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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
As a robotics pioneer, the KUKA Robot Group is one of the leading suppliers of industrial robotics. KUKA today offers a uniquely wide range of industrial robots and robot systems, covering all common payload categories and robot types. This means that KUKA always offers you the robot that is exactly customized for your application and industry, for example six-axis robots of all sizes, palletizers, gantry robots, cleanroom robots, robots made of stainless steel, heat-resistant robots, SCARA robots or welding robots. For standard or shelf-mounted robots and heavy-duty versions, mounting is possible on the floor or on the ceiling, making them multifunctional and flexible.
The modular structure of KUKA robots means they can quickly and easily be reconfigured for other tasks. All robots operate with a dependable PC-based control platform. This PC-based robot controller (KR C) allows you to use all the advantages of PC technology, such as remote diagnosis, Microsoft Windows interface, field bus, Soft PLC, OPC Server and much more. The standards set here by KUKA have convinced robot users worldwide and have made KUKA a world leader in the field of industrial robots with PC-based controllers.
Our robot product range is complemented by task-related additional applications and by so-called hub technologies, based on the intelligent networking of controllers. Irrespective of the individual technologies involved, KUKA's product portfolio is characterized by an integrated system philosophy, top safety and reliability, a uniform look and feel, common operator control devices, and consistent maintenance and upgrade concepts.
Finally, our international network of qualified system partners, robot integrators and system builders from the widest variety of industries serves to guarantee a robot solution, or a complete solution, that is exactly tailored to your requirements. We offer practical assistance in the implementation of your automation projects.
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Standard Models
The KUKA standard models form the basis of the KUKA
modular robot system. The spectrum covers an impressive selection of
industrial robots which – depending on the model – are available with arm
extensions and for different installation positions, such as on the ceiling
or wall. The robot types shown here serve merely as examples for the payload
categories.
Fast, precise work in confined spaces with high repeatability or handling of
heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg over a distance of more than six meters? No
matter how varied the work processes − you are bound to find the right KUKA
robot for your automation idea among the range of standard models. Flexible,
expandable and packed full of innovative technology, KUKA robots are
constantly opening up new areas of application. Find the right robot for
your production task now − where many ideas are gathered together, the
solution is never far away!
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SMALL ROBOTS
Whether it’s the speedy 4-axis SCARAs or the flexible
6-axis jointed-arm robots, these compact, space-saving robots from KUKA are
among the fastest and most reliable robots in their class. All of them
utilize the advantages of the world’s most dependable and best-selling
PC-based control platform KRC. And it goes without saying that this diverse
range of 4-axis and 6-axis KUKA robots can be freely combined within a
single system – always with the benefits of using the same control platform.
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LOW PAYLOADS (5 KG TO 16 KG)
KUKA robots with low payloads are particularly suitable
for small-scale activities such as component testing, assembly of small
parts, or grinding, polishing and bonding.
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MEDIUM PAYLOADS (30 KG TO 60 KG)
Popular applications for medium payload robots range from
simple handling tasks to complex operations such as measuring air currents
in the wind tunnel or sewing leather seat covers.
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HIGH PAYLOADS (80 KG TO 270 KG)
KUKA robots from the high payload range are particularly
sought after for spot welding, handling and loading/unloading tasks. Their
long reach and great flexibility make them indispensable partners.
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HEAVY DUTY (360 KG TO 1000 KG)
With payloads of up to 1000 kg, these robots can e.g.
handle side panels in automotive body-in-white construction or, in the
palletizing variant, carry out tasks in the beverage or building materials
industries.
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Special Models
The KUKA special models are ideally suited to special
tasks. Based on the standard models, these robot types have been
systematically optimized to achieve optimal results in their respective
applications. The robot types shown here serve merely as examples for the
construction types.
The more diffi cult the tasks, the more KUKA robots simplify the work
processes. In this chapter you will find special robot models that have been
optimized to specifi c requirements and geared towards maximum utilization
of the workspaces.
Whatever specialist you are looking for: you will certainly find the right
type for your application among the KUKA range of special models. The
spectrum ranges from an impressive selection of shelf-mounted robots,
press-to-press robots and palletizing robots, to arc welding specialists
with Hollow Wrist, and even KUKA JET gantry robots with the jointed-arm
robot mounted directly on the linear unit. As you can see: KUKA is always
there to help you.
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SHELF-MOUNTED ROBOTS (K/KS)
Many tasks which previously were the sole preserve of
linear feed systems can now also be carried out by flexible KUKA
shelf-mounted robots. For example, the robot can be integrated into an
injection-molding machine, a die-casting machine or a machine tool.
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PALLETIZING ROBOTS (PA)
KUKA’s many years of experience in palletizing offer you
new possibilities in the field of palletizing and depalletizing. The
tried-and-tested modular system gives you the choice of a wide range of
perfectly-coordinated components.
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PRESS-TO-PRESS ROBOTS (P)
Due to their enormous range, our press-to-press robots
are ideally suited to the loading and unloading of even large components in
press lines.
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GANTRY ROBOTS (JET)
The KUKA Jet (Gantry Robots) series, as a combination of
linear unit and jointed-arm robot, stands out for its maximized work
envelope. As a powerful alliance of state-of-the-art linear and jointed-arm
robot technology that enables maximum speed in even the tightest spaces. As
a system with extremely large and flexible workspaces, offering automated
machine tending and material handling for the most diverse manufacturing
processes. KUKA Jet – more space for more productivity.
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HOLLOW WRIST ROBOTS (HW)
Specially adapted to arc welding, KUKA’s ARC robots offer
optimized solutions at attractive prices. Having a payload capacity of 6 kg
and a reach of up to 1.9 m, the robots can access even hard-to-reach weld
seams with the welding equipment.
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Special Variants
The KUKA special variants are specifically designed
for particular ambient conditions. They are based on KUKA standard and
special models that have been specifically adapted to these conditions. The
robot types shown here serve merely as examples for the following
environments.
Particular ambient
conditions require particular implementation ideas – and, in the case of
robotics,
particular special variants.
The KUKA Robot Group offers you standard and special models, each with a
range of special variants.
These allow operation in all manner of working environments, from
high-temperature foundry environments
to low-temperature cold storage depots. In cleanrooms, on the other hand,
the requirement is
for freedom from particles, while the overriding priority in potentially
explosive areas is maximum safety.
In other applications, the main emphasis is on hygiene or protection against
water spray.
Whatever your requirements: you are sure to fi nd the right robot model for
your working environment
among the KUKA special variants. Technical data can be found on the relevant
product pages for
standard and special models.
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CLEANROOM (CR)
With its cleanroom robots, KUKA offers flexible standard
solutions for fields of application in which, until now, customers had
little choice but to implement costly dedicated systems. The cleanroom
models differ from standard KUKA robots in their specially ground and
painted surfaces, which guard against the build-up of particle deposits.
Modified seals prevent abrasion.
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FOUNDRY (F)
When the heat is on, KUKA robots in the foundry version
get the job done without even breaking a sweat. Far from it: for years they
have been used successfully in a wide range of foundry, ceramics or glass
industry applications, ensuring that tasks are carried out faster and more
efficiently.
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STAINLESS STEEL (SL)
The exclusive use of stainless steel on all surfaces,
together with the high IP rating, makes our stainless steel products
suitable for all fields of application with stringent requirements as to
hygiene, sterility and absence of particles. The stainless steel products
can thus be used not only in the foodstuffs industry, but also in fields
such as medicine. The stainless steel products can be cleaned with all the
usual chemical agents and high-pressure cleaning equipment, offering maximum
flexibility in the range of uses of the stainless steel products.
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EXPLOSION-PROOF (EX)
With its specially equipped EX robots, KUKA offers a
custom-tailored solution for automation in potentially explosive
environments. The robots can be used for applications such as painting with
water-based paints or the handling of hazardous goods (Zone 2).
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WATERPROOF (WP)
Robots with a high IP protection rating against water and
dust KUKA robots in the special “waterproof” variant offer optimal
protection against dust and water spray. All motor units and
current-carrying cables are protected beneath screwed-on cover plates.
Top-quality materials and fi rst-class fi nishing, especially with regard to
the sealing technology, ensure that protection ratings of up to IP 65 can be
achieved.
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ARCTIC (ARCTIC)
Robots for deep-freeze environments
A unique product – specially developed for palletizing in deep-freeze
environments: the KUKA KR 180-2 PA Arctic robot reliably palletizes your
frozen products at temperatures as low as –30 °C without any loss of
quality due to temperature fl uctuations in the freezer room. The formation
of ice on the frozen goods is thus avoided. It goes without saying that the
energy supply system is also adapted to the icy environment.
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CONTROLLERS
The success of your systems is something you can
control – with powerful control technology from KUKA. Thanks to a modular
hardware structure and open, PC-based software architecture, the controller
can be tailored to the specifi c requirements of your system. Furthermore,
you also have access to a wide range of expansion options, which make it
easy to adapt your controller to changing production requirements or
entirely new production tasks. This helps you to stay fl exible – and your
production to stay competitive.
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KCP (KUKA Control Panel)
The ergonomically designed teach pendant is used for
teaching and operating the corresponding KUKA robot controller and thus
constitutes the human-machine interface.
The KCP has an 8" full-graphics color display (VGA resolution, 640 x 480).
This means that all the necessary control tasks can be performed directly on
the robot – from commissioning the robot controller to creating and
controlling programs, right up to diagnosis. The Windows interface running
on the KCP guides the user through all procedures and allows fast and
efficient programming.
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KR C2 sr
FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES
Reliable
High reliability and availability thanks to the use of service-proven drive
technology and standard PC components
Compact and high quality
High-quality stainless steel housing with 19" format and connections routed
to the front, offering optimal accessibility and ease of use
Future-proof
Three free PCI slots allow use of all current and future KUKA PC plug-in
cards for small robots
Compatible
A wide range of connection options, such as 100-Mbit Ethernet controller,
DeviceNet master and diverse inputs and outputs, ensure reliable system
integration
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KR C2 edition2005
The controller KR C2 edition2005 (ed05) is assembled in
accordance with your individual requirements, using standard PC components
and drive technology that has proved its worth in the field of automation.
This guarantees you high reliability and continuous access to the benefits
of cutting-edge technology. For example, it is possible to integrate up to
two external axes in the basic cabinet. In conjunction with a top-mounted
cabinet, as many as six external axes can be controlled.
The controller stands out on account of its simple maintenance, good
accessibility, modular structure and service-friendly design, which allows
components to be exchanged quickly and easily. A wide range of diagnostic
and troubleshooting functions, such as remote servicing via the Internet,
together with numerous expansion options and a comprehensive safety concept
round out the spectrum of services offered for the KR C2 edition2005, giving
you everything you need to optimize your production.
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KUKA Motion Control (KMC)
The KUKA controller that allows you to individually
automate not only robots, but also all your machines and kinematic systems.
You have a complete modular control system at your disposal. Because KUKA is
the first controller manufacturer to have combined process control and robot
control in a single unit.
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SOFTWARE
Your ideas are what shapes our programs. And your daily
challenges are what drives us. Whether it’s routine processes or new,
tailored system solutions, KUKA supports you with the right software: from
expandable system software and ready-made robotic applications, through
integrated Soft PLC and wide-ranging simulation tools, right up to
intelligent robot networking and safe human-machine interaction. With a
familiar Windows user interface, adapted to your automation solution and
100% compatible. You can rest assured: with software from KUKA, your robots
and systems are always programmed for productivity.
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System software
The KUKA system software is the operating system and the
heart of the controller. It contains all the basic functions that are
required for operating the robot system, such as path planning or I/O
management.
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Application software
For simple programming and high process reliability, KUKA
offers you a broad range of ready-made application software, tailored to the
most common robot applications.
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Additional functions for system software
A wide range of additional functions for the system
software enhance the user interface and offer support for special
programming tasks. For this, user-friendly tools are available with which
the basic functions for operating the robot system can be systematically
expanded.
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Hub technologies
Software packages from the area of hub technologies offer
the great advantage that they can be used with any KUKA robot – irrespective
of the payload, variant or application.
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Simulation | Planning | Optimization
Good preparation is everything. That’s why KUKA offers
you a range of program modules with which you can reliably plan and
calculate the processes in your production – whether you want to plan new
systems or optimize existing ones.
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ROBOT SYSTEMS / APPLICATION MODULES
Special tasks call for special robots. And sometimes
it’s just fun to show what a robot can do. Here are a few examples from the
world of robot systems.
The KUKA application modules allow you to get straight down to work: these
complete systems, perfectly tailored to the application, contain everything
you need to use robots for special tasks, such as milling or arc welding.
Various optional components and tools enable you to adapt the system
perfectly to the requirements
at the place of use. The entire system is assembled and installed at the
place of use on delivery. You do not need to worry about a thing, and can
rest assured that everything will function the way it should. Have your
production ideas implemented − with a custom-configured KUKA application
module!
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MILLING 8 KW/12 KW
With the Milling 8 kW/12 kW application module, KUKA
offers application specific components and tools for deployment of a robot
as a machine tool
for milling tasks. Milling 8 kW/12 kW is specially designed for machining
tasks using an electrically-driven spindle with a rated power of 8 kW/12 kW.
It is used particularly with lightweight materials such as plastic, wood or
rigid foamed material. From the HSC spindle and its controller to the
special milling software, the application module has everything you need for
the quick and easy setup of a robot as a powerful milling unit.
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OCCUBOT
KUKA Occubot IV is a function package for wear-testing of
seats that provides meaningful test data. Use of a programmable test system
in conjunction with a 6-axis KUKA industrial robot allows exact reproduction
of human motions when seated. This enables realistic simulation of the
changes to the comfort properties of a seat over its entire service life.
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ARC WELDING PACKAGES
Robots, controller, axis packages, positioners and
welding equipment – with KUKA, you get everything you need for automated arc
welding in a single
package. You can choose from four different welding packages and a wide
range of different positioner solutions. All are optimally coordinated with
one
another for significant improvement of your production output. All welding
packages are modular and can be expanded to include a TCP calibration
station, torch cleaner and wire-cutting station. Robot selection is equally
flexible: packages are available for every robot in the low payload category
(KR 5 arc, KR 5 arc HW, KR 6, KR 16, KR 16 L6, KR 16 arc HW,
KR 16 L8 arc HW, KR 30 L16-3).
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INLINE GAUGING
The KUKA Inline Gauging application module provides
sensors and components for robotic measurement of work pieces for the
purpose of automated process monitoring.
KUKA Inline Gauging represents a low-cost, fl exible alternative to
stationary systems and is a substitute for measurement with gauges. Regular
recalibration to a reference object renders the measuring robot immune to
temperature drift. Unlike a coordinate measuring machine, it enables 100%
inspection during the process.
KUKA Inline Gauging is used, for example, to check the dimensional accuracy
of vehicle body parts. To this end, a 3D sensor mounted on the robot is
used to observe predefined features on the workpiece that have a decisive
influence on quality. Features that can be measured include, for example,
the position of bolts, boreholes, edges and free-form surfaces. The system
checks whether all work pieces have been correctly installed, thus
fulfilling
the preconditions for downstream processes. The robot makes use of idle
times to recalibrate itself to the reference object.
The measuring points, including sensor parameterization and information
about robot motions, are managed consistently in the KUKA Inline Gauging
software. This enables live image display of the sensor, professional data
management and comprehensive options for creating quality reports.
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Robocoaster
In the unique ROBOCOASTER from KUKA Roboter, the
advantages of the practically unrestricted freedom of motion and excellent
dynamic performance of an industrial robot have been exploited in the
leisure and amusement industry for the first time.
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AND MORE
A wealth of add-on components allows you to implement
customized manufacturing concepts that are compact, flexible and efficient.
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LINEAR UNITS
KUKA linear units are implemented as an external robot
axis, which means that no additional controller is needed. KUKA linear units are translational motion units. They
can be used to extend a robot’s work envelope or alternatively to move
workpieces or tools within the work envelopes of a number of robots.
Maximize your productivity all the way down the line. KUKA linear units
allow you to increase workspaces significantly. Another major advantage: the
linear units function as external axes, thus dispensing with the need for an
additional controller. The KUKA product range covers every payload category,
every environment and every requirement. The spectrum ranges from
ceiling-mounted units to the high-speed variant and even linear units with a
protective cover. You thus hold all the options for decisively expanding
your success margin.
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KL 250-3
ROBOT PAYLOAD
5 to 16 kg
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KL 1000-2
ROBOT PAYLOAD
30 to 60 kg
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KL 1500-3
ROBOT PAYLOAD
80 to 500 kg
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KL 3000
ROBOT PAYLOAD
1,000 kg
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POSITIONERS
Robots, axis packages and positioners - with KUKA, you
get everything you need for automation in a single package.
The objective of every automation solution is to boost productivity and
quality. You can reach any position with the KUKA Posifl ex system – because
it allows fast and precise alignment of the workpieces. It is thus ideal,
for example, for automated arc welding. For this purpose, service-proven
standard robotics components are used, which can be combined to form
customized solutions. The result is highly dynamic automatic positioners
with one to three axes. Depending on the specific task, kinematic systems of
all sizes can be implemented for payloads ranging from 250 to 4,000 kg. With
KUKA you are in a strong position to implement your automation ideas.
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1-AXIS POSITIONER
1-axis models such as simple basic axes, turntables,
modular drive units or turnover positioners for various payloads.
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2-AXIS POSITIONER
2-axis models for various payloads.
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3-AXIS POSITIONER
3-axis KUKA Posiflex systems: customized dual turnover
positioners for various payloads.
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ACCESSORIES
Ever-changing market requirements necessitate a
constant source of new ideas for ways to improve your production. And anyone
wanting to impress his customers with innovations must himself show
flexibility at all times. In other words: you should be sure of being able
to adapt your robots quickly to new requirements at any
time. When it comes to implementing your ideas, KUKA is at your side from
start to finish: with a full A to Z of high-performance accessories. This
ensures that your production system lacks for nothing.
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ROBOT ACCESSORIES
Flexibility is writ large at KUKA. For this reason, KUKA
offers you not only a broad spectrum of industrial
robots, but also a comprehensive range of accessories. This means that you
can easily adapt your robot to new production requirements and carry out
optimization measures.
Whatever you need – be it a special valve terminal or a booster frame
enabling your robot to rise to higher
tasks – you are bound to fi nd what are looking for in the comprehensive
KUKA range of accessories. The list opposite shows a selection of the most
important accessories for your robot.
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CONTROLLER ACCESSORIES
For effective production, it is important to be able to
adapt the system optimally, not only to the application, but also to new
requirements. The modular structure of the KUKA control cabinets allows
precisely that. This makes you flexible – no matter how your production
changes or expands. KUKA offers you the robot market’s widest range of
control cabinet accessories and options. At KUKA, we offer a complete A to Z
of accessories – everything from a single source and with guaranteed
compatibility. The list opposite shows a selection of expansion options for
your control cabinet.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
With KUKA, you can be sure that you have a robot
system which gives you maximum efficiency thanks to its high precision,
optimal speed and excellent user-friendliness. And so that things stay that
way throughout the product life cycle, we offer a comprehensive range of
services to help you always realize the full potential of your KUKA
products. We are at your service from the very start: during planning,
during start-up, and with perfect maintenance management during ongoing
operation of your systems.
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ROBOTIC CONSULTING
The KUKA Engineering team is at your side from the very
fi rst step on the road to an optimal, customized
automation solution, with services ranging from conceptual design, analysis
and simulation of your
application to practical robot selection and integration. Here is an
overview of the ways in which KUKA can support you:
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KUKA COLLEGE
KUKA Colleges provide seminar students throughout the
world with hands-on training, in which they can
learn the necessary specialist knowledge and skills at first hand. The
modular seminars are tailored to
the current practical requirements in each case. The result is well-trained
and highly qualified employees
in your company.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
On the road for maximum availability – any time, any
place. KUKA Technical Support ensures maximum
availability of your robots. With a unique range of servicing and
maintenance packages and the outstanding commitment of our robot
specialists.
Here is an overview of the support services offered by KUKA:
| KUKA service network |
| KUKA hotline support |
| KUKA maintenance management |
| KUKA service packages |
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MORE IDEAS
There are ideas that seem at fi rst to be just too
daring, too crazy ever to be implemented. If you have ideas like these, then
the KUKA Robot Group is the right address for you. We not only believe in
unbelievable ideas: we make them come true – in an unparalleled range of
applications worldwide. The times when robots were employed exclusively in
industry are long since past. The people who work at and in partnership with
KUKA have more ideas – and have taken our products into whole new fi elds.
As the following examples demonstrate, frontiers are only there so that they
can be pushed back. But see for yourself.
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KUKA OMNIMOVE
If you’re looking for a mobile platform system, look no
further than KUKA omniMove. Never before has it been simpler to maneuver
lift platforms, mobile test stands or transfer systems into the right
position –
with pin-point accuracy.
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ROBOCOASTER
A robot can weld, drill and saw – and also give people a
breathtaking ride. The globally unrivaled KUKA Robocoaster takes the motion
and dynamic advantages of an industrial robot out of the production shop and
puts them to work in the leisure industry. The thrill and rush of
adrenaline, familiar from roller coasters and other amusement rides, is
heightened still further by a wealth of possibilities. Reinforced by
breathtaking sound and light effects, the Robocoaster is the new
crowd-puller in theme parks, family entertainment centers (FEC) and large
amusement parks.
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EXCEPTIONAL FEATS
The future of robotics lies in the interaction between
humans and machines. With the KUKA Robot Group,
this future has long since begun: in the production shops of our customers,
as well as in numerous
exceptional projects that open up fascinating new worlds for robotics. Let
yourself be inspired – and
surprise us with new ideas.
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