Spectrum Technology
Spectrum Technology AB is a Karlshamn, Sweden-based custom industrial automation integrator and value-added reseller of Bosch Rexroth, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Cognex, and Cajo products, serving enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators with end-to-end project solutions plus an e-commerce component channel.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersKarlshamn, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Spectrum Technology does
Spectrum Technology AB is a Karlshamn, Sweden-based custom industrial automation systems integrator and value-added reseller, founded in 2015. The firm designs and commissions end-to-end automation systems, covering pre-study, engineering, in-house manufacturing, testing, installation, and CE-marked delivery, and integrates multi-brand robotics (ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Cognibotics), PLC platforms (Bosch Rexroth ctrlX), machine vision (Cognex), laser marking (Cajo Technologies), mobile robotics (Bosch Rexroth ACTIVE Shuttle and ROKIT), and complementary components (TPL-Vision lighting, Donaldson BOFA fume extraction, linear motion and motors/gearboxes). It also operates the ADDICT3D Systems sub-brand for large-scale 3D printing robotics, backed by parent group Spectrum Group AB.
The company generates revenue through project-based custom automation contracts and the resale of third-party hardware via an e-commerce storefront, with pricing in SEK and global shipping. GTM is direct enterprise sales driven by website inquiry forms (Request Demo, Request Quote) and a references page featuring enterprise customers such as Scania, IKEA, DeLaval, Bharat Forge, TitanX, Orbit One, Swegon, Roxtec, NKT, and Micropower. With 12 employees led by CEO Jonas Zitek, the firm is a small, founder-operated integrator with no public funding or institutional investment disclosed, relying on certified OEM partnerships as its principal market credibility mechanism.
Spectrum Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Spectrum Technology
- Legal name
- Spectrum Technology AB
- Website
- https://spectrum.dev
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Spectrum Technology AB is a Karlshamn, Sweden-based custom industrial automation integrator and value-added reseller of Bosch Rexroth, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Cognex, and Cajo products, serving enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators with end-to-end project solutions plus an e-commerce component channel.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Spectrum Technology industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail (CRACAKAJ), Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)
Keywords
Where Spectrum Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Karlshamn
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Spectrum Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Automation Solutions: Design, engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning of custom automation systems. Revenue generated through project-based professional services and custom-built automation machinery. The company handles the full lifecycle from concept to operational production machine.
- Industrial Components Sales: Sale of automation components including PLCs (Bosch Rexroth ctrlX), servo motors, linear motion technology, machine vision equipment, and accessories through e-commerce shop. Products include vision lights, fume extraction systems, motors, gearboxes, and assembly technology.
- Bosch Rexroth Products: Sale of Bosch Rexroth products including ctrlX CORE controllers (X3, X5, X7 variants), I/O modules, and associated automation components as an official Solution Partner.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ctrlX CORE X3 - Embedded controller |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ctrlX CORE X5 Modular |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ctrlX CORE X7 Modular |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ctrlX AUTOMATION Basic Set |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | T-Ring - LED Ring Light |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | M-TRing - Compact Ring Light |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HPBack - High Power Backlight |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pre-filter for Fume Extraction |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Spectrum Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Spectrum Technology AB designs, builds, and integrates custom industrial automation solutions for enterprise clients in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. The company specializes in robotics integration (ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Cognibotics), machine vision systems (Cognex, TPL-Vision), laser marking (Cajo), fume extraction (Donaldson BOFA), and motion control components (Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX platform, linear motion, motors, and gearboxes), with the ADDICT3D sub-brand focused on 3D printing robotics.
Product overview
Spectrum Technology is a custom automation systems integrator and value-added reseller of industrial automation hardware. Its product portfolio is organized around a core custom automation business supplemented by multiple third-party product lines: as an official Bosch Rexroth Solution Partner, it resells the ctrlX CORE PLC/control platform (X3/X5/X7 modular controllers, Basic Set starter kit), linear motion technology (axes, guides, cylinders, Smart Flex Effector, Smart Function Kits, multi-axis systems), and motors/gearboxes (synchronous and asynchronous servo motors, linear kit motors, rotary kit motors, ATEX motors, planetary gearboxes); as a Cognex partner it integrates machine vision; and it resells TPL-Vision LED machine vision lighting, Donaldson BOFA fume extraction, and Cajo laser marking systems. It also offers robot integration services using ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and Cognibotics brands, and mobile robotics via Bosch Rexroth ACTIVE Shuttle AMRs and ROKIT kit. Its own proprietary sub-brand, ADDICT3D, delivers large-scale 3D printing robotics. Products are available through an e-commerce shop alongside custom project engagements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ADDICT3D Systems: Advanced 3D printing robotics for large-scale additive manufacturing, covering metals to polymers. Part of the Spectrum Group AB ecosystem.
Products and services
- Custom Automation Solutions End-to-end design, engineering, and integration of custom industrial automation systems for enterprise clients in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. Combines robotics, vision, laser marking, motion control, and fume extraction into tailored production-line solutions.
- ADDICT3D 3D Printing Robotics Systems Sub-brand of Spectrum Technology providing additive manufacturing / 3D printing robotics solutions for industrial production environments.
- Cajo Laser Marking Systems Industrial laser marking systems from Cajo Technologies, supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology for product identification, traceability, and branding applications in manufacturing.
- Donaldson BOFA Fume Extraction Systems Industrial fume and smoke extraction systems from Donaldson BOFA for laser marking, welding, and other particulate-generating applications, supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology.
- Cognex Machine Vision Systems Machine vision systems from Cognex, supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology for quality inspection, part identification, and automated visual inspection in production lines.
- Industrial Robot Integration Integration services for industrial robots from ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, and Cognibotics, including cell design, programming, and commissioning for manufacturing automation.
- Bosch Rexroth ctrlX Automation Systems ctrlX automation platform products from Bosch Rexroth (including CORE X3/X5/X7 controllers and the AUTOMATION Basic Set), supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology for industrial control applications.
- Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion Technology Linear motion components and systems from Bosch Rexroth, supplied by Spectrum Technology as a platinum distribution partner, including rails, slides, and actuators for precision automation.
- Bosch Rexroth Motors and Gearboxes Industrial motors and gearboxes from Bosch Rexroth, supplied by Spectrum Technology as a platinum distribution partner for motion control applications.
- TPL-Vision Machine Vision Lighting LED lighting solutions for machine vision applications from TPL-Vision, supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology to optimize vision system performance in inspection and identification tasks.
- Bosch Rexroth Mobile Robotics Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Bosch Rexroth for material handling and intralogistics applications, supplied and integrated by Spectrum Technology for warehouse and production logistics automation.
Quantifiable outcome
- Laser marking technology up to 90% more environmentally friendly than traditional inkjet technology
Companies that use Spectrum Technology
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Spectrum Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
Spectrum Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and parent.
- Bosch RexrothcoreOfficial Solution Partner to Bosch Rexroth, a global leader in drive and control technology. This partnership provides access to the ctrlX AUTOMATION platform including ctrlX CORE controllers, ctrlX WORKS engineering tools, ctrlX PLC runtime, and Node-RED. The company offers advanced solutions in PLC automation, linear motion technology, and mobile robotics using Bosch Rexroth products including ACTIVE Shuttle AMRs and ROKIT robotics kit.
- ABB RoboticscoreClose partnership with ABB for robotics integration. The company leverages ABB's industrial robots for applications including handling, arc welding, spot welding, bin picking, flexpickers, palletizing, 3D printing, and collaborative robotics.
- YaskawacoreClose partnership with Yaskawa for robotics integration covering similar applications as ABB - handling, welding, picking, palletizing, and other industrial automation tasks.
- KUKAcoreClose partnership with KUKA for robotics integration. KUKA robots are used for various automation applications including the robot solutions offered by Spectrum Technology.
- CogniboticscorePartnership with Cognibotics for robotics solutions. Cognibotics provides specialized robotics technology integrated into Spectrum's automation offerings.
- CognexmajorExpert Cognex Vision System Solutions provider. Specializes in integrating advanced Cognex vision systems for robot guiding, quality inspection, measuring, deep learning (AI), OCR and code reading applications.
- Cajo TechnologiesmajorExclusive reseller and integrator of Cajo laser marking systems. Offers Cajo Tailor (integrable systems), Vega (stand-alone systems), and dedicated solutions. Cajo's patented technology is up to 90% more sustainable than traditional inkjet marking.
- Spectrum Group ABparentParent company of Spectrum Technology AB. The Spectrum Group provides backing and expertise for ADDICT3D large-scale additive manufacturing solutions, guiding customers from concept validation to full-scale deployment.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Spectrum Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Note AB: Swedish EMS and industrial solutions provider offering custom electronics manufacturing and mechatronic system integration for industrial customers. Highly comparable as a Nordic-based custom industrial integrator serving similar mid-to-large OEM customers.
- Hanza AB: Stockholm-listed Swedish manufacturing solutions provider delivering contract manufacturing and integrated production solutions for industrial OEMs. Comparable as a Nordic custom manufacturing/automation partner with a similar Swedish footprint and enterprise customer base.
- Inission AB: Stockholm-listed Swedish industrial partner providing custom electronics manufacturing and complex system integration across the Nordics. Closely comparable as a regional custom industrial integrator competing for similar enterprise customers.
- Hahn Automation: German-based custom automation integrator serving automotive, medical, and industrial customers with complex turnkey assembly and test systems. Comparable as a mid-sized European custom automation systems integrator addressing the same type of high-complexity project work.
- Prevas AB: Swedish industrial solutions firm providing embedded systems, automation, and product development services to industrial customers. Directly comparable as a Nordic custom automation and systems integration specialist with a similar client base in manufacturing.
Broad incumbents
- KUKA: Global industrial robot and automation OEM and Spectrum partner, with expanding systems integration services that overlap Spectrum's integration work and could compete for the same enterprise projects.
- Yaskawa: Global industrial robot and motion control OEM and Spectrum partner whose own growing systems integrator ecosystem overlaps with Spectrum's robotics integration offering.
- Keyence: Global leader in industrial sensors, machine vision, and measurement systems with a broad direct sales model that competes indirectly with the vision and sensing portion of Spectrum's custom automation solutions.
- ABB: Global industrial automation and robotics OEM that is both a Spectrum technology partner and a broader competitive force, with its own direct integration and digital services offerings that overlap with Spectrum's scope.
- Cognex: Global machine vision systems provider and Spectrum partner whose vision platforms and growing direct integration services overlap with Spectrum's Cognex-based machine vision integration business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Spectrum Technology leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Spectrum Technology subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Spectrum Technology funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Spectrum Technology M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Technology
What does Spectrum Technology do?
Spectrum Technology AB designs, builds, and integrates custom industrial automation solutions for enterprise clients in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. The company specializes in robotics integration (ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Cognibotics), machine vision systems (Cognex, TPL-Vision), laser marking (Cajo), fume extraction (Donaldson BOFA), and motion control components (Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX platform, linear motion, motors, and gearboxes), with the ADDICT3D sub-brand focused on 3D printing robotics.
Is Spectrum Technology a public or private company?
Spectrum Technology is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Spectrum Technology founded?
Spectrum Technology was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Spectrum Technology based?
Spectrum Technology is headquartered in Karlshamn, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Spectrum Technology make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Automation Solutions are the primary driver. The others are industrial Components Sales and bosch Rexroth Products.
Who are Spectrum Technology's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Note AB, Hanza AB, Inission AB, Hahn Automation and Prevas AB. Broad incumbents are KUKA, Yaskawa, Keyence, ABB and Cognex.
Does Spectrum Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for Spectrum Technology.
What industry is Spectrum Technology in?
Spectrum Technology's product category is Industrial Automation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAC, Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers), with a secondary code of CRACAKAJ, Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail. Its NAICS code is 3345 and its SIC code is 3670.