Stabilus SE, a global supplier of motion control solutions, is consolidating its industrial automation business under the Stabilus4Automation umbrella to strengthen its position in the structurally growing robotics and automation market. The company aims to leverage synergies across its expert brands to offer integrated solutions for automated production processes, targeting a global addressable market for end-of-arm tooling, gripping, and robotic tooling solutions estimated at approximately EUR 3 billion.
According to Stabilus CEO Dr. Michael Buchsner, industrial automation represents an important growth area for the company. With Stabilus4Automation, the group is developing its technology portfolio to offer integrated solutions for demanding automation applications, including robotics. The company's long-term strategy includes generating around EUR 500 million in revenue from new, innovative products that deliver above-average margin levels, with the automation segment expected to make a significant contribution to this target.
The Stabilus Group combines the technological expertise of its Stabilus, ACE, Destaco, Fabreeka, and Hahn Gasfedern brands to offer a globally unique portfolio for automation technology. Customers benefit from solutions in damping technology, speed control, and vibration isolation, with a focus on tailor-made, customer-specific applications. As noted in the company's press release, these solutions are detailed further on their corporate website at group.stabilus.com/de.
Industrial robotics represents an attractive field of development where Stabilus motion control solutions are increasingly being deployed. Components for controlled movement, damping, and vibration reduction are in high demand in dynamic, automated handling and manufacturing processes requiring high precision and short cycle times. Jurgen Roland, Head of the Industrial Components business unit, stated that the company views industrial automation as an integrated system of required movements and already works with more than 100 partners worldwide in robotics.
One example of the group-wide approach is a handling solution developed jointly by Destaco and ACE, combining automation expertise with damping technology to create a powerful end-of-arm tool used as a gripping tool in modern production environments. By integrating ACE's MC series miniature shock absorbers into the EOAT design, the handling of packages is enhanced while improving protection of equipment and goods. These modular, scalable solutions can be flexibly integrated into existing production lines to increase process efficiency.
Stabilus plans to implement selected automation solutions in its own production plants to optimize manufacturing processes and leverage efficiency potential while incorporating practical experience into product development. Driven by trends including skilled worker shortages, increasing quality requirements, and the need for more efficient manufacturing, industrial automation and robotics continue to gain importance, creating additional growth prospects for Stabilus in industrial end markets with long-term investment logic. Additional corporate information is available through their investor relations portal at ir.stabilus.com.
