R&D Technology

What R&D Technology does

R&D Technology (legally R&D Project Managing SAS) is a French family-owned manufacturer of custom special-purpose production machines and automation systems, founded in 1996 by Philippe Roser and headquartered in Monswiller, France. The company designs and builds bespoke equipment including robotics and cobotics integration, modular flexible assembly cells under the EvoluBox® brand (standard and ISO 7 Clean Room variants), high-speed cam-driven assembly machines, and integrated vision and control systems. R&D Technology operates across five French entities — R&D Automation (HQ), R&D Innovation (Strasbourg), FP Lyon (Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure), Innovtec Industries (Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne), and an R&D Automation subsidiary in Baule — plus a German sales representation via EBD in Oberderdingen, with approximately 90 employees and over 4,500 m² of combined workshop space.

The business operates on a project-based B2B model: revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales (custom machines, EvoluBox® cells, robotics cells), recurring contract development and manufacturing engagements (outsourced series production with quality assurance and after-sales support), and industrial support services including retrofit/revamping and engineering consulting. Customers include enterprise buyers in regulated industries — pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers (Merck Millipore, BforCure), cosmetics (Lindal Group), confectionery (Mars Wrigley), publishing (Gutenberg), automotive, food and beverage, and electronics — with Merck Millipore having selected R&D Technology as a preferred supplier from a pool of 700. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales augmented by active participation at European trade shows (MOTEK, CPHI, Global Industrie, Pharmatech Cosmetech, BE 4.0/5.0), cluster memberships (JBT HubUp, POLEPHARMA, COSMETIC VALLEY), and technology partnerships with B&R Industrial Automation, AWM AG, Taktomat, and Eutect.

The group reports approximately €14 million in current revenue and has executed three acquisitions between 2020 and 2022 (FP Lyon, SBE, Innovtec Industries) under the ownership of the three Roser brothers. The company positions itself around an 'Industrie du Futur' (Industry 4.0) approach, integrating multi-brand automation platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R) and industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, ADEPT, STÄUBLI) to deliver turnkey production solutions. No external institutional investment, public listing, or recurring SaaS-style revenue stream is disclosed.

Name

R&D Technology

Legal name

R&D Project Managing SAS

Website

https://rd.technology

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

R&D Technology is a French family-owned manufacturer of custom special-purpose production machines, robotics/cobotics cells, and modular flexible assembly systems (EvoluBox®), serving enterprise clients in pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, automotive, food, and electronics industries across Europe with project-based equipment sales and contract manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Special-Purpose Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom production machines
• Industrial automation systems
• Robotics integration
• Flexible assembly cells
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monswiller

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine & Automation Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom special-purpose production machines and automation systems including robotics, cobotics, flexible assembly cells, high-speed cam-driven machines, and vision systems. Revenue is project-based and one-time per machine sale, with potential for repeat orders from existing clients.
2. Contract Development & Manufacturing: End-to-end outsourcing of product development and serial production for clients' complex equipment and devices. Includes innovation and development, series production, quality assurance (including regulatory compliance and FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), delivery, and after-sales support. Revenue model is project-based with ongoing production orders.
3. Industrial Support & Services: Advisory, consulting, and engineering services including industrialization consulting, design and conception studies, automation and programming, and ongoing technical support and spare parts.
4. Retrofit and Revamping: Modernization and upgrade services for existing production equipment, typically one-time project engagements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R&D Technology designs, manufactures, and integrates custom special-purpose production machines and automation systems for industrial clients, including robotics/cobotics cells, the proprietary EvoluBox® modular flexible assembly platform (available in Clean Room ISO 7 variants), high-speed cam-driven assembly machines, and vision/control systems. The company also delivers Contract Development & Manufacturing services for medical devices and complex industrial products (NOVACT), covering design, prototyping, series production, quality assurance, and after-sales support, complemented by Industrial Support & Services including industrialization consulting, engineering studies, automation programming, and retrofit/revamping of existing equipment.

Product overview

R&D Technology is a manufacturer of special-purpose machines and custom production equipment offering three complementary service pillars: Machines & Automation (customized production machines, robotics/cobotics, flexible assembly cells, high-speed cam machines, vision systems, and retrofit services), Contract Development & Manufacturing (outsourcing development and serial production of complex industrial products), and Industrial Support & Services (consulting, engineering, and automation programming). The core product brand is EvoluBox® - a modular, scalable assembly cell system available in standard and Clean Room variants for medical/pharmaceutical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EvoluBox® Proprietary modular and scalable flexible assembly cell featuring an interchangeable multi-position revolving table (8 or 16 positions) with reconfigurable automated workstations for assembly, marking, small machining, control, and packaging operations. Designed for industrial OEMs needing rapid product changeovers.
• EvoluBox® Clean Room Clean Room ISO 7 variant of the EvoluBox® flexible assembly cell designed for medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, enabling rapid product changeover in clean room environments with regulatory compliance (as deployed at Lindal Group for aerosol valve assembly).
• Custom Special-Purpose Production Machines Custom-designed and manufactured special-purpose production machines built to client-specific requirements, ranging from single machines to fully integrated production lines for industrial customers.
• Robotics and Cobotics Solutions Integration of industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots) for automation tasks including welding, screwing, gluing, and palletizing. Multi-brand robot integration covering FANUC, KUKA, ABB, ADEPT, and STÄUBLI.
• High-Speed Cam-Driven Assembly Machines High-cadence automated assembly machines using cam-driven mechanical systems for high-speed, precision assembly operations targeting high-volume production.
• Vision and Control Systems Custom vision and control systems integrated into production machines for quality inspection, process monitoring, and automated quality control on client production lines.
• Contract Development & Manufacturing End-to-end outsourcing of product development and serial production for clients' complex equipment and devices, including innovation and development, series production, quality assurance (regulatory compliance and FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), delivery, and after-sales support.
• Industrial Support & Services Strategic consulting and practical engineering expertise including design thinking, industrialization consulting, engineering and design studies, automation and programming, and ongoing technical support and spare parts.
• NOVACT Medical Device Development Service Service branded under JBT HubUp covering all stages of medical device development from design and prototyping through testing to series production, specifically for custom medical equipment requiring specialized production setups.
• Retrofit / Revamping Services Modernization and upgrading services for existing production equipment to extend operational life and integrate new automation capabilities, including reconfiguration and capability upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid product changeover: EvoluBox enables 10-minute workstation changeover for multi-product flexibility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• B&R Industrial AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2024Partnership for the promotion and integration of B&R automation technologies (ACOPOS6D, CODIAN, ACOPOSRAK) into R&D Technology's custom production machines and automation systems. Jointly exhibited at CFIC & PROXI INDUS trade show in Orléans.
• AWM AG (Arnstädter Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau AG)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2022German partner for joint trade show presence at MOTEK Stuttgart and Global Industrie events, promoting 'Assembly solutions without borders'. R&D Technology and AWM AG co-exhibit to serve cross-border industrial clients in France and Germany.
• JBT HubUpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Seven French companies formed the JBT HubUp alliance to offer comprehensive solutions for developing innovative medical devices, covering all stages from concept to qualification, manufacturing, assembly, and regulatory compliance. R&D Technology contributes expertise in design and manufacture of automated and robotized production equipment, with the aim of guiding technical and technological choices at the design stage to ensure optimal productivity. The consortium represents 850+ employees, 11 production sites worldwide, 3,000 m² of clean rooms, and €100 million in combined revenue.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bausch + Strobel: German family-owned manufacturer of special-purpose machines for pharmaceutical filling, packaging, and processing. Closely comparable to R&D Technology in size, family-ownership profile, and deep focus on custom pharma equipment.
• Heitec AG: German mid-size provider of custom automation solutions, robotics integration, and special-purpose machinery. Similar size and business model to R&D Technology, serving industrial customers across multiple verticals with bespoke automation projects.
• Romaco Group: European provider of processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries, with strong focus on custom-engineered solutions. Closely comparable to R&D Technology in serving regulated industries with custom special-purpose equipment.
• Optima Group: German specialist in custom filling, packaging, and processing machinery for pharmaceutical, medical, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to R&D Technology's focus on custom machines for regulated verticals, particularly pharma filling/packaging.
• Manz AG: German mid-cap provider of custom automation, assembly, and quality inspection systems serving electronics, energy storage, and medtech customers. Comparable scale and business model to R&D Technology as a custom systems integrator serving regulated industrial customers.
• Harro Höfliger: German-based custom special-purpose machine manufacturer focused on pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer packaging applications. Closely comparable to R&D Technology in both target verticals (regulated pharma/medical) and core offering (custom automation, assembly, and packaging equipment).

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German-based global leader in pharmaceutical and food processing/packaging machinery with a broad portfolio of standard and custom solutions. Overlaps with R&D Technology in custom pharma/medical equipment but operates at much larger scale and across more geographies.
• IMA S.p.A. Italian global leader in automatic packaging and processing machinery for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and tobacco industries. Overlaps with R&D Technology in regulated-industry custom equipment, particularly pharma/cosmetics, but at significantly larger scale.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group of companies providing automated machinery, packaging solutions, and industrial automation across multiple sectors including pharma, food, and cosmetics. Overlaps with R&D Technology in custom industrial automation but operates a much broader portfolio.
• Dürr AG: German global engineering group with strong industrial automation and assembly technology offerings, particularly for automotive and industrial customers. Larger and broader than R&D Technology but competes for some custom automation mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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