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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 December 2003
Robot orders roll in from car component
makers
Kuka, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in the UK next year, has won a clutch of new orders from major car component makers in the UK.
Kuka is in top gear after winning a clutch of new orders from major car component makers in the UK The Halesowen-based company has been chosen to supply a large number of high technology industrial robots from its award-winning range, together with associated systems and cells, to customers including Pilkington Automotive in Kings Norton, Birmingham
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Pilkington has chosen a Kuka robot, fitted with a special vision guidance system, for the placement of raindrop sensor brackets onto front windscreens for Toyota's Avensis and Corolla models.
The tier one supplier has also selected a new Kuka KR16 robot, the latest addition to Kuka's low payload range, for soldering studs onto side-lights for the revamped Land Rover Discovery.
Eight Kuka robots are bound for Wagon Automotive's facility in Wantage, Oxfordshire, where they will be used for spot welding sub-assemblies for the Rover 75.
Each Kuka KR 125/3 will be fitted with spot welding equipment produced by Aro, a Kuka Group company.
Kuka has further strengthened its well-established links with the UK automotive industry by supplying integrated systems to the Nissan car plant in Sunderland.
A pair of Kuka robot cells will weld door assemblies for a number of models.
In addition, Kuka's long-standing involvement in the production of the BMW Mini at Cowley is to be boosted following an order to supply 30 of its latest generation Series 2000 robots for the new Mini Cabriolet.
These robots will be involved in various applications for the assembly and joining of car bodies.
Kuka, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in the UK next year, not only supplies a renowned range of high technology industrial robots and automated production systems but also provides a comprehensive range of support services including training, spare parts, technical support. Request free introductory details about products from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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