KUKA Aktiengesellschaft is a Germany-based automation company headquartered in Augsburg. The company develops and supplies industrial robots, robotic cells, automated production systems and software used to improve manufacturing and material-handling processes. Its solutions are designed for applications including welding, assembly, machining, packaging, palletizing and other factory-automation tasks.
KUKA also provides logistics and intralogistics automation, including autonomous mobile robots, warehouse systems and related software. Its portfolio serves industries such as automotive manufacturing, general industry, consumer goods, electronics, healthcare and logistics. The company supports customers through engineering, systems integration, maintenance and other lifecycle services.
KUKA traces its origins to 1898, when it was established in Augsburg as Keller und Knappich. It introduced the Famulus, one of the world’s early industrial robots, in 1973 and has since expanded its activities internationally. KUKA operates across Europe, North America, Asia and other global markets. The company has been majority-owned by Chinese appliance manufacturer Midea Group since 2016 and is led by Chief Executive Officer Peter Mohnen.
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