What AGFRA does

AGFRA (Agfra, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish industrial engineering company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Silla, Valencia, operating from more than 2,500 m² of owned facilities. The firm designs and integrates custom robotic and automation systems for industrial clients across seven primary verticals — Automotive, General Industry, Hydrogen (green energy), Defense and Security, Life Science/Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Electronics — combining standard robotic platforms (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Comau, Panasonic) with proprietary concurrent engineering, digital twin validation, and an exclusive Spanish partnership with Arkite to deliver the HIM augmented-reality operator guidance system (Guide, Validate, Vision modules). Supporting offerings include 3D printing/additive manufacturing, advanced metrology, serial manufacturing, layout optimization, project management, and 24/7 multi-brand service provision. Named customers include Motherson, Tenneco, Cummins, Kautex, STACK, Allegro (CVS), and Finder, primarily in automotive Tier-1/Tier-2 supply chains.

AGFRA generates revenue primarily through bespoke engineering and integration projects sold on a quote basis following technical-economic feasibility studies, supplemented by multi-year service contracts (preventive maintenance, PLC/robotics programming, retrofitting) and a newer productized stream of modular configurable workstations sold through an online configurator with AR add-ons. Project pricing is custom; workstation pricing is unit-based with modular options. Distribution is direct enterprise sales supported by technical consultation, plus a self-service configurator channel for standardized modular workstations. The company markets through LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, technical sessions, case studies, and the Gripper monthly newsletter, positioning itself as a high-complexity engineering partner rather than a commodity vendor.

The firm carries ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IQNET international certification, EcoVadis Silver 2026, consecutive REDUZCO seals (MITECO) documenting 84% GHG reduction versus 2019 and 100% renewable electricity supply since October 2023, and the PYME Innovadora seal from the Spanish Ministry of Industry. In 2025 it received a €489,054 government grant for the TECHDUAL hydrogen UGV project, and in 2026 it launched multiple initiatives including the TECHDUAL defense/hydrogen platform, a Flow Engineering robotic transfer system, and modular workstations with AR kits — collectively indicating strategic expansion into defense, hydrogen, and productized workstation sales beyond its automotive core.

Name

AGFRA

Legal name

Agfra, S.L.

Website

https://agfra.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AGFRA is a Spanish industrial engineering firm that designs, manufactures, and integrates custom robotic automation systems and augmented-reality-guided workstations for automotive, hydrogen, defense, life science, food, electronics, and energy manufacturers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) & Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) (IMAHABAB), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation engineering
• Robotic integration services
• Custom machinery manufacturing
• Augmented reality guidance
• Modular workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Silla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineering and Integration Projects: AGFRA generates revenue primarily through bespoke engineering projects that transform bottleneck processes into scalable production lines. Projects are turnkey solutions combining robotic integration, custom machinery design, and manufacturing, with the company's methodology focused on delivering measurable operational outcomes including OEE improvement, quality defect elimination, and rapid ROI.
2. Standard System Integration: Integration of standard robotic systems from global manufacturers (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Comau, Panasonic) tailored to specific client processes, combining standard components with custom engineering to solve particular production challenges.
3. Modular Workstation Sales: Sale of configurable modular workstations with optional add-ons including Arkite augmented reality kits, ergonomic kits, electrical kits, and smart tools integration. Configurator available for immediate quote generation.
4. Technical Service Provision: Ongoing technical support including 24/7 preventive maintenance, PLC and robotics programming, remote assistance, precision metrology services, CAD-CAM-CNC machining, and hardware upgrades/retrofitting services.
5. Turnkey Hydrogen Installations: Complete hydrogen engineering installations including safety studies, P&ID validation, equipment selection, construction, commissioning, and ongoing service support for green hydrogen applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGFRA designs, engineers, manufactures, and commissions custom industrial automation systems, integrating robotic cells, augmented-reality operator guidance (HIM / Arkite), and modular workstations for high-complexity production lines. Beyond system integration, it delivers serial manufacturing of parts, advanced metrology, 3D printing for tooling, layout optimization, hydrogen engineering, and 24/7 multi-brand technical support. Its core revenue driver is the turnkey engineering project that converts client production bottlenecks into scalable, AR-validated production lines.

Product overview

AGFRA is an industrial engineering and robotics integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom automation solutions. The core offering combines robotic integration with augmented reality (HIM system via Arkite partnership), modular work stations, and specialized engineering services across seven industry verticals: Automotive, Defense, Hydrogen, Life Science, Food, Energy, and Electronics. Supporting services include 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Metrology, Serial Manufacturing, Project Management, Service Provision, Layout Optimization, and Methodology consulting. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach where the core robotic integration and AR guidance systems (Arkite Guide/Validate/Vision) serve as foundational technologies, with specialized solutions tailored per industry sector. Gripper is a monthly newsletter sub-brand for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gripper: Monthly newsletter created by AGFRA for curious minds, serving as a community publication.

Products and services

• Robotic Integration & Industrial Automation End-to-end design, manufacturing, and installation of customized robotic systems for complex assembly, manipulation, testing, and quality control processes. Integrates leading global robotics brands including FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Comau, and Panasonic. Targeted at industrial manufacturers with high-complexity automation needs.
• Augmented Reality Solutions (HIM System) Intelligent operator guidance through augmented reality projecting digital instructions onto work areas. Includes Guide, Validate, and Vision modules for zero-error assembly, accelerated training, and automated quality validation. Targeted at industrial workstations requiring error-proof manual processes.
• Modular Work Stations Fully configurable and customizable work stations with modular kits including AR guidance integration (Arkite Guide/Validate/Vision), pneumatic systems, ergonomic height adjustment, and smart tool integration (PLC, cobots, barcode readers, torque wrenches, vision cameras). Targeted at industrial buyers seeking configurable workstations with immediate budget estimates.
• 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Rapid prototyping and functional component production using additive manufacturing. Includes custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and optimized complex geometries with integrated inserts and reinforcements for industrial applications.
• Advanced Metrology Precision dimensional measurement and 3D verification services using CMM systems and digital probing. Includes isolated large-volume measurement room, robotic arm for external verification, and on-site field measurements for quality validation.
• Serial Manufacturing Scaled production of components and technical assemblies with absolute repeatability. Integrates machining and assembly processes for optimized cycle times and constant quality across large production runs.
• Project Management Complete project lifecycle management from initial technical study through AR-validated design to commissioning. Includes risk management, quality assurance, technical documentation, and continuity support.
• Service Provision (Technical Support & Maintenance) Technical assistance including 24/7 SAT support, multi-brand PLC and robotics programming (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, SIEMENS), remote assistance, precision metrology, CAD-CAM-CNC machining, and hardware retrofitting for Industry 4.0.
• Layout Optimization

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in setup time through concurrent engineering and digital twin validation - enables deployment of 35 robots in 10 months
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArkitecoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive technology partner for Arkite in Spain, leading the integration of intelligent guidance systems for error-free manufacturing. AGFRA implements Arkite's HIM (Human Interface Manufacturing) augmented reality platform through three license tiers: Guide, Validate, and Vision, for operator guidance and quality validation in industrial workstations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EDAG Group: German engineering services provider specializing in automotive production solutions and industrial engineering. Comparable to AGFRA in delivering customized robotic and assembly-line engineering for automotive and adjacent verticals.
• Comau: Italian-based industrial automation and robotics systems integrator serving automotive and industrial customers worldwide, spun off from Stellantis in 2024. Directly comparable to AGFRA in automotive-focused assembly line and welding cells integration.
• FFT (Flexible Fertigungssysteme & Technologien): German specialist in flexible production systems and body shop solutions for the automotive industry (part of Magna). Directly comparable to AGFRA's high-cadence robotic line integration and large-scale automotive deployment work.
• Sidel Group: French packaging machinery and line integration specialist serving beverage, food, and personal care. Directly comparable to AGFRA's food & beverage vertical with overlap on hygiene-rated robotics, end-of-line integration, and OEE-focused line design.
• Wemo Automation: Swedish-based automation specialist serving automotive Tier-1s with robotic cells, assembly, and quality testing solutions. Comparable to AGFRA's automotive-vertical focus, engineering-led sales motion, and European customer base.
• Krones AG: German packaging and bottling machinery manufacturer serving food & beverage and life science customers globally. Directly comparable to AGFRA's food & beverage vertical solutions including robotic palletizing, vision inspection, and wash-down pick-and-place.
• Hahn Group (Hahn Automation / Hahn Robotics): German industrial automation integrator delivering turnkey robotic cells and assembly systems to automotive, electronics, and consumer goods OEMs. Comparable to AGFRA as a mid-sized multi-vertical robotic integrator with end-to-end project capability.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation: Global robot manufacturer and industrial automation provider with a broad portfolio from components to systems integration. Comparable as a key third-party brand AGFRA integrates and as a broader incumbent offering overlapping solutions.
• KUKA AG: German-based robot manufacturer and industrial automation solutions provider. Overlaps with AGFRA as one of the third-party robot OEMs AGFRA integrates, and competes indirectly through KUKA's own systems integration business.
• FANUC Corporation: Japanese industrial robot, CNC, and automation systems supplier with global reach. Comparable to AGFRA as one of the leading third-party robot OEMs AGFRA integrates and as an incumbent offering full-stack factory automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@agfras.l.6457
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agfra-s-l-
• Instagraminstagram.com/agfra.es
• Xx.com/agfrasl

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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