Smooth Robotics :: Cobot (Collaborative Robot) Welding Accessible, Intuitive & Efficient For Businesses Of All Sizes

Smooth Robotics ApS is a Danish robotics company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Odense, Denmark — a major European hub for robotics innovation and home to the Universal Robots cluster. The company specializes in making cobot (collaborative robot) welding accessible, intuitive, and efficient for businesses of all sizes, addressing challenges like skilled labor shortages, repetitive strain injuries, inconsistent quality, and low productivity in manual welding.

Their flagship product is SmoothTool, a complete cobot welding package designed specifically for Universal Robots (compatible with all UR series, with dedicated hardware for UR20). It combines user-friendly software (a UR+ certified URCap) with a physical programming flange (or “teach pendant” style tool) that allows welders to intuitively demonstrate and program complex welding paths by simply showing the robot what to do — no complex coding required. This “copy-paste” style welding dramatically reduces programming time while enabling advanced capabilities.

Key features of SmoothTool include:

• Multipass Welding, Stitch Welding, Tack Welding, Offset Welding, Weaving, Touch Sense, Angle System, Profile System, External Axis support, and 3D Universe visualization.
• Compatibility with virtually all major welding power sources.
• No-code intuitive interface with lifetime support.
• Advanced automation for repetitive or intricate welds while maintaining high precision and consistency.

The solution emphasizes safety, as cobots work collaboratively alongside human operators, improving welder conditions by reducing exposure to fumes, heat, and physical strain. Customers report significant benefits: up to 50% efficiency gains, 47% reduction in production time, faster onboarding, consistent quality, and happier teams. Success stories span railway manufacturing, machinery subcontractors, educational institutions, and international implementations (e.g., Finland, Sweden, Taiwan, Scotland, Germany).

Smooth Robotics does not sell complete robot systems directly but partners with a global network of distributors and integrators who provide full hardware setups, installation, and local support. The company has earned recognitions such as UR+ certification, innovation awards, and support from Innovation Fund Denmark. With a passionate team of engineers, developers, and industry experts, Smooth Robotics focuses on democratizing robotic welding for SMEs and larger manufacturers alike.

Overall, Smooth Robotics bridges traditional welding craftsmanship with modern collaborative robotics, delivering practical automation that boosts productivity, quality, and worker well-being in the metal fabrication industry.