For the world of tomorrow.

KUKA robots in the electronics industry.

Perfectly adapted to market
requirements. KUKA solutions
for the electronics sector.
Dynamic, attractive, promising: the electronics industry is a growth
market with great potential – and simultaneously fulfills system-­
relevant functions for sustainable digitized societies. It is a pioneer
and driver of digital transformation. Its innovations constitute the
basis for future cloud-based value networks and are already shaping
everyday life and working practices worldwide. Successful companies
can develop good ideas quickly and produce them flexibly. To this end,
KUKA collaboratively develops agile automation solutions together with
its partners. The result is individual recipes for success that make
it possible to exploit opportunities in an attractive market quickly,
optimally and profitably.

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Innovative technology setting the pace.
Faster and more efficient with KUKA.
Intelligent displays, high-performance semiconductors, wireless
communication – the rapid progress in electronics is making its
mark on today’s world.

Efficient automation with KUKA robots ensures that the enormous

demand for new electronics products can be met quickly. And at
the highest level of quality. Because powerful automation is much
more than precision, speed and availability. It is the art of trans-
forming ideas into practice.

Extreme speed and efficiency

High flexibility and adaptability

Impressive availability

Maximum precision and

high repeatability

Greater profitability. Robotic automa- Short time to market. Short production

tion enables faster and more efficient and innovation cycles demand great
production. Reject rates are sustainably flexibility from electronics manufacturers.
reduced and the availability of 99.995% KUKA robots ensure fast reaction times
lies in a very reliable range. – with consistently high quality and per-
formance. This means that manufacturers
remain efficient and successful.

Supreme product quality. KUKA auto- More competitive advantages. With KUKA
mation solutions guarantee extremely robotic solutions, every company gains
precise production with high repeatability. new room for maneuver in the face of fierce
Smart robotic solutions are integrated price competition. Even small batch sizes
intelligently into the assembly process. can be produced. Ultimately, numerous,
Even the smallest parts can be handled valuable competitive advantages can be
with ease in pick-and-place applications. generated.

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Semiconductors in the electronics industry.
Precise and fast robots of a cleanroom class. Cleanroom-
relevant criteria are already taken into account during
the development of our robots. Our standard robots are
Small chips for a big impact. thus cleanroom-certified and suitable for many cleanroom
applications. They also have easy-to-clean special surfaces
as well as primer coatings, paint finishes and seals. As
standard, they are also ESD-compatible and are tested and
KUKA technologies and robots for cleanrooms meet the high re­ certified by Fraunhofer IPA for cleanroom suitability.
quirements for purity, cleanliness and functionality in semiconductor
production. At the same time, they combine extreme agility, first-
class quality and utmost precision – even in the shortest possible
time. Specifically for cleanrooms, KUKA offers low-particle and
low-emission robots, cobots and platforms for the manufacture
and safe handling of highly sensitive microelectronics such as wafers.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is in full swing. And at the Mobile cobots for cleanrooms: safe handling of sensitive Advantages for semiconductor production.
heart of it all: KUKA’s many years of expertise in automation components. The industrial manufacturing of tomorrow
and robotics. Tight cycle times, top quality, repeatability, will require production and logistics concepts which are
ultra-low particle generation and significant cost reductions intelligently networked, modular, versatile and mobile.
are the requirements for intelligent automation in clean- With the KUKA wafer handling solution, KUKA has developed
rooms. To meet them, innovative products and individual the world’s first solution from a single source for the auto- Cleanroom robotics Software Engineering & KUKA TechCenters with
concepts are needed – for both the construction of new plants mated transfer and handling of semiconductor cassettes. Low-particle and low- Because with KUKA the Customer Service global standards
as well as for the conversion of existing production facilities. The application consists of a standardized automated guided emission robots as well as software and the hardware We offer individual, applica- KUKA Application & TechCen-
KUKA supplies future-oriented Industrie 4.0 solutions for the vehicle (AGV) and the LBR iiwa lightweight robot as well as (mobile) cobots with a solution come from a single tion-specific solutions with a ters are available as test lab-
semiconductor industry thanks to perfectly coordinated hard- KUKA software. Additionally, a sophisticated gripper system high cleanroom classification source – fast, flexible and global presence, a worldwide oratories for our customers
ware and software. KUKA sensitive robots and mobile cobots has been developed. The mobile cobot navigates in all direc- – for example, thanks to in- individual integration of the network of system partners, at various locations around
can revolutionize demanding production environments. In tions autonomously and without safety fencing. This guaran- ternally-located, encapsulated system is ensured. proven best-practice con- the world.
doing so, they enable human-machine collaboration and pave tees safe transport and handling of the sensitive components guide mechanisms and cables cepts and 24-hour support.
the way for a new type of cleanroom automation. (wafers, masks, carriers) from one process to the next. as well as integrated drive
technology.

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3C industry – computers, communications
and ­consumer electronics. Faster, shorter, better.
Shortest delivery times, competitive prices – automation in the 3C
industry enables cost-efficient production processes. Our powerful
small robots and cobots guarantee precision and particularly fast cycle
times in the manufacture of computers, cell phones, TVs and the like. The right solution for the most important
processes in the 3C electronics industry.

Automation solutions for competitive electronics production. Our robots for the 3C market provide the answer here: they Quality control. Manufacturers of 3C
No other branch of production is subject to such rapid changes can be implemented quickly and set standards in terms of accu- devices are dependent on reliable quality
as the manufacture of 3C devices, e.g. cell phones or smart- racy and speed. Both the robots and their controllers require control in order to be able to provide
watches. Extremely short product development and life cycles extremely little space in production. The advantageous price guarantees. Smart robotics concepts
coincide with maximum requirements in terms of speed and ensures that the return on investment is maintained even in ensure automated final inspection of
precision. For this reason, many manufacturing steps are still the case of short product life cycles. Furthermore, KUKA offers products with torque control, force
performed manually in the 3C industry. its customers worldwide one of the best service portfolios in control and vision inspection.
the industry with its digital service and local contacts.
Assembly. From powerful pressing in TV Pick and place. Conveyor belts that do
Handling. Manual handling can become
rear panel assembly to the delicate in- not have to be stopped – automated
a health challenge for employees.
sertion of USIM holders in smartphones pick-and-place makes production signifi-
Robots provide support, for example,
– sensitivity plays an important role cantly more efficient. Handling by the
by means of reliable assembly, fast
in the manufacture of computer, com- robots can be precisely adapted to the
labeling or careful packaging, regardless
munication and consumer electronics. speeds. In automated production flows,
of whether the components are small,
Installing a force-torque sensor on the it is also possible to use multiple robots
Cut costs Enhance quality Relief of personnel Wide range of heavy or bulky. Safe human-robot collab-
AGILUS flange makes the robot work simultaneously – the so-called KUKA.
• Increased productivity • Low susceptibility to errors • Performance of mono­ robotic solutions oration is also possible with our cobots.
almost like a human hand. RoboTeam – for heavy or large parts.
• Improved efficiency • Automated processes tonous tasks • Production processes
• Stable cycle times • Better product quality • Simple operation of from screw fastening Loading and unloading. The loading
Fasten. The automation of screw fas-
• Short cycle times • Precision the robot controller to packaging and unloading of machine tools requires
tening processes with robots eliminates
• On-the-fly operation • Consistent results • No programming skills • Simple reprogramming precision. However, automation makes
many manual work steps, sustainably
• Fast changeover for new • High payloads possible required • Sensitive assembly processes not only more accurate, but
reduces error rates and increases the
production tasks • Reduction of ergonomically • Cleanroom solutions also faster.
output rate. It makes a major contribu-
unfavorable movements • Robots in ESD design
tion to production efficiency in the 3C
• Human-robot collaboration Palletizing and depalletizing. Custom-
market.
ized automation cells with robots and
vacuum grippers can be developed for
palletizing tasks.
Polishing. If the polishing of glass is
performed manually, many employees
are occupied moving glass panels of
diverse sizes into position. In the case of
automation with a polishing machine,
a robot system tends up to six polishing
machines simultaneously and the pick-
Gluing. In bonding and 3D bonding and-place tasks can also be performed
applications, various requirements come automatically.
together: Different gripping positions
must be localized, paths must be followed
accurately and target positions must be
addressed precisely. Automating adhesive
bonding processes greatly reduces the
error rate.

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Automotive electronics from KUKA.
Mobility reconceived.
Electromobility is on the fast track and demand is growing steadily. KUKA: intelligent automation solutions air in order to exploit its full memory The battery management system (BMS)
for battery production. The battery cell capacity. That is why KUKA has devel- provides all the necessary functions to
As one of the world’s leading experts in automation, we understand is the heart of the electric vehicle. KUKA oped and certified the KR AGILUS for operate a battery safely. For example,
both the automotive and electronics industries and know what chal- robotics support companies along the the dry rooms. The six-axis jointed-arm it records charging/discharging cycles,
road to the pouch cell, the prismatic cell robot works quickly and precisely in temperature fluctuations and other
lenges our customers face in the further development of e-mobility. or the cylindrical cell for the battery. humidity levels below 1 percent. This relevant data.
This is why we offer precise, high-performance small robots with Most car battery cells use lithium, which ensures the production and quality of
can only be produced in extremely dry each individual battery cell.
special certifications as well as maximum flexibility for the rapidly
changing requirements in automotive electronics.

Electronic components in which KUKA robots are used.

This is how KUKA contributes to e-mobility. KUKA supports
companies in reaching their goals safely – with the right
Thermal management system: Inverter: converts direct cur- DC/DC converter: transforms Supercomputers: ensure fast
know-how, robots and software. This is because KUKA industrial
protects the battery from high rent into alternating current the voltage of the high-volt- Internet connection, regular
robots, cobots and mobile robots impress with their perfor-
thermal fluctuations, ensur- – the ‘fuel’ that the electric age battery into handy 12-volt security updates and new
mance, precision and energy efficiency. They allow modular
ing a longer battery life. motor can use. loads that keep the on-board driving functions. Reliable,
design concepts for production and quickly adapt to new
power supply running. extreme precision robots are
circumstances. They are also specially designed for handling
used for the highly complex
sensitive electronic components.
technology.

Cobots and industrial robots support production, quality

­inspection, packaging and palletizing. They have certificates
for ESD, cleanrooms and dry rooms. This makes them as safe
as possible in electronics sector, low in particles and emis-
sions, as well as extremely robust. The robots are used in areas
such as assembly, adhesive bonding processes, component
inspection, conventional screw-fastening and handling pro-
cesses and in the sensitive connection of flexible cables. High
voltage is extremely dangerous for humans – but no problem
for our KUKA robots.

Advantages for automotive electronics.

KUKA expertise Certificates Equipment Flexible and modular use

As an expert with compre- High-quality KUKA robots KUKA robots easily take over KUKA robots carry out a
hensive know-how in the have ESD, cleanroom and strenuous and dangerous wide range of tasks relating
automotive and electronics dry room certificates for the processes, impressing with to electronics production
sectors over many years, manufacture of electronic their performance, precision for vehicles – from the
KUKA supplies the necessary components for the automo- and efficiency. cleaning of components to
robots and software for the tive industry. palletizing tasks.
electronic components of the
vehicles.
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Automate your production processes
in the “white goods” industry.

From the pre-assembly of washing Assembly. Assembly is especially chal-

machine drums or the laser cutting lenging with parts that are bulky, heavy
of dishwasher parts to final quality or hard to reach. With their payload
assurance – KUKA always has the most capacity and reach, robots enable easy
efficient automation application for your handling and can be used, for example,
white goods manufacturing process. to mount weights in washing machines
quickly and precisely.

Welding. Different welding technologies

More efficiency in the white goods industry. are used in the production of electrical
appliances, for example for connecting
Automated production of household appliances. pipes inside refrigerators by means of
high-frequency welding. The position of
the pipes is detected and the high-fre-
Handling. From washing machine floor quency welding gun is applied with
The use of robots enables flexibility and ensures that the manufac- panels and doors to the loading of precision. Spot welding or roller seam Fasten. Especially in ergonomically
conveyor systems for pre-assembly or welding is also used for joining sheet unfavorable locations, such as inside
ture of household appliances becomes productive and cost- even preparing finished products for metal parts in washing machines and electrical appliances, robots play an
efficient. We have an eye on the challenges posed by the different shipping – when it comes to handling, tumble dryers. important role in screw fastening in
robots not only make light work of terms of ensuring employee health and
production processes – and offer simple robot operation. heavy-duty tasks – every motion is also fast cycle times. Material tolerances are
collision-proof and can be documented compensated with the aid of a vision
thanks to integrated camera systems. system.

Bonding and sealing. The requirements

on bonding and sealing applications
are high because the joints have to be
Greater efficiency by using robots in the production and final
Painting. Painting is often an ergonomic stable over a long period and, at the
assembly of household appliances. White goods is the generic
challenge for production workers, for same time, the joining processes must
term for the wide variety of electronic household appliances
example when overhead working is re- be cost-efficient. Precision is also of
– from washing machines and refrigerators to tumble dryers
quired. If a painting robot takes over this decisive importance: this applies to
and dishwashers.
Laser cutting. In many production facil- task, this not only has a positive effect the precise fit of the components to
ities, laser cutting is often still a manual on employee health, but also reduces be bonded on the one hand, and to the
Their production poses a wide variety of challenges: assem-
process that takes a long time and incurs cycle times. It goes without saying that repeatability of the integrated supply
bly inside appliances, including overhead work and heavy
enormous costs. With the world’s our robots have explosion protection. of adhesives on the other.
appliance components. At the same time, safety standards
first laser cutting offline system, KUKA
and quality guarantees have to be observed. Manufacturers
is bringing laser cutting processes for Quality control. Reliable quality assur-
need innovative and simple answers for automation if they
refrigerators to the production line – and ance has a major impact on the manu-
want to keep their production efficient and cost-effective
ensuring cost savings for companies. facturing costs of white goods. If it is
despite the many demands.
automated and integrated directly into
the production process, expenses and
risks can be greatly minimized.

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Battery cells. The high demand
calls for the automation of
battery production.

Different cell architectures/housings are used in battery cell production. Depending on manufacturer and customer
­preferences and corresponding production technologies, the respective cell types are used. They have different advantages
in terms of energy density, cell chemistry options and production volume.

Pouch cells Cylindrical cells Prismatic cell

Energy density at cell level High (low housing weight, High (low housing weight, Medium (increased housing weight,
good space utilisation) very good space utilisation) not fully utilised)
Mechanical properties Low stiffness (force transmission Very high stiffness High stiffness
through enclosure limited)
Thermal properties Good surface-to-volume ratio, Poor heat dissipation Good surface-to-volume ratio,
efficient temperature control efficient temperature control
Solid-state battery suitability Yes No Conditionally
Standardized size No Yes No

Robots are used for loading, unloading and handling (lithium-ion) batteries. They are adapted to the specific environmental
requirements and are suitable for both clean room and dry room applications. As the battery material must be protected from
moisture, our robots can work in production at a humidity of less than 1 percent. In order to achieve a high level of purity in
­battery production, our robots have been designed to emit as few particles as possible. In addition to series specially developed
for the low ISO cleanroom range, standard series have been measured and certified in the cleanroom. All KUKA robots for
Robot-based automation as the key to flexible battery cell A decisive advantage is the universal KUKA robot portfolio. ­battery production are ESD-certified to protect against spontaneous, unwanted discharges.
production. The battery industry is currently in turmoil due KUKA offers all kinematics such as DELTA, SCARA, linear and
to evolving cell technologies. This increases the demands on six-axis kinematics. All are operated with the same controller An important manufacturing process in battery production is the stacking of electrodes, where robots work precisely and
production systems to be ready for future technologies. architecture and can therefore all be programmed with the ­efficiently in three-dimensional space. This minimises air pockets and optimises the subsequent evacuation and electrolyte filling.
KUKA robots in battery cell production are ideally suited to KUKA KRL programming language. This means that the main- The sealing of the battery cells is carried out according to the cell type, whereby KUKA offers high-quality ultrasonic welding
changing production requirements. Our simulation tools help tenance personnel in the battery cell production plant only or laser welding based on its experience in robot-guided welding and can flexibly adapt to changes in the cell geometry and
to generate digital twins and avoid possible collisions with have to learn one programming language, which they master welding processes.
larger cell geometries. Different tech packages and application much better than when several languages have to be learned
software simplify commissioning and enable quick adjust- and applied. In addition, this offers advantages in mainte-
ments without extensive programming knowledge. nance, servicing, repair and spare parts.

Architecture Flexibility Scalability Quality Safe Reliable Global Sustainability Cost-Efficient

Huge range of different cinematics, Different battery Increase produc- Hight production Safe production lines Stable production Rollout and production Environmental- The production needs
all with the same controller architecture, sizes possible tion volume when quality to minimize risks with no downtimes ramp up possibili- ly friendly and to be cost efficient
same programming language to be produced ­necessary and less maintenance ties as well as global ­sustainable
services

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KR AGILUS. Custom-tailored for LBR iisy.
maximum performance in production. The cobot all-rounder
for a new era.
Little helpers – great help. Different versions, installation The LBR iisy is flexible, intuitive to
positions, reaches and payloads transform the compact six-axis operate, quick to implement and safe
KR AGILUS robot into a precision artist. in collaboration with humans, making
the automation of tasks easy. It runs
Thanks to the integrated energy supply system and the new on the iiQKA.OS operating system and
KR C5 micro controller, the KR AGILUS achieves the utmost is supported by the iiQKA ecosystem.
precision in confined spaces. The Safe Robot functionality
paves the way for innovative automation concepts. Whether Intuitive. Easy programming with
for cleanrooms or potentially explosive environments, or with straightforward manual guidance.
a particularly hygienic or splash-proof design: every version
of the KR AGILUS is always precise and designed for very high Collaborative. Enables direct collabora-
working speeds. tion with humans without fencing.

Sensor-assisted. Detects collisions and

measures process forces.

KR SCARA. Flexible. Easy installation of compo-

nents, quick reuse in new applications.
Geared for maxi-
mum efficiency.
Strong, fast, precise. From the assembly
of small parts to material handling or
inspection – the ultra-compact KR SCARA
robots immediately deliver maximum
efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
KMP 600-S diffDrive. KMR iisy.
The 4-axis KR SCARA robots have an
With more movement for a Always on the spot – safely.
internally-routed media supply for air,
power and data – a complete package
flexible production process.
for the smart integration of peripheral
devices and the quick adaptation of the
The KMP 600 S-2 is a mobile platform that moves flexibly in Optimizes your production significantly. The KMR iisy is a
KR C5 micro. Small footprint
KR SCARA robot to almost any desired
space. The autonomously controlled platform, in combination combination of the intelligent and sensitive LBR iisy light-
application.
with the latest KUKA.NavigationSolution, integrates seam- weight robot and a mobile, flexible platform. Maximum mobility
with big-time performance. lessly into the production process. The KMP 600 S-2 provides
cost-effective support for your warehouse organization or be-
and autonomous working methods significantly optimize your
production and open up a wide range of potential applications.
tween manufacturing processes – and is used only as needed.
Maximum performance, connectivity and flexibility in the smallest of spaces.
The KR C5 micro unites robot, PLC, motion and safety control in an ultra-compact
housing with a volume of just 16 liters.

The controller can not only be seamlessly integrated into existing automation
landscapes, for example, but can also easily take on KR C4 applications as a
“functional twin”.

The KR C5 micro is equipped with the necessary hardware resources and flexible
I/O ports in order to adapt quickly to future tasks and standards as well. It is the
first KUKA controller to run both KUKA.SystemSoftware (KSS) and iiQKA.OS, the
next-generation operating system from KUKA.

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The spectrum of KUKA robots. Intelligent solutions
for your individual requirements.

KR AGILUS. The KR AGILUS enables you KR SCARA. The ultra-compact KR SCARA LBR iisy. The LBR iisy is flexible, intuitive ESD robots. ESD robots ideally protect against electrostatic CR robots. KUKA offers three robot types for use in clean-
to tap new fields of application through robot delivers maximum efficiency and to operate, quick to implement, safe charging or discharging. From assembly to inspection and rooms: the KR AGILUS CR, the KR CYBERTECH CR and the
its versatility. Irrespective of the instal- cost-effectiveness, whether in the as- collaboration with humans and thus a packaging of electronic consumer goods – KUKA offers various LBR iiwa CR. Airborne particles are avoided and, thanks to
lation position – whether on the floor, sembly of small parts, material handling cobot all-rounder for automated produc- robot series in ESD design with electrically conductive ele- special seals, the robot does not generate dust or particles
ceiling or wall – it offers the utmost pre- or inspection. Thanks to an integrated tion. It combines the ability, precision ments and surfaces as standard for electronics production. caused by seal abrasion.
cision in confined spaces (for example, media supply, the robot can be quickly and reliability of industrial automation
as a WP variant for use within machine adapted to virtually any application. with the intuitive flexibility of an intelli-
tools) thanks to its integrated energy gent device.
supply system and the new KR C5 micro
controller.

KR CYBERTECH nano. The robots of the KMP 600 S-2. The KMP 600 S-2 is a KMR iisy. The KMR iisy combines the Dry room solutions. The KUKA KR AGILUS is used for handling at TechCenter. Across the globe, KUKA, together with system
CYBERTECH nano family set new stan- mobile platform that moves autono- strengths of the sensitive LBR iiwa very low humidity or a very low dew point. Thanks to smooth partners in the Application & TechCenters, offers the oppor-
dards in terms of performance, flexibility mously and flexibly in space, delivering lightweight robot with those of a mobile, surfaces and internal connection technology, it achieves top tunity to test automation projects under real conditions with
and precision. Unique in their broad modular, versatile and, above all, mobile autonomous platform in a single system. performance and maximum productivity – even in dry rooms. feasibility studies, test setups and simulations – and that
range of abilities, the robots are optimally manufacturing concepts to the electrical The KMR iisy is location-independent on-site or online with the help of professional experts.
suited to handle small components, industry. KUKA.NavigationSolution con- and highly flexible – thus opening up a
welding, palletizing or adhesive bonding. tains all the components for controlling wide range of potential applications.
the AMR.

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