Smart robotics, mobile platforms, and digital control: KUKA and partners demonstrate how to efficiently and future-proofly automate manufacturing processes.
From September 15 to 19, 2026, KUKA will present innovative automation solutions for metal processing with a new generation of robots and controls at AMB in Stuttgart. Together with its partners, KUKA will show at booth C51 in Hall 6 how intelligent robotics can optimize production processes along the entire process chain.
With the new possibilities offered by artificial intelligence, the potential for comprehensive automation in metal processing continues to grow. Smart automation concepts link individual production steps into efficient processes and create the foundation for future-proof manufacturing. This is exactly where KUKA comes in, demonstrating practical applications for modern manufacturing at AMB in Stuttgart from September 15 to 19 at booth C51 in Hall 6.
Smart solutions for connected automation
From the automated loading and unloading of machine tools to workpiece transport and processing and quality processes, KUKA shows how individual production steps can be connected into a comprehensive manufacturing solution. 'A future-proof metal processing requires comprehensive automation concepts. The smart networking of all processes along the value chain is crucial. This is exactly what we will demonstrate at AMB with concrete applications,' says Steffen Günther, Business Development Manager Machine Tool Automation at KUKA. For this purpose, the automation company from Augsburg has brought its latest generation of robots and controls to the trade fair.
New generation of robots in metal processing
With this, KUKA presents powerful solutions for various applications in metal processing. The new KR CYBERTECH generation with a payload of up to 35 kg impresses with a newly developed central hand and is suitable for various tasks such as handling, loading and unloading, and testing applications. The portfolio is complemented by the new LBR iisy on iiQKA.OS2, which has a load capacity of up to 11 kg.
The compact industrial cobot combines powerful performance with intuitive hand guiding and opens up new possibilities for demanding applications in various production environments.
Intelligent control with the help of AI
Additionally, KUKA brings its current control and software technology to AMB. With the robot controls KR C5 and KR C5 micro based on the operating system iiQKA.OS2, KUKA showcases a future-proof platform for industrial automation that is also designed to be AI-ready.
Through the software interface iiQKA.mxAutomation, robots can be easily integrated into existing machine controls. Additionally, digital tools like iiQWorks.Sim support planning, virtual commissioning, and optimization of robotic applications.
Mobile and stationary robotics in interplay
To make the portfolio as illustrative as possible, KUKA presents itself at AMB together with partners from the KUKA Group and shows in the Mobility Area how mobile and stationary robotics can work seamlessly together. For example, the partner BEC demonstrates in the Showcase Area with the autonomous mobile platform KMP 1500P how workpieces can be transported between different processing stations.
In the flexible robot cell MAIROFlex, KUKA, together with partner MAIROTEC, showcases cost-effective, easily implementable solutions – e.g., for bin picking – which are controlled using image processing and AI. wbt automation presents the Robot Cell flexVise together with KUKA – a compact automation cell for handling screw blocks. Equipped with the new KR AGILUS ultra, it economically automates CNC machining centers and increases productivity, especially for small batch sizes. The trade fair appearance is complemented by software specialist and KUKA subsidiary Device Insight, which shows how agent-based AI can analyze disruptions, consolidate relevant information, and assist operators with concrete step-by-step instructions during troubleshooting.
Solutions for every phase of automation
With this, the KUKA Group presents a solution portfolio for mobile and stationary automation as well as AI-based services along the entire industrial value chain of metal processing at AMB with its partners. Visitors can get an impression from September 15 to 19 at booth C51 in Hall 6 of how productivity, efficiency, and future viability of their systems can be increased with the help of AI-based automation.
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