Stabilus SE (WKN: STAB1L, ISIN: DE000STAB1L8), a global leader in motion control solutions, is expanding its industrial automation business by consolidating the technological expertise of its expert brands under the umbrella of Stabilus4Automation. This strategic move aims to offer integrated solutions for automated production processes, with a growing focus on robotics applications. By leveraging synergies among the Stabilus, ACE, Destaco, Fabreeka, and Hahn Gasfedern brands, the group provides a comprehensive portfolio for automation technology, including damping, speed control, and vibration isolation solutions.
CEO Dr. Michael Buchsner emphasized the importance of industrial automation as a growth area, stating that Stabilus4Automation will develop the technology portfolio and offer integrated solutions for demanding automation applications, including robotics. According to market studies, the global addressable market for end-of-arm tooling, gripping systems, and robotic tooling solutions is approximately €3 billion, with double-digit growth expected in the coming years. This market potential aligns with Stabilus' long-term strategy to generate around €500 million in revenue from new, high-margin innovation products, with the Automation segment expected to make a significant contribution.
In addition to serving external customers, Stabilus plans to implement these automation solutions in its own production plants to optimize manufacturing processes and leverage efficiency gains. This in-house application will provide practical experience for product development. The company also sees industrial robotics as an attractive field, with existing products increasingly used in highly dynamic automated handling and manufacturing processes. Stabilus is tapping into growth areas such as industrial robotics and humanoid robots, building on its core competencies.
Jurgen Roland, Head of the Industrial Components business unit, noted that the company views industrial automation as an integrated system of required movements, from grippers to drive solutions. Stabilus already offers end-of-arm tools for cobots and small-payload robots and works with over 100 partners worldwide in robotics. In a pilot project, the company implemented a 360-degree drive solution for robot joints. An example of the group-wide approach is a handling solution developed jointly by Destaco and ACE, combining automation expertise and damping technology into a powerful end-of-arm tool (EOAT) that integrates ACE’s MC series miniature shock absorbers to enhance handling of varying package sizes and weights while protecting equipment and goods.
These applications demonstrate Stabilus' modular, scalable approach that can be flexibly integrated into existing production lines. Driven by trends such as skilled labor shortages, increasing quality requirements, and the need for efficient manufacturing, industrial automation and robotics continue to gain importance, offering Stabilus additional growth prospects in industrial end markets.
