Sponsors & Exhibitors

WHY TO COME ON BOARD AS ERF 2025 SPONSOR

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the next edition of the “European Robotics Forum”, to be held in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 March 2025, under the scientific responsibility of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, where the most influential and experts, both academic and industrial, at international level in robotics, will meet personally.

The sooner your organisation comes on board, the greater visibility you will gain from the European Robotics Forum promotional campaign, and the larger your sponsorship level, the greater the additional benefits.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & PACKAGES

Companies are invited to sponsor the ERF 2025 by choosing between a wide variety of sponsorship packages and opportunities. Our team will ensure that your investment leads to a successful Congress sponsorship experience.

Please contact the Organising Secretariat to receive the Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus 2025 and all details and information about the different opportunities: ERF2025.sponsor@aimgroup.eu

Click here to receive ERF 2025 sponsor & exhibitor prospectus

AIM Group International is a global, multi-service and everchanging company, specialising in conferences, meetings and events organisation, with a long track record of award-winning projects. AIM Group International is the Organising Secretariat of next ERF 2025.

Please note that if any elements of the sponsor packages do not suit your current objectives, we will be delighted to discuss how we can assist you in building a package to suit your needs.

our sponsors & Exhibitors

KUKA is an international automation group with sales of more than EUR 4 billion and around 15,000 employees. As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software and cloud-based digital services as well as fully connected production systems for a wide range of industries - primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail and healthcare. KUKA is active with over 100 locations in more than 50 countries. The largest sites are located in Germany, the US, China and Hungary, with headquarters in Augsburg, Germany. The KUKA Group includes Swisslog (intralogistics automation), Swisslog Healthcare (hospital and pharmacy automation), Visual Components (offline programming and simulation) and Device-Insight (IoT).

NEXT is a system house for advanced and novel robotics — from research to industry. Beside technology transfer, research projects and our academy for democratizing robotics, AI-based robotics and human-robot collaboration, NEXT is a full-service orientated robotic supplier for industry, research, handcraft and service providers.

Our group focuses on mission-driven and application-oriented collaborative research in the fields of Mechatronics, Robotics and Artificial intelligence. We use the latest scientific insights and state-of-the-art technologies to develop innovative solutions for urgent societal challenges using systems engineering approaches. We valorise our new practical knowledge via education (talent development) and entrepreneurship (new product or service via existing partner or new spin-off or spinouts).

Our expertise: Unmanned Robotic Systems, Smart Industrial Systems, Sensing & Perception

Our focus: Sensing & Perception, Cognition & AI, Control & Manipulation, Unmanned Robotic Systems, Smart Industrial Robots

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources.

Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Franka Robotics is a German, research-driven robotics company headquartered in Munich and operating globally. Founded in 2016, it is part of the Agile Robots SE group since 2023.
Our mission is to enable the growing community of robotics and AI professionals to shape a pivotal moment in human evolution: giving AI a robot body. We achieve this by developing the reference robotics platform that facilitates big-thinkers to explore, collaborate, create and share – thereby driving continuous advancements in robotics and AI.
Franka Robotics’ endeavor is contributing to a bright future where capable AI-powered robots coexist and work alongside us, enhancing everyone’s lives and progressing society.

INESC TEC is a private non-profit research association, with Public Interest status, dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and pre-incubation of new technology-based companies. INESC TEC is home to Portugal’s largest and most dynamic robotics group, spearheading groundbreaking research and development across diverse sectors, including agriculture, forestry, space exploration, industry, construction, ocean exploration, and military applications.

Through continuous innovation in both hardware and software, INESC TEC designs cutting-edge robotic systems that are tailored to meet and surpass the unique needs of end-users, delivering transformative, efficient, and practical solutions across a broad spectrum of industries.

This powerhouse of innovation is organized into three specialized laboratories: iiLab – The Industry and Innovation Lab, where next-generation industrial automation and innovation converge; Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory – Dedicated to the development of autonomous systems that push the boundaries of robotics in land, sea, and space environments; TRIBE LAB – The Laboratory of Robotics and IoT for Smart Precision Agriculture and Forestry, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability in these fields.

Robotnik designs, manufactures and markets autonomous mobile robots and mobile manipulators, capable of working autonomously in collaborative environments, sharing space with humans.

Our activity in the service robotics sector started in 2002 and we are currently a reference in mobile robotics in the world and leaders in Europe, having presence in the main international markets: Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, USA, France, Germany or Italy.

In Jan 2023, United Robotics Group, the German-based ecosystem of service robotics companies, announced the agreement to acquire a majority stake in Robotnik. With this move, United Robotics Group continued to partner with leading robotic experts contributing to launching the successful third generation of service robots, CobiotX (Robots-for-Humans).

RSBG SE, the investment entity of RAG-Stiftung, which focuses on technology- and engineering-driven companies, is a majority shareholder of United Robotics Group. SoftBank Robotics Group is a minority shareholder of United Robotics Group.

Robotnik is certified in:

ISO9001:15 – Design, manufacturing and commercialization of products and systems based on robotic technology.
INNOVATIVE SME – SMEs with character and capacity for innovation.

all about automation is the leading exhibition series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization tailored to regional visitor target groups. The events are showcasing technical progress, proven products and innovative concepts.

At the all about automation users and decision-makers meet with manufacturers of automation components and systems, suppliers of robotics solutions, and software and service providers. Direct contact leads to solutions for flexible automation and smart production. Visitors of all about automation learn how strategies are implemented in practice and lead to more efficient, productive and sustainable industrial production.

all about automation exhibitions organized by Easyfairs are firmly established in the automation and robotic industry’s events calendar with eight locations in Germany and one location each in Switzerland and Austria.

autonox was founded in 2002 and specializes in the development and production of robot mechanics. Our customers are mechanical engineering companies and robot integrators interested in an end-to-end control platform. We provide unique mechanical solutions that add value to robot projects worldwide. With our highly motivated experts, an extensively equipped robot development laboratory and two application centers in Europe and North America, we support you as a competent partner.

Development and production are carried out in a fully integrated manner at our company. This allows us to achieve the highest levels of product quality and delivery reliability.

Our branch in Atlanta, Georgia (US) provides support to our customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

The Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) is a joint research centre between the National Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). The main objective of CAR is to generate beyond the state-of-the-art scientific and technical knowledge in the context of applied research, taking into account the needs and the challenges of society in the fields of Systems and Control Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Physical Technologies, with a transversal, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary approaches. In addition, the Centre is committed to education and training, as well as to technology transfer and public outreach.

Experience a new era of with the Archimedes Drive planetary traction drive. Its continuous rolling contact surfaces ensure effortless control and unparalleled accuracy in operations.

Leveraging compound technology, the Archimedes Drive can be tailored to a wide range of reduction ratios, all while maintaining exceptional torsional stiffness.

MYBOTSHOP & QUADRUPED Robotics are distributing and developing ROS based research robots mainly for Universities & Research facilities, who are developing applications for mobile Manipulation, Last Mile Delivery or Human Robot Interaction with our quadruped or humanoid robots. Moreover we have a huge variety of sensors, actuators & controllers and document most of our work on www.docs.mybotshop.de

Pilz is a global supplier of products, systems and services for automation technology. As a pioneer of safe automation, Pilz creates safety for human, machine and environment. Founded in 1948, today the family business with its head office in Ostfildern is represented worldwide with 2500 employees in 42 subsidiaries and branches.

The technology leader offers complete automation solutions for Safety and Industrial Security on the machine. These include sensor, control and drive technology – as well as systems for industrial communication, diagnostics and visualisation. An international range of services with consulting, engineering and training completes the portfolio. Pilz solutions are used in many industries beyond mechanical engineering, such as intralogistics, packaging, railway technology, or the robotics sector for example.

Qualisys is a leading provider of motion capture technology and has a long history of supplying research, engineering, entertainment, and sports facilities with high-end camera systems and expertise in capturing and analyzing movements. Qualisys offers a wide range of products and services and has its Head office in Gothenburg Sweden. Qualisys is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, our clinical products are compliant with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and have FDA clearance (K171547).

Unitree Robotics is a world-renowned civilian robotics company, which is focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of consumer and industry-class high-performance general-purpose legged and humanoid robots, six-axis manipulators, and so on. Unitree Robotics is the world‘s first company to start public retail of high-performance quadruped robots, and the first to achieve industry landing, with global sales leading over the years.

Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. We are on a mission to democratize access to robotics. Intrinsic is building a software platform for intelligent robotics; making industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers.

The transformation network initiative CARS 2.0 addresses small and medium-sized companies in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors as well as Start-ups in the Stuttgart Region and the Neckar-Alb Region. CARS 2.0 offers information and supply supporting to tackle the countless challenges of transformation and focuses on the topics of technological change, digital transformation, education and funding initiatives.

CARS 2.0 is coordinated by the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (WRS) and is supported financially by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Find an overview of all project partners and further information at cars.region-stuttgart.de.

The AI-PRISM project aims to enhance manufacturing processes by developing human-centred AI solutions that increase productivity and customer satisfaction. It focuses on intuitive collaborative robotics, enabling real-time human-robot interaction and ensuring physical and psychological safety. The project supports SMEs through flexible, cost-effective systems and an open-access portal for training and certification.

AI-PRISM integrates social sciences and humanities into robotics, addressing sociocultural factors and fostering inclusive, ethical practices. Its cobots learn by observing human interactions and adapt to ensure safe operations in varied scenarios, promoting trust and collaboration in diverse workplaces.

Funded by Horizon Europe (Grant No. 101058589), AI-PRISM adheres to EU ethical standards, delivering impactful innovations for sustainable and inclusive manufacturing.

HAPTION designs, manufactures and sells hardware and software solutions based on force-feedback. We operate in four market segments: transport industry (automotive and aeronautics), nuclear industry, academic research, and medical devices. In the transport industry, we supply solutions for the early simulation of assembly and maintenance operations. In the nuclear industry, our products are used in the teleoperation of robotic equipment. In the case of academic research, our technology is at the core of human-computer interaction paradigms. Finally, for the medical sector we provide means to learn manual skills by rehearsing them on virtual patients.

The A2S institute is part of the Department of Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Germany and conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research to enable the intelligence necessary for human-centered robot autonomy in dynamic environments. Towards this goal, the institute develops explainable, adaptable, and dependable autonomous systems that promote safety and trustworthiness. The members of the institute also operate the international Autonomous Systems master's program (MAS), which has been offered by the Bonn-Aachen International Center for Information Technology (b-it) since 2002.

YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@a2s-institute
GitHub organisation: https://github.com/a2s-institute

Kinova is a global leader in professional robotics. Founded in 2006 in Quebec, Canada, the company's mission was initially to empower individuals with upper-body limitations through the use of assistive robotics. 15 years later, the company has evolved its product line to service new markets — helping researchers, medical professionals, governments, businesses and educational institutions achieve their innovation goals through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts. Today, with robotic technologies built up over more than a decade of inspired ingenuity, Kinova’s dedication is to provide solutions to professionals in industries such as agrifood, healthcare, security, nuclear, hazmat and advanced manufacturing to go well beyond their ambitions.

The MAB's mission is to advance the frontier of technology to empower people with unprecedented capabilities and tools. We develop innovative motion control solutions and robotic technologies to help industries reach beyond human capabilities - for a safer, cleaner, and brighter future.

Resense GmbH is a joint venture between mechatronics corporation WITTENSTEIN and measurement equipment specialist WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG.

The miniaturized 6-axis force/torque sensors provide machines with a sense of touch – with applications in medical technology, haptics, robotics and precision manipulation.

Schmalz is one of the market leaders in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. Schmalz products are used all over the world, for example in applications in the logistics industry, the automotive industry, the electronics sector or in furniture production. The wide range of products in the Vacuum Automation unit includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters and crane systems for industrial and handicraft applications. With the Energy Storage unit, Schmalz has created a new pillar in the field of stationary energy storage.

With comprehensive consulting, a focus on innovation and first-class quality, Schmalz offers its customers long-lasting benefits. Schmalz’s intelligent solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization.

With its own locations and its sales partners, Schmalz is represented in more than 70 countries and in all important markets. The family owned company, headquartered in Glatten in the Black Forest, employs around 1,800 people at 31 locations worldwide

Robocable Demonstrator: Robot-Assisted Manipulation of Deformable Wire Harnesses with Process Uncertainties in Electric Vehicle Production

Sensodrive is a german high-tech company specialising in the development of torque sensors, force feedback systems and robotic drives with integrated torque measurement and control. Sensodrive is a pioneer of HRC robotics with its patented torque sensors. The innovative torque technologies not only set standards in industrial robotics, but also in medical technology, the automotive sector and force-feedback solutions.

Sensodrive is a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and market leader with its unique torque technology for more than 20 years.

TU Delft Robotics Institute unites all research at TU Delft in the field of robotics. Its main challenge is to get robots and humans to work together effectively in unstructured environments, and real settings. Within the institute both the ‘hard’ robot disciplines (mechatronics, embedded systems, control and Artificial Intelligence) and the ‘soft’ robot sciences (human-machine interaction, user interaction, architecture, ethics, security and design) have a prominent presence.

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