DiFACTO Robotics and Automation Pvt. Ltd., a provider of manufacturing automation and robotics solutions, has acquired the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) portfolio related to RoboFinish operations from Grind Master. The acquisition adds robotic grinding, finishing, deburring, and machining technologies developed over 14 years to DiFACTO’s automation capabilities.
“We pioneered breakthrough developments in robotic grinding and finishing operations, leveraging our profound domain knowledge. We have successfully delivered over 150 RoboFinish solutions worldwide. We are confident that DiFACTO, a specialist in robotics and automation, will develop these technologies further and take them to a wider spectrum of customers,” said Sameer Kelkar, CEO, Grind Master.
“We are constantly seeking cutting-edge and globally competitive technologies. The RoboFinish portfolio presents significant synergies with our existing offerings, strengthening our position in the market. DiFACTO will continue to support RoboFinish’s existing users through its customer-focused engineering team,” stated Ajay Gopalaswamy, Founder and CEO of DiFACTO.
“DiFACTO is a leading robotic automation solutions provider to Indian manufacturers across industry segments, and plans to aggressively expand into global markets. Acquisition of RoboFinish technologies bolsters our solution offerings and further expands our global footprint,” added Srinivas Baratam, Managing Director of Stakeboat Capital.
DiFACTO was founded in 2007 by Ajay Gopalswamy, Yogesh Kumar, and Anil Satapathy. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru and Pune, with a sales and service office in Gurugram. It also serves the North American market through a wholly owned subsidiary based in Michigan, USA. DiFACTO is backed by Stakeboat Capital and provides automation solutions for industries such as automotive, foundry, machine tools, transportation, electrical machinery, and consumer goods.