Lightweight robotics
Voith and Franka Emika establish joint venture
The Voith Technology Group has founded the joint venture 'Voith Robotics' with robot manufacturer Franka Emika. The new company, based in Munich, is set to become a global system provider for robot-supported automation in the digital age.
Voith Robotics will offer Franka Emika's lightweight robots as well as associated software solutions, apps, services and process consulting for customers from various industries and markets worldwide. The new Chairman of the Management Board of Voith Robotics, which will be operationally managed by Voith, will be Martin Scherrer, previously a member of the Management Board of Voith Paper.
"With the strategic partnership with Franka Emika, Voith is consistently taking the next step in its digital agenda. We have defined robotics as a key strategic competence that we want to add to our existing portfolio," says Stephan Schaller, President and CEO of Voith.
Irrespective of the new joint venture, Franka Emika will continue to operate independently on the market or work together with other system partners.
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