# Kuka wins follow-up order for 12 robotic friction welding cells for US EV factory

Kuka received a repeat order for 12 additional robotic friction stir welding cells from a major automotive manufacturer for an electric vehicle production expansion in the US.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-07-21
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: robotic friction stir welding cells for battery cases and cooling water jackets
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [KUKA](https://endata.com/companies/3695.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [menafn.com](https://menafn.com/1109825237/Kuka-Wins-Repeat-Order-For-Robotic-Friction-Welding-Cells-In-US-EV-Factory-Expansion), 2025-07-21: "Kuka has now received a follow-up order for 12 additional cells for a production expansion."

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