KOSMEK
KOSMEK is a Japanese manufacturer (founded 2002, Kobe) of powered clamping systems, quick mold/die change equipment, and robotic automation tooling, serving automotive, aerospace, injection molding, diecasting, and factory automation customers across 25+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersLombard, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KOSMEK does
KOSMEK LTD., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kobe, Japan, designs and manufactures powered clamping systems, quick mold and die change equipment, and factory automation components for industrial manufacturers. The company operates six integrated product lines: (1) Workholding systems including hydraulic/pneumatic swing clamps, link clamps, work supports, hole clamps, pallet clamps, and hydraulic valves for machine tool applications; (2) Quick Mold Change Systems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and magnetic clamping options for injection molding; (3) Quick Die Change Systems comprising clamps, die lifters, bolster extensions, and hydraulic power units for press machines; (4) Diecast Clamping Systems engineered for high-temperature and mold-release-agent exposure in diecasting; (5) Factory Automation (FA)/Robotic Automation Products including robotic hand changers, robotic hands, and positioning equipment; and (6) Custom Products for specialized requirements. Differentiated technology includes zero-backlash robotic tool changers with 3μm repeatability and 1+ million cycle durability, magnet-based clamping with the MIMS Multi Information Monitoring System, and mechanically operated Smart Series Location Clamps (KSL) requiring no external power source.
The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales in North and South America — with the US subsidiary KOSMEK (USA) LTD. headquartered in Lombard, IL and additional offices in Atlanta, Querétaro (Mexico), and Curaçao-distributed territory coverage — complemented by wholly-owned overseas affiliates in Europe (KOSMEK EUROPE GmbH, Austria), China (Shanghai, Dongguan, Wuhan), and India, plus a network of authorized distributors across 25+ countries. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, reflecting bespoke engineering work. Primary customer verticals include automotive, aerospace, plastic injection molding, diecasting, and factory automation/robotics, with named enterprise customers spanning FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, Yamaha Motor, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, DENSO WAVE, YUSHIN Precision Equipment, and Sodick (Plustech). The company is privately held, founder/family-controlled based on available signals, has no disclosed external funding rounds, and markets primarily through trade shows (FABTECH, Automate, IMTS, PLASTIMAGEN, Semicon West), YouTube technical content, LinkedIn, and a multilingual website.
KOSMEK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KOSMEK
- Legal name
- KOSMEK LTD.
- Website
- https://kosmek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- KOSMEK is a Japanese manufacturer (founded 2002, Kobe) of powered clamping systems, quick mold/die change equipment, and robotic automation tooling, serving automotive, aerospace, injection molding, diecasting, and factory automation customers across 25+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KOSMEK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Workholding and Clamping Systems
- NAICS
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
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Where KOSMEK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lombard
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
KOSMEK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Workholding Equipment Sales: Sale of hydraulic and pneumatic clamping systems, swing clamps, link clamps, work supports, hole clamps, pallet clamps, and related machine tool products. Products are sold as precision industrial components to manufacturing companies.
- Quick Mold/Die Change Systems: Custom Quick Mold and Die Change Systems for efficient and safe tooling changeover processes for injection molding, press machines, and diecast machines.
- FA/Robotic Automation Products: Factory automation tooling accessories including robotic hand changers, robotic hands, positioning equipment, and other products for robotic or non-robotic automation applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
KOSMEK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KOSMEK designs, manufactures, and sells powered (hydraulic and pneumatic) clamping systems for industrial workholding, quick mold change, quick die change, diecast clamping, and factory automation / robotic tooling applications. The company supplies precision-engineered components—including swing clamps, link clamps, work supports, hole clamps, pallet clamps, robotic hand changers, robotic hands, and positioning equipment—to automotive, aerospace, plastic injection molding, and general manufacturing customers. Manufacturing is concentrated at its Kobe, Japan headquarters, with global sales and technical support delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries and an authorized distributor network.
Product overview
KOSMEK is a manufacturer of powered clamping and automation solutions with a portfolio of six interconnected product lines. The core offerings include: Workholding systems (hydraulic/pneumatic Swing Clamps, Link Clamps, Work Supports, Hole Clamps, Pallet Clamps, Cylinders, and Hydraulic Valves) for machine tool applications; Quick Mold Change Systems for injection molding machines with hydraulic, pneumatic, and magnetic clamping options; Quick Die Change Systems for press machines with clamps, die lifters, and bolster extensions; Diecast Clamping Systems for die casting and magnesium molding under severe conditions; FA/Robotic Automation Products including Robotic Hand Changers, Positioning Equipment, and other tooling accessories; and Custom Products for specialized requirements. The products work together as integrated automation solutions, enabling boltless automation, reduced setup times, and improved productivity across manufacturing processes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Workholding (Machine Tool Related Products) A line of hydraulic and pneumatic workholding systems including Swing Clamps, Link Clamps, Work Supports, Hole Clamps, Pallet Clamps, Locating Application, Push/Pull Cylinders, Centering Vise, Air Hydraulic Units, and Hydraulic Valves. Enables boltless automation for easier workpiece loading/unloading on machine tools.
- Quick Mold Change Systems Clamping solutions for injection molding machines including hydraulically powered clamps, pneumatic clamps with force multiplying mechanism, and magnetic clamping systems. Designed for efficient and safe mold changeover.
- Quick Die Change Systems Die change systems for press machines including clamps, die lifters, bolster extensions, and hydraulic power units. Cost-effective solutions to improve working environment, enable diversified small-lot production, and reduce press downtime.
- Diecast Clamping Systems Clamping systems engineered for die casting and magnesium molding machines operating under severe conditions from mold release agents and high temperatures. Provide stable die clamping and quick die changes in harsh environments.
- FA (Factory Automation) Robotic Automation Products Factory automation and industrial robot related products including Robotic Hand Changers (Zero-Backlash with 3µm repeatability, payloads 0.5–360 kg), Robotic Hands, and Positioning Equipment. Improves automation, precision, and setup for transfer, assembly, deburring, and testing processes.
- Custom Products Custom-designed products created by KOSMEK to meet specific customer requirements for unique applications not covered by standard catalog offerings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Chuck plate changeover time reduced to 6 seconds (3 seconds removal + 3 seconds mounting) with Quick Chuck Changer
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KOSMEK
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
KOSMEK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
KOSMEK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Better Process, LLCcoreCollaboration at Automate 2025 to demonstrate innovative automation solutions including complete process demo featuring Mecademic robot performing machining with automated tool changing using Kosmek's compact and high-precision automation tools. Located at 815 14th St SW, Suite C250, Loveland, CO 80537.
- Plustech Inc. (Sodick)minorAssociation for application example of installing a thin magnetic clamp on Sodick Injection Molding Machine.
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.minorAssociation for setup operation with linear conveyor using mechanically operated KSL location clamp - pallet on slider can be easily mounted and removed using linear conveyor's driving force.
- DAIDO CO., LTD.minorAssociation for FANUC Collaborative Robot CRX-10iA with Manual Robotic Hand Changer (model SXR0070).
- INFINITY SOLUTIONS INC.minorAssociation for Robotic Machining Center INFINITY KATANA using Kosmek ATC (Robotic Tool Changer) with KUKA AGILUS KR10 R1100-2 robot.
- Hofmeister s.r.o.minorAssociation for easy transfer into narrow space using Pallet Gripper (Model WVA).
- Inaba Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd.minorAssociation for high-accuracy location clamp connecting manual carts and AGVs with UR3e robot by Mechanical Locking with 3μm accuracy.
- NAKA SEIKI CO., LTD.minorAssociation for Air Non-Leak Coupler application example with Air chuck and Roundness measuring machine.
- FUKUYAMA GOSEI CO., LTD.minorAssociation for Mold Locator application - mold locating ring not required for quick and easy mold change.
- Premier Engineering Co., Ltd.minorAssociation for TM Robot with Manual Changer application.
- DAI-ICHI SOKUHAN WORKS CO.minorAssociation for Testing Process Automation with tool change of Tapped Hole Auto-Testing Device and Plug Gauge.
- HCI CO., Ltd.minorAssociation for Robotic Hand Changer with 300kg Payload for bobbin setup with FANUC CR-35iA robot.
- Howa Machinery, Ltd.minorAssociation for High-Power Pneumatic Hole Clamp for #30 Machining Center, collaboration demo at JIMTOF 2016.
- Nomura Unison Co., Ltd.minorAssociation for Robotic Hand Changer application with vision sensor and force sensor for high-accuracy assembling.
- Marugo Industries Inc.minorAssociation for Robotic Hand Changer application for Auto-Taping System with Kawasaki RS005L robot.
- SHIKEN CORPORATION, CHIZU ELECTRIC CO., LTD., DENSO CORPORATION, Hikichiseiko Co., Ltd.minorAssociation for Robotic Hand Changer case study for buff polishing and inspection process at M-Tech 2016 Osaka.
- KBR BRASIL COMÉRCIO DE MÁQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS LTDA.coreExclusive distributor in Brazil handling sales and distribution of KOSMEK products in the Brazilian market. Located at Av. Brasília, 6131, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KOSMEK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Destaco: US-headquartered manufacturer of manual and powered clamping, workholding, and automation components. Overlaps directly with KOSMEK on swing clamps, link clamps, and work supports for machine tool and automotive applications.
- ATI Industrial Automation: Specializes in robotic tool changers, force/torque sensors, and automation accessories. Closest direct competitor to KOSMEK's FA/Robotic Automation product line, particularly the ATC (Automatic Tool Changer) and hand changer offerings.
- Schunk: German-based global leader in workholding, clamping technology, and robotic tool changers. Directly competes with KOSMEK across hydraulic/pneumatic clamping, quick mold change, and robotic hand changer product lines, serving the same automotive and aerospace customers.
- Misumi: Japanese global supplier of mechanical components including workholding, jigs/fixtures, and factory automation. Comparable across KOSMEK's workholding, locating, and positioning equipment, with similar catalog-driven distribution model.
- GIMatic: Italian manufacturer of robotic and industrial automation components including tool changers, grippers, and clamping systems. Directly comparable to KOSMEK in robotic end-of-arm tooling and quick-change products.
Broad incumbents
- Stäubli Robotics: Swiss-based robotics and connector specialist offering robotic tool changers and automation solutions. Comparable to KOSMEK's robotic hand changers and quick mold change interfaces for plastics automation.
- Parker Hannifin: Large diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies including hydraulic and pneumatic components. Overlaps with KOSMEK's hydraulic/pneumatic clamping and valve offerings as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
- SMC Corporation: Global leader in pneumatic and automation components. While not a specialist workholding company, SMC's pneumatic actuators, valves, and cylinders overlap with KOSMEK's pneumatic clamping and broader automation portfolio.
- Festo: German automation technology supplier offering pneumatic and electric automation solutions. Comparable to KOSMEK's pneumatic clamping and factory automation products, though operates at a much broader scale across multiple automation categories.
Others
- Kosmek (customer) / Sodick Group: Japanese injection molding machine manufacturer that is a KOSMEK customer and partner. While not a direct competitor, is a meaningful OEM channel through which KOSMEK's quick mold change technology is bundled and sold to plastics manufacturers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
KOSMEK social profiles
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KOSMEK leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
KOSMEK subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
KOSMEK funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KOSMEK M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KOSMEK
What does KOSMEK do?
KOSMEK designs, manufactures, and sells powered (hydraulic and pneumatic) clamping systems for industrial workholding, quick mold change, quick die change, diecast clamping, and factory automation / robotic tooling applications. The company supplies precision-engineered components—including swing clamps, link clamps, work supports, hole clamps, pallet clamps, robotic hand changers, robotic hands, and positioning equipment—to automotive, aerospace, plastic injection molding, and general manufacturing customers. Manufacturing is concentrated at its Kobe, Japan headquarters, with global sales and technical support delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries and an authorized distributor network.
Is KOSMEK a public or private company?
KOSMEK is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was KOSMEK founded?
KOSMEK was founded in 2002.
Where is KOSMEK based?
KOSMEK is headquartered in Lombard, United States, in the North America region.
How does KOSMEK make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Workholding Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are quick Mold/Die Change Systems and FA/Robotic Automation Products.
Who are KOSMEK's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Destaco, ATI Industrial Automation, Schunk, Misumi and GIMatic. Broad incumbents are Stäubli Robotics, Parker Hannifin, SMC Corporation and Festo. Kosmek (customer) / Sodick Group is listed as an others.
Does KOSMEK have an API?
No public API is recorded for KOSMEK.
What industry is KOSMEK in?
KOSMEK's product category is Industrial Workholding and Clamping Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 3332 and its SIC code is 3560.