Robolution GmbH

What Robolution GmbH does

Robolution GmbH is a German full-service automation integrator headquartered in Weiterstadt-Gräfenhausen (Darmstadt region), founded in 2000. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, assembles, commissions, and services robotic arc welding systems and CNC-manufactured welding fixtures for industrial manufacturers, with primary customer verticals in automotive and supplier industry, general industry, consumer goods, and agricultural machinery technology. Its product portfolio spans standard modular welding cells (FLEX-FAB), a proprietary family of positioners (TurnFix 500, TurnRot 300H/V/800, TurnTil 300, TurnOrb) built around the patented GRA Impulsantrieb impulse drive, a collaborative robot welding system with tablet-based icon programming, in-house CNC contract manufacturing, 3D metrology services using a FARO Quantum ScanArm, and recurring service and maintenance contracts across ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and YASKAWA robot platforms. GTM is direct enterprise field sales with named account managers and a service hotline; revenue mechanics are predominantly project-based custom capital equipment sales complemented by professional services (CNC contract manufacturing, service/maintenance, 3D measurement). Operations are vertically integrated under one roof, supported by four DMU 50 5-axis machining centers, a DMC 1035V vertical machining center, and a NEF 400 lathe, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and IHK Ausbildungsbetrieb status. Sole managing director is Patrick Haber; the company reports excellent Creditreform credit standing (Bonitätsindex under 250, Bilanzrating under CR8).

Name

Robolution GmbH

Legal name

Robolution GmbH

Website

https://robolution.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robolution GmbH is a German full-service automation integrator (founded 2000, Weiterstadt) that designs, manufactures, and services robotic arc welding systems and CNC fixtures for automotive, general industry, consumer goods, and agricultural machinery manufacturers, integrating ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and YASKAWA robots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Automation

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Robotic welding systems
• Welding automation
• Robot system integration
• CNC contract manufacturing
• Industrial positioners

Headquarters

HQ city

Weiterstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robot Welding Systems and Cells: Design, construction, assembly, commissioning and marketing of robot systems and associated components. Includes standard welding cells (FLEX-FAB series) and fully automated, linked production lines. Custom system solutions tailored to individual customer requirements.
2. CNC Contract Manufacturing: In-house CNC manufacturing of parts and weld assemblies. Services include single parts, small series, prototype and series production. Capacity for workpieces up to 1000x550x500mm and 1000kg weight. Finishing services (burnishing, plasma nitriding, copper plating, anodizing, hard coating) through partner network.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service hotline (Mon-Fri 7:00-18:00) for troubleshooting, programming support, system relocation, preventive maintenance. Specialized service technicians and robot programmers for ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa. PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal).
4. 3D Measurement Services: Tactile and contactless 3D scanning measurement services for quality control. Includes 3D scanning, Soll-Ist comparison, initial sample test reports (EMPB), geometric product specification evaluation per DIN EN ISO 1101.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robolution GmbH designs, manufactures, and integrates robotic arc welding systems and positioners for industrial manufacturers. The company delivers turnkey automation solutions including its FLEX-FAB welding cells, the patented GRA Impulsantrieb positioner line, and cobot welding systems, complemented by CNC contract manufacturing, 3D measurement, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Robolution GmbH is a Full-Service automation integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of robotic welding systems and automation solutions. The product range centers on FLEX-FAB Roboterschweißzellen (standard and custom robot welding cells) complemented by a family of proprietary positioners including GRA Impulsantrieb (patented impulse drive), TurnFix 500, TurnRot series (300H, 300V, 800), TurnTil 300, and TurnOrb. The portfolio also includes a collaborative robot (Cobot) welding system with intuitive tablet-based programming. Beyond hardware, Robolution provides end-to-end services including CNC contract manufacturing, 3D measurement and quality control, and comprehensive robot service/maintenance for ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and YASKAWA systems. The company controls the entire value chain from design and construction through manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEX-FAB: Roboterschweißzellen (robotic welding cells) - Standard robot welding systems for manufacturing support
• GRA Impulsantrieb
• TurnFix500
• TurnRot300H
• TurnRot300V
• TurnRot800
• TurnTil300
• TurnOrb

Products and services

• FLEX-FAB Robot Welding Cell Modular robotic arc welding cell engineered and integrated by Robolution; intended for manufacturers that need configurable, turnkey automation around their specific weld geometry.
• GRA Impulsantrieb Positioner Robolution's proprietary, patented impulse-drive positioner used as a key component of welding cells to manipulate parts during welding for improved access and weld quality.
• TurnFix 500 Positioner Fixed-axis turning positioner in the Robolution product line, used to position workpieces for robotic arc welding.
• TurnRot Positioner Series (300H / 300V / 800) Multi-axis turn-and-rotate positioners in the Robolution line, supporting a range of workpiece sizes and geometries for robotic welding.
• TurnTil 300 Positioner Tilt positioner in the Robolution product line for orienting workpieces during arc welding operations.
• TurnOrb Positioner Orbital positioner in the Robolution product line, used to rotate parts in a continuous orbital motion during robotic welding.
• Cobot Robot Welding System Collaborative-robot-based welding system offered by Robolution, targeting manufacturers with high-mix or smaller-batch production that benefit from a more flexible, lower-footprint automation solution.
• Custom Robot Welding Systems Engineered-to-order robotic welding systems designed and built by Robolution around specific customer parts and production requirements.
• CNC Contract Manufacturing CNC machining services offered by Robolution to external customers, leveraging in-house CNC capacity to produce machined parts beyond the company's own welding cell needs.
• 3D Measurement and Quality Control 3D metrology services provided by Robolution to verify dimensional accuracy of parts and assemblies, supporting both customer projects and the company's own quality control.
• Service and Maintenance After-sales service and maintenance for installed Robolution welding systems and positioners, supporting uptime and long-term performance for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D measurement accuracy: 0.055mm tactile, 0.090mm contactless
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner supporting ABB robot systems including S4C, S4C+, IRC5, and SafeMove controllers. Robot programming services and support provided.
• FANUC RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for FANUC robots including R30iA, R30iB, and DCS controller systems. Full programming and support services.
• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner supporting KUKA robot controllers KRC-2, KRC-4, KRC-5, and Safe Operation systems. Programming and service support.
• YASKAWA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for YASKAWA robots including ERC, MRC, XRC, NX100, DX100, DX200, YRC1000, and Safety Controller FSU systems.
• Finishing/Coating Partner NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReliable network of partner companies for surface finishing services including burnishing, plasma nitriding, copper plating, anodizing, hard coating, and other treatments to maintain quality standards.
• FARO (Measurement Equipment)supportingTechnology or IntegrationUses FARO Quantum ScanArm (3.5m, 7-axis) for tactile and contactless 3D measurement services. Polyworks software for optical measurement.
• DMG MORI (Machine Tools)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOperates DMG MORI equipment including DMU 50 5-axis machining centers, DMC 1035V vertical machining center, and NEF 400 universal lathe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot OEM offering arc-welding cells and integration services. A direct technology partner of Robolution today but also a potential upstream competitor as ABB expands its own welding-cell footprint.
• Panasonic Industrial Solutions (Welding): Robot-arm and welding-equipment conglomerate offering complete arc-welding cells and robotic integration globally. Competes with Robolution especially in automotive-tier customers where Panasonic has strong OEM relationships.
• KUKA Systems / KUKA Industries: Germany-headquartered robotics OEM with a large welding-system integration arm; supplies complete welding cells directly and competes with integrators like Robolution for medium-batch arc-welding business.
• FANUC Europe: Global robot and CNC manufacturer whose arc-welding robot line is one of the platforms Robolution integrates; FANUC and its integrator network compete for similar welding-cell contracts in Europe.
• Yaskawa (Motoman Robotics): Japanese robot OEM with strong European arc-welding presence via Motoman and its European system partner network. Competes with Robolution for welding-cell projects that use Yaskawa arms.

Direct peers

• Valk Welding: Dutch-based integrator specializing in robotic MIG/MAG and spot welding cells with its own welding software and positioner family. Competes head-to-head with Robolution in Benelux/DACH arc-welding automation projects.
• Genesis Systems Group: US-based robotic integration specialist focused on welding and cutting cells for automotive, aerospace and heavy industry. Equivalent mid-sized integrator peer in terms of cell scope and customer verticals.
• Jetline Engineering: US robotic and fixed-automation welding integrator serving heavy industrial customers. Comparable in scope (cells + service) though much larger in scale, serving as an international benchmark peer for Robolution.
• CLOOS Schweisstechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of robotic arc welding systems and welding torches, headquartered in Haiger. Direct competitor to Robolution in the DACH robotic welding-cell market, serving the same automotive, agricultural and general-industry customers.
• igm Robotersysteme AG: Austrian robotic arc-welding systems integrator with a comparable product portfolio (robotic welding cells, positioners, gantries) and similar target verticals (heavy machinery, automotive, rail). One of the most direct European peers of Robolution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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