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KUKA Robotics Signs Transbotics Corporation as System Partner

  • February 13, 2006
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Clinton Township, Michigan — February 13, 2006 – KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has signed Transbotics Corporation of Charlotte, North Carolina as its newest system partner. The company, a leading integrated solutions provider specializing in automated guided vehicles (AVGs) and automation technology, will integrate KUKA Robotics’ industrial robots into its automatic material handling systems. “Transbotics has been specialising in AVGs and integrated automation technology solutions for over 20 years,” said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “With our combined expertise and high performance KUKA products and technology, Transbotics will be able to offer their customers best-in-class automated handling solutions.” “After careful review of many robot manufacturers we chose KUKA because of the flexibility and performance of its products, and particularly for its software-driven approach.,” stated Claude Imbleau, President of Transbotics Corporation. “We foresee integrating KUKA robots, third party end-of arm-tooling, and vision systems with our automatic guided vehicles into Tailor Made Solutions™ for palletizing and other material handling solutions.“For over 20 years it has specialized in the design, development, support and installation of automation solutions with an emphasis on Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The Company manufactures, installs and supports various automation technologies including: AGVs, robots, conveyors, batteries, chargers, motors and other related products. Transbotics provides unique automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive (tier one supplier), aerospace and defense, food and beverage, paper and allied products, newsprint and publishing, entertainment, microelectronics, plastics and primary metals. For more information contact Transbotics at 704-362-1115 or visit their website at www.transbotics.com. KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, with an annual production volume approaching 10,000 units, and an installed base of over 60,000 units. The company’s 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 570kg payloads, and 635mm to 3700mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform. KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries. KUKA robots are found in a multitude of applications including: material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. For more information contact KUKA Robotics at 866-873-5852 or visit their website at www.kukarobotics.com.

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