UNIROB

What UNIROB does

UNİROB Universal Robotic Systems is a Turkish industrial robotic system integrator headquartered in Bursa (Kayapa Organized Industrial Zone, Nilüfer), founded in May 2013. The company designs and delivers customized robotic cells and production lines for manufacturing customers, with capabilities spanning resistance spot welding, gas metal arc (MIG/MAG) welding, laser cutting (2D and 3D), laser welding, parts handling, palletizing and packaging, loading/unloading of presses and injection molding machines, robotic mastic application, and robotic hemming. Projects are built on third-party industrial robot platforms, primarily KUKA, with documented integration of TRUMPF-KUKA laser welding systems and ABB robots.

UNIROB operates a project-based business model: revenue is largely generated by turnkey automation projects (design, simulation, fixture manufacturing, robot programming, installation, and commissioning), with three smaller recurring or transactional streams layered on top — 24/7 service and maintenance contracts, spare parts (primarily KUKA), and applied robotics training. Customer concentration is heavily skewed to the Turkish automotive sector and its tier-1 suppliers, with named deliverables for Ford Otosan, TOGG, Mercedes (via Sarıgözoğlu at Bursa and Aksaray), Tofaş, Renault, COŞKUNÖZ, Arıkan Otomotiv, AKA Otomotiv, and other suppliers; secondary verticals include food and cement/feed/seed for palletizing. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, augmented by industry exhibitions (FIT Fair Izmir 2018, Robot Investments Summit 2017), Turkish-language and English-language social presence, and trade association activity via TAYSAD.

Strategic positioning rests on international system partnerships (SMT Systemtechnick GmbH of Germany signed 2014, Sinterleghe signed 2017) that provide both technology reach and a pathway to cross-border projects, plus KUKA ecosystem ties. The company is privately held, discloses no revenue or headcount, has not raised external funding, and operates from a single physical site after its 2018 relocation to the current Kayapa facility. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no patents or trademarks on file, and no executive leadership information available in the source data.

Name

UNIROB

Legal name

UNİROB Universal Robotic Systems

Website

https://unirob.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNIROB Universal Robotic Systems is a Turkish industrial robotic system integrator in Bursa that designs and commissions customized welding, cutting, handling, and palletizing cells, primarily for Turkish automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, with recurring service, spare parts, and training streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotic Automation Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD), Industrial Robotics (Programming, Operation & Safety) (EDAOAHAC)

Keywords

• Industrial robotic automation
• Robotic welding systems
• Robotic system integration
• Automated manufacturing solutions
• Robotic palletizing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nilüfer

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic System Integration Projects: Custom robotic automation system projects including design, manufacturing, installation, programming, and commissioning. Project-based revenue from delivering turnkey automation solutions for manufacturing facilities.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services including 24/7 support, periodic maintenance, and repair services for installed robotic systems and equipment.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts for industrial robots and automation equipment, primarily KUKA robots and other major industrial robot brands.
4. Training Services: Hands-on classroom training and advanced robotics automation and programming training for company employees and students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNIROB designs, integrates, manufactures, and commissions industrial robotic automation systems — including robotic spot welding, gas metal arc welding, laser cutting/welding, parts handling, loading/unloading, and palletizing — for manufacturing enterprises. The company supplies complete production lines with custom fixtures, provides engineering and 2D/3D simulation, and supports installations with 24/7 service contracts, spare parts, and training.

Product overview

UNIROB Universal Robotic Systems offers industrial robotic automation solutions and services. The core portfolio consists of robotic application services including Gas Metal Arc Welding (Gazaltı Kaynağı), Spot Welding (Punta Kaynağı), Parts Transfer (Parça Taşıma), Loading & Unloading (Yükleme & Boşaltma), and Packing & Palletization (Paketleme & Paletleme), supplemented by specialized services such as Mastic Application (Mastik Uygulaması) and Hemming/Edge Bending (Hemming Uygulaması). Supporting the application services are Engineering (Mühendislik), Service & Support (Servis & Destek), Spare Parts (Yedek Parça), and Training (Eğitim). The company operates primarily with KUKA and ABB industrial robots, serving the automotive sector and broader manufacturing industries in Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (Gazaltı Kaynağı) Robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) service using continuous wire electrode fed through a welding torch and protected by shielding gas, delivering deeper, stronger weld penetration primarily on steel and ferrous metals for industrial manufacturers.
• Spot Welding (Punta Kaynağı) Resistance spot welding service that joins two metals by applying high current through electrodes without filler material, widely used in automotive mass production for vehicle body components.
• Parts Transfer (Parça Taşıma) Robotic parts transfer service that moves workpieces between production stages on conveyor systems, with programmable handling for loads from a few grams to one ton and optional automatic tool changers.
• Loading & Unloading (Yükleme & Boşaltma) Robotic loading and unloading service for presses, injection molding machines, and storage areas, automating the feeding and removal of parts to improve production efficiency and workplace safety.
• Packing & Palletization (Paketleme & Paletleme) Turn-key robotic packing and palletization cells for end-of-line packaging operations, deployed in food, cement, animal feed, and seed industries to palletize or package products quickly and economically.
• Mastic Application (Mastik Uygulaması) Robotic mastic/sealant application service for automotive manufacturing, applying mastic material for sealing, vibration damping, and reinforcement on stationary glass, hood, doors, and sliding door areas of vehicles.
• Hemming/Edge Bending (Hemming Uygulaması) Robotic hemming (edge folding) service that forms sheet metal parts by bending edges and joining them through welding or soldering, used to connect sheet metal with plastic components and strengthen thin structural parts in the automotive sector.
• Engineering Services (Mühendislik) Comprehensive engineering services covering project development, 2D/3D design and simulation, fixture manufacturing, and robot programming for automation systems.
• Service & Support (Servis ve Destek) 24/7 maintenance, commissioning, and service support for robot applications and robotic automation systems, including preventive maintenance and repair for industrial robot equipment.
• Spare Parts (Yedek Parça) Spare parts supply service primarily for KUKA robots and other industrial robot brands, including repair services for defective spare parts.
• Training (Eğitim) Applied classroom training and advanced robotics automation and programming training for company employees and students to use robotic manufacturing more efficiently, productively, and safely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous production efficiency maintained through robotic automation replacing repetitive human tasks

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SinterleghecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2017Partnership agreement signed with Sinterleghe for collaborative projects in the robotic automation field.
• SMT Systemtechnick GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 January 2014System partnership agreement signed with German firm SMT Systemtechnick GmbH. The partnership aims to enable UNIROB to participate in automation projects abroad and establish fully equipped facilities domestically. SMT Systemtechnick specializes in robot systems, custom-designed machines, conveyor systems, automation lines, steel and machine manufacturing, and special cabin robot designs.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with KUKA, a leading industrial robot manufacturer. UNIROB has delivered multiple projects using KUKA robots, including TRUMPF-KUKA laser welding systems. They supply KUKA spare parts and have completed projects where work was delivered to KUKA as the contracting firm.
• TAYSADminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation membership/partnership with TAYSAD (Otomotiv Yan Sanayi Derneği / Automotive Suppliers Association), indicating presence in the automotive supplier ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tezmaksan: Turkish industrial automation and machine tool company with robotics integration offering. Most direct domestic peer to UNIROB in the Turkish manufacturing automation market.
• Comau: Italian-based global automation systems integrator specializing in automotive body-in-white welding, assembly, and EV manufacturing solutions — directly comparable to UNIROB's BIW spot/GMAW/laser welding integration for OEMs.
• CLOOS (Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik): German robotic welding specialist (part of ESTUN) focused on arc welding and laser welding integration. Closest direct competitor to UNIROB's GMAW/CMT and laser welding robotic cell business.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Global industrial robot and CNC manufacturer with broad automotive integration footprint. Competes with KUKA-aligned integrators like UNIROB in welding, painting, and handling applications.
• Dürr AG: German mechanical and plant engineering group with leading positions in automotive painting, sealing, and finishing systems. Comparable to UNIROB's robotic paint lines and mastic/sealant application services for automotive OEMs.
• Yaskawa (Motoman): Japanese industrial robot manufacturer with global systems integration presence. Competes in the same welding, handling, and palletizing integration markets as UNIROB, particularly through regional channel partners in Turkey.
• Bosch Rexroth: German drive and control technology provider with factory automation and assembly solutions serving global automotive OEMs. Adjacent competitor to UNIROB in integrated production line design.
• KUKA: Global industrial robot manufacturer and automation solutions provider. UNIROB is a KUKA technology partner and integrator; KUKA's robotics division competes in the same welding, handling, and palletizing spaces in Turkey and Europe.
• ABB Robotics: Division of ABB specializing in industrial robots and automation, with extensive automotive and electronics integration capability. Overlaps with UNIROB's spot welding, arc welding, and parts handling lines.

Emerging players

• Stäubli Robotics: Swiss-headquartered robotics and mechatronics supplier with growing presence in automotive and food/palletizing applications. Comparable to UNIROB's palletizing and parts handling cell offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/unirobuniversalroboticsystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unirob-universal-robotics-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/unirobrobotik

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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