Difacto

Difacto Robotics and Automation, established in 2007, provides robotic automation solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company was founded by Ajay Gopalswamy, who currently serves as the CEO. His extensive background in the industrial robotics and automation industry includes roles at the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), ABB Robotics, and Fanuc India. This experience has been central to Difacto's development. The company is also led by co-founders Yogesh Kumar (COO) and Anil Kumar Satapathy (CTO).

The firm is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and has a global presence with three factories in Bengaluru, branches in Pune and Gurgaon, and a wholly-owned subsidiary in Troy, Michigan, USA. Difacto's business model centers on delivering end-to-end engineering and robotic automation systems. Its revenue is generated through the design, execution, and delivery of these customized solutions. In fiscal year 2024, the company's sales reached Rs 175 crore, and they are projected to grow to Rs 225 crore in fiscal year 2025. The company secured its first round of funding in May 2024, raising approximately $4.8 million from Stakeboat Capital to fuel expansion into new sectors.

Difacto operates across four main segments: welding systems, material handling systems, foundry and machine tending systems, and fluid dispensing systems. Its services cater to a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, railways, construction machinery, energy, electronics, and home appliances. The company has successfully delivered over 1,000 projects to 300 customers across 15 countries. Notable clients include major players like the Mahindra Group, Tata Group, Maruti Suzuki, and Toyota India. The company's offerings feature experience with technologies such as mobile robotics, collaborative robots, and 2D and 3D machine vision systems. Difacto also produces a line of standard products, including smart loaders and servo tracks, which allows customers to integrate proven designs without extensive in-house engineering.

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