Danish robotics manufacturer Universal Robots has announced that it has reached a milestone of 1,000 employees.
The company was founded seventeen years ago and claims to be one of only a few Danish companies formed since the 21st century to hit this milestone.
It currently operates in more than 20 countries globally and exhibited several of its solutions at Robotics and Automation 2022.
Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots, said: “This is an historic milestone for us, and we are proud of how we have evolved from being a local startup in the basement under the university to becoming a global cobot pioneer and market leader.
“Above all, it shows that we have a fantastic product and that many companies around the world can see the benefits of using our robots to develop their business.”
During the past year, Universal Robots has reportedly hired more than 200 employees in support of its ambition to expand.
Povlsen added: “From the outside there is, quite naturally, a lot of focus on the product and the technology. But the tech does not just arise by itself.
“It’s about having the right people on board, and at UR we have some exceptionally skilled and innovative employees who are able to constantly push the boundaries of what can be automated and how easily it can be done.
“If people 10 years ago could have seen what cobots can do today, they would have been amazed. Looking forward, the same should be the case in another 10 years’ time.
“Making it easier to solve ever more complex automation tasks is a very motivating goal.”
Automated technologies are growing in popularity for industrial, manufacturing and logistics organisations across the world, with Povlsen claiming Universal Robots is preparing to meet this growing demand.
