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Vectis Automation

Corporate marketcobotCurated record

Designs and manufactures turnkey cobot welding and plasma-cutting systems using Universal Robots arms (UR10e compact/standard, UR8 Long extended reach); four named product lines; Aero (air-cooled MIG), Hydro (water-cooled MIG), Synchro (push-pull aluminum MIG), Talon (3D plasma cutting); each available in 7 deployment configurations (Grid Cart, XL Grid Cart, Park'N'Arc, Rover, Revo, Boom, Slide); QuickTeach wrist-controller programming eliminates need for robotics expertise; Universal Robots+ Certified; 800+ systems deployed across North America.

HeadquartersFort Collins, US
Founded2019
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team11-50
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageBootstrapped
FoundersDrew Akey (President), Doug Rhoda (Chairman), Josh Pawley, Aaron Bailey
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS, CA
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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Vectis Aero (Cobot Welding System, Air-Cooled MIG)

  • Standard-duty air-cooled MIG welding system; available with compact, standard, or extended (UR8 Long) reach UR arm; 7 deployment configurations; 2-year warranty, 30-day return policy, lifetime software license

    vendor-stated product description and terms

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Vectis Hydro (Cobot Welding System, Water-Cooled MIG)

  • Heavy-duty water-cooled MIG welding system for higher-duty-cycle applications; UR arm in compact, standard, or extended reach configurations

    vendor-stated product description

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Vectis Synchro (Cobot Welding System, Aluminum Push-Pull MIG)

  • Push-pull aluminum MIG welding system; specialized push-pull wire feeding for aluminum fabrication; UR arm in compact, standard, or extended reach configurations

    vendor-stated product description

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Machinecobot

Vectis Talon (Cobot Plasma Cutting System)

  • 3D-shape plasma cutting system powered by Universal Robots arm and Hypertherm plasma cutter; handles complex 3D cuts on tubes and structural profiles

    vendor-stated product description

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2019-10-01MT SolarFirst ever Vectis system deployment at a solar mounting structure manufacturer in Charlo, MT; delivered October 2019.Not listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-09-01Showcased cobot welding and cutting systems at FABTECH 2025 alongside Universal RobotsUniversal Robots
2019-10-01Launched Vectis Cobot Welding Tool at FABTECH 2019 powered by Universal Robots UR10eRobotics & Automation News
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Source ledger

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