Expansion of the robotics business
Schaeffler takes over Melior Motion
Schaeffler acquires Melior Motion, a manufacturer of precision gearboxes for industrial robots, with the aim of strengthening its robotics business.
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Expansion of the robotics business
Schaeffler acquires Melior Motion, a manufacturer of precision gearboxes for industrial robots, with the aim of strengthening its robotics business.

The weakness of the automotive industry is also causing problems for the Franconian supplier Schaeffler. CEO Klaus Rosenfeld is glad that the Group has another important pillar where things are running more smoothly.

The VDMA Drive Technology Association reports a new Executive Board and an increase in industry turnover following its members' meeting.

There are two changes to Schaeffler's Executive Board: Claus Bauer becomes the new CFO and Sascha Zaps becomes Regional CEO Europe.

Suppliers have struggled considerably with coronavirus and the transformation to new technologies, particularly in the automotive sector. Now the end of the crisis seems to be in sight for at least one of them.

After one year with the company, CFO Dr. Klaus Patzak is leaving Schaeffler at his own request.
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Intelligent condition diagnostics for drive systems is the aim of the collaboration between Siemens and Schaeffler. To this end, an analysis service from Schaeffler is being integrated into the IIoT platform Sidrive IQ from Siemens.

The recovery in automobile production is creating a positive mood at Schaeffler: The Group has raised its forecast for the year. The Industrial division is also starting the year with a slight increase.

Schaeffler suffered a double-digit decline in sales in the 2020 financial year. However, the company is more optimistic for 2021.