For many years, China has been an important growth market for the technology pioneer in toolholding and workholding, gripping and automation technology. To secure a successful position in the future, SCHUNK is investing in expanding its expertise, technologies, and capacities. At the end of September, the company opened a new 7,200-square-meter location in Shanghai. Dr. Simon Du, General Manager SCHUNK Intec China says: “We build engineering expertise on site with local added value to bring ideas into action quickly and develop specific solutions in direct contact with our customers and partners”. In addition, a fully equipped CoLab robot application center is also available, where automation concepts can be validated together with SCHUNK experts.
The Shanghai location offers the entire SCHUNK product portfolio and focuses specifically on customers and applications from fast-growing industries. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) has been playing a crucial role for some time. Automation experts provide productivity-enhancing solutions for all components in electric vehicles, from battery manufacturing to the electric powertrain. Kristina I. Schunk, CEO of SCHUNK, emphasizes: “The consistent positioning on the Chinese market makes our company strong for the future. The Shanghai location i spart of an international network that enables us to serve our customers in the best possible way.”
The opening ceremony took place from September 25 and 28, 2024. The guests were given exclusive insights into the SCHUNK application variety, from automated machine tending to industry-specific solutions for e-mobility and electronics. On the fourth day, there was an open house event for the families of the employees.
