Attendees attending the open house can look forward to valuable networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations with emerging technology, and insightful panels from KUKA partners that can inspire new ways to improve North American business efficiencies through automation and artificial intelligence (AI).

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., January 6, 2025 - KUKA Robotics and its System Partner Autotool will be hosting a collaborative open house and educational seminar from February 25 - 26, 2026, at Autotool's facility located in Plain City, Ohio. The event is a continuation of KUKA Connexions, a networking event that assembles official KUKA System Partners, integrators, and Technology Partners from across North America to educate attendees on technology and solutions that better serve their customers and make automation easier. Attendees attending the open house can look forward to valuable networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations with emerging technology, and insightful panels from KUKA partners that can inspire new ways to improve North American business efficiencies through automation and artificial intelligence (AI).

The Autotool Tech Day: Powered by KUKA Connexions event will equip Tier 1 suppliers, automotive OEMs, general industry and heavy machinery companies with the opportunity to learn about how KUKA Robotics is addressing the industry's need for welding automation, part transportation and autonomous material handling. Running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days, the open house will provide visitors with opportunities to explore the solutions developed by KUKA and Autotool, while the Wednesday event will host seminars to educate visitors on the ways automation is creating opportunities throughout manufacturing.

KUKA System Partners like Autotool play a central role in delivering advanced automation solutions to manufacturers across North America. As system integrators, these partners provide industry expertise while collaborating closely with customers to assess their specific automation needs. These partnerships help implement custom solutions that address operational challenges and long-term growth for KUKA customers by incorporating KUKA's portfolio of innovative robotics and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Autotool is an experienced integrator known for engineering complete automation systems for welding, joining, material handling and dispensing. With more than 30 years of experience, Autotool has developed the expertise necessary to design and build customized automated solutions tailored to meet each customer's unique needs.

KUKA's welding solutions include multiple robot systems like the KR CYBERTECH nano arc Edition robot. This robotic arm is well-suited for continuous-path applications such as simple arc welding and is available with reaches ranging from 1,441mm to 1,843mm to 2010mm. The KR CYBERTECH nano ARC Edition robot handles payloads of 6 kg and installs on floors or ceilings. The standard version uses a 50-millimeter hollow wrist with bearings on one side, while the Edition robot features a hollow wrist with bearings on both sides, a diameter of 46 mm and 0.04 mm repeatability. These low-maintenance robots are known for their speed and precision, as well as their adaptable design.

KUKA's AMR offerings include the KMP 1500P, which features intelligence, safety and easy commissioning to navigate complex, dynamic environments with the SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) navigation method. The omnidirectional AMR platform autonomously navigates loads with QR code readers and 3-D cameras to detect obstacles for predefined routes and rigid processes. KUKA's omniMove drive technology allows the KMP 1500s to move in any direction from a standing position. The sophisticated wheel technology ensures precise positioning with an accuracy of +/- 5mm even in tight spaces. This results in space-saving and highly precise automation solutions for logistics. KUKA also provides smaller models such as the KMP 250P for those facilities that require more compact transport systems, as well as larger models like the KMP 3000P with a payload of 3,000 kg.

All KUKA automation solutions are backed by the company's expert service and support for training, complete system engineering and simulation, readily available spare parts, robot refurbishment and more, all of which are easily accessible through the my.KUKA.com site.

KUKA
KUKA is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries - primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.