Kinova today announced the appointment of Axel Weber as Vice President, Medical – Europe. The appointment is part of the company's growth strategy in the European medical market, as Kinova celebrates 20 years of innovation and accelerates the rollout of KIMA, its robotic arm purpose-built for clinical environments.
An engineer by training, Axel has dedicated his career to medical robotics for more than a decade. He notably led a dedicated medical business unit within a leading European robotics group, where he helped establish robotics as a recognized tool across the continuum of care, from diagnostics to the operating room. Well known in the medical robotics industry, he is regarded as a valuable and reliable partner by clinical and industry stakeholders alike.
Leading Kinova's European medical activities, Axel will be responsible for building the company's presence across the continent, developing partnerships with medical device manufacturers (OEMs), and supporting clinical teams in adopting the KIMA robotic arm.
“We're thrilled to welcome Axel to the team. Axel shares our passion for innovative medical solutions, and his arrival reflects our ongoing commitment to invest in both product and expertise to accelerate our customers' deployments. I'm also proud to grow our European presence – we've been established in Germany for ten years already – and to keep expanding our offering for customers across the continent.”
“Kinova has established a strong history and a genuine success story in medical robotics. It is a recognized player in the industry, backed by a robust portfolio, a talented team, and a compelling strategy. I am pleased to join the company and look forward to contributing to the successful rollout of KIMA across Europe.”
The appointment reflects Kinova's evolution as it extends its long-standing expertise in assistive and collaborative robotics into high-precision medical robotics, with a robotic arm engineered from the ground up for the demands of the clinical environment.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boisbriand, Québec, Kinova is a global leader in assistive and collaborative robotics. As it celebrates 20 years of innovation in 2026, the company continues to design and manufacture advanced robotic solutions for medical, professional, and assistive applications. Proudly designed, developed, and assembled in Canada, its products reflect Kinova’s unwavering commitment to superior quality, innovation, and local expertise.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boisbriand, Québec, Kinova is a global leader in assistive and collaborative robotics. As it celebrates 20 years of innovation in 2026, the company continues to design and manufacture advanced robotic solutions for medical, professional, and assistive applications. Proudly designed, developed, and assembled in Canada, its products reflect Kinova’s unwavering commitment to superior quality, innovation, and local expertise.
