In context
In early 2025, industrial automation was increasingly blurring the line between traditional machine tools and flexible robotics. Manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and energy sought solutions that combined robot agility with the precision of CNC machining, driving machine tool builders to enter the robotics space.
What was reported
Danobat, a machine tool manufacturer, announced its entry into industrial robotics with the DMTR range, described as the 'most precise robot on the market.' The company claims the DMTR achieves three times the pose accuracy and three times the path accuracy of other solutions, with exceptional pose repeatability for drilling, riveting, and tapping.
The robots use CNC-based programming, simplifying integration for manufacturers already familiar with numerical control. Danobat also developed proprietary robot dynamics and control systems, reporting 10 times less vibration and 20 percent shorter cycle times for machining operations.
The DMTR range spans from a compact model with 70 kg payload and 2.2 m reach to a robust version handling 520 kg with 3.6 m reach. Applications include composite or steel deposition, riveting, assembly, and 3D printing. The robots were unveiled at JEC World in Paris, March 4–6, 2025.
Why it mattered
Danobat's move signaled a growing trend of machine tool makers leveraging their precision expertise to challenge conventional industrial robots. By merging CNC stability with six-axis flexibility, the DMTR range aimed to open new production possibilities in high-precision sectors, potentially reshaping how manufacturers approach complex machining and additive tasks.
“The DMTR range combines the accuracy and stability of a machine tool with the agility and flexibility of a six-axis robot, opening new production possibilities for key sectors like aerospace, automotive and energy.”
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2025-03-03 · “Danobat launches ‘most precise robot on the market’”