Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
KUKA has developed a robot-based friction stir welding (FSW) solution for manufacturing battery housings in plug-in hybrid vehicles. These housings must be pressure-tight, low-distortion, and thermally stable to support complex cooling systems. KUKA’s solution uses stationary shoulder FSW technology, which produces high-quality seams with minimal post-processing and energy use. The company supported the entire development process, from feasibility studies to series production. This sustainable, Industry 4.0-ready solution includes remote maintenance and transparent quality monitoring, making it ideal for future e-mobility manufacturing.
KUKA has developed a robot-based friction stir welding (FSW) solution for manufacturing battery housings in plug-in hybrid vehicles. These housings must be pressure-tight, low-distortion, and thermally stable to support complex cooling systems. KUKA’s solution uses stationary shoulder FSW technology, which produces high-quality seams with minimal post-processing and energy use. The company supported the entire development process, from feasibility studies to series production. This sustainable, Industry 4.0-ready solution includes remote maintenance and transparent quality monitoring, making it ideal for future e-mobility manufacturing.
