Smartshift Robotics
About
About Smartshift Robotics
Smartshift Robotics makes compact mechanical tool-changing systems for collaborative and industrial robots. A standard set combines a robot-side master, tool holders and storage pockets, allowing one robot to exchange grippers, process tools or other end effectors manually or automatically during a production sequence.
Pneumatic versions connect air through the coupling and can add electrical connectors for powered tools. The system operates mechanically without changing the robot's control software, and adapters cover major cobot, SCARA and industrial-robot flange patterns. Standard units support robots with payloads up to 50 kilograms; Smartshift also supplies tool stands, fittings, cables and custom adapters for cells that need several operations from one arm.
Team
- Kjell Buind - Founder
Timeline
Events
- 2024-07-13 - Partnership - Smartshift Robotics partners with Tronrud Engineering
The arrangement reduces Smartshift's requirement for internal resources. Kjell Buind returned as CEO effective July 1, 2024, following the previous chief executive's departure. Smartshift retained delivery of its existing products and support for custom solutions.
Source - 2023-03-16 - Product Launch - Smartshift Robotics launches Tool Pocket Stabilizer 3500
A stabilizer reduces tilting during tool pickup and delivery. Anodized aluminium guides help the robot align during tool changes. Applications include welding guns, custom tools and flexible end-of-arm equipment.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- Tronrud Engineering AS
Production And Engineering Partner - Smartshift Robotics partners with Tronrud Engineering for production capacity and technical engineering support.
Context
Comparable profiles
- VMECA
stack adjacency - Robotic End Effectors
Shared workflows
- Gimatic
workflow adjacency - Cobot End Effector Peripherals
- CKD Corporation
workflow adjacency - Cobot End Effector Peripherals
- Effecto Group
workflow adjacency - Cobot End Effector Peripherals
- Emerson
workflow adjacency - Cobot End Effector Peripherals
Context tags
- Cobot end-effector peripherals - Workflow - Official company material supports this end-effector operating context.
- Robotic End Effectors - Stack Layer - Official company material supports this end-effector operating context.