March 11, 2010 – Okuma America announced that KUKA Robotics joined Partners in THINC. KUKA Robotics core competencies include the development, production and sales of industrial robots, controllers, software, linear units and omniMoves. KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries. As a member of Partners in THINC, KUKA Robotics’ mission is helping companies develop and implement ideas – optimizing their production to be quicker, more efficient and more accurate.
In conjunction with the KUKA System Partner Network and KUKA’s range of industrial robots spanning payloads from 5kg to 1300kg, any integrated solution or application conceivable is possible. All KUKA Robots utilize a common PC-based control platform, enabling them to easily connect to and communicate with the Okuma THINC control. KUKA Robotics products can be seen and demonstrated at the Partners in THINC facility in Charlotte, NC.
About Okuma America Corporation:
Okuma America Corporation is the US based affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. Known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service, Okuma strives to be the machine tool solution provider to manufacturers worldwide.
