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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)
08. - 11. September / Chicago , United States of America When it comes to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, FABTECH is the only event that makes it possible to see it all together in one place. With over 800,000 square feet of exhibits, 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 know-how you need to stay ahead of the competition. FABTECH 2025
15. - 19. September / Essen , Germany SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN, in Essen, is the world's leading international trade fair for joining, cutting and coating technology. In 2025, it will once again cover the entire value chain and attract numerous top decision-makers, experts and market leaders from all sectors as a meeting place for the industry. Schweißen & Schneiden
22. - 26. September / Hannover , Germany EMO (Exposition Mondiale de la Machine Outil) is one of the world's most important trade fairs for metalworking EMO
23. - 25. September / São Paulo , Brazil INTRA -LOG EXPO SOUTH AMERICA is the leading event in Latin America dedicated exclusively to intralogistics and automation. Bringing together the most complete ecosystem of innovations for the entire supply chain, from end to end, the event is the ideal meeting point for those seeking solutions in internal logistics, automation and the latest trends in warehouse management and automation systems. Intra-log Expo South America
23. - 27. September / Shanghai , China The China International Industry Fair (CIIF), also known as the "China Industrial Expo" or simply "CIIF", is the longest-running national-level industrial exhibition in China named after the country. Since its inception in 1999, it has been held annually in the fall in Shanghai and has successfully concluded over twenty editions. CIIF focuses on new industries and new economies, strengthens its role in leading high-end industries, gathers top experts and elites, leads the trend of industrial science and technology innovation, and fully constructs an open, innovative, and inclusive industrial ecosystem. It covers the entire industry chain of intelligent and green manufacturing, from basic materials and key components to advanced manufacturing equipment and overall solutions, making it one of the largest industrial exhibitions in China in terms of exhibition scale, the number of participating companies, display areas, and internationalization. As a corporate communication bridge serving the advanced manufacturing industry's display and interaction activities, CIIF integrates four major functions: "exhibition, trading, awarding, and forums". After more than twenty years of "professionalization, marketization, internationalization, and branding" operation and development innovation, CIIF insists on aligning with national strategies and developing the real economy. It has grown into an important display window and economic and trade exchange and cooperation platform for China's industrial sector facing the world. It has achieved the positioning goal of "Western Germany's Hanover Industrial Expo and Eastern China's CIIF" and has become a world-renowned and China's most influential industrial brand exhibition. It serves as a gold card showcasing China's high-quality industrial development achievements to the international community, effectively promoting the exchange, interaction, and integration of China's industry with the world. CIIF 2025
29. September - 02. October / Toronto , Canada For more than 40 years, the CMTS audience from within Canada’s leading industries including automotive and aerospace have come together to source solutions and knowledge from the global leaders in machine tools and tooling, metalworking, and advanced manufacturing. Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show
125 years KUKA

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