INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION MEETS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE WITH TROESTER ROBOTICS

In today’s evolving industrial ecosystem, manufacturing is no longer just about physical output. Modern factories must simultaneously manage a range of challenges – from efficiency and flexibility to sustainability and quality control. Traditional automation systems often fall short, while smart, integrated and data-driven solutions are now the foundation of next-generation production strategies.

TROESTER Robotics emerged from this vision, formed in 2025 through a strategic acquisition. That year, TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG, a renowned German engineering company with over 130 years of heritage, acquired Turkey’s dynamic automation firm SC Otomasyon. This union brought together two strengths: deep engineering experience and practical implementation agility.

What resulted was more than just a new company – it became a transformative platform that doesn’t just produce automation systems but redefines the way production itself is designed and executed.

Today, TROESTER Robotics delivers durable, scalable and intelligent automation solutions across industries, with a strong focus on rubber and tyre production. These systems are built to improve precision, consistency, safety and operational sustainability.

Founded in 1892 in Hannover, Germany, TROESTER has become a global benchmark in the field of rubber, cable and plastics processing. With extrusion systems, full-scale production lines and advanced process engineering, TROESTER is known worldwide for engineering excellence and trust.

SC Otomasyon, on the other hand, earned its reputation in Turkey through flexible project execution and on-site know-how – delivering tailored automation projects in sectors such as glass, automotive and end-of-line applications. Notably, its success in rubber and tyre manufacturing drew international attention.

Through the acquisition and integration under TROESTER Robotics, this unique combination of capabilities has been elevated to serve global markets. It reflects the perfect synergy of depth and agility, tradition and innovation and global vision with local adaptability.

AUTOBOOKER: A NEW STANDARD IN TREAD HANDLING

Autobooker, developed by TROESTER Robotics, directly addresses a common bottleneck in tyre production: the handling and stacking of precut rubber treads.

Due to the nature of rubber – its sticky surface, flexibility and weight – manual operations are not only labour-intensive but also prone to inconsistencies such as misalignment and uneven stacking. This leads to increased cycle times and compromised product quality.

Autobooker was designed to solve these challenges in a compact robotic cell that automatically identifies and handles treads of various profiles and sizes while delivering repeatable and balanced stacking with minimal operator intervention. The system easily integrates into existing production lines with its compact structure and adapts to different production scenarios without the need for reprogramming. Most importantly, Autobooker ensures not just speed but precision and consistency in its operations.

Unlike traditional systems, Autobooker is not just a robot – it is a stabilising element of the production line, enabling a more consistent, reliable and efficient flow.

BEYOND MACHINES: AN INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION ECOSYSTEM

Autobooker is just one part of the broader technology ecosystem developed by TROESTER Robotics. Across various stages of tyre and rubber manufacturing, the company continues to build systems that prioritise productivity, safety and quality. One of the systems is Green Tyre Spraying Cells, which are robotic spray units that ensure uniform surface coating, reduce VOC emissions and minimise operator exposure. The Robotic Creel Loading Systems are designed to automate the placement of heavy steel and cord rolls; these systems significantly improve ergonomics and workplace safety.

Another solution, the End-of-Line Palletizing Solutions, enables fast, reliable palletising of finished tyres with minimal human involvement, increasing throughput and reducing handling errors. All TROESTER Robotics systems are equipped to communicate with MES and ERP platforms, enabling smart factory integration. This ensures the production process is not only automated but also traceable, measurable and optimised in real time.

DELIVER A VISION, NOT ONLY MACHINES

At TROESTER Robotics, automation is not just about hardware – it’s about engineering precision, industry insight, global standards and future-focused thinking. Every system installed is designed to standardise quality, minimise waste, reduce operator dependency and boost competitiveness while laying a solid foundation for digital transformation.

For TROESTER, every solution is a chapter in its customer’s production story. The company says, “We’re not just writing that story for today – we’re building it for the factories of the future.”

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Bridgestone has launched a new range of underground mining tyres engineered to perform in extremely harsh conditions, enabling greater productivity with fewer resources. The VMNT, VMDL and VMMS products are specifically designed for underground applications, where abrasive rock, high moisture and continuous operations create one of the toughest environments for tyres.

All three models debut Bridgestone’s Subterranean technology, allowing haulers to carry heavier loads without raising inflation pressure. This innovation also lowers the risk of cuts, penetrations and costly downtime. The tyres form part of the company’s Moving More with Less philosophy, balancing higher capacity, durability and safety to help operators maximise output underground.

The tyres reduce penetrations by enveloping rocks instead of allowing them to cut into the rubber while preserving grip and operator comfort. The VMNT offers extended wear life for underground haulers, the VMDL uses a unique lug pattern for traction on load and haul dump machines and the VMMS features a smooth grooveless design where traction comes from terrain contact, plus cut-resistant sidewalls. Available sizes include 26.5 R25, 29.5 R29 and 35/65 R33.

This release strengthens Bridgestone’s off-road tyre portfolio and reinforces its commitment to innovative solutions that improve productivity, durability and safety in specialised global applications.

Rob Cole, Key Account Manager – Off Road Tyres, UK and Ireland, Bridgestone, said, “These tyres are specifically designed for the harshest terrains that you’ll ever come across. Underground mines are among the most demanding and challenging environments imaginable. The beauty of these tyres is that they can carry 15 percent extra load capacity without increasing the pressure. Traditionally, the thinking in this sector was to make the casing stronger and simply put more air into the tyre to carry more load. In reality, that can be counterproductive in these conditions.

“If a tyre fails underground, it can fail with a tremendous amount of force, costing operators huge amounts of money in downtime and, more importantly, potentially endangering life. The machines themselves are getting heavier, so the tyre beads have also been strengthened to help carry more load safely and effectively. What Bridgestone has developed here is a tyre range capable of handling the severe realities of underground mining while helping operators move more with less.”

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has confirmed that its flagship ADVAN brand tyres powered the JR2 Class victor at 2026 WRC FORUM8 Rally Japan, the seventh round of the FIA World Rally Championship. The race took place from 28 to 31 May on courses spanning Japan’s Aichi and Gifu prefectures.

The ADVAN A051T tarmac rally tyres delivered the grip, control and wear resistance essential for navigating the event’s technically demanding stages under high surface temperatures. The JR2 Class is designated for national and regional rally vehicles with engine displacements above 1600 cc and up to 2500 cc. The winning car was a TOYOTA 86 fielded by K-ONE RACING TEAM, driven by Yuta Yamamoto and Shizuka Takehara.

Their well-coordinated, precision driving, combined with the ADVAN A051T tyres’ performance, allowed them to clock the fastest time on every stage except SS10, where a Notional Time was applied. The pair finished over 17 minutes ahead of the second-place car. Yamamoto has now claimed first place in the JR2 Class at Rally Japan for five consecutive years, with ADVAN tyres contributing each time.

Beyond Rally Japan, Yamamoto also competes in the Japanese Rally Championship, where he has secured the JN-3 class series title for three straight years, again supported by ADVAN rally tyres. Rally Japan is the country’s round of the WRC, which ranks alongside Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship as a premier global motorsport series. The competition is run entirely on tarmac roads, and this year’s WRC calendar features 14 rounds across different nations worldwide.

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Tyres Europe has responded to the European Commission’s recent policy package on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering qualified support for measures that reduce red tape. Industry representatives have pointed to proposed exemptions for retreaded and test tyres as a positive step, arguing these products do not present the same supply chain traceability risks as standard new tyres. The move is seen as a way to prevent unnecessary administrative costs for businesses.

A significant point of clarity within the Commission’s documents involves the dual legal status of tyre makers. Under the new framework, manufacturers are considered operators when importing natural rubber but become first downstream operators when selling finished goods. Tyres Europe has endorsed this distinction, stating it prevents the needless circulation of due diligence statement numbers after the raw material has already been cleared at the border. The association believes the same rationale should apply to imported finished tyres, which have already satisfied verification requirements upon entry.

Nevertheless, serious practical hurdles remain, particularly concerning the EUDR’s digital infrastructure. The tyre sector routinely mixes domestically produced and imported tyres within the same warehouses for extended periods, forcing companies to repeatedly consolidate large volumes of due diligence references for customer shipments. Although the Commission has acknowledged the necessity of grouping tools, the current design of the Information System may undermine these simplified procedures. Industry leaders warn that without technically sound solutions, system resilience could be compromised.

Tyres Europe has formally requested that the EUDR’s existing implementation deadline stay unchanged. Instead of delaying the rules, the group urges policymakers to resolve unresolved operational issues through narrowly tailored fixes. The ultimate goal is to prevent duplicate transmission obligations wherever prior due diligence can be clearly demonstrated, ensuring that supply chains remain functional without sacrificing regulatory oversight.

Adam McCarthy, Secretary General, Tyres Europe, said, “The tyre industry supports the objectives of the EUDR and is ready to implement it. After years of preparation, companies now need implementation certainty. The priority now should be to ensure that the remaining operational issues are addressed through targeted refinements and further implementation guidance, rather than through any reopening of the Regulation itself.”

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has been named a ‘Supplier Engagement Leader’, the top ranking in the 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment by CDP, a global environmental nonprofit focused on a sustainable economy. This marks the second consecutive year the company has received the highest rating.

The CDP assessment examines how businesses effectively collaborate with suppliers on climate change issues, based on five criteria from its climate questionnaire: governance and strategy, emissions targets, Scope 3 emissions, risk management and supplier cooperation. Yokohama Rubber aims to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions from its own operations by 2050 and has disclosed Scope 3 emissions since 2013.

To address supply chain climate impact, the company created the Yokohama Green Procurement Guidelines with suppliers to promote eco-friendly raw materials. It also holds annual CSR briefings for suppliers on carbon neutrality. Under its ‘Caring for the Future’ sustainability slogan, Yokohama Rubber continues to generate shared value by tackling social issues through business activities.

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