep changing, and to keep reinventing itself in order to once again develop the next big thing. Just like 50 years ago, when KUKA went from being a specialist in welding technology to a specialist in automation solutions with the invention of the world's first industrial robot.

Learn more about our history here.
At KUKA we pride ourselves in continuously evolving

One common spirit, six personal perspectives

  • Chen Huanyi (Ms.)

    As one of R&D engineers at KUKA, I know that cultural integration is everywhere and changes will happen at any time. Never forget why you started and your mission can be accomplished. Keep on moving. Keep on moving.
    (China)

  • Polak, Patricia (Ms.)

    Congratulations KUKA!
    I am proud of being part of this Family for 26 years.
    I work at Sales and we are doing our best to exceed our goals for this year and ever.
    Thank you!
    (Brasil)

  • Comparetti, Mirko (Mr.)

    Programming the robot for the new era. Keep on Moving.
    (Italy)

  • Lim boonhooi (Mr.)

    I will keep on providing the best customer services and support in class.
    (Malaysia)

  • Jones, David (Mr.)

    We keep on moving. We‘re creating videos and documentation on how to use great robotic software.
    (Finland)

  • Csikósné, Tünde (Ms.)

    I ensure that we keep delivering quality products to our customers.
    (Hungary)
19. - 23. May / Atlanta , United States of America ICRA is one of the most important events of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and the largest international conference in the field of robotics and automation with workshops, discussions and an accompanying exhibition. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
20. - 21. May / Legau und Augsburg , Germany Freuen Sie sich auf spannende Vorträge, Networking-Möglichkeiten, eine faszinierende Produktionsbesichtigung sowie eine Vorführung in unserem KUKA Tech-Center. Erleben Sie eine einzigartige Mischung aus informativen Präsentationen und praxisnahen Hands-on-Erfahrungen. KUKA Food Days 2025
11. - 13. June / Shanghai , China SNEC PV+ 18th (2025) International Solar Photovoltaic and Intelligent Energy (Shanghai) Conference & Exhibition is a photovoltaic event that gathers global attention and industry wisdom. Since its inaugural edition in 2004, SNEC has become the shining star of the PV industry, leading the dream and innovation of clean energy. 2025, the scale of the exhibition will be expanded to 400,000 square meters, bringing together more than 3,500 top companies from 95 countries to share the industry feast with 500,000 visitors. Here, you will witness the miracle of photovoltaic technology, feel the innovation of equipment manufacturing, insight into the pulse of market trends. 2025 SNEC Shanghai is the Oscar of PV industry, the Davos of green energy, and the pilgrimage place for clean energy dreamers. Let's work hand in hand to illuminate the future with the light of science and technology and create a brilliant new era of global clean energy! International Solar Photovoltaic and Intelligent Energy (Shanghai) Conference & Exhibition
11. June / Mississauga , Canada KUKA Canada's Metal Joining and Mobility Tech Day will feature mobile automation demonstrations, projection welding technologies, and the official unveiling of the new arc_cellerate welding cell! Industry experts will lead sessions throughout the day, offering insights into automation trends and live demonstrations of advanced metal joining and mobility solutions. Metal Joining and Mobility Tech Day
24. June / London , United Kingdom The Hamyn Symposium on Medical Robotics promotes networking and the exchange of groundbreaking advancements in medical robotics within a thriving global community of international surgeons and engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This prestigious event attracts world-leading scientists, engineers, and clinical practitioners from various disciplines associated with medical robotics and surgery.​ Hamlyn Symposium
24. - 27. June / Munich , Germany Als Weltleitmesse für intelligente Automation und Robotik bringt die automatica alle Schlüsseltechnologien in der internationalen Technologiedrehscheibe München zusammen. Damit ist sie ein Treffpunkt für den konstruktiven und visionären branchenübergreifenden Austausch zwischen Vertretern aus Industrie, Forschung und Politik. Und das ist noch nicht alles: Sie bietet einen Überblick über globale Entwicklungen, Themen, Innovationen und Lösungen und gibt damit die notwendige Orientierung und Investitionssicherheit in Zeiten des Umbruchs. Damit die Vision der schrittweisen Weiterentwicklung von der automatisierten zur autonomen Produktion Wirklichkeit wird - und damit eine Wachstumschance für Sie und Ihr Unternehmen. automatica 2025
125 years KUKA

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