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Aerospace equipment company, with a team experienced in major aircraft assembly, secures millions in funding.
Original from 36kr.com: 36氪首发 | 核心团队曾攻关国家重点大飞机装配,航空航天智能装备商完成数千万元融资

Aerospace equipment company, with a team experienced in major aircraft assembly, secures millions in funding.

Dalian Kunda Automation Co., a company specializing in intelligent assembly equipment for large aircraft, has successfully completed a Series A funding round, raising tens of millions of yuan. The investment was led by Taizhou Yongxin Rongyan Venture Capital Partnership, with Dagan Capital serving as the exclusive financial advisor. The funds will primarily be allocated for the development of a new generation of intelligent assembly systems, expansion of core product capacity, and to supplement working capital.

Founded in 2016, Dalian Kunda focuses on providing automation solutions for heavy manufacturing sectors, particularly in aerospace. The company offers a range of products, including high-precision mobile docking platforms and composite mobile robots, catering to major manufacturers and research institutions in aviation, aerospace, and engine sectors.

Dalian Kunda has developed advanced technologies to meet the stringent demands of aerospace assembly, including high-precision docking and assembly techniques. Its products, capable of handling loads from 2 to 200 tons, integrate laser SLAM, visual navigation, and autonomous scheduling systems for efficient operation in large-scale manufacturing environments.

The company has reported a revenue of approximately 80 million yuan for the latest fiscal year, marking a 49% increase. With a strong focus on research and development, Dalian Kunda holds over 60 patents and collaborates with Dalian University of Technology on precision assembly algorithms.

Investors are optimistic about Dalian Kunda's potential, citing the rapid growth of the domestic aerospace market and the company’s established expertise in flexible production solutions. The firm aims to expand its presence in the civil aviation sector and explore opportunities in low-altitude economic initiatives, particularly in the development of large unmanned cargo aircraft.

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