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Citation
(2006), "KUKA Robotics signs C.M.H. Manufacturing and Waltonen Engineering as new system partners", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2006.04933fab.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
KUKA Robotics signs C.M.H. Manufacturing and Waltonen Engineering as new system partners
KUKA Robotics signs C.M.H. Manufacturing and Waltonen Engineering as new system partners
Keywords: Robotics, Automotive components industry
KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, has announced it has signed C.M.H. Manufacturing of Lubbock, Texas and Waltonen Engineering, Inc. of Warren, Michigan as its newest system partners. The addition of KUKA Robotics' newest system partners continues the company's North American expansion initiative. KUKA Robotics and its new system partners will work together to deliver high performance automation solutions to the die casting, automotive and appliance industries. C.M.H. Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of foundry equipment providing a full line of casting equipment to its die casting customers. Waltonen Engineering is a leading service, integration, design and resource provider to its customers that include major automotive manufacturers, tier one automotive suppliers, defense contract suppliers, appliance manufacturers and product manufacturers.
“Both of our newest system partners are highly successful integrators providing quality automation solutions to their customers who range across multiple industries” said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “We believe that KUKA's robot products and technology will not only enhance their offerings but allow us to together develop new and innovative solutions for the industries they work with.”
“Automation is key in the die casting industry with the manufacturer's high production volumes and stringent safety requirements” said John Hall, president of C.M.H. Manufacturing. “We needed the highest performance and most reliable robots available and after careful research of many robot manufacturers we chose KUKA for its state-of-the-art products and service.”