KUKA Robotics core competencies include the development, production, and sale of industrial robots, controllers, software, linear units, and omniMove™ omni-directional motion platforms. KUKA robots range from 5kg to 1300kg payloads, and 635mm to 3900mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform and are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, entertainment, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries as well as multiple applications including carbon fiber lay-up, material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. KUKA Robotics is the market leader in Germany and Europe, and number three in the world. The KUKA Robot Group employs about 2,500 people worldwide. In 2010, sales of the Robot Group totaled 435,7 million Euro. Twenty-five subsidiaries provide a presence in the major markets worldwide.