Kassow Robots

What Kassow Robots does

Kassow Robots ApS, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kastrup, Denmark, designs and manufactures seven-axis collaborative robots (cobots) for industrial automation. Its core product line, the KR Series, spans seven models (KR810, KR1205, KR1410, KR1805, KR1018, plus the newer KR 1824 and KR 1240) covering payloads from light assembly up to 18kg and reaches up to 1400mm, while the Edge Edition targets mobile and AMR-mounted applications with an integrated controller. The company's technical differentiator is the patented 7-axis architecture, which provides an additional degree of freedom over conventional 6-axis cobots, enabling operation in confined spaces and behind obstacles. All products are manufactured at the ISO 9001-certified Kastrup facility, with the KR1410 additionally certified for clean room environments serving pharmaceutical and semiconductor customers.

The company monetizes through hardware sales of cobot arms, software and ecosystem products including the KR Pulse partner platform and the Kassow Robots Connector App for Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX OS, and partner-delivered integration and support services. Pricing is quote-based and varies by model and configuration. Kassow Robots does not sell direct to end customers; instead it operates a channel-partner GTM model through 90+ certified integrators and distributors across 30+ countries, supplemented by enterprise sales enabled by parent company Bosch Rexroth's global infrastructure following the acquisition that made Kassow Robots a majority-owned subsidiary. The company serves industrial manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, metalworking, electronics, plastics, textiles, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, with named customers including O-Flex, BSH Hausgeräte, Biocare, Spartan Robotics, August Manser AG, and Saurer Technologies.

The business is privately held, retains founder Kristian Kassow as Managing Director, and continues to expand its product portfolio (Generation 2 KR Series in 2023, Edge Edition in 2024, higher-payload KR 1824 and KR 1240 in 2025, ctrlX OS Connector App in 2026) and its geographic footprint through trade show presence in Europe and Asia Pacific, including a Global Media Award at Smart Factory & Automation World 2026 in Korea.

Name

Kassow Robots

Legal name

Kassow Robots ApS

Website

https://kassowrobots.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kassow Robots, a Denmark-based subsidiary of Bosch Rexroth, designs and manufactures 7-axis collaborative robots for industrial automation, serving manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and pharmaceutical sectors through a global network of 90+ certified partners in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collaborative Industrial Robotics

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Collaborative robots
• Industrial automation
• Seven-axis cobots
• Lightweight robotics
• Robotic arm manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kastrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cobot Hardware Sales: Sale of 7-axis collaborative robot arms including KR Series (KR810, KR1205, KR1410, KR1805, KR1018) and Edge Edition models. Revenue generated from direct hardware sales and through partner network.
2. Software and Ecosystem: Software products including KR Pulse ecosystem, connector apps for platforms like Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS, and related software solutions.
3. Partner Services and Integration: Revenue from partners who provide system integration, implementation, and support services around Kassow Robots cobots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kassow Robots designs, manufactures, and sells 7-axis lightweight collaborative robots (cobots) under the KR Series and Edge Edition brands for industrial automation tasks such as assembly, welding, palletizing, pick & place, CNC machine tending, dispensing, quality control, and labeling. The company complements its hardware with software including the KR Pulse partner ecosystem and the Kassow Robots Connector App for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS, and distributes globally through a network of 90+ certified partners.

Product overview

Kassow Robots develops and manufactures seven-axis collaborative robots (cobots) for industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of two main product lines: the KR Series (five models: KR1018, KR1205, KR1410, KR810, plus newer KR 1824 and KR 1240) offering different payload and reach specifications, and the Edge Edition designed for mobile solutions with integrated controller. The company also offers software including the Kassow Robots Connector App for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS, a partner ecosystem (KR Pulse), product documentation in multiple languages, and white papers on robotics topics. All products feature seven-axis design enabling access to confined spaces and behind obstacles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KR Series: The KR Series is Kassow Robots' core product line of seven-axis collaborative robot arms, comprising five models offering unmatched flexibility for industrial automation applications.
• Edge Edition
• KR Pulse

Products and services

• KR Series (7-Axis Collaborative Robot Arms) Seven-axis collaborative robot arms for industrial applications, available in five models (KR1018, KR1205, KR1410, KR810, plus newer KR1824 and KR1240). The 7th axis enables unmatched flexibility for access to tight spaces and around obstacles. Used by industrial manufacturers for assembly, welding, palletizing, pick & place, CNC machine tending, dispensing, quality control, and labeling.
• KR1018 Collaborative Robot Seven-axis collaborative robot with 18 kg payload capacity and 1200 mm reach, designed for heavy-duty industrial applications including labeling and AGV-mounted material handling.
• KR1205 Collaborative Robot Seven-axis collaborative robot with 12 kg payload capacity and approximately 1200 mm reach, part of the KR Series Generation 2, used for assembly, welding, and servo press tending.
• KR1410 Collaborative Robot Seven-axis collaborative robot with 10 kg payload capacity and 1400 mm reach, featuring Clean Room Certification for use in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environments.
• KR810 Collaborative Robot Seven-axis collaborative robot with 10 kg payload capacity and 850 mm reach, compact design for confined spaces with high payload-to-size ratio.
• KR 1824 Collaborative Robot Higher-payload model extending the KR Series portfolio into higher payload territory for demanding industrial applications.
• KR 1240 Collaborative Robot Higher-payload model extending the KR Series portfolio with enhanced specifications for industrial automation.
• Edge Edition Collaborative Robot Collaborative robot with integrated controller, designed specifically for mobile robotics solutions. Compact form factor with enhanced flexibility for applications requiring portability, such as AGV-mounted operations.
• Kassow Robots Connector App for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS Real-time integration app enabling connection, monitoring, execution of motion commands, alarm acknowledgment, and jog mode interaction directly from ctrlX OS devices. Eliminates PLC programming and supports integration with partner technologies including vision systems, grippers, and mobile robotics applications.
• KR Pulse Ecosystem Platform Partner ecosystem platform connecting manufacturers and solution partners, providing access to partner technologies, integrations, and collaborative robotics solutions including grippers, vision systems, and mobile robotics.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI achieved within two years with over 1.2 million cycles in operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Bosch Rexroth (ctrlX)coreTechnology or IntegrationKassow Robots developed the Kassow Robots Connector App for Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX OS operating system, enabling real-time integration of cobots into the ctrlX environment. This partnership enables simplified commissioning, control, and system integration for industrial automation solutions.
• Swisscobots GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner and integrator for Kassow Robots. Swisscobots sold the KR1410 to August Manser AG and provided implementation support for the ceiling-mounted grinding application.
• BlueBay AutomationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpartan Robotics, a division of BlueBay Automation, developed the Spartan Welder cobot welding cell using Kassow Robots cobots. BlueBay provides complete welding automation solutions integrating KR1205 and KR1805 cobots.
• Project Automation & Consulting GmbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner for developing AGV solutions with Kassow Robots cobots. Ingo Rathmann, CEO of Project Automation, was interviewed about the 7-axis cobot deployment for cabling machine restocking.
• Project Service & Produktion GmbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner responsible for machine construction in AGV and cobot integration projects. Collaborated with Project Automation & Consulting and Saurer Technologies on automated solutions.
• Delahenty MachineryregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian partner of Kassow Robots who implemented the sanding solution for Hilton Manufacturing in Australia.
• Saurer Technologies GmbH & Co. KGmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTextile machinery company that collaborated with Project Automation & Consulting to develop AGV solution with KR1018 cobot for cabling machine restocking in textile industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: The market-leading collaborative robot manufacturer, offering 6-axis cobots across payload classes. Directly competes with Kassow in the same customer applications (assembly, welding, machine tending) and is the benchmark competitor against which Kassow's 7-axis differentiation is positioned.
• Techman Robot (Omron TM): Taiwan-based cobot manufacturer (majority-owned by Omron) offering 6-axis collaborative robots with integrated vision. Competes head-to-head with Kassow in mid-payload assembly, pick-and-place, and electronics manufacturing use cases.
• Doosan Robotics: Korean cobot manufacturer with a broad portfolio of 6-axis collaborative robots. Directly comparable to Kassow in target applications (welding, palletizing, machine tending) and increasingly competing in the European market.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Global industrial automation incumbent offering both traditional industrial robots and a growing cobot line (CRX series). Competes with Kassow in manufacturing cells but with a much wider portfolio and broader geographic coverage.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish industrial automation giant with cobot offerings (via acquired ASTI and YuMi lines) plus a broad industrial robotics portfolio. Overlaps with Kassow in collaborative automation but competes primarily through full-line factory solutions.
• Yaskawa (Motoman): Japanese industrial robot manufacturer with cobot offerings (HC series). Competes with Kassow in welding, assembly, and material handling with deeper penetration in Asia and automotive verticals.
• KUKA: German industrial robotics company (owned by Midea) offering both heavy industrial robots and collaborative LBR iiwa. A direct geographic peer to Kassow in Europe and a key competitor in automotive and metalworking automation.

Emerging players

• Aubo Robotics: Chinese cobot manufacturer offering low-cost 6-axis collaborative robots. Competes with Kassow on price in cost-sensitive segments and is expanding into European markets.
• Elite Robots: Chinese cobot maker with a growing portfolio of 6-axis collaborative robots. An emerging global competitor in the same payload range as Kassow's KR Series, particularly in cost-sensitive applications.

Regional players

• Hanwha Robotics: Korean collaborative robot manufacturer focused on Asia-Pacific markets. Overlaps with Kassow's product positioning but primarily competes in its home region, providing indirect competitive pressure as it expands globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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