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since 1980

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Machine tool automation of the highest quality

For over 40 years, the name PROMOT Automation has been standing for intelligent, fully automatic and operationally reliable handling of workpieces, pallets and tools as well as constantly finding new, innovative solutions. Perfect efficiency is evident in every system solution. Here are some milestones of the PROMOT success story:

1980

COMPANY FORMATION

Company founded by Helga Fellinger, Erich Weickl, Karl Neudorfer and Kurt Würrer. From the beginning, the focus has been on automating machine tools and continuously developing these robots. In the 1980s, PROMOT is a pioneer in the transition of pneumatically moved insertion devices to NC-controlled robots. The first modular system for gantry robots is developed.

1990

PROMOT Compact S2000

These years are marked by the product PROMOT Compact S2000. The first standardized modular NC gantry robot for small and medium-sized companies becomes affordable for the first time. Development of the second generation of gantry robots.

1992

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ProSTORE STORAGE SYSTEM

1997

DEVELOPMENT OF CELLMASTER STACK CELL

1999

DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD-GENERATION GANTRY ROBOT

2000

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

PROMOT Automation wins more and more customers in the automotive industry. This is associated with the further development of the modular system and the company’s growth.

2002

FIRST ARTICULATED ROBOT WITH KUKA

ISO 9001 and VDA 6.4 certification of the company and the first jointed-arm robot systems with KUKA are delivered. Other robot manufacturers follow.

2004

EXPANSION OF OPERATING AREA

New hall – extension of the operating area by 6,000 sqm (assembly, commissioning, office space).

2005

ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION OF THE COMPANY

2008

THE FIRST “PALMASTER” SYSTEM GOES INTO OPERATION

Another milestone is set in the milling area of PROMOT’s production. The changeover from 3- to 5-axis machining takes place, and at the same time the machining centers are automated – the first “Palmaster” system goes into operation.

2010

PALLET HANDLING AND
TOOL HANDLING TOOLMASTER

PROMOT realizes first projects in the field of pallet handling and tool handling “Toolmaster”. With our own master computer software ProSYS, machining centers with batch size 1 can produce highly flexibly and economically.

2015

NEW GANTRY LOADER GENERATION ENTER THE MARKET

2016

EXPANSION OF THE OPERATING AREA TO 18,000 SQM

production area, training workshop, canteen

2020

PROMRO

A separate product family PROMRO of simple, purpose-built, flexible and standardized robotic cells is launched.

2024

MOBILE ROBOT

The patented solution combines production and logistics, opening up completely new possibilities.

2025

ProMASTER

Market launch of the software solution for the entire shop floor, which also seamlessly integrates third-party systems.