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BBS Automation is a robotics company founded 1965, developing 2 robots primarily in the Industrial Arm category.
Automated systems for medical technology, pharma, and packaging
BBS Automation builds automated production systems for medical technology, pharmaceutical, and packaging applications, including HEKUdish Next Gen and HEKUdish compact for Petri dish production. The company operates under the BBS Automation brand and markets these systems to manufacturers needing high-throughput or semi-automated dish production.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1965 · 61 yrs
- Website
- bbsautomation.com
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Milestones
BBS Automation introduced HEKUdish Next Gen, a second-generation automated Petri dish production line.
BBS Automation launched HEKUdish compact, a semi-automated Petri dish production system for small-batch needs.
Founded in 1965.
Press coverage
- High-Speed Petri Dish Systems
Trend Hunter
- New Petri dish platform
BBS Automation
Active products by BBS Automation
2 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | HEKUdish compact | Industrial Arm | DOF 6 DOF | 2025 | 42.9 |
| 2 |  | HEKUdish Next Gen | Industrial Arm | — | 2025 | 38.6 |
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