VersaBuilt Robotics

What VersaBuilt Robotics does

VersaBuilt Robotics, Inc. is a privately held CNC automation equipment manufacturer founded in 2014 as a spin-off from Rekluse Motor Sports and headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The company designs and sells standardized mill and lathe automation systems for high-mix CNC machine shops, built around its patented MultiGrip technology that uses workholding jaws as the robotic gripper, enabling the same jaws to function in both the robot and the CNC vise for multi-operation part transfers without custom programming or regrip stations.

The product portfolio spans Mill Automation Systems (MultiGrip, DuoGrip, and ZPS configurations priced $39,995–$49,995), Lathe Automation Systems with DuoGrip grippers, the Robot2CNC software suite ($1,695 basic / $6,995 advanced), and a full accessory line including MultiGrip vises, grippers, jaws, VersaCart platforms, VersaDoor openers, VersaWash/VersaBlast chip management, and push tools. Integrated cobot partners are Universal Robots (UR10e, UR20, UR30 via URCap) and FANUC CRX (10–30iA series); supported CNC controls include Haas Legacy/NGC and FANUC Focus 2.0. VersaBuilt additionally licenses MultiGrip IP to Okuma (ORL-MC), Schunk/Gressel (R-C2, Europe), and Gosiger/Automation Within Reach (RCX MultiGrip).

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales, one-time software licenses, and technology licensing royalties, with distribution via a direct US sales team, an e-commerce price sheet, and OEM licensing channels. With 150+ systems deployed across North America and Europe and 11–50 employees, VersaBuilt serves machine shops in powersports, medical devices, firearms, off-road, and general manufacturing. Customer-reported outcomes include 3-month ROIs, 20% revenue uplifts, 30-minute new-part integration, and 80–90% spindle utilization versus 50% for operator-tended cells.

Name

VersaBuilt Robotics

Legal name

VersaBuilt, Inc.

Website

https://versabuilt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VersaBuilt Robotics builds standardized CNC mill and lathe automation systems for high-mix machine shops, using patented MultiGrip technology that shares workholding jaws between robot and CNC vise to enable flexible part automation without custom robot programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CNC Automation Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• CNC automation systems
• Robotic machine tending
• Collaborative robot integration
• CNC workholding equipment
• Industrial gripper systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Systems (Hardware): Complete CNC automation systems including Mill and Lathe automation with MultiGrip, DuoGrip, or ZPS configurations. Systems include robots (sold separately) and range from $39,995 to $49,995.
2. Grippers and Workholding: MultiGrip Grippers ($3,995-$8,995), DuoGrip Grippers ($3,995-$8,995), MultiGrip Vises ($2,495-$3,495), and various jaw products. Consumables include top jaws and soft jaw materials.
3. Robot2CNC Software: Robot2CNC Basic Edition ($1,695) and Advanced Edition ($6,995) providing CNC-robot integration software with URCap support.
4. Accessories and Consumables: VersaCarts ($5,995-$10,995), VersaDoors ($1,195-$2,195), VersaWash ($3,995), VersaBlast, push tools, sensor kits, and various mounting hardware.
5. Professional Services: On-site installation ($8,500 estimated), custom design services (per hour), fabrication services (quoted per job), and out-of-warranty support ($250/hour).
6. Technology Licensing: Licensing of MultiGrip patented technology to other CNC automation providers including Gosiger/Automation Within Reach, Okuma, and Schunk/Gressel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VersaBuilt designs, manufactures, and sells standardized CNC mill and lathe automation systems built around its patented MultiGrip technology, which uses workholding jaws as the robotic gripper to pick, transfer, and load parts of varying geometries without custom programming. The portfolio includes complete automation systems, pneumatic grippers, vises, jaws, portable robot platforms, door openers, chip-mitigation accessories, and Robot2CNC bi-directional CNC-robot communication software. The company also licenses its patented MultiGrip technology to other automation providers.

Product overview

VersaBuilt Robotics offers a standardized CNC automation platform with two core automation systems (Mill Automation System and Lathe Automation System) designed for high-mix CNC manufacturing environments. The portfolio centers on patented MultiGrip technology that uses workholding as the gripper, enabling robot-to-CNC jaw sharing for multi-operation part transfers. The Mill Automation System is offered in three configurations: MultiGrip (for multi-operation parts), DuoGrip (for single-operation parts), and ZPS (for zero-point fixturing). The Lathe Automation System uses DuoGrip double-headed grippers. Supporting the core systems are complementary products including MultiGrip/DuoGrip Grippers, MultiGrip Vises and Jaws, VersaCart (portable robot platform), VersaDoor (CNC door opener), VersaWash and VersaBlast (chip/coolant management), Push Tools, and Robot2CNC software (Basic and Advanced editions) for robot-to-CNC communication. All systems feature no robot programming required and operator-friendly part configuration. The company also licenses its patented MultiGrip technology to other automation providers including Gosiger/Automation Within Reach, Okuma, and Schunk/Gressel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mill Automation System Standardized CNC mill automation system for high-mix production environments. Available in MultiGrip (multi-operation parts with Op 1 to Op 2 transfers), DuoGrip (single-operation high-speed tending), and ZPS (zero-point system fixturing) configurations. No robot programming required; part configuration via web-based form.
• Lathe Automation System Standardized CNC lathe automation system using DuoGrip double-headed gripper for simultaneous unloading of finished parts and loading of new material in a single motion. Configurable for pucks, shafts, and pipes. Supports single-operation, two-operation (with regrip flip), and bar-feeder lathe unloading applications.
• MultiGrip Gripper Pneumatic long-travel robotic gripper designed around the MultiGrip Jaw interface. Instead of picking parts directly, it automates loading/unloading of MultiGrip Jaws from MultiGrip Vise; jaws then grip and transfer parts. 200 pounds clamping force, 1.8kg weight.
• DuoGrip Gripper Dual opposing centering pneumatic gripper with two grippers enabling simultaneous unloading/loading. Supports pucks from 0.50–8.00 inch diameter, shafts from 0.25–3 inch diameter. Includes VersaBlast Air Amplifier for wrist-air cleaning.
• MultiGrip Vise Pneumatic automation-ready vise with quick-change jaw interface. MultiGrip 4000 delivers 3,900 lbs clamping force at 120 psi; MultiGrip 2000 delivers 2,000 lbs. 0.0005 inch repeatability and 2-year warranty.
• MultiGrip Jaws Precision-machined 6061-T6 aluminum jaws with MultiGrip Vise Interface and MultiGrip Gripper Interface. Available in OD and ID clamping configurations with Fixed or Swivel-Fixed options. 0.0005 inch jaw repeatability with machinable top surface for part-specific pockets.
• Robot2CNC Advanced Edition Pre-built, tested, and supported CNC automation communication system providing bi-directional CNC communication, cycle start, and pneumatic/IO subsystem control. Supports up to three CNC vises, two robot grippers, part blow-off, and pneumatic door opener. URCap plug-in enables drag-and-drop teach pendant programming.
• Robot2CNC Basic Edition

Quantifiable outcome

• Add new parts to automation for under $200 in materials and a few hours of machinist time
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gosiger/Automation Within ReachcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensee for MultiGrip technology, offering RCX Multigrip Machine Tending solutions. Provides VersaBuilt's patented automation technology to a broader customer base through their automation integration services.
• Okuma (ORL-MC)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensee integrating VersaBuilt MultiGrip technology into Okuma Robot Loader Series (ORL-MC) products, combining Okuma's CNC expertise with VersaBuilt's automation innovations.
• Schunk/GresselcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensee offering R-C2 Workpiece Automation solutions. Gressel AG (Switzerland) integrates VersaBuilt's MultiGrip technology into their workpiece automation offerings for European markets.
• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative robot partner supplying UR10e, UR20, and UR30 cobots for VersaBuilt automation systems. VersaBuilt's Robot2CNC includes URCap plug-in for Universal Robots.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot partner supplying CRX series cobots (CRX-10iA/L, CRX-20iA/L, CRX-25iA, CRX-30iA) for VersaBuilt automation systems, particularly ZPS Mill Automation System.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hirebotics: Hirebotics provides cobot CNC machine tending solutions with a subscription/RaaS model and Bee software platform. They target the same SMB machine shop segment as VersaBuilt with a no-capex alternative.
• Formic: Formic offers CNC automation as a Robots-as-a-Service subscription model for high-mix machine shops, targeting the same labor-shortage pain point as VersaBuilt but with a fundamentally different (capex-free) go-to-market.
• Ready Robotics: Ready Robotics provides no-code robot programming software (Forge/OS) for CNC machine tending and other industrial automation. They compete for the same "machinist-friendly, no programmer required" positioning with a software-centric approach.
• Vention: Vention offers a modular automation platform with CNC machine tending applications, combining cloud-based design, machine builder marketplace, and pre-engineered components. They are an emerging competitor for SMB-friendly CNC automation.

Direct peers

• Gosiger / Automation Within Reach: Gosiger's Automation Within Reach division is a CNC automation integrator that licenses VersaBuilt's MultiGrip technology to deliver machine tending solutions. They are both a partner/competitor and the closest direct comparable in CNC automation integration services.
• Schunk / Gressel: Schunk and its Gressel subsidiary license MultiGrip technology for their R-C2 Workpiece Automation solutions targeting European CNC shops. They compete directly in workholding-plus-automation with comparable jaw/gripper architectures.
• SYTECH: SYTECH is a UK-based CNC automation integrator offering CNC mill and lathe tending solutions with gripper and workholding technologies. They compete head-to-head with VersaBuilt in European CNC machine shops.

Broad incumbents

• Okuma America Corporation: Okuma is a major CNC machine tool OEM that licenses MultiGrip technology for its ORL-MC Robot Loader Series. As a large, established machine builder with global service, Okuma can offer competing integrated automation as part of a much broader CNC portfolio.
• FANUC America: FANUC is both a VersaBuilt robot supplier (CRX cobots) and the world's largest industrial robot/CNC maker. FANUC could offer competing native CNC automation integrated with its robot and CNC portfolio at scale VersaBuilt cannot match.

Others

• Universal Robots: Universal Robots is VersaBuilt's cobot supplier and runs an application ecosystem (URCap) for CNC machine tending. While primarily a hardware partner, UR's growing application solutions and partner network make it a potential future competitor in no-code CNC automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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