Durobyte

What Durobyte does

DuroByte is a private North American industrial automation integrator founded around 2002 and headquartered in Oldcastle, Ontario, with additional offices in Potterville, Michigan and Brook Park, Ohio. The company designs, builds, and delivers turnkey automation solutions — from small retrofits to complete manufacturing lines — to three customer segments: end-user manufacturers seeking production optimization, machine builders needing overflow controls and programming capacity, and manufacturers/distributors requiring product integration support. Core offerings center on robotic integration with leading global robot platforms, fully automated production cells, collaborative workstations with safety studies and third-party inspection, retrofits, dual-robot cells, tabletop cells, and collaborative buffing stations.

The company's technology portfolio combines engineering services with three proprietary product families. ScanAR is an augmented reality tool-tracking solution for real-time 3D positioning of manual fastening tools, designed for error-proofing in assembly. AIRSKIN is a soft, pressure-sensitive robot safety skin certified to EN/ISO 13849-1 (PL e/Cat 3) and EN/IEC 62061 (SIL 3) that enables fenceless human-robot collaboration at up to 6x the speed of traditional cobots while saving up to 90% of floor space; DuroByte is the official North American integrator. NEXUS RFID — with XE (Ethernet), XIB (Interbus), and XS (Serial) variants — is a drop-in replacement for legacy Datalogic EMS CM21 hardware that integrates with Siemens SIMATIC RF300 components. The product set is compatible with major robot OEMs including KUKA, Stäubli, Epson, and Universal Robots, and is backed by machine vision, controls engineering, simulation, electrical, and mechanical design services.

DuroByte's business model blends professional-services revenue (custom turnkey engineering projects priced on a quote basis, typically structured as multi-year contracts) with hardware product sales (ScanAR, AIRSKIN, NEXUS modules). Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales and free-consultation requests, content marketing via the corporate website, social media, and event-driven demand generation — including a 2025 Hannover Fair exhibition in Germany. The company is owned and operated under a founder/management structure with Murray Van Wieringen as president; it has not disclosed institutional equity funding beyond a $15,000 ScaleUP Tech Accelerator participation in 2021, and reports no parent company, subsidiaries, or acquisition history.

Name

Durobyte

Legal name

DuroByte Inc.

Website

https://durobyte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DuroByte is a private North American industrial automation integrator that designs and delivers turnkey robotic systems and engineering services to end-user manufacturers, machine builders, and OEMs. It also sells three proprietary products — ScanAR augmented reality tracking, AIRSKIN robot safety skin, and NEXUS RFID modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) (IMAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) & Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) (IMAHABAB)

Keywords

• Industrial automation solutions
• Robotic integration services
• Collaborative robotics
• RFID systems integration
• Turnkey manufacturing automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Automation Solutions: Complete automation solutions from design to manufacturing floor, including robotic integration, fully automated production cells, collaborative workstations, and retrofits. Revenue generated from custom engineering, design, build, and implementation services.
2. Automation Products (ScanAR, AIRSKIN, Nexus): Sale of proprietary automation products including ScanAR augmented reality systems, AIRSKIN safety solutions, and Nexus RFID upgrade modules.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Industrial automation design, machine vision, robotics, manufacturing automation, controls engineering, electrical design, mechanical design, and simulation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DuroByte designs, engineers, and integrates complete turnkey industrial automation systems for North American manufacturers, spanning robotic cells, collaborative workstations, retrofits, and full production lines. Its offering is anchored by three proprietary product families—ScanAR® augmented-reality tool tracking, AIRSKIN® collaborative robot safety skin, and the NEXUS RFID upgrade line—and complemented by machine vision, controls engineering, simulation, and integration services across KUKA, Stäubli, Epson, Universal Robots, and Siemens SIMATIC RF300 platforms.

Product overview

DuroByte is a turnkey industrial automation solutions provider offering a portfolio of proprietary products and engineering services. The core product portfolio consists of three main proprietary technologies: ScanAR® (augmented reality tool-tracking solution), AIRSKIN® (pressure-sensitive robot safety skin enabling fenceless collaboration), and the Nexus RFID product line (NEXUS XE for Ethernet, NEXUS XIB for Interbus, and NEXUS XS for Serial communication). These products integrate with industrial robots from KUKA, Stäubli, and Epson, as well as Siemens RFID components. Beyond products, DuroByte provides comprehensive automation solutions including robotic integration, fully automated production cells, manual workstations with assembly verification, retrofits, dual robot cells, table top cells, and collaborative buffing stations. Services span machine vision, robotics implementation, manufacturing automation, controls engineering, electrical design, mechanical design, and simulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ScanAR: Revolutionary augmented reality solution for industrial diagnostics and maintenance that overlays real-time data onto physical machinery. Transforms industrial automation with advanced 3D tracking technology for manufacturing, assembly, and error-proofing applications.
• AIRSKIN
• NEXUS

Products and services

• ScanAR® Proprietary augmented-reality tool-tracking system providing advanced 3D tracking for manufacturing, assembly, and error-proofing; tracks manual fastening tools in real time to guarantee correct tightening/bolt sequences, with automatic calibration, universal tool-brand compatibility, and integration into industrial control systems. Targeted at manufacturers running dynamic, high-mix production.
• AIRSKIN® Soft, pressure-sensitive safety skin that mounts directly onto industrial robots (KUKA, Stäubli, Epson, etc.), detecting contact with as little as 5 Newtons of force and stopping the robot in under 9 milliseconds. Certified to EN/ISO 13849-1 (PL e / Cat. 3) and EN/IEC 62061 (SIL 3). Enables fenceless collaborative operation up to 6x faster than traditional cobots and up to 90% floor space savings by eliminating safety fencing and light curtains.
• NEXUS XE Ethernet-based RFID upgrade module designed as a replacement for obsolete Datalogic EMS CM21; reduces manufacturing cycle time and enables assembly-line upgrades with minimal downtime for manufacturers running Ethernet-connected RFID applications.
• NEXUS XIB Interbus-communication RFID module and direct replacement for obsolete Datalogic EMS CM21. Fully compatible with Siemens RFID components including SIMATIC RF300 Series tags and antennas, allowing plug-and-play migration from legacy Datalogic EMS to NEXUS without rewriting controller code.
• NEXUS XS Serial-communication RFID module that translates information directly from a PC card to a Siemens antenna. Positioned as the optimal replacement for legacy Datalogic EMS CM21 in Serial-based RFID settings.
• Dual Robot Cell High-throughput automated cell featuring dual coordinated robots with built-in calibration for end-of-arm tooling, built-in redundancy to eliminate production bottlenecks, and the ability to run high-mix production without changeover or downtime.
• Table Top Cells Portable table-top check and assembly fixtures delivered as plug-and-play equipment that can be placed directly on current work surfaces and removed when not in use, designed to increase production volume and eliminate challenging assembly tasks.
• Collaborative Buffing Stations Ergonomic assistance stations where employees work with collaborative robots in small footprints; stations can be automatically or manually loaded and are designed to remove operator part-to-part variation on repetitive tasks while eliminating ergonomic injuries. Includes safety studies and Prestart Health & Safety Review with full third-party inspection.
• Machine Vision Systems Contracted machine vision engineering service delivering precise inspection, measurement, and quality control technology that enables real-time monitoring and decision-making to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Controls Engineering Contracted controls system design service covering electrical hardware and software development for seamless integration and reliable operation of automated systems, including design, programming, and field support for stand-alone machines through entire assembly lines.
• Simulation Services Contracted engineering service using simulation techniques to validate and optimize designs before implementation, reducing development time and costs while ensuring reliability of the resulting automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 6x faster robot speeds with AIRSKIN compared to traditional cobots
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AIRSKIN (airskin.io)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDuroByte is the official North American integrator of AIRSKIN®, an innovative soft pressure-sensitive safety skin that mounts on industrial robots. AIRSKIN transforms standard industrial robots into fenceless, collaborative powerhouses capable of operating up to 6x faster than traditional cobots while meeting EN/ISO 13849-1 (PL e / Cat. 3) and EN/IEC 62061 (SIL 3) safety standards.
• ScanAR (scanar.ai)coreTechnology or IntegrationScanAR is DuroByte's proprietary augmented reality solution for industrial automation. It provides advanced 3D tracking technology designed for manufacturing, assembly, and error-proofing applications. ScanAR tracks manual fastening tools in real time and integrates with industrial control systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: US-based systems integrator (Toyota Advanced Logistics subsidiary) delivering material handling, robotics, and automated production lines to manufacturers — overlapping DuroByte's full-line integration and robotic integration offerings.
• BluePrint Automation: Specialty packaging and robotic automation integrator providing turnkey robotic systems and packaging line integration to consumer goods and industrial manufacturers — a close analog in business model and end-market to DuroByte's automation solutions.
• ATS Corporation: Canadian-headquartered global automation solutions provider offering custom-engineered turnkey assembly, test, and material handling systems to industrial customers — directly comparable business model and customer base to DuroByte.
• JR Automation: Hitachi-owned turnkey industrial automation and robotic system integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers across North America with design, build, and integration services — directly overlapping DuroByte's core turnkey integrator business.
• Midwest Engineered Systems: US-based custom robotic and automation systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with turnkey material handling and assembly solutions — comparable scale and business model to DuroByte.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA Systems: Global robot OEM and large-scale systems integrator whose robots DuroByte integrates (alongside AIRSKIN); competes with integrators on large turnkey projects while also supplying the underlying platforms DuroByte builds around.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Industrial robot OEM and integrator serving North American manufacturers with welding, material handling, and assembly automation — overlapping end markets and integration services with DuroByte.
• ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation: Major industrial robot OEM and automation solutions provider with broad portfolio covering robotics, machine automation, and integrated production lines — competes for large turnkey projects while also being a potential robot supplier to DuroByte.
• FANUC America: Dominant North American industrial robot OEM with a large systems integration network serving automotive and discrete manufacturing — comparable customer base and overlap in robotic integration work that DuroByte targets.

Emerging players

• Universal Robots: Cobot market leader whose robots DuroByte integrates (Mirka deployment) and whose growth in collaborative automation directly drives demand for AIRSKIN retrofits — both partner and indirect competitor as UR expands its own integrator ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/durobyte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/durobyte-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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