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 automation market. The company is leveraging synergies across its expert brands to offer integrated solutions for automated production processes, with robotics emerging as a key growth area.
According to recent market studies, the global addressable market for end-of-arm tooling, gripping systems and robotic tooling solutions amounts to approximately EUR 3 billion and is expected to continue growing at a double-digit rate. This market potential underscores the strategic importance of automation for Stabilus, which aims to generate EUR 500 million in revenue from new, innovative products with above-average margins over the long term.
The company's approach combines the technological expertise of its Stabilus, ACE, Destaco, Fabreeka, and Hahn Gasfedern brands to create a globally unique portfolio for automation technology. Customers benefit from solutions in damping technology, speed control, and vibration isolation that can be precisely aligned with individual applications and performance requirements. One example is a handling solution developed jointly by Destaco and ACE that integrates ACE's MC series miniature shock absorbers into an end-of-arm tool design, enhancing package handling while protecting equipment and goods.
Industrial robotics represents an attractive field of development where Stabilus products are increasingly deployed. Components for controlled movement, damping, and vibration reduction are in high demand in automated handling and manufacturing processes requiring high precision and short cycle times. The company is already working with more than 100 partners worldwide in robotics and has implemented a pilot project featuring its own 360-degree drive solution for robot joints.
Stabilus plans to implement selected automation solutions in its own production plants to optimize manufacturing processes and incorporate practical experience into product development. This internal application serves as both a driver of innovation and a testing ground for solutions that can be offered to external customers facing similar automation challenges.
The company's focus on modular, scalable solutions that can be flexibly integrated into existing production lines addresses broader industry trends including skilled labor shortages, increasing quality requirements, and the need for more efficient manufacturing processes. As automation continues to gain importance across industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors, Stabilus positions itself to capture growth in markets with long-term investment potential. For more information about the company, visit group.stabilus.com/de and ir.stabilus.com/de.
