Codian Robotics

[SUBSIDIARY]

HQ: Ede, Netherlands · Est. 2011 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Codian Robotics: 1 model. 3 sources back the record.

Ownership

SUBSIDIARY

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Ede, Netherlands

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

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.

Audited Posture Assessment

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

FounderFreek Hartman
Acquired by ABBOctober 1, 2020
Employees at acquisition~20
Product linesD2, D4, D5, TD4, TD5, HD (Hygienic Design) Series
Financial stageAcquired (ABB subsidiary, 2020)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Codian Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Managing Director

Founding Team

Freek Hartman[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Freek HartmanFounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded1

Key Recurring Partners

ABB1 · 1× joint · 8 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • ABB acquires Codian RoboticsOct 1, 2020

    MOST RECENT · ABB acquires Codian Robotics · 2020-10-01 · with ABB · OPERATING

FAQ

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What is Codian Robotics?

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.

What does Codian Robotics make?

Codian Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: D4-350 (Codian Robotics builds physical robots).

Is Codian Robotics publicly traded?

Codian Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of ABB: October 1 on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Codian Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Codian Robotics building in the same form factors include ATI Industrial Automation, Dexterity, RightHand Robotics, Robotiq.

Who is the CEO of Codian Robotics?

Wouter Valk is the ceo of Codian Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Codian Robotics?

Codian Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by ABB: October 1 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Who owns Codian Robotics?

Codian Robotics is owned by ABB: October 1, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Codian Robotics operate robots?

Codian Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Codian Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Codian Robotics ranks in roughly the top 100% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Codian Robotics safe?

Codian Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.