Dynamic Robotic Solutions (formerly KMT)

What Dynamic Robotic Solutions (formerly KMT) does

Shape Process Automation (formerly KMT; being analyzed as Dynamic Robotic Solutions) is a private industrial automation company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, founded in 1985 and operating as a subsidiary of Shape Technologies Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate focused on ultra-high pressure (UHP) technology. The company designs, engineers, and integrates custom robotic automation systems for material processing and packaging, with a portfolio spanning laser, waterjet, and router cutting systems, ultrasonic knife deflashing, fixturing and tooling, robotic integrations, and automated packaging systems (high-speed precision picking, flexible consumer packaging, mixed-load palletizing, and total system integration). It operates a global network with regional offices in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and South Korea, targeting Tier I and Tier II automotive suppliers and manufacturers in aerospace, consumer products, logistics, and general industry.

The company's core technical differentiators reside in its proprietary software suite, which carries 30+ years of cutting software enhancements and specialty algorithms. Notable capabilities include offline programming software that reduces robot programming time from 36-40 hours to 8 hours and part scrap from 15-20 to ~5 parts (validated by Johnson Controls), high-speed path accuracy, multi-robot confined-space coordination, and macro-embedded trimming application software. An exclusive Customer Solution Center (CSC) provides pre-sale part validation, process development, and R&D to de-risk enterprise commitments before contract signature.

The business model is built around project-based, custom-engineered automation systems sold via direct enterprise field sales, supported by an in-house team of application and industry specialists available 24/7/365. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific; revenue streams combine one-time custom automation systems, recurring service and support (training, OEM parts, software and programming, aftermarket automation products), and hardware sales for material processing equipment. Customer concentration is anchored in the automotive sector, with stated intent to expand across aerospace, consumer products, logistics, and general industry.

Name

Dynamic Robotic Solutions (formerly KMT)

Legal name

Shape Process Automation

Website

https://drsrobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shape Process Automation is a private industrial automation company that designs custom robotic systems for material processing and packaging, serving Tier I and Tier II automotive suppliers and manufacturers across aerospace, consumer products, logistics, and general industry globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotic Automation

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Industrial robotic automation
• Robotic material processing
• Automated packaging systems
• Robotic integration services
• Laser waterjet cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems: Design, engineering, and integration of custom robotic automation solutions for manufacturing operations. Solutions are engineered to deliver long-term success and ROI, creating ongoing service and support revenue streams.
2. Service & Support: 24/7/365 support services including training, OEM parts, software & programming, and aftermarket automation products. Creates recurring service revenue from installed customer base.
3. Material Processing Equipment: Sales of laser, waterjet, and router cutting systems along with fixturing & tooling for material processing applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shape Process Automation (formerly KMT) designs, engineers, and integrates custom robotic automation solutions for industrial manufacturers. Its core offerings include laser, waterjet, router, and ultrasonic knife material processing systems, automated packaging systems (high-speed precision picking, flexible consumer packaging, versatile palletizing, total system integration), robotic integrations, fixturing & tooling, and automation & material handling. The company targets Tier I and Tier II automotive suppliers and other industrial manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, consumer products, logistics, and general industry sectors, supported by a Customer Solution Center for pre-production validation.

Product overview

Shape Process Automation (formerly KMT) offers an integrated portfolio of industrial automation solutions comprising material processing technologies (Laser, Waterjet, Router, Ultrasonic Knife), automated packaging systems (high-speed picking, flexible packaging, palletizing, total system integration), and robotic integration services. The company also provides fixturing & tooling, automation & material handling solutions, and supporting services including a Customer Solution Center for validation, training, OEM parts, and software/programming services. The solutions are designed for Tier I and Tier II suppliers across automotive, aerospace, consumer products, logistics, and general industry sectors, with software featuring 30+ years of built-in enhancements and specialty algorithms for path accuracy and multi-robot coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automated Packaging Systems Integrated packaging automation solutions combining high-speed precision picking, flexible consumer packaging, versatile palletizing, and total packaging system integration for industrial manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Laser Material Processing Systems Laser material processing systems for precision cutting, trimming, and processing applications integrated into industrial robotic automation cells for manufacturers.
• Waterjet Material Processing Systems Ultra-high-pressure waterjet cutting and material processing systems for industrial manufacturing, leveraging proprietary UHP waterjet technology from parent Shape Technologies Group.
• Router Material Processing Systems Industrial CNC router systems used for material processing and precision cutting within robotic automation cells serving industrial manufacturers.
• Fixturing & Tooling Custom-engineered fixturing and tooling solutions designed to support robotic automation and material processing systems for specific parts and production processes.
• Robotic Integrations Integration services and engineered cells that connect industrial robots with manufacturing processes, material processing heads, fixturing, and supporting automation.
• Ultrasonic Knife & Deflashing Ultrasonic cutting and deflashing systems for precision material processing, finishing, and deflashing of molded, cast, and composite parts in industrial settings.
• Automation & Material Handling Comprehensive automation and material handling solutions that move parts through manufacturing operations, complementing robotic integration and packaging systems.
• Customer Solution Center Validation and testing service that validates parts, processes, and R&D in a lab setting to solve advanced manufacturing challenges and de-risk customer investment before deployment.
• Training Training services for operators and technicians on the company's automation and robotic systems, supporting safe and effective use across the installed base.
• OEM Parts Original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and components supplied to support the installed base of the company's automation and material processing systems.
• Software & Programming Software development and programming services for robotic automation systems, including offline programming capabilities that reduce programming time and changeover effort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Offline programming reduces programming time from 36-40 hours to 8 hours (75% reduction)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shape Technologies GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShape Process Automation is a Shape Technologies Group company, partnering with world leaders in UHP (ultra-high pressure) technology to engineer and deliver future manufacturing process solutions. This parent company relationship provides access to leading-edge technology and global resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Concept Systems: Robotic systems integrator focused on material processing (laser, waterjet, router), welding, and material handling. Closely comparable in solution mix, target verticals, and custom software development approach.
• ProMach: Major packaging systems integrator with broad capabilities in flexible packaging, palletizing, and material handling. Comparable to Shape Process Automation's automated packaging systems line, particularly in consumer products and food end markets.
• KUKA Systems (Midea Group): Systems integration arm of one of the major robot OEMs, delivering custom robotic cells for automotive body shop, material processing, and material handling. Comparable in product scope and customer profile.
• Brenton Engineering: Specialized integrator of robotic palletizing, case packing, and end-of-line packaging systems. Direct overlap with Shape Process Automation's versatile palletizing and packaging system integration offerings.
• Genesis Systems Group (IPG Photonics): Large robotic systems integrator focused on material processing, welding, and cutting for automotive and industrial OEMs. Closely comparable in custom robotic integration, automotive customer base, and material processing software depth.
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT): Independent robotic systems integrator specializing in material handling, robotic welding, and vision-guided automation for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in custom integration model and mid-market enterprise focus.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Tier 1 robotic systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with custom automation cells and material handling. Directly competes in the same end markets and project size tiers.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: Global robot OEM with system integration capabilities spanning automotive, logistics, and consumer products. Overlaps with Shape Process Automation in target verticals and material processing applications, but at much greater scale.
• Yaskawa America (Motoman): One of the four major global robot OEMs with a North American integration footprint. Comparable in robotic automation offering but a much broader portfolio spanning robots, drives, and motion control beyond Shape Process Automation's integration focus.
• FANUC America: Global robot and CNC OEM with a growing integration services arm serving automotive and general industry. Competes with Shape Process Automation both as a robot supplier and increasingly as a downstream integrator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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