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 14,000 "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.

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

Ong, Celine (Ms.)

I´ll keep on coming up with interesting ideas to create better promotional content.
(Malaysia)
Balogh, Attila (Mr.)

I ensure that the necessary raw materials are delivered to production in the right quantities and at the right time.
(Hungary)
Ahokas, Heidi (Ms.)

I will keep on working for the best possible Monday to Friday experience of our employees.
(Finland)
Meng, Zhang (Mr.)

My job is software integration. I hope that with the cooperation of the developement team and the test team, products could be delivered to customers faster.
(Germany)
Lee, Mingyu (Mr.)

We keep on moving towards the forefront of robotic automation.
(Korea)
Aydin, Yueksel (Mr.)

Started at KUKA 32 years ago, traveled all over the world for KUKA. Looking forward to the next 125 years.
(Germany, Augsburg)

Le Bourget Paris-Airshow 2023

19. - 25. June / Paris-Le Bourget , France KUKA is pleased to present: Compact and lightweight, KCEE is a high accessibility end effector with micro peck spindle for advanced drilling. Combined with a 6-axis industrial robot, it is the perfect solution for a flexible Automation. Cobomanip is an intelligent load manipulator which provides physical assistance to carry heavy components with haptic feedback in complex environment. It enables sub-millimeter displacement by managing guidance and anti-collision. Le Bourget Paris-Airshow 2023

Automation UK

20. - 21. June / Coventry , United Kingdom Automation UK is designed specifically for businesses operating in the automation and robotics markets and will highlight the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy. Automation UK

The Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics

23. - 26. June / London , United Kingdom The Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics provides a forum for international surgeons and engineers to network and share the latest developments in medical robotics, attracting world-leading scientists, engineers and clinicians from a wide range of disciplines related to medical robotics and surgery. The Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics

Automatica 2023

27. - 30. June / Munich , Germany As the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, automatica brings together all key technologies in the international technology hub of Munich. This makes it a meeting point for constructive and visionary cross-sectoral exchange between industrial, research and political representatives. And there is more: It offers an overview of global developments, topics, innovations, and solutions, thus providing the necessary orientation and investment security in these times of upheaval. So that the vision of gradual advancement from automated to autonomous production may become reality – providing an opportunity to grow for you and your company. Automatica 2023

02. August / Wednesbury , United Kingdom Our expert panel, formed across FUTURECAST, KUKA and WICQI will share facts, offer opinions, and respond to audience questions as we delve into why the construction industry’s evolution, to keep pace with modern-day manufacturing, will feature disruptive technologies, such as robots and automation and how the utilisation of digital technologies will enable the transference of skills into construction, driving equality, diversity and sustain an industry that must embrace change. How Robots 7 Automation are Changing the Construction Industry

FabTech 2023

11. - 14. September / Chicago , USA When it comes to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, FABTECH is the only event that makes it possible to see it all together. This is where you’ll find the latest in manufacturing equipment. Discover innovations by application and industry. And see the advanced manufacturing solutions that bring new levels of productivity and efficiency to your operations. FABTECH gives you the tools, technology, and thought leadership to stay ahead of the competition. FabTech 2023

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