# Voith Robotics partners with Universal Robots, ends Franka Emika collaboration

Systems integrator Voith Robotics announced a new partnership with Universal Robots, replacing its previous collaboration with Franka Emika. Franka Emika is no longer a shareholder in Voith Robotics, though Voith Group retains shares in Franka Emika.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-05-01
- Status: announced
- Products: cobot arms, automation solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Voith Robotics](https://endata.com/companies/18523.md)
- [Franka Emika](https://endata.com/companies/17521.md) (partner)
- [Universal Robots](https://endata.com/companies/17952.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [therobotreport.com](https://www.therobotreport.com/voith-robotics-cuts-ties-franka-emika-adds-universal-robots/), 2020-05-01: "Voith Robotics bundles know-how in the areas of process consulting, artificial intelligence, digital apps and service solutions for customers with 150 years of experience from established Group Divisions of the Voith Group in various target markets such as metal processing, machinery and electronics"

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