Durr Group :: Mechanical & Plant Engineering Company

Durr Group (operating as Dürr Systems AG in its core business) is a leading global mechanical and plant engineering company headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. Founded in 1895, Dürr has evolved into one of the world’s largest suppliers of paint shops, final assembly systems, and production technology for the automotive industry, while also serving general industry sectors. The company operates under three main brands — Dürr, Schenck, and HOMAG — and employs around 20,000 people across more than 30 countries. Dürr is recognized for its innovation in automation, digitization, and sustainable production solutions, helping manufacturers achieve higher efficiency, flexibility, and environmental performance.

Dürr’s Robotics division is a major global supplier of industrial painting robots and application technology. The company has sold over 19,700 paint robots worldwide, making it one of the top providers in automotive painting automation. Dürr’s robots are engineered for precision, reliability, and energy efficiency in high-volume production environments.

Key Robot-Based Products:

• EcoRP Series (including the latest EcoRP4): High-performance painting robots with optimized arm geometry for maximum flexibility across all painting tasks. These 6-axis robots offer excellent reach, speed, and precision for interior and exterior vehicle painting. The EcoRP4 features improved dynamics, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced path accuracy.
• EcoBell Rotary Atomizers: Advanced paint application technology used with Dürr robots. The latest EcoBell4 delivers superior atomization, high transfer efficiency, and excellent surface quality while minimizing paint waste and VOC emissions.
• Integrated Paint Systems: Complete automated paint shops that combine Dürr robots, application technology, conveyors (such as the flexible RoDip Eᶻᵞ system), and smart control systems. These turnkey solutions cover pretreatment, electrocoating, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat application.
• Final Assembly Automation: Robotic systems for tasks such as windshield insertion, wheel mounting, and interior assembly in the final vehicle production stage.

Dürr continues to advance its robotics portfolio with a strong emphasis on sustainability, digitalization, and flexibility. Recent innovations include AI-supported process optimization, energy-efficient painting concepts, and modular systems that allow faster ramp-up and easier adaptation to new vehicle models. The company also offers comprehensive digital services, predictive maintenance, and training through its Dürr Academy. Dürr’s solutions are used by nearly all major global automakers and are increasingly applied in general industry for high-quality coating and assembly tasks.