Voith Group and Franka Emeka establish strategic partnership

As part of its strategic partnership, Voith and Franka Amica established a joint venture called Voith Robotics. The new joint venture, headquartered in Munich, will become a global system supplier for robot-assisted automation systems in the digital era of the future. Voith Robotics not only provides learning-capable lightweight robots manufactured by Franca Emeka for global customers in different industries and markets, but also provides software solutions, applications, services and process consulting.

Another part of the strategic partnership is Voith’s direct equity participation in Franka Emika, which highlights the long-term strategic direction of the two companies. Voith Robotics is run by Voith. The new general manager is Martin Scherrer, a former member of Voith Paper.

Voith Lightweight Robot "Panda"

According to industry research, collaborative robots (ie, Cobots) are still very new markets, with a current market capacity of approximately 300 million Euros and an exponential growth in the next few years. It is estimated that by 2025, the global market will reach about 15 billion euros. In the field of design and development of powerful, easy-to-use lightweight robots with self-learning capabilities, Franca-Emika is leading the way. For most operations that are repetitive and monotonous, such as carefully controlled assembly, tightening and connection, as well as testing, inspection and assembly, these lightweight robots will be fully automated for the first time.

In 2017, the team of Francka Emeka developed the first highly-sensitive and self-learning lightweight robot "Panda", which was obtained by the German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. German Future Prize awarded by Frank-Walter Steinmeier. In addition to industrial applications, this robot can also help people in daily life and nursing. In combination with robot applications and customer-specific services, the "Panda" robot series will become the core product of Voith Robotics. In addition, Voith Robotics will also provide robots and automation solutions that are platform and manufacturer independent.

This brand-new joint venture will meet the public for the first time at the Hannover Messe.

"The combination of a start-up with a unique product portfolio and a family-owned company with a global network and extensive experience will be synonymous with Industry 4.0. We will use unique technologies to provide customers worldwide with the perfect combination of outstanding service and support." Dr. Simon Haddadin, CEO of Franka Amica, said.

Voith Lightweight Robot "Panda"

“By establishing a strategic partnership with Franca Amica, Voith has taken a logical next step in its digital process. We have planned robotics technology as one of the core strategic capabilities and will Add to our existing product portfolio," said Stephan Schaller, President and CEO of Voith Group. “By combining robots, artificial intelligence and digital applications with users in a variety of target markets and our expertise in automation and processes, Franke Amica and Voith achieve perfect complementarity.” Shale (Schaller) then said.

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