Sumitomo Drive Technologies Timeline

Events

• 2026-05-20 - Product Launch - Sumitomo Drive Technologies introduces Fine Cyclo B-Series gearboxes - The F4C-B version includes an integrated main bearing, while FC-B is a kit for custom machine integration; each comes in four sizes. The single-stage series offers reduction ratios from 29:1 to 179:1 and outside diameters of 120–231 mm. Specified… - source: emeia.sumitomodrive.com
• 2025-07-29 - Commercial Order - Swisslog wins Sumitomo warehouse automation project with AutoStore and autonomous forklifts - The AutoStore system is planned with 14 robots and 22,872 bins. The project includes 11 autonomous forklifts orchestrated by Swisslog SynQ. The system supports warehouse and assembly modernization at Sumitomo's Chesapeake facility. - source: swisslog.com
• 2025-05-13 - Facility Opening - Sumitomo Drive Technologies plans automated warehouse in Chesapeake - Virginia officials announced plans for an automated warehouse supporting Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake. The facility is intended to support distribution and assembly workflows for industrial power-transmission and motion-control products. The… - source: vedp.org
• 2023-07-28 - Product Launch - Sumitomo Drive Technologies launches new servo gearbox line - The launch covered the Servo Bevel BuddyBox 4, Servo Hyponic and Servo Cyclo gearbox families. The products combine Sumitomo gear technologies with configurations intended for precise servo-driven motion. Sumitomo positioned the line for robotics, automation… - source: us.sumitomodrive.com