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Our Global Strategic
Manufacturing Alliance
Delivering Excellence at Highest Production Standards
A Global Leader in Innovative End-to-End Product Lifecycle Solutions
Circus Group has partnered with Celestica to manufacture our CA-1 Robots. This strategic alliance allows Circus to scale its supply chain and meet the rising demand for its innovative technology in the automated food service market. The CA-1 product , will benefit from Celestica's extensive manufacturing expertise and global reach.
This partnership addresses the challenge of scalability and streamlines Circus Group's supply chain. It also enhances the company's ability to serve its growing customer base globally. Both companies view this as a key move in their business strategies and a significant step towards further collaboration
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27,000+
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across multiple markets
Advanced manufacturing built for the most demanding industries
30+ Years of Experience
Part of IBM and founded in 1994, Celestica brings decades of manufacturing expertise.
24k Employees
Delivering high-reliability manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering services.
40+ Production Sites
A gloabal network of production sites in 15 countries inclunding EU, US, Mexico & Asia.
Global Manufacturing Excellence
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada Celestica is a leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions that brings global expertise at every stage of product development – from concept and design to full-scale production and after-market services.
End-to-End Manufacturing
Services along the Entire Product Life Cycle
Comprehensive After-Sales Service & Support Offering
30+
Years of Experience
Part of IBM and founded in 1994, Celestica brings decades of manufacturing expertise.
24K+
Years of Experience
Delivering high-reliability manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering services.
Toronto, Canada
Years of Experience
Following highest standards in quality, compliance, and transparency.
40 +
Years of Experience
A gloabal network of production sites in 15 countries inclunding EU, US, Mexico & Asia.
Supporting our ability to scale up production across the entire manufacturing lifecycle
Circus and Celestica combine visionary product design with engineering expertise to ensure our CA-1 solution is manufacturable, scalable, and of high-quality.
Supporting Circus with a resilient, globally connected supply chain, Celestica secures the operational backbone for smooth production and delivery of the CA-1 robots.
Celestica’s proven NPI processes helps Circus reduce time-to-market,
manage production ramp-up, and bring our vision to life.
With Celestica’s support, we’re testing everything from robotics to food safety to continuously enhance reliability, performance, and scalability from prototype to production.
Celestica handles the precision manufacturing of key CA-1 components, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Post-launch, Celestica ensures serviceability and long-term reliability for all deployed CA-1 units. So we can deliver the best experience to our customers and partners.
A trusted partner of global leaders
Sustainability at Celestica a partner with shared values
Responsible Supply Chain Operations
Celestica’s supply chain management ensures that every component used in Circus systems is sourced responsibly, manufactured sustainably, and delivered reliably.
From ethical sourcing and chemical compliance to high-standard material testing and supplier audits, we rely on Celestica to maintain quality and integrity across the entire supply network — securing the foundation for scalable, global operations.
Responsible Supply Chain Operations
Enabling Sustainable Products
Together with Celestica, Circus is building smarter, more sustainable products that shape the future of food.
Celestica’s experience in high-reliability design and supply chain solutions supports our mission to create energy-efficient, long-lasting robotics — reducing environmental impact while improving operational performance.
As we expand globally, this partnership helps us scale sustainably, meet evolving standards, and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
Enabling Sustainable Products
Reliable After-Market Services
To support the lifecycle of our autonomous kitchens, Circus leverages Celestica’s After-Market Services network — ensuring reliable repair, reuse, and end-of-life management.
Across nine global sites, Celestica enables us to extend product life and reduce waste through responsible disassembly and component recovery, contributing to a circular economy.
This reduces landfill impact and keeps our technology operating at peak performance, even years after deployment.
Reliable After-Market Services
Waste reduction through circular design
Circus benefits from Celestica’s Hardware Platform Solutions (HPS), which are designed with sustainability, modularity, and efficiency in mind.
Their investment in next-gen platforms helps us reduce material waste, streamline our product architecture, and meet environmental compliance across the entire lifecycle — from sourcing to recycling.
With these shared principles, we’re manufacturing energy-efficient, modular units that are built to evolve — and be responsibly reused, remanufactured, or recycled.
Waste reduction through circular design
Stay updated on our production progress.
Factory Setup & Production Readiness
Factory Setup & Production Readiness
May marked the start of an exciting new chapter: We began full-scale production at Celestica’s Suzhou facility—an achievement shaped by months of strategic planning, engineering alignment, and collaboration to support global growth.
Production Line Implementation
- Installed advanced automation equipment tailored to our standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality.
- Conducted operator training to enable a smooth ramp-up and steady output.
- Finalized process quality checks, risk assessments, and improvement frameworks.
- Over 1,100 equipment items are being delivered for CA-1 phase one, with installation on track at the Circus Group hall in Suzhou.
- Manufacturing processes, work instructions, and factory layout are fully established.
Senior Management Visit: Strengthening Our Partnership
In parallel, Celestica’s senior leadership visited our Munich showroom—reinforcing our shared vision and strategic partnership. Together, we discussed:
- Deeper collaboration in engineering, supply chain, and quality.
- Scaling production volumes to meet growing demand.
- Joint initiatives for innovation and operational excellence.
Ready for Launch
With Celestica’s world-class manufacturing and our innovative product design, we are ready to deliver at scale—meeting customer needs with reliability and precision. Strong executive commitment on both sides ensures long-term success.
New Generation 4 AI Robot Enters Volume Production
New Generation 4 AI Robot Enters Volume Production
April was a pivotal month, marked by the culmination of months of engineering rigor: finalizing our Bill of Materials (BOM) and technical drawings which marked readiness for serial production of a new CA-1 generation 4 model.
Highlights
- Completed and validated a comprehensive BOM covering every part required for serial production—ensuring no detail was left to chance.
- Executed system-level software testing, verifying mechanical fit, performance under stress, and compliance with global safety standards.
- Delivered all final design documentation, ready for seamless handover to the production floor.
- 3 Core components design released, prototype built completed in Celestica USA and Malaysia site, successfully delivered to Circus.
- Circus group introduced the first Generation 4 CA-1 with new serial production design intent in Munich.
- 3244 line items in BOM released with total part count at 33922.
- 1150 drawings released and approved by Circus group.
- 1124 quotations and POs being processed within the supply chain team.
- CA-1 is ready for serial production.
Why This Matters
By locking down every detail, we’re eliminating potential risks and ensuring production readiness. It’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible product, on time and at scale.
Operational Excellence Unlocked
Operational Excellence Unlocked
In March, we proudly hosted Celestica’s dedicated Chinese engineering team in Munich, bringing collaboration to a new level.
Deep Dive Workshops
- Conducted intensive technical sessions covering every aspect of the product design.
- Shared insights on process readiness, risk management, and quality control frameworks.
- Fostered open communication and knowledge-sharing, ensuring seamless coordination across continents.
- Technical exchange to ensure a mature manufacturing process. The manufacturing team from the factory gained hands-on experience on how the product is working. Established further understanding of the manufacturing processes for CA-1.
- Deepdive sessions between the Celestica’s manufacturing team and Circus’ Prototyping production team ensure all the lessons learned are reflected in the factory manufacturing process.
Strengthening Collaboration
This visit reinforced the trust and respect between our teams—key ingredients for a partnership that will deliver consistent, high-quality products at scale.
Engineering & Manufacturing Readiness
Engineering & Manufacturing Readiness
January marked a critical phase in our partnership: ensuring that every element of our design and engineering aligns seamlessly with production readiness.
Key Highlights
- Progressed prototype builds with initial test runs, gathering essential data to refine performance.
- Conducted design verification milestones—confirming mechanical integrity, compliance, and functionality.
- Continued aligning on production BOMs and technical drawings to support a smooth and scalable ramp-up.
- The Industrialisation phase kicked off. Technical data transferred to the Celestica engineering team and Supply chain team.
- Key progresses including Mechanical drawing update of all components.
- BOM establishment to suit the manufacturing environment.
- Supply chain establishment with international and local suppliers.
- 3 core modules enter the co-engineering phase for industrialisation.
Building Confidence
This phase underscored our shared commitment to quality and engineering excellence, laying a rock-solid foundation for the next stages of production.
Engineering Excellence in Action: China Visit
Engineering Excellence in Action: China Visit
In November, our leadership team visited Celestica’s Suzhou facility - a key moment to align on the path from prototype to high-volume production.
Factory Technical Meeting
We aligned on core production topics:
- Test development and validation to ensure top product performance.
- Quality management embedded across the entire process.
- Engineering change management to support agility and ongoing improvement.
Factory Tour & Capabilities Deep Dive
We explored key capabilities:
- Advanced automation lines and mechanical assembly expertise.
- Warehouse logistics and rigorous Incoming Quality Control (IQC).
- Met the dedicated local engineering team focused solely on Circus Group’s production.
Why Suzhou?
Celestica Suzhou stands for manufacturing excellence - combining strict process control, high quality standards, and strong IP protection. Their deep commitment to confidentiality helps us protect our competitive edge.
A Strategic Partnership to Scale Globally
A Strategic Partnership to Scale Globally
At Electronica 2024, Circus Group marked a transformative milestone: the official kickoff of our partnership with Celestica after a rigorous global manufacturing tender process.
Why Celestica?
To scale our technology globally, we needed more than a supplier—we needed a strategic partner. Celestica stood out for several key reasons:
- Unmatched Expertise: With 25+ years of experience supporting top tech brands, Celestica brings design-for-manufacturing capabilities and a proven record in complex mechanical assemblies—aligning seamlessly with our quality and roadmap expectations.
- Global Scalability: Celestica’s $7.96B in revenue and operations in over 40 sites across 16 countries provide the manufacturing footprint we need. Their advanced supply chain infrastructure ensures we can reliably meet global demand.
- Engineering Excellence: With 26,000+ employees and Centers of Excellence in robotics and automation, Celestica’s engineering teams collaborate closely from design to volume production—delivering quality, speed, and reliability.
- Customer-Centric Solutions: Celestica supports over 100 customers with not just manufacturing, but also product lifecycle services like repair, warranties, field service, and data-driven optimization—crucial for uptime and satisfaction.
Engineering Scope & Setup
In this critical setup phase, we focused on:
- Selecting cutting-edge machinery ready for the shift from prototype to scale.
- Structuring a streamlined Bill of Materials (BOM) for production readiness.
- Establishing a shared engineering framework for smooth collaboration and proactive problem-solving.
Access to a global network of Celestica production sites
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Oradea
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