Autotool To Host Automation Tech Day as Part of KUKA Networking Initiative

KUKA Robotics and its system partner Autotool will host a collaborative automation tech day and open house on February 25-26, 2026. This event will be held at Autotool’s facility in Plain City, Ohio. The two-day event builds on KUKA Connexions, a networking initiative that brings together KUKA system partners, integrators, and technology providers across North America.

KUKA industrial robots installed in an automotive production environment, performing automated welding and handling operations within a system-integrated workcell. Image used courtesy of KUKA

Automation Tech Day

The Autotool Tech Day is aimed at Tier 1 suppliers, automotive OEMs, and manufacturers in general industry and heavy machinery, and will last from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Attendees can expect hands-on demonstrations, networking opportunities, and technical seminars focused on welding automation, autonomous material handling, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in manufacturing.

The open house will highlight how KUKA and Autotool address practical automation challenges, including part transportation and flexible material flow. Educational sessions are scheduled for the second day, with a focus on how automation technologies are being deployed on the factory floor and how manufacturers can adapt to increasingly complex production environments.

Automotive body structures staged on an assembly floor, illustrating vehicle manufacturing workflows supported by automated welding and material handling systems. Image used courtesy of KUKA

KUKA Robotics on Display

Among the technologies featured at the Autotool Tech Day are KUKA’s welding automation solutions, including the KR CYBERTECH nano ARC Edition robot. This robot is built for continuous-path applications such as arc welding and offers compact reach options, high repeatability, and low maintenance requirements. Its hollow wrist design and flexible mounting options enable installation on floors or ceilings, making it suitable for space-constrained welding cells.

Autonomous material handling will also be a major focus, with demonstrations of KUKA’s KMP autonomous mobile robot platforms. The KMP 1500P uses SLAM navigation and omnidirectional drive technology to move loads through complex environments. Smaller and larger models, including the KMP 250P and KMP 3000P, illustrate how AMRs can be scaled to meet different payload and layout requirements.

KUKA System Partner: Autotool

As a KUKA system partner, Autotool plays a key role in delivering automation solutions tailored to customer-specific requirements. With more than 30 years of experience, Autotool designs and builds complete automation systems for welding, joining, material handling, and dispensing applications, supporting manufacturers as they modernize production lines.