Stabilus SE (WKN: STAB1L, ISIN: DE000STAB1L8) announced it is further expanding its industrial automation business by bundling the technological expertise of its expert brands under the umbrella of Stabilus4Automation. The company aims to strengthen its position in the structurally growing automation market and specifically target the fast-growing robotics sector with integrated solutions for automated production processes.
Under Stabilus4Automation, the group combines the know-how of its brands—Stabilus, ACE, Destaco, Fabreeka, and Hahn Gasfedern—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 solutions. According to recent market studies, the global addressable market for end-of-arm tooling, gripping systems, and robotic tooling solutions is approximately €3 billion, expected to grow at a double-digit rate in the coming years.
Growth through new products is a core element of Stabilus' strategy. Over the long term, the company expects to generate around €500 million in revenue from new, innovative products that deliver above-average margin levels. The Automation segment, including robotics, is anticipated to make a significant contribution to this target. Stabilus also plans to implement selected automation solutions in its own production plants to optimize manufacturing processes and incorporate practical experience into product development.
Industrial robotics is an attractive field of development for Stabilus. Existing products for controlled movement, damping, and vibration reduction are increasingly deployed in highly dynamic, automated handling and manufacturing processes. Stabilus is tapping into industrial robotics and the research domain of humanoid robots, leveraging its core competencies. Jurgen Roland, Head of the business unit Industrial Components, stated, "We view industrial automation as an integrated system of the required movements – from the gripper and vibration isolation to drive solution. In the field of cobots and robots with small payloads, we already offer powerful end-of-arm tools and advanced solutions." He added that the company works with more than 100 partners worldwide in robotics and has implemented a 360-degree drive solution for robot joints in a pilot project.
An example of the group-wide approach is a handling solution developed jointly by Destaco and ACE. By integrating ACE’s MC series miniature shock absorbers into Destaco's end-of-arm tool (EOAT) design, the handling of packages of varying sizes and weights is enhanced while improving protection of peripheral equipment and increasing overall efficiency. These applications illustrate Stabilus' focus on modular, scalable solutions that can be flexibly integrated into existing production lines.
Driven by trends such as the shortage of skilled workers, increasing quality requirements, and the need for more efficient manufacturing processes, industrial automation and robotics are gaining importance. For Stabilus, this results in additional growth prospects in industrial end markets with long-term investment logic. The company's press release can be found at newmediawire.com, and more information about Stabilus is available at group.stabilus.com and ir.stabilus.com.
