KUKA KR FORTEC

2024-02-08 · Publisher : KUKA · Domain : Robotics

KUKA launches the KR FORTEC, a heavy-payload industrial robot with 240 kg payload and 3,683 mm reach, up to 700 kg lighter than its predecessor and designed to lower total cost of ownership.

### What changes On February 8, 2024, KUKA, the German industrial robot maker owned by China's Midea, introduced the KR FORTEC. This heavy-payload robot sits between the KR QUANTEC and KR FORTEC ultra families. It targets handling and spot welding, especially in automotive. ### Specifications - 240 kg payload; 3,683 mm (145 in) reach. - Up to 700 kg lighter than its predecessor. - Water- and dust-proof wrists as standard; operates from 0 to 55 °C; foundry variants for harsh environments. - Can be extended with the KL 4000 linear unit. - Launched with KUKA.MixedReality software, which displays the robot cell in augmented reality on a smartphone for safer commissioning. ### Why it matters According to KUKA, the robot was developed to lower total cost of ownership, thanks to modular components that reduce spare parts. The weight savings also cut energy use and installation constraints. ### Key takeaways A lighter, more economical heavy robot that renews KUKA's mid-range for automotive and general industry.

Tags : Industriel, Charges lourdes, Soudage, Allemagne