robotif GmbH

What robotif GmbH does

robotif GmbH is a manufacturer-independent industrial robot service company headquartered in Harsdorf, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 2009 by Ingo Förster and co-managed by Michael Ettenauer. The company specializes in repair, maintenance, overhaul, retrofitting, and spare parts supply for industrial robots from Omron Adept, Bosch, and Stäubli, with selected support for Denso and Yaskawa mechanics. A core differentiator is the ability to service robots beyond manufacturer-defined End-of-Life and End-of-Service thresholds through proprietary spare part developments, the UltraCal position-independent measurement system, and in-house maintenance software. The company's competitive positioning emphasizes independence from OEMs, developer-level expertise on every supported robot down to component level, and 24-hour emergency response guarantees.

The business operates a diversified service portfolio across six revenue streams: on-site emergency repairs and preventive maintenance; fixed-price and custom workshop overhauls with cost caps tied to refurbished robot pricing; manufacturer-independent spare parts supply including proprietary in-house developments; rental robots for downtime bridging; training programs for operators and service personnel; and specialized water/fire damage recovery. Additional product offerings include controller retrofits (Stäubli CS7 through CS9 series), the proprietary Adept-T2 handheld pendant, and air-to-air climate control units for Stäubli controllers. The company also purchases used, defective, or surplus robots from supported manufacturers, providing inventory for parts harvesting and resale.

robotif serves industrial robot operators across Germany and international markets including Switzerland, Scandinavia, Israel, USA, Japan, Malaysia, and Brazil. The GTM motion is enterprise field sales with direct phone, email, WhatsApp, and website contact channels, complemented by workshop-based repair services and global parts shipping. By 2024, the company had grown to approximately 30 employees, bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external equity or institutional investment. The 2015 facility expansion added small parts warehousing, training rooms, social facilities, and workshop capacity to support continued growth.

Name

robotif GmbH

Legal name

robotif GmbH

Website

https://robotif.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

robotif GmbH is a German manufacturer-independent industrial robot service company founded in 2009, specializing in repair, maintenance, overhaul, retrofits, and proprietary spare parts for Omron Adept, Bosch, Stäubli, Denso, and Yaskawa robots, serving industrial operators across Germany and seven-plus international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robot Service & Repair

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial robot repair
• Robot maintenance services
• Manufacturer-independent service
• Robot spare parts
• Robot refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Harsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wartung und Reparatur: On-site emergency repairs, maintenance services, workshop repairs, and overhauls for industrial robots. Pricing structured as flat-rate packages for overhauls plus additional costs for replacement parts.
2. Ersatzteile: Manufacturer-independent spare parts supply including original parts and proprietary in-house developments for discontinued robot models.
3. Mietroboter: Rental robots provided for acute failures, during overhaul periods, for testing, temporary use, or as training hardware.
4. Ankauf gebrauchter Roboter: Purchase of used, defective, or no longer needed industrial robots and parts from Omron Adept, Bosch, Stäubli, Denso, and Yaskawa.
5. Schulungen: Training services for robot operators and service personnel, delivered on-site or at company premises.
6. Umrüstung und Modifikation: Individual retrofitting and modification of standard robots including controller upgrades, mechanical modifications, and custom configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

robotif GmbH provides manufacturer-independent repair, maintenance, overhaul, and spare parts services for industrial robots from Omron Adept, Bosch, Stäubli, Denso, and Yaskawa. Offerings include 24-hour on-site emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, fixed-price workshop overhauls, controller retrofits, robot rentals, training, used robot purchasing, and water/fire damage recovery, extending robot life beyond OEM End-of-Life and End-of-Service.

Product overview

robotif GmbH is a manufacturer-independent industrial robot service provider offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on maintenance, repair, refurbishment, modification, and lifecycle extension of industrial robots from Omron Adept, Bosch, and Stäubli, as well as selected Denso and Yaskawa mechanics. The portfolio spans emergency on-site repair and preventive maintenance (Wartung Vor Ort), fixed-price and custom workshop overhauls (Pauschalen-Überarbeitung and Individuelle Überarbeitung), robot rental (Roboter Miete), an independent spare parts supply including proprietary in-house developments (Ersatzteile-Service), controller and robot retrofits including the Adept-T2 handheld pendant and Stäubli climate control units, robot training (Schulungen), used robot purchasing (Ankauf), and water/fire damage recovery services. Together, these offerings enable customers to operate their robot systems well beyond manufacturer-defined End-of-Life and End-of-Service thresholds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notfall-Reparatur Vor Ort (Emergency On-Site Robot Repair) Emergency on-site repair service for industrial robots from Omron Adept, Bosch, and Stäubli with guaranteed response within 24 hours on weekdays. Targets manufacturing operators needing immediate restoration of robot uptime.
• Wartung Vor Ort (Preventive On-Site Maintenance) On-site preventive maintenance services for industrial robots following manufacturer-specific maintenance schedules, covering SCARA, 4-axis, and 6-axis robots from supported brands.
• Pauschalen-Überarbeitung (Flat-Rate Workshop Overhaul) Fixed-price comprehensive workshop overhaul packages for Omron Adept, Bosch, and Stäubli industrial robots including complete disassembly, component testing, replacement of standard wear parts, reassembly, and 24-hour test run, with a cost cap that never exceeds the price of a fully refurbished robot.
• Individuelle Überarbeitung (Custom Overhaul) Custom individual overhaul services for robots, controllers, mechanical and electronic assemblies, handheld controllers, and control electronics, including wrists, robot arms, and bespoke modifications.
• Roboter Miete (Industrial Robot Rental) Rental robots available for temporary deployment during robot upgrades, acute failures, testing, or as training hardware, with rapid availability from robotif inventory.
• Ersatzteile-Service (Spare Parts Service) Manufacturer-independent spare parts supply for supported industrial robot brands, including original parts and proprietary in-house-developed replacements for discontinued models, shipped from on-site inventory.
• Umrüstung des Controllers (Controller Retrofit) Controller retrofit services for Stäubli CS7, CS7B, CS8, and CS9 series, including upgrades to Smart CX, network upgrades, climate system upgrades, and operating system updates.
• Adept-T2-Handbediengerät (Adept T2 Handheld Pendant) Modern T2 handheld pendant with color touchscreen for Stäubli CS7 and CS7B controllers, weighing 1.5 kg, suitable for right- and left-handed operators, and able to withstand falls from up to 1.5 meters.
• Klimagerät für Stäubli-Controller (Climate Unit for Stäubli Controller) Air-to-air air conditioning retrofit replacing standard heat exchangers in Stäubli controllers, protecting electronics from overheating and preventing costly downtime in high-ambient-temperature environments.
• Schulungen (Industrial Robot Training) Training programs for operators and service personnel of Omron Adept, Bosch, and Stäubli robot systems, delivered on-site or at robotif facilities, with hardware rental available.
• Ankauf Gebrauchter Industrieroboter (Used Industrial Robot Purchasing) Purchase service for used, defective, or surplus industrial robots and parts from Omron Adept, Bosch, Stäubli, Denso, and Yaskawa, accepting items in any condition.
• Wasser- und Brandschaden Service (Water and Fire Damage Recovery) Specialized recovery services for industrial robots damaged by water or fire, including on-site assessment, component rescue, refurbishment, and temporary rental robot provision during recovery periods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour response time guarantee for emergency repairs on weekdays
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Motion Controls Robotics: US-based independent industrial robotics integrator and service provider serving manufacturers with new and refurbished robotic systems, similar to robotif's manufacturer-independent positioning for repair, retrofit, and lifecycle extension.
• RobotWorx: RobotWorx (a CNC Design Ltd. brand) buys, sells, refurbishes, and integrates used industrial robots from Fanuc, Motoman, KUKA, and ABB. Highly comparable to robotif as a manufacturer-independent used/refurbished robot and service provider targeting manufacturers seeking alternatives to OEM service.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: ABB Robotics is a global industrial robot OEM offering comprehensive service, retrofit, and spare parts programs. Represents the dominant OEM service alternative for large installed bases that robotif targets for independent service.
• Stäubli Robotics: Stäubli is a major industrial robot OEM whose robots robotif explicitly services. Stäubli offers its own service, retrofit, and spare parts programs, making it the primary incumbent alternative that robotif competes against for end-of-life robot owners.
• Fanuc: Fanuc is the largest industrial robot OEM with extensive factory-direct service coverage. Comparable in that it offers repair, parts, and refurbishment programs that compete with independent providers like robotif for the same installed base.
• Genesis Systems Group: Genesis Systems Group is a large US robotic systems integrator offering design, build, and aftermarket service. Comparable to robotif in serving manufacturers with integration and lifecycle support for industrial robots.
• KUKA: KUKA is a major German-headquartered industrial robot OEM providing its own service, refurbishment, and spare parts programs. A natural incumbent competitor for manufacturer-independent service providers like robotif in the DACH market.
• Midwest Engineered Systems: Midwest Engineered Systems is a US industrial automation integrator with services spanning robotic systems design, build, and aftermarket support. Comparable to robotif in serving manufacturing customers with robot lifecycle services, though on a much larger scale.
• Yaskawa: Yaskawa is a global industrial robot OEM whose mechanics robotif services. Yaskawa's own service organization and Motoman brand represent the OEM-side alternative for manufacturers seeking repair and spare parts.
• Omron Adept Technologies: Omron's Adept Technologies is the OEM for SCARA and parallel robots that robotif services. Omron Adept provides factory-direct service and parts, competing with robotif for both in-warranty and post-warranty repair work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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