What Encore Automation does

Encore Automation is a turnkey robotic automation system integrator and supplier founded in 2006 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, operating as a strategic subsidiary of Japan's Taikisha Group since 2014. The company designs, engineers, and deploys integrated robotic systems for paint, powder coating, sealing, surface preparation, and defect inspection—anchored on FANUC robotics and a proprietary SMART software product line (SMARTTrack IIoT, SMARTUI, MotionView, SMARTDisplay, SMARTFinish, SMARTInspect, SMARTMix, SMARTClean). It also holds multiple granted patents for tape-dispensing end-of-arm tooling, SMARTClean vortex hoods, and Dense Phase Powder Distribution, and claims world-leadership in Dense Phase Powder Prime Systems as of 2022.

The company serves three verticals—Automotive (primary, including Stellantis, Honda, Tesla, Mercedes), Aerospace (robotic painting, sealing, and surface prep for aircraft components), and General Industry (customers such as Harley-Davidson and Fender). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting engineering and procurement teams at major OEMs for custom-engineered turnkey projects, supplemented by recurring service contracts, emergency support, and spare-parts revenue. Encore employs 90+ specialists across two Auburn Hills offices and operates in 10+ countries through Taikisha's global footprint, with the 2025 acquisition of Inovision Software Solutions nearly doubling company resources and adding the software layer of its product portfolio.

Name

Encore Automation

Legal name

Encore Automation LLC

Website

https://encoreautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Encore Automation is a turnkey robotic automation systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and general-industry manufacturers with paint-shop, sealing, surface-prep, and vision-inspection solutions, operating as a Taikisha Group subsidiary since 2014.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Robotic automation systems
• Paint shop automation
• Automated sanding systems
• Powder coating automation
• Defect detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

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, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Robotic Automation Systems: Design, engineering, and deployment of complete robotic automation systems for paint, powder coating, sealing, and surface preparation. Includes system software products and custom integration services.
2. Service and Support Contracts: Emergency service, service tickets, remote diagnostics support, and spare parts services for ongoing system maintenance and performance optimization.
3. Spare Parts: Identification, sourcing, and coordination of spare parts installation for automation and robotic systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Encore Automation designs, engineers, and integrates turnkey robotic automation systems for paint shop, surface preparation, sealing, and finishing applications serving automotive, aerospace, and general industry manufacturers. Systems are built on FANUC robotics combined with proprietary SMART software, vision systems, and patented end-of-arm tooling, delivered as complete engineered solutions along with service contracts and spare parts.

Product overview

Encore Automation is a turnkey robotic automation system supplier and integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of robotic systems and software products. The core offering spans three industry verticals—Automotive, Aerospace, and General Industry—with specialized automation solutions including automated sanding, robotic sealing, tape application, surface preparation (feather dusting, CO2 cleaning), powder coatings, topcoat applications, defect detection (SMARTInspect), automated marking and finishing (SMARTFinish), and specialized painting systems. The product suite includes proprietary software products acquired from Inovision: SMARTTrack (IIoT), SMARTUI (HMI/GUI), MotionView (data analytics), and SMARTDisplay (operator interface), alongside SMARTMix fluid controls, SMARTClean tack-off machines, and custom vision systems. The company operates as a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, providing end-to-end solutions from system design and simulation to assembly, testing, installation, and tuning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Robotic Automation Systems
• Automotive Systems
• Aerospace Systems
• General Industry Systems
• Automated Sanding
• Robotic Sealing Applications
• Automated Tape & Other Dispense Applications
• Dense Phase Powder Coatings
• SMARTInspect
• SMARTFinish
• SMARTTrack IIoT Platform
• MotionView Analytics Platform
• Aerospace Painting
• Aerospace Surface Preparation
• Aerospace Sealing
• General Industry Painting Systems
• Service and Support Contracts

Quantifiable outcome

• Dense Phase Powder Reclaim System recovers up to 98% of material, significantly reducing waste
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability5 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Taikisha GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Encore Automation joined Taikisha Group in 2014, boosting global reach and operational depth. The partnership established Encore as a leader in advanced automation deploying innovative systems for industries worldwide.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified FANUC integrator providing strategic integration partnership for world-leading industrial robots. Being a strategic integration partner with FANUC provides access to technology and resources that help create value for customers.
• Inovision Software Solutions IncflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Encore Automation in 2025, adding to Encore's product offerings and nearly doubling company resources. Inovision developed the SMART Product line including SMARTTrack, SMARTUI, MotionView, and SMARTDisplay.
• J3D VisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for J3D Eagle Eye Vision Tunnel - advanced in-line inspection systems for 100% production monitoring. Proprietary technology designed for high-speed automotive manufacturing capable of inspecting entire vehicles including edge defects.
• Micro EpsiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for reflectCONTROL systems used in full body paint defect inspections. Robotic-mounted sensors enable detection, 3D measurement and classification of typical paint defects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Comau: Stellantis-owned industrial automation company offering robotic systems and paint shop solutions for automotive OEMs. Comparable in automotive paint/finishing automation and serves overlapping customers including Stellantis.
• Dürr AG: Global market leader in automotive paint shop technology and finishing systems. Directly comparable to Encore Automation in automotive paint application, surface treatment, and environmental control, but at much larger scale and global footprint.
• KUKA Robotics: Global robotics OEM with strong automotive paint and sealing capabilities. Competes head-to-head with Encore in automotive paint shop integration, particularly with European OEMs, and offers similar turnkey automation solutions.
• ABB Robotics: Global robotics OEM and integrator offering dedicated paint robot lines and integrated paint shop solutions. Competes with Encore in paint robot deployment for automotive and aerospace OEMs, but at much larger scale and as a robotics OEM rather than pure integrator.
• Kawasaki Robotics: Major robotics OEM with automotive paint and sealing solutions and certified integrator network. Competes with Encore in automotive paint shop robotics and could displace FANUC-based offerings on future OEM programs.

Direct peers

• Yaskawa America (Motoman Robotics): Major robotics OEM with deep automotive paint shop presence and certified integrator network. Overlaps with Encore in paint and surface treatment robotics for automotive OEMs and competes for similar turnkey integration projects.
• Genesis Systems Group: Niche robotic systems integrator specializing in welding, paint, and surface treatment for industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to Encore in business model, customer profile (automotive/aerospace integrators), and turnkey integration scope.
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies: Robotic systems integrator specializing in material handling, painting, and sealing for automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Encore in customer profile, technology stack, and turnkey integration scope.
• Automated Concepts: FANUC Authorized System Integrator providing robotic automation solutions including paint, material handling, and assembly. Direct comparable to Encore as a FANUC-certified integrator serving similar manufacturing end markets.

Emerging players

• Stäubli Robotics: Robotics OEM specializing in paint, clean room, and high-precision applications including aerospace. Adjacent competitor to Encore in aerospace paint and sealing automation with growing automotive presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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