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Leister Robotics

Built by Leister · Switzerland

Updated May 2026·methodology
Leister Robotics

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Commercial maturity8515%
Deployment footprintnot yet scored22%
Proven track record159%
Spec completeness10022%
Company financial healthnot yet scored11%
Company maturity1004%
Manufacturer portfolionot yet scored4%
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)not yet scored7%
Independent recognitionnot yet scored3%
Market momentumnot yet scored1%

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Overview

Leister is a market leader in plastic welding and process heating since 1949. Their robotics solutions are tailored for industrial applications involving plastic welding and heating processes.

Flagship features

  • **Navigation & Mobility:** Utilizes lidar-based navigation and steerable wheels for autonomous movement, positioning it as a mobile manipulator (mobile robot + industrial arm)
  • **Power Supply:** Cable reel mechanism ensures continuous 24/7 operation without battery swap downtime
  • **Vision System:** Equipped with proprietary RX01 standard vision, offering ≤0.5 mm vision accuracy and a 2000 frames/second scanning frame rate
  • **Lift Stroke:** Optional configuration up to 700 mm lift for vertical reach
  • **Competitive Differentiators:** Combines a 6-axis welding robot arm with an AGV in a single integrated unit; heavy payload handling (3800 kg base weight); L3.5-level intelligence as marketed
  • **Financing Options:** Not mentioned

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1949

Laser plastic welding division handed over

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
small payload
Reach
2272 mm
Weight
3800 kg
Programming
proprietary app,offline programming
Industries
energy, heavy_manufacturing
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1949

Detailed specifications

Other7
Applications
plastic_welding,process_heating
Sub Category
welding
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Max Speed M S
0.278
Company Country
CN
Availability Status
available
Additional Information
- **Unique Selling Points:** Programming-free and teaching-free operation via the integrated Loyalty AI Welding System; one-click weld seam extraction; automatic calibration and intelligent arc tracking; reverse modeling without drawings; digital twin support for offline simulation. - **Navigation & Mobility:** Utilizes lidar-based navigation and steerable wheels for autonomous movement, positioning it as a mobile manipulator (mobile robot + industrial arm). - **Power Supply:** Cable reel mechanism ensures continuous 24/7 operation without battery swap downtime. - **Vision System:** Equipped with proprietary RX01 standard vision, offering ≤0.5 mm vision accuracy and a 2000 frames/second scanning frame rate. - **Lift Stroke:** Optional configuration up to 700 mm lift for vertical reach. - **Competitive Differentiators:** Combines a 6-axis welding robot arm with an AGV in a single integrated unit; heavy payload handling (3800 kg base weight); L3.5-level intelligence as marketed. - **Known Limitations (Inferred):** Requires a cable reel for power (may not be suitable for areas without constant power access); large footprint (3400×1500×2400 mm); price and lead time are not disclosed (contact for quote). - **Software Ecosystem:** Runs the proprietary Loyalty AI Welding System with features like multi-layer multi-pass welding, 3D drawing import, common-shaped workpiece recognition, and the RX Welding Process. - **Financing Options:** Not mentioned.

Company milestones

  • 2025AcquisitionLaser plastic welding division handed over
  • 2024Milestone75 years of Leister Group
  • 2020LaunchmyLeister web platform launched
  • 2017MilestoneDigital transformation initiative
  • 2011MilestoneLegal form changed
  • MilestoneCompany founded
  • MilestoneLeister listed at Automate event

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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