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

Valentim, Vagner (Mr.)

“Dare, do, grow” to keep Brazil automotive business on moving.
(Brasil)
Khalili, Bahareh (Ms.)

Greetings, I'm Bahareh Khalili.
I want to start by saying how happy I am to be part of KUKA as design engineer for software.
I joined KUKA because finding a company with a positive work environment and values had a priority throughout my job search. The team I work with is also very important to me.
In my job, I attempt to keep myself and the company moving by learning more and coming up with new and innovative ideas.
(Germany, Bremen)
Jiang, Shang (Ms.)

My software keeps KUKA robots moving. Keep on Moving.
(Germany)
Kieffer, Laurent (Mr.)

Ever since I was young, I've been fascinated by technology - and KUKA is diverse and innovative.
(Germany)
Baima, Mauro (Mr.)

I started KUKA with my friends. Keep on Moving.
(Italy)
Schmirgel, Volker (Mr.)

Because we are the best colleagues and that's how it should be. Keep on Moving.
(Germany, Augsburg)

ICRA

29. May - 02. June / London , United Kingdom The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) is one of the leading events of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and the most important robotics and automation conference, with workshops, discussions and exhibitions for researchers from around the world. ICRA

Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS)

30. May - 01. June / Alberta , Canada The Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) is Western Canada’s manufacturing trade show. Whatever your manufacturing niche, you’ll find the resources you need at WMTS, where diverse industries gather in a hands-on, dynamic environment.For more than 30 years, top manufacturers in Western Canada have attended WMTS looking for new ideas, solutions and suppliers to help them gain a competitive edge. Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS)

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

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

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