What Casarini Robotica does

Casarini Robotica SRL is an Italian systems integrator and authorized distributor of industrial robots, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Castellarano (province of Reggio Emilia). The company designs, engineers, and assembles turnkey robotic automation solutions for industrial customers, combining Hyundai industrial robots and Hanwha collaborative robots with its own proprietary line of welding positioners (TV, DTO, PRB, TRE, Tricorno series) and custom mechanical structures. Core applications include robotic welding (MIG/MAG/TIG, cladding), machine tending for tube benders, presses, and machining centers, and palletizing; customers are primarily metalworking, valve manufacturing, warehouse automation, intralogistics, and food-and-beverage manufacturers.

Technology is delivered through an in-house design stack built on SolidWorks 3D CAD with SolidWorks Simulation for structural verification, Sumitomo zero-backlash precision reducers, Siemens TIA Portal and Omron PLCs, and integration of third-party welding generators (Fronius, EWM, Selco, Hyundai Welding) and machine vision (COGNEX). Cells are Industry 4.0-ready, with HMI touch-screen data collection, recipe push from the customer's MES/ERP, and remote tele-assistance. Differentiated features include a semi-parametric programming mode for sheet-metal bending that automates roughly 80% of the work after operator input, and self-contained truckable cells (RobBox, EasyBox) that retain their programs during relocation.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: one-time turnkey robotic system sales (quote-based, multi-year contract cadence), hardware sales of ready-to-deliver standardized cells targeting small and mid-market workshops, and recurring technical services (preventive maintenance, tele-assistance, retrofitting, and spare parts). Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales led by technical sales engineers (Fabio Casarini, Roberto Casarini, Claudio Ongaretti, Mirco Rivaroli), supported by a website with case studies, social channels, and trade-fair participation. Geographic reach is Italy-led with opportunistic international installations in the USA and China driven largely by Modula's global footprint; an Emilia-Romagna co-funded export-promotion program (2024) signals active intent to formalize that expansion.

Name

Casarini Robotica

Legal name

Casarini Robotica SRL

Website

https://casarinirobot.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casarini Robotica is an Italian systems integrator (founded 1994, Castellarano) that designs and builds turnkey robotic welding, machine-tending, and palletizing cells around Hyundai and Hanwha robots, serving metalworking, valve manufacturing, warehouse automation, intralogistics, and food-and-beverage manufacturers across Europe with installations in the USA and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotic Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Robotic systems integration
• Industrial welding automation
• Welding positioners
• Machine tending robots
• Palletizing automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellarano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic System Sales (Turnkey): Sale of complete turnkey robotic welding, manipulation, and palletizing systems including robots, positioners, grippers, safety enclosures, welding equipment, and control systems. Systems are custom-designed and built for specific customer applications.
2. Robot Positioners and Peripheral Equipment: Design and manufacture of proprietary positioners including TV (tavola verticale) series, DTO (doppio tornio orbitale), PRB (posizionatore roto-basculante), TRE (tavola rotante elettrica) series sold as standalone products or integrated systems.
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Technical assistance services, preventive maintenance, spare parts supply, and retrofitting services for robotic systems supplied by Casarini or other brands. Remote tele-assistance support included.
4. Engineering and Design Services: Custom project design and engineering services using SolidWorks 3D design software with structural simulation for robotic applications.
5. Ready-to-Deliver Robotic Cells: Pre-configured robotic welding cells (RobBox, EasyBox, RobBox TH series) available from stock for rapid deployment to small and medium workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Casarini Robotica is an Italian robotic systems integrator and authorized Hyundai Robotics distributor that designs, manufactures, and commissions turnkey robotic automation solutions. The company combines Hyundai industrial robots and Hanwha cobots with its own proprietary welding positioners to deliver complete welding cells, machine tending systems, and palletizing cells for industrial manufacturers. It also provides engineering design, preventive maintenance, retrofitting, and Industry 4.0 enablement services.

Product overview

Casarini Robotica Srl is a systems integrator specializing in turnkey robotic automation solutions, primarily distributing and integrating Hyundai industrial robots (models from 4kg to 600kg payload) and Hanwha collaborative robots. The core product portfolio consists of three interlocking pillars: (1) proprietary robot positioners (welding turntables, orbital positioners, roto-tilting positioners, and horizontal lathes in various sizes and load capacities), (2) turnkey welding cells combining Hyundai robots with these positioners into complete systems (RobBox transportable cells, EasyBox entry-level cells, Banco workbench systems, and TV/DTO/TRE/PRB series cells), and (3) machine tending and manipulation systems (robotic sheet metal bending, machine tool tending, tube drawing machine tending). Supporting services include design engineering (SolidWorks-based 3D design with FEA simulation), maintenance, retrofitting, and Industry 4.0 enablement. The company also offers ready-to-deliver (Pronta Consegna) pre-configured cells for rapid deployment, and serves application verticals including food & beverage, packaging, and general manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyundai Industrial Robots Portfolio of Hyundai anthropomorphic industrial robots ranging from 4kg to 600kg payload, sold and integrated for welding, manipulation, palletizing, assembly, and machine tending applications. Includes models such as HH4L, HH7, HH8, HA006E/L/B, HH010L through HH050, YS080, HP130, YS140, HS160L through HS220, HH300, and HX300L through HX600.
• Robot Welding Positioners Proprietary range of robot welding positioners including double-turntable vertical-axis models (TV3 series: TV3-1600, TV3-2200, TV3-2600, TV1000-2200, TV2000-3500), double orbital positioners (DTO series), single/orbital positioners (PSO, PDO), roto-tilting positioners (PRB, PRB-CU, PRBC, PRBC-Multi, PRBC-Contropunta), horizontal turntables (TL-Multi, TL-2000, TRE, DT series), vertical rotary tables (TRV-5000), and the triple-turntable Tricorno (TVH 300). Used to position workpieces during robotic welding operations.
• Hanwha Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Hanwha collaborative robots (cobot) offered in partnership with Casarini Robotica for applications including machine tool tending, packaging and palletizing, welding (MIG/MAG/TIG), pick and place, assembly, quality control, polishing, and laboratory/research automation. Models include Hanwha HCR12 used in palletizing cells.
• Turnkey Robotic Welding Cells Complete turnkey robotic welding cells combining Hyundai robots with proprietary positioners across product lines including TV (double turntable vertical axis), DTO (double orbital), TRE (electric rotary table), PRB (roto-tilting), RobBox (truckable monobloc cells), EasyBox (entry-level transportable cells), and Banco (workbench-based systems). All cells are Industry 4.0 enabled with HMI touch-screen data collection and remote tele-assistance.
• Ready-to-Deliver Welding Cells (Pronta Consegna) Pre-configured, stock welding cells available for rapid delivery. Product lines include Easy Box Doppio Tavolo (entry-level transportable cell with dual Siegmund tables and HH7 robot), RobBox TH13 (truckable monobloc cell with HA006B robot and TV250 dual turntable), and Cella TV500-2200 (turnkey welding cell with HA006L robot on TV500 dual turntable positioner, 500kg per station).
• Machine Tending and Manipulation Systems Robotic systems for automated machine tending including tube drawing machine tending (Hyundai HH050), CNC machine tending for circular parts (Hyundai HH020 with spindle and pneumatic magazines), and robotic sheet metal bending and pressing automation (Hyundai HH030 with loading warehouse, centering station, and dual unloading zones).
• Palletizing Systems Palletizing automation including Hanwha HCR12 collaborative robot in rapid-setup cells with laser safety scanners, and Hyundai HP160 4-axis palletizing robot with servo-gripper (200-600mm opening, 800x1200 or 1000x1200mm pallets) controlled via HRPallet software for packaging, food, beverage, and wood sectors.
• Retrofitting Services Retrofitting of legacy robotic systems, including replacement of welding power sources or torches on existing robot cells, performed by highly qualified personnel.
• Maintenance Services Preventive and corrective maintenance services for robotic systems supplied by Casarini Robotica and other brands. Services include cabinet checks (ventilation, cooling fans, electrical connections, battery replacement, emergency mushroom controls), robot inspections (visual checks, brake efficiency, greasing), and positioner maintenance (safety systems, wiring, pneumatic circuits, greasing, collector ring inspection).
• Design and Engineering Services In-house 3D design using SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation for structural verification and load deformation analysis. Machine construction using precision Sumitomo reducers, Omron/Siemens PLCs, Sew or Siemens motors, Siemens or Proface HMI panels, Festo or SMC pneumatics, and IFM sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of sheet metal bending work can be performed automatically after operator enters dimensions on touch screen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Hyundai RoboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCasarini Robotica is an authorized distributor and integration partner for Hyundai Robotics industrial robots. They sell and integrate the full range of Hyundai robots including HH, HA, HS, HP, and HX series. They also integrate Hyundai Welding equipment and use Hyundai motors for external axes in their positioner systems.
• Hanwha RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasarini Robotica and Hanwha have developed collaborative applications together for collaborative robots. They have developed applications including machine tending, packaging & palletizing, welding (MIG/MAG/TIG), pick & place, assembly, quality control, polishing, and laboratory/research applications. Hanwha cobots can operate without safety enclosures for 80% of customers after risk assessment.
• FroniusmajorTechnology or IntegrationCasarini integrates Fronius welding generators, specifically the TPSi 400 and TPSi 500 models, in their robotic welding systems. The Fronius TPSi 400 CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) provides unique welding characteristics with dynamic wire feed control that reduces heat input and material deformation.
• EWMmajorTechnology or IntegrationEWM GmbH welding equipment integrated into robotic cladding systems. The EWM Alpha Q 552 high-performance synergic inverter welding generator is used in Dafram applications, combined with OMI CHWM 11 refrigeration unit for high duty cycles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stäubli Robotics: Stäubli is a Swiss mechatronics group that manufactures SCARA and 6-axis industrial robots and provides integration services across automotive, F&B, pharma, and general industry. Broad incumbent: while Stäubli is primarily a robot OEM, its integrator ecosystem and direct system-cell offerings overlap Casarini's welding, palletizing, and F&B applications, with much larger scale and brand recognition.
• ATS Corporation: ATS Corporation is a Canadian-listed provider of automated manufacturing solutions, including robotic cells for welding, assembly, and material handling, with strong positions in F&B, life sciences, and general industry. Broad incumbent: comparable turnkey integration model but at materially larger scale, with global engineering and service delivery — represents the kind of scaled integrator that consolidates mid-sized players.
• KUKA: KUKA is a German-headquartered global supplier of industrial robots and turnkey automated production systems, including welding cells and palletizing solutions. Broad incumbent: KUKA competes with Casarini on the same end-customers in metalworking and general manufacturing, but at a vastly larger scale, with its own robot brand and global service network.
• ABB Robotics: ABB is a Swiss-Swedish industrial automation group whose Robotics division manufactures and integrates articulated robots, cobots (GoFa, Swifti), and turnkey cells for welding, machine tending, and palletizing. Broad incumbent: directly competes for the same enterprise customers and applications, but operates at global scale and increasingly offers pre-engineered cells that threaten the bespoke-integration economics of mid-sized integrators.
• Lincoln Electric (Wolf Robotics / Reis Robotics): Lincoln Electric is a US welding products and systems company that owns Wolf Robotics and Reis Robotics — both turnkey robotic welding cell integrators. Broad incumbent: directly competes with Casarini in robotic welding cells, but with much larger global footprint and a captive welding power source product line (similar to Casarini's use of Fronius/EWM/Selco).
• Yaskawa: Yaskawa is a Japanese industrial robot and motion control manufacturer (Motoman series) with a large European integrator channel and direct system integration capability in welding, palletizing, and machine tending. Broad incumbent: competes with Casarini for welding and palletizing applications through its European partner network, and could in principle replace Hyundai in a customer's preferred OEM.

Direct peers

• Comau: Comau is an Italian-headquartered industrial automation company (Stellantis group) that designs and integrates robotic cells for welding, assembly, and machine tending across automotive and general industry. Direct peer: same Italian base, same turnkey robotic system integration model, same welding/manipulation application focus, but with a much larger headcount and global footprint.
• Genesis Systems Group: Genesis Systems Group is a US-based robotic welding and material handling systems integrator (part of PMP Capital-backed group) serving heavy industry, automotive, and general manufacturing. Direct peer: same business model of designing turnkey robotic welding cells around multiple robot OEM brands (FANUC, Yaskawa, KUKA) — analogous to Casarini's Hyundai-centered integration model.
• Güdel Group: Güdel is a Swiss manufacturer of linear motion, gantry, and track-based robotic automation systems used in welding, material handling, and machine tending. Direct peer: both companies supply positioning/linear-axis subsystems that other integrators embed into robotic cells, and Güdel also acts as a system integrator for welding and palletizing applications overlapping Casarini's portfolio.
• Bystronic: Bystronic is a Swiss sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer that integrates robots and automation into its laser cutting, bending, and tube processing systems. Direct peer: Casarini's sheet metal bending cell (HH030 + Safan press) and machine tending portfolio compete in the same automation-of-sheet-metal-fabrication use case that Bystronic serves, with a comparable end-customer base in metalworking SMEs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Casarinirobot
• Facebookfacebook.com/Casarini-Robotica-srl-728009410627753
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casarini-robotica-srl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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