Chinese robot manufacturer Estun Automation will begin its European expansion with its subsidiary Estun Robot Europe in early August 2024. The company’s president and CEO is Gerald Mies, former CEO of Kuka Systems.
According to the company, Estun has long been ranked in the top three robot providers in China. After the global market leader in Japan, Estun holds the largest market share in China, ahead of European and Japanese competitors. With a high degree of vertical integration,
Estun produces a wide range of products. The product range includes 76 industrial robot models with load capacities from 3 to 700 kg, including collaborative robots, SCARA, and clean room versions. The robots are in demand across all industries, for example the company equips Chinese car manufacturer BYD and is strongly represented in photovoltaics, lithium battery (CATL) production and sheet metal processing solutions.
The company’s CEO in Europe is Gerald Mies, who has been managing director of leading robot and system manufacturers in the European robotics market for over 20 years. Most recently, Mees was president and CEO of Kuka Systems.
Estun was founded in 1993, and founder, chairman and majority owner Bob Wu started the robotics division in 2011. In addition to robotics, the company has two other business areas: “Automation and Motion Control” and “Digital Products and Services”. The company has approximately 3,800 employees, of which more than 1,100 are engaged in research and development, and invests more than 10% of sales in research and development.