Otc Daihen Europe Gmbh

What Otc Daihen Europe Gmbh does

OTC DAIHEN Europe GmbH is the European subsidiary of Japan's DAIHEN Corporation (TSE: 6622, founded 1919), established in 1982 in Mönchengladbach, Germany. The company develops and distributes industrial robots and arc welding technology, with a portfolio spanning 6-axis and 7-axis industrial robots (4kg to 210kg payload capacity), cobots, MIG/MAG/TIG/plasma welding power sources (Welbee and ARXIS series), positioners, sensors, and software platforms (WeldUniverse PRO, OTC Advanced, Easy Teach programming tools). Its stated core competence is the integration of proprietary robots with welding power sources for turnkey automation solutions addressing skilled-labor shortages and precision welding requirements, including thin-gauge stainless steel applications (e.g., 0.5mm circumferential welds for RATIONAL's steam oven production).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales with a channel network of more than 100 certified system integrators and welding distributors across 20+ European countries plus South Africa and Turkey. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (robots, welding power sources, wire feeders, torches, accessories) and professional services (turnkey automation, system integration, consulting, training, ongoing service). Pricing is quote-based and confidential, distributed only to certified partners, with multi-year contracts. The company has executed a programmatic acquisition strategy, acquiring DAIHEN VARSTROJ (Slovenia, 2014), LASOtech Systems GmbH (2019), Femitec GmbH (2022 majority stake), and Rolan Robotics BV (Netherlands, April 2024), creating a pan-European footprint with manufacturing in Slovenia and engineering hubs in Germany and the Benelux. In April 2024 the company announced a transition toward a new European holding structure, accompanied by the appointment of Dr. Tomoyuki Ueyama as Managing Director and René Lohmann as CEO in May 2024. In April 2025 it launched the Service Cloud platform to digitize maintenance and service delivery.

OTC DAIHEN Europe serves two primary buyer segments — certified system integrators who build turnkey automation systems, and certified welding distributors who resell and service welding technology — with end customers spanning automotive, commercial kitchen equipment, metal fabrication, and industrial manufacturing. The company competes in arc welding automation against global players and benefits from the DAIHEN brand heritage in robotics and welding power source manufacturing. Its differentiated offering combines Japanese quality discipline with German engineering craftsmanship, with proprietary monitoring and safety systems (Robot Monitoring Unit) and ease-of-use programming tools (Photo Teach, Joy Pen, Offline Systems) supporting customer adoption.

Name

Otc Daihen Europe Gmbh

Legal name

OTC DAIHEN EUROPE GmbH

Website

https://otc-daihen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OTC DAIHEN Europe GmbH is the German-based European subsidiary of Japan's DAIHEN Corporation, developing and distributing industrial robots and welding technology via direct sales and a network of 100+ certified system integrators across 20+ European countries for industrial manufacturers in automotive, metal fabrication, and related sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Robotics

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial welding robots
• Arc welding technology
• Welding automation systems
• Welding power sources
• Robot system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotics Sales: Direct sale of industrial robots including 6-axis, 7-axis, and cobot systems for welding, manufacturing, and handling applications
2. Welding Technology Sales: Sale of welding power sources, wire feeders, torches, cooling units, and welding accessories for MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma processes
3. Turnkey Automation Solutions: Design and construction of complete turnkey automation solutions including system integration, programming, and commissioning
4. System Integration Services: Services connecting manufacturers with system integrators and welding distributors, including consulting, training, and ongoing service support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OTC DAIHEN Europe GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells industrial robots (6-axis, 7-axis, and cobot variants) and welding power sources covering MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma, and thick-plate processes. The company also designs and delivers turnkey automation solutions combining its robots with welding power sources, plus supporting accessories, programming tools, and digital service platforms.

Product overview

OTC DAIHEN EUROPE GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial robots and welding power sources as a one-stop solution provider. The product lineup includes 6-axis and 7-axis industrial robots (FD-V series, FD-B series, FD-A series, FD-H series) ranging from 4kg to 210kg payload capacity for welding, handling, and manufacturing applications. The Welbee series of welding power sources (P402L, P402, F300P, DPS II) covers MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma, and thick plate welding processes. Supporting products include positioners, sensors, interfaces, wire feeders, torches, and cooling units. System solutions include standardized CUBEs, customized automation systems, WeldUniverse PRO, and OTC Advanced platforms. Programming tools include Photo Teach, Joy Pen, and Offline Systems for robot programming. The portfolio is completed by Cobots for collaborative applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FD-V25 (S2) Industrial Robot Mid-range handling robot with increased payload suitable for a wider range of industrial handling applications.
• FD-V50 Industrial Robot High-speed 6-axis production and handling robot for medium loads up to 50kg with integrated cable routing, collision protection, minimal installation area, and maximum working area.
• FD-V80 Industrial Robot High-payload industrial robot with 80kg capacity and 2501mm working range for heavy industrial handling applications.
• FD-V100 Industrial Robot High-payload industrial robot with 100kg capacity and 2236mm working range for demanding handling operations.
• FD-V130 Industrial Robot High-payload industrial robot with 130kg capacity and 2139mm working range for heavy load handling.
• FD-V166 Industrial Robot Industrial robot for handling heavy standard payloads with 166kg capacity and 2654mm working range.
• FD-V6LS 7-Axis Robot Highly flexible 7-axis high-speed robot for welding, manufacturing, and handling with extended arm length and 6kg payload.
• FD-B4S 7-Axis Robot Highly flexible 7-axis high-speed robot with integrated cable routing for welding, manufacturing, and handling with 4kg payload.
• FD19-V210 Heavy-Payload Robot High-speed 6-axis production and handling robot for heavy loads up to 210kg with integrated cable routing, improved collision protection, and easy maintenance.
• FD19-V210A Spot-Welding Robot 210kg payload robot with A-trac system specially designed for spot-welding applications with 2674mm working range.
• FD-A20 Laser Welding Robot Industrial robot optimized for laser welding and cutting, TIG, and precision tasks requiring high accuracy, with 20kg payload and 1664mm working range.
• Welbee-P402L Welding Power Source Multifunction welding power source for industrial applications with 20.1 kVA / 18.1 kW primary power and 70V no-load voltage.
• Welbee-P402 Welding Power Source Professional welding power source for industrial applications with 20 kVA / 16.9 kW primary power and 30-400A output current range.
• Welbee-F300P Plasma Welding Power Source Plasma welding power source for precision plasma welding applications with 0.5-300A output current range and 100% duty cycle.
• Welbee DPS II Thick Plate Welding Power Source Highly efficient thick plate welding power source with 30-500A output current range and 400V supply voltage.
• ARXIS pulse Welding Power Source Advanced welding power source with pulse welding technology for optimized arc control in industrial welding applications.
• VERTEX Welding Power Source Welding power source for industrial welding applications.
• CUBEs Standardized Automation Systems Standardized automation system configurations for quick deployment of robotic welding and handling cells.
• WeldUniverse PRO Automation Platform System solution platform for standardized welding automation, providing integrated and coordinated automation cells.
• OTC Advanced Customized Automation Systems Customized automation system solutions for complex welding and manufacturing applications tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Service Cloud Digital Service Platform Cloud-based digital service platform for maintenance and service management with secure data sharing, workflow automation, and access via apps and browsers. QR codes on equipment enable quick access to information for industrial customers operating OTC DAIHEN robots and welding systems.
• Turnkey Automation Solutions Design and construction of complete turnkey automation solutions, including consultation, project development, system manufacturing, training, and ongoing service. Combines OTC DAIHEN robots, welding power sources, accessories, and integration expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only one operator required per 25m x 15m automated production plant
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rolan Robotics BVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 April 2024Acquired in April 2024. 34 years of experience with over 1,000 delivered robotic systems. Expert in welding and handling robots for metal sector as well as food and non-food industries. One of the largest players in Benelux countries. Located in Zwaag, Netherlands.
• LASOtech Systems GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019. Specialist for robot system integration with expertise in automation projects for laser processing, handling, welding, and sealing. Located in Suhl, Germany.
• DAIHEN VARSTROJcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Acquired in 2014, part of OTC DAIHEN family since 2012. Focuses on production of welding machines, CNC cutting machines, robot welding and cutting cells, robot undercarriages, and positioning technology. Located in Lendava, Slovenia.
• Femitec GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcquired in 2022 with majority stake. Expertise in robot simulation, manufacturing, commissioning, programming, and maintenance of automation solutions and complex fixture construction. Located in Neusäß, Germany.
• Pawlowski GmbH SchweißtechnikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified OTC welding distributor located in Heidenheim-Oggenhausen, Germany. Specializes in welding technology sales and service.
• Martin Kratzer GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified OTC welding distributor and system integrator located in Faulbach, Germany. Offers both distribution and system integration services.
• GEFRA Automazione S.r.l.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified OTC system integrator located in Cadriano di Granarolo Emilia, Italy. Specializes in automation system integration.
• Govoni G. & C. S.p.AminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified OTC welding distributor located in Funo di Argelato, Italy.
• DOGAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified OTC system integrator and welding distributor located in Maurepas, France.
• Pentangle Automation LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified OTC system integrator located in Grantham, United Kingdom. Specializes in automation system integration.
• SAP WELD Sp. z o.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified OTC system integrator located in Poznan, Poland.
• Sprite Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified OTC welding distributor located in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
• HEPCAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified OTC system integrator located in Brits, South Africa.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of welding power sources, robotic welding systems, and solar/Power & Gas products. Competes directly with OTC DAIHEN Europe's Welbee power sources and welding automation solutions in DACH and across Europe.
• igm Robotersysteme: Austrian specialist in robotic welding systems and turnkey automation for heavy fabrication, automotive, and structural applications. Direct niche competitor in European robotic welding cells.
• Panasonic Welding Systems: Panasonic's industrial welding division sells welding robots, power sources, and integrated welding automation globally. Compares directly with OTC DAIHEN Europe in combined robot + welding power source offerings, especially for automotive.
• KUKA: German-headquartered global leader in industrial robotics and welding automation. Directly competes with OTC DAIHEN Europe in articulated welding robots and turnkey cells for European automotive and industrial customers.
• Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik (now part of ESAB): German welding robot and welding technology specialist (acquired by ESAB). Competes directly with OTC DAIHEN Europe in robotic welding cells, MIG/MAG and TIG power sources, and turnkey integration for European industrial customers.
• Yaskawa (Motoman): Japanese industrial robot maker with a significant European installed base in welding and handling. Closely comparable to OTC DAIHEN Europe in articulated welding robots and welding power source integration.

Broad incumbents

• ESAB: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer (now part of Colfax/ESAB Corporation). Overlaps with OTC DAIHEN Europe in welding power sources, torches, and CNC cutting; competes as a broader incumbent including the former Cloos welding robot brand.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robotics incumbent with a broad portfolio including welding robots, cobots, and automation software. Competes head-to-head with OTC DAIHEN Europe in European welding automation while serving a much wider customer base.
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding products and solutions leader with extensive European presence. Competes with OTC DAIHEN Europe in welding power sources, consumables, and increasingly in robotic welding automation.
• FANUC: Japanese industrial robotics major with strong presence in welding, handling, and factory automation. Direct competitor in arc welding robots, with deeper global scale and a broader controller/software ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 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

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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