The rise of industrial robots has dramatically altered the manufacturing landscape.
Providing significant efficiency, productivity and safety gains, robots like AMRs and Cobots have made continuous, consistent factory operations more feasible.
Countries like China, the US and Germany continue to ramp up investment in robotics, understanding their power to transform manufacturing production.
Their capacity to do this is thanks to leading industrial robot manufacturers, who are providing advanced robots and innovative automation solutions.
At Manufacturing Digital we took a look at our top ten, ranked according to revenue.
10. Comau
Revenue: $US1.3 bn
Employees: 4,000
CEO: Pietro Gorlier
Founded: 1973
Comau, established in 1973 and headquartered in Turin, Italy is a global leader in industrial automation and robotics.
Specialising in providing automation solutions to a diversity of industries, Comau has a diverse product range which includes everything from articulated robotics, ideal for welding and painting to SCARA robots which tackle assembly and material handling with speed and efficiency.
With integrated production line systems that optimise processes and advanced robotics technology, Comau is on the cutting edge of automation.
9. Stäubli
Revenue: US$1.5 bn
Employees: 6,000
CEO: Gerald Vogt
Founded: 1892
Stäubli, founded in 1892 in Switzerland is a leading provider of industrial automation and robotics solutions.
Recognised for its innovation, Stäubli supplies an expansive product range including Cobots and Delta robots.
Stäubli’s robots are known for speed, precision and durability, built to withstand demanding conditions and operate reliably.
The company also offers users easy programming and integrating tools, including its Stäubli Robotics Suite software.
8.KUKA Robotics
Revenue: US$3.3bn
Employees: 15,000
CEO: Peter G. Mohnen
Founded: 1898
KUKA Robotics, a division of KUKA Group, is a leading manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative robotics technology and its role in advancing automation in various industries.
KUKA was established in 1898 as a welding company and has evolved significantly over the decades to become a major player in robotics and automation.
The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.
KUKA offers a broad array of industrial robots, a software platform called KUKA.OS for robot control and programming and a configuration tool called KUKA WorkVisual for setting up, simulating and testing robotic systems.
7.Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Revenue: US$4.28bn
Employees: 14,990
CEO: Masahiro Ogawa
Founded: 1915
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a major global player in the automation and robotics industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative solutions.
Established in 1915 in Japan, it provides SCARA Robots and Cobots amongst other sophisticated automation solutions.
The company seeks to use data analytics and digital technologies to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of its automation solutions.
6. FANUC
Revenue: US$5.42bn
Employees: 11,979
CEO: Yoshiharu Inaba
Founded: 1942
FANUC Corporation is one of the world's most innovative automation and robotics solution providers. Established in 1956 as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, the company is headquartered in Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan.
FANUC offers a wide variety of industrial robots, including 6-Axis robots, SCARA robots, Cobots and Delta robots.
FANUC also provides vision systems that allow robots to perform tasks like object recognition, inspection, and sorting.
The company is known for the high accuracy and reliability of its solutions, which are used in automotive, electronics, aerospace and consumer goods manufacturing.
5. Epson Robots
Revenue: US$8.55 bn
Employees: 74,464
CEO: Yasunori Ogawa
Founded: 1942
Epson Robots, a division of Seiko Epson Corporation, specialises in the design and manufacture of industrial robots and automation solutions.
Epson is well-regarded for its innovation and quality in the robotics field, offering solutions for various industries.
The company was established in 1942, and its robotics division has been a key part of its operations for several decades.
The global robotics division is managed from various regional offices, with significant operations in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Epson Robots offers a broad spectrum of robotic solutions, which include Delta robots, 6-Axis robots and SCARA robots.
4. Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Revenue: US$10.35 bn
Employees: 39,689
CEO: Yasuhiko Hashimoto
Founded: 1988
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a prominent Japanese multinational corporation known for its diverse range of industrial and technological products.
Founded in 1896, the company operates across multiple sectors, including aerospace, shipbuilding, industrial machinery, and more.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries develops cobots, AMRs and more, using data solutions innovatively across its operations.
Its products are used across manufacturing verticals, from the automotive industry to electrical manufacturing.
3. ABB Ltd
Revenue: US$30.35 bn
Employees: 105,000
CEO: Bjorn Rosengren
Founded: 1988
ABB is a leading global technology company that drives innovation and digital transformation in various industrial sectors.
ABB was formed in 1988 from the merger of Asea AB (founded in 1883 in Sweden) and BBC Brown Boveri (founded in 1891 in Switzerland).
Known for its electrification, ABB also has a dedicated portfolio of robotics and automation solutions.
These include industrial robots for applications like welding, assembly, painting, and material handling.
ABB also has digital solutions including advanced simulation tools for optimising robotic systems.
2. Mitsubishi Electric
Revenue: US$33.83 bn
Employees: 149,134
CEO: Katsuya Nakanishi
Founded: 1921
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment, known for its diverse range of products and services in multiple industries.
The company was established on January 15, 1921, as a spin-off from the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Company and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Mitsubishi electric is a leader in industrial automation, providing robots for tasks such as welding, assembly, packaging, and material handling.
1. DENSO Robotics
Revenue: US$36.57 bn
Employees: 162,029
CEO: Koji Arima
Founded: 1949
DENSO Robotics is a prominent division of DENSO Corporation, one of the largest automotive components manufacturers in the world.
DENSO Robotics specialises in the design and production of industrial robots, automation solutions, and related technologies.
DENSO Corporation was founded in 1949, and its robotics division has been a significant part of its operations since the 1960s.
The global headquarters of DENSO Corporation is located in Kariya, Aichi, Japan.
It offers SCARA robots, 6-axis robots and cobots among other automation solutions.
These ten companies are leaders in the field of industrial robotics, advancing innovation in engineering and automation.
With the growing importance of industrial robots to manufacturing operations across industry verticals, they’ll continue to have a profound impact on global manufacturing.
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