Post job

Kuka Systems Gmbh company history timeline

1985

They continued their innovations in the robotics industry in 1985 when they developed the Z-shaped robotic arm.

1985 - KUKA introduces a new Z-shaped robot arm whose design ignores the traditional parallelogram.

1989

In 1989 they developed brushless motor drives for a new generation of articulated robots, simplifying maintenance.

1996

In 1996 they did just that with the release of the first PC-based robot controller.

1996 - At the Hannover Fair, KUKA presented the world's first PC-based robot controller.

1998

1998 - The first heavy-duty robot creates a new class of reach and payload combinations.

1999

1999 - KUKA introduces remote diagnosis for industrial robots.

2003

2003 - The KUKA Robocoaster is introduced as the world's first and only passenger-carrying robot.

2004

In 2004, KUKA added another world first with the development of their LBR 3 robot.

2005

2005 - KUKA develops intelligent Safe Robot technology, allowing human workers to safely enter a protected zone in the workspace of an industrial robot.

2006

2006 - KUKA releases a line of lightweight robots that weigh a mere 14kg.

2007

A few years later KUKA was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records with the invention of their KR 1000 TITAN robot in 2007.

2010

In 2010, KUKA released its KR QUANTEC line, which quickly become a bestselling robot series due to their unique payload capacities of 90 kg to 300 kg.

2014

2014- KUKA opened up a new robot production facility in Shanghai.

2016

Die Kuka AG ist ein börsennotiertes Unternehmen der Maschinenbaubranche mit Sitz in Augsburg und seit 2016 im Mehrheitsbesitz des chinesischen Midea-Konzerns.

2017

In 2017 zijn bijna alle aandelen in handen van het Chinese bedrijf Midea. (nl) A KUKA Industrial Robots é um dos líderes mundiais na fabricação de robôs industriais e sistemas de automação.

2018

KUKA celebrates its anniversary in 2018.

2021

Qualify for a $50 gift card when you purchase $500 worth of eligible accessories between May 15 and August 15, 2021.

Work at Kuka Systems Gmbh?
Share your experience
Founded
1985
Company founded
Headquarters
Sterling Heights, MI
Company headquarter
Get updates for jobs and news

Rate how well Kuka Systems Gmbh lives up to its initial vision.

Zippia waving zebra

Kuka Systems Gmbh jobs

Do you work at Kuka Systems Gmbh?

Is Kuka Systems Gmbh's vision a big part of strategic planning?

Kuka Systems Gmbh competitors

Company nameFounded dateRevenueEmployee sizeJob openings
Fori Automation1984$55.0M200-
Tesco Controls1972$100.0M42520
Comau LLC1939$120.0M40010
Dukane1922$90.0M500-
JBT FoodTech1884$1.4B6,60025
ATC Automation1977$33.3M10024
Production Control Units-$15.0M100-
FLSmidth Inc1928$1.2M640
PIA Automation1963$73.0M251-
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.1966$2.6M1002

Kuka Systems Gmbh history FAQs

Zippia gives an in-depth look into the details of Kuka Systems Gmbh, including salaries, political affiliations, employee data, and more, in order to inform job seekers about Kuka Systems Gmbh. The employee data is based on information from people who have self-reported their past or current employments at Kuka Systems Gmbh. The data on this page is also based on data sources collected from public and open data sources on the Internet and other locations, as well as proprietary data we licensed from other companies. Sources of data may include, but are not limited to, the BLS, company filings, estimates based on those filings, H1B filings, and other public and private datasets. While we have made attempts to ensure that the information displayed are correct, Zippia is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. None of the information on this page has been provided or approved by Kuka Systems Gmbh. The data presented on this page does not represent the view of Kuka Systems Gmbh and its employees or that of Zippia.

Kuka Systems Gmbh may also be known as or be related to Keller Und Knappich Augsburg, KUKA Systems GmbH, Kuka Systems Gmbh, KUKA Systems Aerospace North America, KUKA Systems Corporation North America and KUKA.