Universal Robots Names Kim Povlsen President to Strengthen Danish Robotics Leadership
Teradyne Inc., the parent company of Universal Robots, announced that Kim Povlsen will assume the role of president of the Danish collaborative‑robot manufacturer effective March 1, 2021.
Greg Smith, president of Teradyne’s Industrial Automation Group and acting president of Universal Robots, underscored the importance of the company’s Danish heritage in the announcement. “Universal Robots was one of the founding companies in Odense’s robotics innovation hub,” Smith said. “Our global customers recognize the quality and ingenuity that stem from this Danish legacy. I’m delighted to welcome a Danish executive who can build on our achievements and further develop the robotics hub and headquarters in Odense.”
Povlsen, a native of Aarhus, holds a master’s degree in Computer Science & Embedded Engineering from the University of Southern Denmark. Prior to joining Universal Robots, he served as Vice‑President of Global Technology Strategy at Schneider Electric, bringing a wealth of experience in robotics and embedded systems.
Kim Povlsen will take the helm of Universal Robots as president on March 1, 2021.
Automation Control System
- Sepro Expands Six‑Axis Robot Line with New Compact Models for Injection Molding
- Sytrama Relocates U.S. HQ to Canton, Michigan, and Launches 32,300‑ft² Robot Assembly Plant
- Sepro and Universal Robots Join Forces to Power Cobots with Advanced Vision Control
- Universal Robots Announces 37,000 Units Sold and Introduces Heavy‑Duty UR16e Collaborative Robot
- Universal Robots Powers Vectis Automation’s Advanced Collaborative Cobot Welding System
- Realtime Robotics Launches Advanced Controller to Simplify Integration and Accelerate Deployment
- Kuka Unveils the KR 4 Agilus: A Compact Robot for Advanced Electronics Automation
- Omron Unveils i4 SCARA Robot for High-Speed, Precise Assembly
- Mecademic Unveils MCS500: The World's Most Compact SCARA Robot
- TM Robotics Unveils Advanced TS5000 Controller for Next‑Gen Industrial Robots