Danobat
DMTR/dBOT precision robotic systems combining 6-axis robot flexibility with machine-tool accuracy (3x greater pose/path precision than industry alternatives) for large-scale metal additive manufacturing, subtractive finishing, and hybrid processes in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Xabier Alzaga
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $10.8M
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- European Investment Bank (EIB); Mondragon Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Danobat manufactures grinding machines, high-precision lathes, and the DMTR/dBOT range of CNC precision robots for machining, assembly, and 3D printing with metallic and composite materials. The dBOT robots offer 3x greater pose/path accuracy and 10x better stiffness than conventional industrial robots.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 3x greater pose and path accuracy vs. industry alternatives; CNC-compatible programming (lower barrier to adoption for traditional manufacturers); hybrid AM+subtractive eliminates tooling complexity. VERIFIED: Deployed at Formnext 2025; partnerships with Siemens (Sinumerik MTR integration) and autonox confirm market validation; customer base in aerospace/automotive suggests acceptance. DEFENSIBILITY: Likely patented trajectory control algorithms and hybrid process architecture; machine-tool heritage provides manufacturing know-how competitors (robot companies) lack.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces manufacturing lead times and enables on-demand production of complex metal parts (aerospace brackets, housings, structural components) via hybrid AM+machining with CNC-level precision; eliminates need for separate AM systems and post-processing equipment through integrated platform.
How They Differentiate
vs. General-purpose 6-axis robots (ABB/KUKA/Yaskawa): DMTR/dBOT integrates machine-tool stiffness, accuracy (3x greater pose/path precision), and CNC programming into robot form factor with 10x better stiffness and zero backlash. vs. Dedicated AM robot platforms: Danobat adds hard-turning/finishing capabilities in same unit, reducing capital and floor-space requirements. vs. Traditional robot+post-processor workflows: Eliminates separate downstream machining step. The dBOT range uses in-house built gears, cast iron structure, and secondary encoders on all 6 axes for lifetime zero-backlash performance.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, automotive suppliers, energy equipment manufacturers requiring hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing of large structural components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Energy (wind, oil & gas); Railway; Metal forming; Industrial tooling
Competitors
ABB (industrial robots for manufacturing); KUKA (6-axis robots, robot-based machining); Yaskawa (large-payload collaborative robots, AM-capable platforms)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Danobatgroup 2024 revenue €344M (€337M in 2023), +2% YoY growth; export rate >90%; 1,300+ employees across group; €50M+ investment program in high-precision robot development announced; $7M strategic investment in SAEKI Robotics AG (robotic partner); €20M+ expansion of Elgoibar headquarters
Major Milestones
1954: Founded (70+ years of precision manufacturing heritage); 2020s: Strategic diversification into industrial robotics sector; 2025 Q1: Launched DMTR range (entry into precision robotics market); 2025: Exhibited at Formnext (AM ecosystem validation); 2025: New US headquarters in Illinois announced (North American expansion)
Notable Customers
Aerospace OEMs (referenced via Optimus 3D case studies and Formnext positioning); Automotive (Mercedes Benz, Porsche — referenced as Optimus 3D customers, indicating AM ecosystem engagement); Airbus (referenced in Optimus 3D context); Greenbrier Companies (railway equipment — mentioned in Danobat news)