| 1988-09-28 |
Skymech Automation is established on September 28, with a focus on automation for consumer electronics & connector industries. |
| 1995 |
The company diversifies into the Hard Disk Drive industry. |
| 1997 |
The team makes its first breakthrough into the highly regulated Medical Devices industry. |
| 1999 |
Skymech Automation successfully enters the semiconductor-related equipment business. |
| 2003 |
The company develops and implements proprietary software Quick*Builder for enhancing and optimizing the design-and-build value chain. |
| 2005 |
Prime-Ace Technology Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is established in China, Suzhou. |
| 2006 |
The company penetrates the Biotechnology sector with its first installation of a vision inspection system for the biochip manufacturing in Singapore. |
| 2008 |
Skymech Automation obtains ISO 9001:2000 certification. |
| 2012 |
Universal Robots appoints Skymech Automation as a distributor for the Singapore market. |
| 2015 |
Skymech Automation is recognised by Universal Robots as its only preferred partner in Singapore. |
| 2016 |
Skymech Automation is recognised by Universal Robots as its only preferred partner in Singapore. |
| 2017 |
The company further diversifies to offer Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions. |
| 2018 |
Skymech Automation attains ISO 9001:2015 certification. |
| 2018 |
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) appoints Skymech Automation as a distributor. |
| 2019 |
The team contributes to A*STAR's Model Factory@SIMTech as one of 20 key technology partners. |
| 2020 |
Skymech Automation launches its Cobot Welding Package, Skyweld. |
| 2020 |
Universal Robots recognises Skymech Automation as its Gold Distributor in Asia. |
| 2020 |
The company earns the title of Regional Top 10 Distributors from Universal Robots. |
| 2021 |
Universal Robots recognises Skymech Automation as its Gold Distributor in Asia. |
| 2022 |
Universal Robots names Skymech its Gold Distributor in Asia Pacific again. |
| 2022 |
OnRobot names Skymech Automation its Certified Partner. |
| 2022 |
A*STAR ARTC recognises Skymech as a Key Components Collaborator. |
| 2023-06-08 |
Kowa Group of Companies, Japan, acquires Skymech Automation and renames it Kowa Skymech Pte Ltd on June 8. |