The systems, which are used for processing boards, are designed and built by Anthon GmbH itself. For example, IKEA’s ever-popular product “Billy” is manufactured on an Anthon system. The design of such systems of course requires a great deal of expertise in the fields of software and hardware. Automation is becoming ever more important, even in the wood industry. Robots are used for handling tasks and for tending machines, but also in manufacturing systems. The key market requirements in this respect are flexibility and high availability.

This is a clearly a case for the KR 1000 titan from KUKA. With its reach of 4000 mm and a payload capacity of 1000 kg, it is the strongest industrial robot in the world. Nine motors are installed in this robot, which together deliver the power of a mid-sized car.