Agile Robotic Systems

Name

Agile Robotic Systems

Legal name

Agile Robotic Systems

Website

https://agilerobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation — CNC Machine Tool Loading Systems

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• CNC machine loading
• Robotic automation
• Machine tending systems
• Robotic integration
• CNC automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlanger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Robotic CNC Machine Loading Systems (Hardware + Software): Agile Robotic Systems generates revenue primarily from selling robotic machine loading systems. These are complete turnkey solutions comprising Fanuc robots, proprietary Agile Cell Controller software, and mechanical systems (drawers, pallets, vises, shafts). Systems range from compact affordable Agile Flex units to large custom Agile Engineered cells. The company also offers system configuration, installation, and support services as part of the customer relationship.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agile Robotic Systems designs, builds, sells, and supports CNC Machine Tool Loading Systems that automate the loading and unloading of parts on CNC machine tools using Fanuc robots. Their offering is organized into product families — Agile Flex, Agile Modular, and Agile Engineered — and is controlled by their proprietary Agile Cell Controller software, which provides the user interface and automation logic for the robotic cells.

Product overview

Agile Robotic Systems develops, builds, sells, and supports CNC Machine Tool Loading Systems and Robotic Automation Systems. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: Agile Flex (compact, affordable, and rapidly deployable loading systems available in three series - 12, 35, and MEGA - with Pallet, Drawer, Vise, and Shaft configurations), Agile Modular (pre-engineered modular systems offering flexible configuration options for various CNC manufacturing requirements), and Agile Engineered (custom special-purpose solutions for unique production needs). All systems feature the proprietary Agile Cell Controller software with an intuitive user interface that requires no robot programming knowledge. The company also offers the Agile Process Builder for drag-and-drop configuration of production sequences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agile Flex: Compact and affordable CNC machine tool loading systems. Features multiple series including 12 Series, 35 Series, and MEGA Series with various configurations (Pallet, Drawer, Vise, Shaft systems).
• Agile Modular
• Agile Engineered
• Agile Cell Controller

Quantifiable outcome

• Oilpath Hydraulics gained an extra 45% of machine capacity since employing the Agile Modular system
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEH Group (including Motch & Eichele and Crotts & Saunders)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2025Agile Robotic Systems partnered with the HEH Group to distribute robotic automation solutions across Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Motch & Eichele serves Northern Ohio while Crotts & Saunders covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and parts of West Virginia. The partnership aims to expand automation solutions for machine tending in manufacturing shops.
• Fanuc America / FanuccoreTechnology or IntegrationAgile Robotic Systems is a Fanuc Authorized System Integrator. The company's systems are powered by Fanuc robots including M-20iD/35, M-10iD/12, M-20iA/35N, M-20iA/35M, and the Fanuc CRX collaborative robot. Agile has received Fanuc Global Partner of the Year recognition (Application Award in 2023).
• Elliott Matsuura Canada Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElliott Matsuura Canada Inc. worked with Agile Robotic Systems on the Rainhouse Canada case study, representing the Mazak brand in Canada and facilitating the Agile Engineered machine tending system installation.
• Rainhouse CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRainhouse Canada, formerly Prototype Equipment Design, is an established Canadian manufacturer serving defense, marine, and advanced manufacturing industries. They employed an Agile Engineered machine tending system and published a case study showcasing the system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RoboJob: Belgian CNC automation specialist that designs and builds robotic loading systems for lathes and machining centres, targeting small and medium manufacturers with no-programming ease-of-use. Directly comparable to Agile's CNC machine tending product line and SMB-focused GTM.
• Gosiger: US-based CNC machine tool distributor and automation solutions provider with turnkey robotic machine tending and pallet handling systems. Comparable to Agile in CNC-focused sales channels and robotic loading offerings for manufacturers.
• Midaco Corporation: US manufacturer of pallet changers, automated loading systems, and CNC automation products sold to small and medium machine shops. Comparable product overlap with Agile Flex and modular pallet/drawer-based loading configurations.
• Lang Technik: German maker of automation solutions including pallet changers, bar feeders, and robotic loading systems for CNC machines. Directly comparable to Agile Modular and Agile Flex for SMB machine shops seeking automation.
• Ellison Technologies: US supplier of CNC machine tools, automation, and aftermarket services, with turnkey robotic machine tending offerings. Comparable to Agile as a CNC automation specialist serving North American manufacturers through direct and reseller channels.
• Methods Machine Tools: US CNC machine tool distributor and automation integrator, offering CNC machines plus automated loading and palletizing solutions. Comparable as a CNC-focused supplier pairing machine tool distribution with robotic automation, overlapping with Agile's customer base.
• Fastems: Finnish provider of flexible manufacturing systems, including automated CNC machine tending cells and pallet handling. Closely comparable to Agile Modular and Agile Engineered in automating multi-machine CNC cells, though typically larger-scale factory integrations.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot supplier offering articulated and collaborative robots plus application cells for CNC machine tending and other industrial automation. Comparable to Agile at the robot platform layer and competes for end-of-arm machine tending integrations.
• FANUC America: US arm of the world's largest industrial robot manufacturer and Agile's primary technology partner. Comparable as both the supplier of robots in Agile systems and a potential competitor through FANUC's own application engineering and integrator network.
• Yaskawa America (Motoman Robotics): Major North American industrial robot manufacturer and systems integrator offering robotic machine tending solutions. Comparable to Agile as a CNC automation provider, but with a much broader product and integration portfolio spanning many industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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