Schaeffler AG

• iRPS Through-shaft Position Sensor
• MEMS Axial Force Sensor
• Thin-section Bearings
• XZU Angular Contact Needle Roller Bearings

Facilities & manufacturing

• Factory floor area

  2026-10-20 - Schaeffler's Taicang factory has approximately 7,500 square metres of floor space for joint-module assembly, robot training and supporting digital infrastructure. - Taicang joint-module factory - Taicang, China

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• Production setup

  2026-10-20 - Five stations assemble, inspect, label and package humanoid joint modules, including linear and rotary actuators. - Humanoid joint-module assembly - Taicang, China

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Orders & commitments

• Order / commitment

  2026-10-13 - Schaeffler reported approximately €400 million in humanoid-robotics orders on hand after adding two Greater China customers in Q3. - Humanoid robotics component order book

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Operating use

• Internal factory use

  2026-10-20 - Six humanoid robots work across five stations on Schaeffler's own Taicang joint-module assembly line. - Robots operating on Schaeffler's own assembly line - Taicang, China

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• AEON at Schaeffler Humanoid Gym

  2026-08-19 - Evaluation - Tested With - Hexagon Robotics placed an AEON humanoid in Schaeffler’s Humanoid Gym for pre-deployment training and validation.

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Supply chain relationships

• Vertically integrated actuator production

  Integration - Component - Schaeffler says its smart actuators are based on series and vertically integrated production of rotary and linear drives, BLDC motors, sensors, and control electronics.

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• JUNKER Group

  Inbound - Manufacturing

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• EMAG

  Inbound - Manufacturing

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• Supfina

  Inbound - Manufacturing

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• EMAG

  Inbound - Manufacturing

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• Shandong Jindi

  Inbound - Mechanical - Shandong Jindi supplies bearing cages for Schaeffler's bearing production

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• Stegra

  Inbound - materials and robotics supply chain - Stegra is contracted to supply hydrogen-reduced strip steel to Schaeffler from 2027

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• Humanoid

  Inbound - Robot Systems - Humanoid contracted to supply wheeled robots to Schaeffler under RaaS, with the first phase planned from December 2026

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• DMG MORI

  Inbound - Machine Tools - DMG MORI supplied a DMC 80 FD duoBLOCK mill-turn centre for Schaeffler’s Höchstadt plant in 2015

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• Neura Robotics

  Inbound - Manufacturing - NEURA agreed to supply humanoid robots for Schaeffler's global production network

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• Buehler

  Inbound - Test Equipment - Buehler supplied an AbrasiMet XL Pro saw for material testing at Schaeffler’s Irapuato quality-control lab

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• Hexagon

  Outbound - actuation and motion control - Schaeffler agreed to supply strain-wave and planetary-gear rotary actuators for Hexagon's AEON

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• Humanoid

  Outbound - actuation and motion control - Schaeffler's five-year contract covers over 50% of Humanoid's wheeled-platform joint-actuator demand through 2031

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• Neura Robotics

  Outbound - actuation and motion control - Schaeffler will supply compact, lightweight actuators for NEURA's humanoid platforms

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• Helsing

  Outbound - Manufacturing - Schaeffler plans to manufacture and procure drone electronics for Helsing under a December 2025 MoU

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• Rainbow Robotics

  Outbound - robotic motion components - Schaeffler will develop and supply gearboxes for Rainbow's AI mobile dual-arm robots under a trilateral MoU

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• Spirit AI

  Outbound - Humanoid Robot Components - Schaeffler plans to supply electric lifting columns, sensors and rotary joints for Spirit AI humanoids

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• VinDynamics

  Outbound - robotic motion components - Schaeffler will develop and supply planetary gearboxes for VinDynamics humanoids

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• Delair

  Outbound - Manufacturing - Schaeffler plans serial assembly and production support for Delair's Damocles and Aspik drones in France

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• ROKAE Robotics

  Outbound - Motion Control - Schaeffler will supply customized torque sensors and harmonic drives for jointly developed ROKAE humanoid joints

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• XPENG Robotics

  Outbound - Components - Schaeffler is nominated to supply undisclosed components for XPENG Iron, with production planned for Q4 2026

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• SHA - XETRA - EUR

• Klaus Rosenfeld - Chief Executive Officer - Led Schaeffler’s 2015 stock-market listing and its acquisition and merger with Vitesco Technologies in 2024.

Events

• 2026-10-22 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Wandelbots partner on global NOVA robotics platform

  NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac Sim will support virtual testing of robot tasks and manufacturing processes. A skill store is intended to organize applications, models and technical knowledge for transfer between sites. The partners cite potential automation lifecycle cost reductions of up to 40 percent.

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• 2026-10-20 - Facility Opening - Schaeffler opens Taicang factory for humanoid joint-module production

  Six humanoids work across five stations assembling, inspecting, labelling and packaging modules, including linear and rotary actuators. The site combines assembly, robot training and data acquisition, digital twins and a data centre. Its training environments support tasks such as visual inspection, material handling and line-side replenishment under manufacturing conditions.

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• 2026-10-13 - Commercial Order - Schaeffler adds two Greater China humanoid customers

  Two new customers in Greater China were added during the third quarter. The figure describes the humanoid-robotics order book, rather than recognised revenue or delivered products. The company plans to publish final validated financial results on November3.

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• 2026-08-19 - Demonstration - Hexagon starts AEON training at Schaeffler’s Humanoid Gym

  Imitation learning and repeated execution refine robot policies against representative Schaeffler manufacturing applications. The programme supports a planned rollout of at least 1,000 AEON robots over coming years; Schaeffler will also supply actuator technology.

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• 2026-08-13 - Product Launch - Schaeffler unveils formed strain-wave gearboxes for humanoid robots

  Schaeffler says its forming process lowers manufacturing cost by more than 25 percent and material consumption by more than 75 percent compared with conventional precision machining. Production is scheduled to start in Germany in 2027 before being rolled out to additional regions and humanoid manufacturers. The process transfers automotive manufacturing experience from more than two million formed strain-wave gearboxes supplied globally during the previous decade.

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• 2026-08-05 - Market Signal - Schaeffler discloses €350m humanoid-robotics order book

  More than 50 humanoid sample orders were recorded during 2026. Production launches span three customers and seven products. Schaeffler was nominated to supply components for XPENG’s Iron humanoid, with production planned for Q4 2026.

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• 2026-08-03 - Acquisition - GAM acquires Schaeffler Ultra Precision Drives assets

  The completed transaction transferred PSC product intellectual property and production technology to GAM. GAM formed GAM-Melior GmbH in Hameln, Germany, to support and manufacture the PSC product line. The PSC reducer supplies the core gearing technology in GAM’s flagship GPL robotic gearbox.

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• 2026-07-02 - Award - Acumino, DXC and Schaeffler win STARTUP AUTOBAHN anniversary award

  Corporate partners selected the project from 12 previous Plug and Play Innovation Award winners. The collaboration applies Acumino's skill-specific AI models to packaging automation in Schaeffler production. DXC Technology contributes industrial deployment and integration expertise to the joint project.

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• 2026-06-19 - Partnership - Delair and Schaeffler partner to scale drone and interceptor production in France

  The line is planned to manufacture Delair Damocles drones and the newly announced Aspik interceptor. The cooperation combines Schaeffler production and component capabilities with Delair drone design, integration and operational deployment. The companies frame the partnership around European sovereign UAS capacity and scalable defence drone manufacturing.

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• 2026-06-03 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Spirit AI sign strategic cooperation agreement for embodied intelligence

  Schaeffler and Spirit AI signed a strategic cooperation agreement on June 3, 2026. The cooperation covers embodied-intelligence data collection, humanoid robot core components and industrial-scenario applications. The agreement supports deployment and industrialization of embodied large-model and humanoid robot technologies in advanced manufacturing.

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• 2026-05-13 - Partnership - Humanoid signs phased deployment agreement with Schaeffler for thousands of humanoid robots

  Humanoid signed a binding phased deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler to integrate humanoid robots into live manufacturing operations. The first systems are scheduled to go live in Germany before the end of 2026, with the initial phase running across Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt from December 2026 through June 2027. The agreement targets a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler’s global facilities by 2032 and includes a five-year actuator supply agreement with Schaeffler as preferred supplier.

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• 2026-04-30 - Market Signal - Hexagon plans €50 million of robotics investment in 2026

  Robotics was excluded from the group’s 2026–2030 financial targets and EBITAC calculation, with divisional performance to be reported quarterly. AEON pilots were underway with BMW, Schaeffler, Pilatus and Fill when the targets were presented.

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• 2026-04-22 - Partnership - Schaeffler supplies actuator and gearbox components for VinDynamics humanoid development

  The partnership covers development and supply of planetary gearboxes for VinDynamics humanoid-robot actuators. Schaeffler described the gearboxes as compact, high-torque-density and energy-efficient components for precise joint motion. The companies will jointly collect robot and application data to optimize actuators and support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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• 2026-04-22 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Hexagon Robotics form humanoid-robotics partnership

  Schaeffler and Hexagon Robotics agreed to develop and supply rotary actuators for Hexagon humanoid robots, including AEON. Schaeffler plans to deploy at least 1,000 Hexagon humanoids across its global production network over seven years. The collaboration combines actuator development with factory deployment and the collection of operating data from industrial use.

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• 2026-04-21 - Partnership - VinDynamics partners with Schaeffler to advance humanoid robot development

  Announced signing of a memorandum of understanding with Schaeffler to pursue joint research and development on core components for humanoid robots, including actuator systems and motors. Said the work would focus on evaluating and refining Schaeffler prototype actuators and optimizing VinDynamics control software for integration with those actuator systems. Outlined a path after start of production for simulation and validation support and sharing operational actuator data to improve designs, subject to a future project agreement.

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• 2026-04-15 - Partnership - ROKAE and Schaeffler agree humanoid joint supply programme

  Schaeffler contributes customized torque sensors and harmonic drives. The companies will jointly commission and optimize integrated joint modules. The agreement was announced on 15 April 2026.

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• 2026-03-10 - Partnership - Noble Machines and Schaeffler partner on actuators and Newton simulation

  The actuator platform uses Texas Instruments chipsets, while its digital twin runs in the Newton physics engine built on NVIDIA Warp and OpenUSD. The models account for manufacturing differences, lubricant and seal aging, and the energy demands of physical hardware. The partners also describe online self-diagnosis that uses controller effort to identify wear and environmental changes and adjust robot control.

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• 2026-03-03 - Org Change - Noble Machines exits stealth and reports first industrial robot deliveries

  The first shipment and deployment occurred within 18 months of the company’s launch. ADLINK, Schaeffler and Solomon were named as industrial collaborators. Its training approach combines language instructions, demonstrations and gestures to teach physical skills.

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• 2026-03-02 - Partnership - Schaeffler Partners with Leju Robotics for Humanoid Deployment in China

  • Schaeffler AG entered into a strategic partnership with Leju Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. to advance the use of humanoid robots in industrial applications. • The collaboration focuses on intelligent factory inspection, equipment operation support, logistics, and human–robot collaboration. • Schaeffler plans to integrate a mid-four-digit number of humanoid robots into its production facilities by 2035.

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• 2026-01-13 - Org Change - Schaeffler expands humanoid robotics program across its production network

  Schaeffler announced plans to deploy humanoid robots across its global manufacturing network. The initiative follows partnerships with multiple humanoid developers and component programs. The company aims to become a preferred technology partner for humanoid robotics.

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• 2026-01-13 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Humanoid enter strategic technology partnership

  Schaeffler and Humanoid entered a strategic technology partnership for humanoid motion systems. Schaeffler will provide motion components including planetary gear actuator technologies. The collaboration also includes planned deployments of humanoid robots in Schaeffler operations.

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• 2025-12-16 - Product Launch - Schaeffler unveils planetary gear actuator designed for humanoid robots

  Schaeffler introduced a planetary gear actuator specifically designed for humanoid robots. The actuator provides high-efficiency motion control and precision for robotic joints. The product expands Schaeffler's motion technology portfolio targeting the humanoid robotics market.

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• 2025-12-02 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Helsing sign MoU on drone development and production scale-up

  Schaeffler and Helsing signed an MoU to collaborate on drone systems. The agreement covers component supply, resilient supply-chain work and drone production scale-up. The partnership adds manufacturing and supply-chain capacity to Helsing drone development.

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• 2025-11-28 - Partnership - Schaeffler and Nanyang Technological University open robotics and AI research lab focused on humanoid technologies

  Partnership expanded through a new corporate lab dedicated to robotics and AI research. Collaboration targets technologies for humanoid robots including actuation and intelligent systems. Lab strengthens Schaeffler's role as a component technology partner in the humanoid robotics ecosystem.

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• 2025-11-04 - Partnership - Schaeffler partners with NEURA Robotics to develop and deploy humanoid robots

  Schaeffler and NEURA Robotics agreed to jointly develop and supply key humanoid components, including compact actuator systems. NEURA is securing a significant portion of its compact, lightweight actuator requirements through the partnership. Schaeffler announced a target to integrate a mid-four-digit number of NEURA humanoids into its production network by 2035; the rollout remains planned rather than completed.

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• 2025-09-03 - Partnership - DXC, Acumino and Schaeffler advance AI-driven packaging automation

  Schaeffler identified packaging-automation use cases for Acumino's human-in-the-loop robot training system. DXC contributed industrial IoT deployment expertise to help transfer the approach to additional industrial partners. The collaboration had already received the 2025 Plug and Play Global Innovation Award for cross-company work.

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• 2025-06-17 - Product Launch - Hexagon launches AEON for industrial applications

  Schaeffler and Pilatus planned pilots for manipulation, machine tending, part inspection and digital reality capture. A battery-swapping mechanism replenishes energy between work periods; NVIDIA computing, Microsoft Azure and maxon actuators support the platform.

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• 2025-06-12 - Partnership - Schaeffler integrates NVIDIA Omniverse technologies for industrial digital twins and robotics simulation

  Collaboration focuses on simulation environments for smart factory operations. Digital twins allow robotics systems and automation workflows to be tested before deployment. Supports development of next-generation autonomous manufacturing systems.

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• 2025-04-01 - Partnership - Accenture and Schaeffler Pave the Way for Industrial Humanoid Robots with NVIDIA and Microsoft Technologies

  Accenture and Schaeffler presented a Hannover Messe 2025 proof-of-concept for industrial automation scenarios spanning manual work, AMR-supported transport, adaptive manipulators, and general-purpose humanoid robots. The work uses NVIDIA Omniverse-based digital twins to simulate factory and warehouse layouts and test different automation mixes before deployment, with Microsoft Fabric used to compare operational scenarios and KPIs. The showcase included Schaeffler's EMMA mobile manipulator, Agility Robotics' Digit, and Sanctuary AI's Phoenix in factory and spare-parts workflows tied to Schaeffler facilities and distribution operations.

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• 2025-03-31 - Product Launch - Schaeffler announces full motion component portfolio for humanoid robots

  Schaeffler presented a portfolio of motion components designed for humanoid robots. The lineup includes linear and rotary drive systems, sensors, and control technologies. The company positioned itself as a technology supplier across the humanoid robotics stack.

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• 2025-03-18 - Partnership - Agility Robotics expands NVIDIA collaboration for Digit training and simulation

  Isaac Lab and Isaac Sim reinforcement-learning work had improved step recovery after pushes and other disturbances. Agility received early access to Cosmos and Mega, and used Schaeffler digital assets with Omniverse to test customer deployment environments.

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• 2025-01-06 - Demonstration - Schaeffler presents humanoid robotics technology portfolio at CES

  Schaeffler showcased motion technology solutions designed for humanoid robots at CES. The exhibit highlighted actuator systems and motion control technologies for robotics applications. The demonstration underscored Schaeffler's strategy to position itself as a supplier for next-generation robotics platforms.

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• 2024-11-13 - Partnership - Agility Robotics receives Schaeffler investment and signs robot purchase agreement

  Schaeffler described potential deployment across its network of 100 plants by 2030. Agility said the next phase of development would focus on robots working cooperatively with people beyond existing safety cages.

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• 2024-02-22 - Partnership - Rainbow Robotics signs trilateral agreement with Schaeffler and KETI for AI mobile dual-arm robot development

  Rainbow Robotics signed an MOU with Schaeffler and the Korea Electronics Technology Institute to co-develop AI-based mobile dual-arm robots and related operating technologies. The agreement assigned Schaeffler to supply key components including gearboxes, KETI to support AI-manufacturing applications, and Rainbow to develop operation solutions and oversee robot production. The companies said the jointly developed robots would be deployed in production sites across Germany and Korea to build autonomous-manufacturing use cases.

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• 2022-08-23 - Partnership - Schaeffler collaborates with Orcadesign on DEX autonomous mobile robot concept and user experience

  Orcadesign is listed as the design partner for Schaeffler's DEX autonomous mobile robot (AMR) concept. The collaboration focused on the robot's form factor, touchpoints, and user experience design. DEX positions Schaeffler as not only a component supplier but also a builder of internal AMR concepts.

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• 2021-04-26 - Partnership - Schaeffler collaborates with ABB Robotics on automation and smart factory technologies

  Companies collaborate on industrial automation systems used in manufacturing environments. Schaeffler motion and bearing technologies support robotic automation deployments in smart factories. Partnership aligns with Schaeffler's Industry 4.0 strategy across its global production network.

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• 2020-07-15 - Partnership - Schaeffler partners with Siemens on digital manufacturing and automation systems

  Partnership focuses on digital factory technologies and automation infrastructure. Collaboration includes integrating robotics, industrial software, and production analytics. Forms part of Schaeffler's global smart factory transformation.

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• 2019-03-27 - Deployment - Schaeffler integrates KUKA industrial robots in advanced manufacturing automation systems

  KUKA robotic systems deployed within Schaeffler production lines for automated manufacturing tasks. Systems used to support precision component manufacturing and logistics automation. Integration forms part of Schaeffler's broader Industry 4.0 smart factory initiative.

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• 2018-11-27 - Product Launch - Schaeffler expands precision motion technology portfolio targeting robotics and industrial automation

  Schaeffler expanded its precision motion technology portfolio with components designed for robotics and automation systems. Products include precision bearings, linear systems and drivetrain technologies used in robotic motion control. Portfolio expansion strengthened Schaeffler's role as a supplier within robotics and industrial automation supply chains.

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• 2018-10-02 - Deployment - Schaeffler deploys Universal Robots collaborative robots in manufacturing operations

  Collaborative robots introduced to support flexible automation in component manufacturing. Systems assist with repetitive tasks and precision handling operations. Deployment reflects Schaeffler's push toward modular automation across production facilities.

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• 2017-09-14 - Deployment - Schaeffler advances autonomous logistics and robotics automation in manufacturing operations

  Schaeffler expanded the use of automated logistics systems and robotics within manufacturing operations. Initiative focused on increasing automation across production lines and internal material handling. Program formed part of Schaeffler's broader digital manufacturing transformation.

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• 2016-04-25 - Market Signal - Schaeffler launches Industry 4.0 smart factory program integrating robotics and automation

  Schaeffler introduced an Industry 4.0 manufacturing program integrating robotics, automation and digital production systems. Initiative aimed to modernize manufacturing operations with smart factories, digital twins and automated logistics. Program laid the foundation for later robotics deployments across Schaeffler's global production network.

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Relationships

• VinDynamics

  Technology Partner - VinDynamics and Schaeffler signed an MOU for humanoid actuator and motor R&D, validation and SOP planning.

• Acumino

  Packaging Automation Collaborator - Acumino works with Schaeffler and DXC Technology on AI-driven robot training for packaging automation.

• NVIDIA

  Integrates With - Schaeffler uses NVIDIA Omniverse for industrial digital twins, robotics simulation and smart-factory planning.

• Leju Robotics

  Pilot Site - Schaeffler and Leju cooperate on humanoids for factory inspection, equipment support, logistics and human-robot collaboration.

• Accenture plc

  Hannover Messe 2025 Poc - Schaeffler and Accenture demonstrated industrial humanoid automation using NVIDIA Omniverse and Microsoft Fabric.

• Agility Robotics

  Commercial Customer - Agility Digit transports heavy components at Schaeffler's Cheraw, South Carolina plant.

• KUKA

  Deployment Partner - KUKA robots support conveyor tracking and palletizing at Schaeffler Technologies in Schweinfurt.

• Ewellix

  Acquired Company - Schaeffler acquired Ewellix, adding linear motion and actuation technology to its industrial business.

• Nanyang Technological University

  Partner - Schaeffler AG partners with Nanyang Technological University on advanced robotics research

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Context tags

• Humanoid joint actuation - Workflow - Schaeffler targets humanoid robot joint actuation with rotary and linear motion systems.
• Actuator component supplier - Stack Layer - Schaeffler supplies actuator components for robotic systems.
• Integrated robot-joint actuator supplier - Peer Group - Official Schaeffler material documents highly integrated actuator platforms developed for humanoid robot joints. https://www.schaeffler.com/en/media/dates-events/hannover-messe/
• Factories - Customer Environment - Manufacturing and industrial production environments
• Component supply - Commercial Stage - Core business: industrial components and motion systems
• Robot actuation components - Stack Layer - Actuator components and motion systems for robot platforms
• Precision reducer supplier - Peer Group - Schaeffler supplies precision bearings and gearboxes for robot reducers.
• Integrated motion system supplier - Stack Layer - Schaeffler provides integrated motion systems for robotic applications.
• Industrial robot joint motion - Workflow - Schaeffler provides motion components for industrial robot joints.
• Compact high-torque actuation - Capability - Schaeffler bearings and drives enable compact high-torque actuation.
• Reducer gear supplier - Stack Layer - Schaeffler supplies precision gearboxes and bearing-based reducer systems.
• Robotics motion-component supply layer - Stack Layer - Core peer group: motion components and actuator supplier
• Robot joint actuation - Capability - Rotary actuators and motion components for robot joints
• Motion components - Stack Layer - Precision bearings, actuators and motion control components
• Robot joint supply chain - Customer Environment - Schaeffler serves the robot joint and humanoid motion supply chain.
• Industrial robot supply chain - Customer Environment - Schaeffler supplies industrial robot and factory automation motion chains.

• Schaeffler adds two Greater China humanoid customers

  2026-10-13 · Order book · Schaeffler disclosed approximately €400 million in humanoid-robotics orders on hand in its preliminary Q3 and nine-month results.

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• Schaeffler signs five-year REEtec rare-earth supply contract

  2022-04-19 · Procurement · Schaeffler signed a five-year purchase contract with REEtec for rare-earth oxides used in permanent magnets for electric motors, with supply beginning in 2024.

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