The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Codian Robotics: 1 model. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
Codian Robotics is a Dutch manufacturer of delta robots for high-precision pick-and-place applications in food, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries. Founded in 2011 by Freek Hartman and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands, the company offers the world's broadest portfolio of open delta robot mechanics across its D2, D4, D5, TD4, TD5, and HD (hygienic design) series. ABB acquired Codian Robotics in October 2020, integrating its delta robot portfolio into ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division and the B&R Machine-Centric Robotics platform.
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- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Founder
Acquired by ABB
Employees at acquisition
Product lines
Financial stage
Data & sources
Press releases
1
Web sources
2
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Models (1)
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Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Wouter Valk Managing Director
Former / Previously (1)
- Freek Hartman Founder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Codian Robotics.
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Recent coverage
Codian Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
- Reach Robotics1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- acquired
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
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Partnerships (1)
- ABB acquires Codian Robotics with ABBinvestmentconcluded
Acquisitions (1)
- acquired by ABBfull acquisition2020-10-01
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 25, 2026
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Sources (3)
- https://www.codian-robotics.com/
- ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition · https://new.abb.com/news/detail/68450/abb-enhances-portfolio-of-high-speed-industrial-robots-with-codian-acquisition
- Our team - Codian Robotics · https://codian-robotics.com/about-codian/our-team/
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
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High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Codian Robotics.Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
- Reach Robotics1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Codian Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
B&R Automation Adds Plug-and-Play SCARA Robots to Lineup
B&R adds the Codian SR SCARA robot to its Codian portfolio of open robot mechanics, expanding beyond delta kinematics into SCARA configurations for Machine-Centric Robotics.
B&R to feature Codian systems at PackExpo
B&R Industrial Automation showcases Codian Robotics delta mechanics integrated into its Machine-Centric Robotics platform at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Open robot mechanics and adaptive automation at PackExpo
B&R Industrial Automation announces it will showcase Codian Robotics open delta robot mechanics and Machine-Centric Robotics solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023.
ABB: A New Fleet of High-Speed Industrial Robots
ABB Group acquires Codian Robotics to accelerate its engagement in delta robots for hygiene-sensitive food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition
ABB acquired Codian Robotics, a leading provider of delta robots for high-precision pick and place applications, to enhance its industrial robot portfolio.
Machine-readable surfaces
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- RSS feed: /companies/codian-robotics/feed.xml
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- REST API: /v1/companies/a2191ee1-b432-42f1-b15e-4c348da19a67
- Revision history: /companies/codian-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
- Reach Robotics1 model
Video
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These Codian D4-1100 robot features Carbon Fiber arms. In this application, large square crackers are carried down the conveyer belt, under a vision system (the
This Codian D2-1000 Twin robot features Carbon fiber Arms and a large, rigid tooling plate. This allows the robot to pick up many piece of chocolate at once and
The open nature of Codian robotics was on display at Pack Expo to show how the company’s array of delta robots can be integrated with B&R controls and mechatron
ABB has acquired Codian Robotics BV, a leading provider of delta robots, which are used primarily for high-precision pick and place applications. Codian Robotic
CED's Solution Consultant Team built a Codian Robot and MagneMover Lite demo to show how smart machines can solve business problems
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In this interview, our robotics experts reveal why the new 6-axis articulated robot is a game-changer for complex motion and cleanroom applications. Learn more
Both the magnemover intelligent conveyor and the delta robot are being controlled by a single CompactLogix processor.
Reality vs attention
Codian Robotics draws attention at the 23rd percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among manipulator robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 18, 2026