COBOTS AND MACHINERY SAFETY LTD

What COBOTS AND MACHINERY SAFETY LTD does

Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd is a UK-based, privately held consultancy founded in 2019 and headquartered in Corby, Northamptonshire, providing specialist machinery and collaborative robot safety services to industrial manufacturers. The company is led by founder Matt Androsiuk CMSE, an electrical engineer with 25+ years of industrial automation experience who sits on the BSI Robotics Standards Committee and is recognised as one of the UK's leading cobot safety experts.

The core offering is a portfolio of bespoke professional services covering the full machinery safety lifecycle: machinery and PUWER risk assessments, robotic and cobot risk assessments, UKCA/CE marking support, CE audits, light curtain testing (BS EN ISO 13855), electrical compliance audits (EN 60204-1), safety-related control system validation (ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061), and AGV/AMR safety assessments (ISO 3691-4). For collaborative robot applications, the company delivers force and pressure testing against ISO/TS 15066 limit values using the third-party GTE Cobosafe measuring system. The offering is complemented by a structured training catalogue of six one-day and three-day courses, publicly priced at £325 + VAT per delegate, covering cobot safety, PUWER, AGV/AMR safety, EN 60204-1 electrical safety, ISO 10218-2 robot safety, and a comprehensive 3-day machinery safety programme.

Commercially, the company operates an enterprise field-sales model targeting UK manufacturers, system integrators, and machine builders, with no resellers, distributors, or marketplace listings. Customer acquisition is driven by direct engagement (phone, email, website forms), content marketing via a detailed website and published case studies, SEO, and an active social presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Revenue is generated from quote-based consulting and testing engagements, supplemented by per-delegate training bookings. The company has 1-10 employees, serves only the United Kingdom, and does not develop proprietary software or technology platforms, relying instead on expert human assessment and calibrated third-party measurement equipment.

Name

COBOTS AND MACHINERY SAFETY LTD

Legal name

Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd

Website

https://www.cobotsmachinerysafety.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd is a UK-based consultancy that provides independent machinery and collaborative robot safety assessments, compliance audits (PUWER, UKCA/CE), force and pressure testing, and structured training courses to industrial manufacturers, system integrators, and machine builders across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Machinery Safety Consulting

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics Safety, Certification & Compliance (HDAAAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB), Machine Safety, Guarding & Industrial Equipment Safety (EDABAEAG), Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF)

Keywords

• Industrial safety training
• CE marking audits
• Machinery safety consulting
• Robot risk assessments
• PUWER compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Safety Consulting and Risk Assessment Services: The company provides professional consulting services including machinery risk assessments, PUWER assessments, robot risk assessments, cobot safety assessments, AGV/AMR safety assessments, electrical compliance audits, CE/UKCA marking support, and safety control system validation. These are bespoke professional services billed per project or engagement.
2. Safety Training Courses: The company delivers instructor-led training courses on machinery safety, collaborative robot safety, PUWER, AGV/AMR safety, electrical safety (EN 60204-1), and robot safety (EN ISO 10218-2). Training is priced per delegate at £325 + VAT and offered as both public and potentially private sessions.
3. Force and Pressure Testing Services: Specialized testing services for collaborative robot applications to verify compliance with EN ISO 10218-2 and ISO/TS 15066. Engineers use calibrated measurement equipment to measure transient and quasi-static contact forces and surface pressure distribution.
4. Light Curtain Testing Services: On-site safety light curtain testing and validation services following HSE HSG180 guidelines. Testing verifies beam alignment, response times, stop distances, and compliance with BS EN ISO 13855 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd provides independent professional consulting services covering machinery and collaborative robot safety for UK manufacturers. Core offerings include risk assessments, PUWER compliance audits, UKCA/CE conformity marking, on-site light curtain and cobot force/pressure testing, electrical compliance audits, and instructor-led safety training courses delivered by certified engineers.

Product overview

Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd operates as a single-service consultancy with no unified software platform. Their offering consists of distinct professional service lines and training courses that support manufacturers in achieving machinery and robot safety compliance. The core assessment services include Machinery Risk Assessments, PUWER Assessments, UKCA/CE Marking, CE Audit, Light Curtain Testing, Robotic Risk Assessments, Machinery Guarding Compliance Audit, Electrical Compliance Audit, Safety Related Control Systems, Cobot Risk Assessments, Cobot Force and Pressure Testing, and AGV/AMR Safety Assessments. These are complemented by specialized measurement equipment (GTE Cobosafe) and a portfolio of safety training courses covering collaborative robot safety, PUWER, AGV/AMR safety, electrical machinery safety (EN 60204-1), robot safety (EN ISO 10218-2), and comprehensive 3-day machinery safety training. The services collectively address the full machinery safety lifecycle from risk assessment and compliance verification through training and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machinery Risk Assessments Structured examination of equipment to identify mechanical, electrical, and operational hazards across its lifecycle, evaluating risks and ensuring compliance with ISO 12100, PUWER, and UK regulations for UK manufacturers.
• PUWER Assessments Detailed inspections confirming machinery and equipment are safe to use, properly maintained, and suitable for intended purpose under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
• UKCA and CE Marking Conformity assessment services helping manufacturers achieve CE or UKCA certification by reviewing technical documentation, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with EU and UK machinery directives.
• CE Audit Independent verification services examining machinery and supporting documentation to confirm CE marking requirements have been met according to EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).
• Light Curtain Testing On-site testing and inspection of safety light curtains including Type 2 and Type 4 systems, verifying beam alignment, response times, stop distances, and compliance with BS EN ISO 13855 standards.
• Robotic Risk Assessments Expert risk assessments for robotic systems identifying hazards associated with robot operation, programming, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with ISO 10218-2 and PUWER requirements.
• Machinery Guarding Compliance Audit Professional inspections and assessments of protective guards, barriers, and safety devices to ensure compliance with PUWER, HSE machinery safety requirements, BS EN ISO 14120 and BS EN ISO 14119 standards.
• Electrical Compliance Audit On-site inspection of electrical systems including control panels, wiring, safety devices, and compliance verification against EN 60204-1 and PUWER/CE/UKCA regulations.
• Safety Related Control Systems Assessment and validation of safety PLCs, safety relays, emergency stops, guard monitoring, and light curtains, ensuring functional safety compliance with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 standards.
• Cobot Risk Assessments Comprehensive assessments for collaborative robot applications ensuring compliance with EN ISO 10218-2, ISO/TS 15066, and PUWER requirements for safe human-robot interaction.
• Cobot Force and Pressure Testing Force and pressure testing services for collaborative robots using power and force limiting functions, verifying compliance with ISO/TS 15066 safety limits for different body regions.
• AGV and AMR Safety Assessments Safety assessments for Automated Guided Vehicles and Autonomous Mobile Robots evaluating navigation systems, speed controls, emergency stops, and compliance with ISO 3691-4, ISO 13849, and PUWER requirements.
• Collaborative Robot Safety Training Course One-day training equipping participants with knowledge of cobot safety standards including ISO/TS 15066, risk assessment methodologies, collision measurement techniques, and UKCA/CE marking procedures.
• PUWER Training Course One-day training providing understanding of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations and practical application in workplace environments.
• AGV and AMR Safety Training Course One-day training covering ISO 3691-4 safety requirements, risk assessment methodology, validation processes for AMRs, and PUWER regulations for automated vehicles.
• EN 60204-1 Machinery Electrical Safety Training One-day training covering electrical equipment requirements for machinery including UKCA/CE marking, isolation requirements, protection against electric shock, earth bonding, control circuits, wiring practices, and testing verification.
• EN ISO 10218-2 Robot Safety Training Course One-day training for system integrators and end users covering ISO 10218-2 safety requirements, risk assessment for robot applications, safety validation, and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requirements.
• 3-Day Machinery Safety Training Comprehensive three-day training covering the machinery safety lifecycle including Machinery Directive, PUWER, risk assessments, guarding principles, safety devices, electrical safety, and BS EN 13849-1 with a hands-on practical workshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% increase in spindle uptime with safe collaborative robot machine tending compared to manual loading

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GTE (GTE GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationGTE is a German company that manufactures the Cobosafe force and pressure measuring system for collaborative robots. Cobots and Machinery Safety Ltd offers this equipment as part of their testing services and resells/recommends it to customers for ISO/TS 15066 compliance verification. The partnership provides the company with calibrated measurement tools for force and pressure testing services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilz UK: Pilz is a major machinery safety specialist operating in the UK with risk assessment, CE marking, and safety training services closely overlapping Cobots and Machinery Safety's full portfolio, including cobot and robot safety under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
• SICK AG: SICK manufactures safety light curtains, safety laser scanners, and related machinery safety components, and supports customers with safety consulting, validation, and training — directly comparable to the company's light curtain testing and CE/UKCA assessment services.
• Euchner UK: Euchner is a safety devices and machinery safety specialist offering risk assessments, CE marking support, and training across the UK and EU, competing for the same machine builders and integrators.
• Schmersal: Schmersal manufactures safety switches, guards, and control devices and provides accompanying risk assessment, CE marking, and training services — overlapping with the company's guarding audits and machinery safety training portfolio.
• Fortress Safety: Fortress Safety is an industrial machinery safety specialist offering risk assessments, safety audits, and CE/UKCA consultancy in the UK, directly competing with the company for SME manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification body offering machinery safety assessment, CE marking support, and functional safety training — competing with the company for the same UK and EU manufacturing customers but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• FANUC UK: FANUC is a major cobot and industrial robot OEM that partners with and publicly endorses Cobots and Machinery Safety, while also offering its own safety installation and integration services to its UK customer base.
• Universal Robots: Universal Robots is the leading collaborative robot OEM and offers application risk assessments, UR Academy training, and ISO/TS 15066-compliant deployment guides that overlap with the company's cobot risk assessment and training services.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation provides machine safety services including risk assessments, safety control system validation, and training on EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 — directly comparable to the company's Safety Related Control Systems and functional safety audits.

Others

• BSI Group: BSI is the UK's national standards body and operates the Robotics Standards Committee on which the founder sits; BSI also offers training, certification, and conformity services that intersect with the company's training and CE/UKCA marking work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cobotsafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobots-and-machinery-safety-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/cobots_machinery_safety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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