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09.11.2026
The Strategic Importance of Preserving and Strengthening Europe's Last Large Independently-Owned Industrial Robot Manufacturer
Stäubli: A Strategic European Champion in Industrial Robotics
Faverges, 09.11.2026 (PresseBox) - As European nations increase investments in defence and security, the ability to manufacture strategically important systems within Europe has become a critical priority. From ammunition and missiles to military electronics, aerospace systems, communication equipment, batteries and advanced sensor technologies, modern defence manufacturing increasingly depends on highly automated and resilient production. In this environment, Stäubli offers significant strategic value as Europe's leading robotics manufacturer.
Supporting European Industrial Sovereignty
Robotics is an industry in transition. In the past decade, ownership of Europe's largest industrial robot manufacturers has shifted outside the continent. German manufacturer KUKA has been fully owned by China's Midea Group since 2022. Comau, founded in Italy, came under majority ownership of a U.S. private equity firm, One Equity Partners, in 2025. Swedish-Swiss ABB Group agreed in 2025 to sell its robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group (pending as of July 2026).
Industrial robots are essential to modern manufacturing and play a critical role not only in defence and security, but also in sectors ranging from semiconductors and pharmaceuticals to automotive and energy. As European companies across sectors seek to reduce dependencies and improve supply chain resilience, Stäubli—as the last major manufacturer of industrial robots to remain independently European-owned—offers a trusted source of advanced automation technology.
Stäubli’s European operations have been anchored in Faverges, France for over a century. Today, the Robotics Division’s core development and manufacturing are centred there, combining engineering excellence with local production capabilities, ensuring direct customer support, secure supply chains, and long-term technological independence. Its presence helps ensure that critical industrial capabilities remain developed, produced and supported within Europe.
Driving Innovation and Delivering Trusted Technology
For decades, Stäubli has been recognised for its expertise in highly demanding sectors such as life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and clean energy. The company's high-performance industrial robots are known worldwide for their precision, reliability, cleanroom capabilities and long service life, which make them particularly well suited for mission-critical production environments. In strategically sensitive sectors, Stäubli's independent European ownership offers an additional layer of confidence: reduced exposure to shifting export controls and geopolitical risk, and a supply chain that remains accountable within Europe.
A Strategic Asset for Europe's Future
As Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing continue to accelerate, robotics will play an increasingly important role in Europe's economic future. Stäubli represents far more than a successful industrial company. It reflects European engineering expertise, technological innovation, industrial capabilities, and a strong commitment to long-term competitiveness, all of which contribute to Europe's evolving industrial landscape.
At a time when strategic technologies are advancing rapidly across the globe, the continued development of a strong European robotics ecosystem remains an important factor in supporting industrial innovation and competitiveness. Stäubli's ongoing growth contributes to the expansion of advanced manufacturing capabilities, supports efforts to strengthen industrial value chains, and reinforces Europe's position as a leading participant in the global industrial sector for years to come.
About Stäubli
Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries, with agents in 50 countries on four continents. Its global workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support. Originally founded in 1892 as a small workshop in Horgen/Zurich, Switzerland, today Stäubli is an international Group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.
https://www.staubli.com/global/en/home.html
About Stäubli Robotics
Stäubli Robotics is a leading global player in robotics, consistently delivering engineering as effective and reliable as our services. A complete solutions provider for digitally networked production, Stäubli offers a broad range of 4- and 6-axis robots including robotic arms designed specifically for sensitive environments, mobile robots, driver-less transport systems (AGVs) and cobots for human-robot collaboration.
Robotic automation for industrial applications | Stäubli
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