In photovoltaics and the aerospace industry – always one step ahead

KUKA Systems GmbH exhibiting at two trade fairs that could hardly be more different
In photovoltaics and the aerospace industry -  always one step ahead

Augsburg, Dallas, Toulouse | There are two international industry meets in October for specialists in the aerospace and photovoltaic industries. In both America and France, KUKA Systems is presenting innovative solutions to do with automated production from 17-21 October.

At Solar Power International 2011 in the US city of Dallas, the focus will be on quality assurance in the automated production process for photovoltaic modules. Efficient and cost-effective production alongside maximum process reliability – key customer benefits for which KUKA Systems offers the right solutions. For the flexible automated production of solar modules, KUKA manufactures individual process tools as well as complete systems for PV module assembly in a variety of automation levels.
„We realise scalable production lines for our customers that allow maximum flexibility and cost control, from semi-automated production cells to the fully automated large-scale project. And our customers profit from our many years of automation expertise“, says Lawrence A. Drake, CEO of KUKA Systems.

KUKA Systems @ Solar Power International 2011
(www.solarpowerinternational.com):
17 to 20 October 2011 | Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Convention Center, Stand 4332

SAE 2011 Aerotech will be starting in the French city of Toulouse the very next day, 18 October. As a major automation specialist, KUKA Systems will be represented at the international exhibition along with three partners. Together with these partners – Alema Automation, AHG Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne and F2C2 – the Augsburg-based systems integrator will be showcasing its expertise in the aerospace sector.
„We don“t just do the pre-engineering for the systems, we also manufacture them and constantly refine them as well. At SAE 2011 Aerotech, we will be showing not only that we are a major player in the automotive sector, but also that we have a large number of automation solutions in the aerospace solutions sector as well“, Lawrence A. Drake continues.
KUKA Systems offers a comprehensive range of services from concept design to series production. In addition to flexible cells for the quality testing of drilled holes, cells for surface treatment with automatic tool changes or the fully automatic drilling and riveting of wing structure components, the focus is always on the particular requirement. After all, precision and 100% quality are exactly what is required in the aerospace industry.

KUKA Systems @ SAE 2011 Aerotech Congress & Exhibition
(www.sae.org):
18 to 21 October 2011 | Toulouse, France
Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis | Stand 103.C
About KUKA Systems
KUKA Systems is an international supplier of flexible automation systems for the Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and Industrial Solutions segments. Some 3,500 employees worldwide work on ideas, concepts and solutions for automated production and the provision of products and services for virtually all tasks in the industrial processing of metallic and non-metallic materials.
In the Industrial Solutions segment, KUKA Systems supplies solutions for all aspects of joining, assembly and handling. The process technologies, which include numerous types of welding, bonding, cutting and press automation, are constantly being developed and refined to produce independent solutions for manufacturing industry.
The range is presented and marketed internationally via the subsidiaries and sales offices in Europe, America and Asia. KUKA Systems recorded an order volume of around 695 million euro for the 2010 business year.

KUKA Systems GmbH
Markus Meier
Blücherstrasse 144
86165 Augsburg
marketing@kuka.de
+49 821 797-2483
http://www.kuka-systems.com