About us
DAIHEN Smart Solutions Europe
– WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO.
DAIHEN Smart Solutions Europe is the European competence network of the publicly listed Japanese DAIHEN Corporation. Operating under one strong brand, we unite the expertise of six specialized subsidiaries:
- OTC DAIHEN Europe,
- Lorch Schweißtechnik,
- DAIHEN Varstroj,
- Femitec,
- Rolan Robotics,
- and LASOtech Systems.
Together, we pursue one clear mission: to support industrial customers across Europe – and beyond – with fully integrated, turn-key automation solutions.
Our network stands for quality, technological innovation, and tailor-made solutions in the fields of industrial welding and cutting technology. Whether you're a small business or a global enterprise, we deliver scalable, future-ready systems that empower your production.
DRIVEN BY EXPERTISE. CONNECTED BY VISION. READY FOR TOMORROW.
What unites us is the belief that automation is key to tomorrow’s competitiveness – especially in welding.
In the face of growing labor shortages, rising quality demands, and increasing production complexity, we deliver solutions that streamline processes, boost productivity, and open up new growth opportunities.
Our Mission
- Turnkey welding automation
- for companies of every size
- across Europe and beyond.
our Vision
- Technological excellence,
- Close collaboration,
- and a deep understanding of real-world production challenges.
Backed by over 100 years of Japanese welding and engineering heritage, and built on the combined expertise of six leading European solution providers, we are a network that speaks the language of production.
Together, we design and deliver cutting, joining, automation, and robotics solutions not in isolation — but as smart, integrated systems. Systems built with one purpose: To solve real-world challenges in industrial manufacturing.
So you can reduce friction, avoid compromise, and unlock the full potential of your production.
WE WORK DIFFERENTLY:
WE LISTEN CLOSELY.
WE COLLABORATE OPENLY.
AND WE DEVELOP WITH INTENT.
Learn more about the companies behind DAIHEN Smart Solutions Europe, about the strength of DAIHEN corporation — and get ready for short history round up.
our History
Starting with power distribution systems for industry and components for solar energy generation, DAIHEN Corporation today is one of the world's largest manufacturers of robots, arc welding and plasma cutting machines, as well as components for the automation of welding technology and material handling. This is how it started.
Foundation of Osaka Transformer Corporation in Osaka, Japan.
Specialised production of power transformers begins.
The production of electric welding machines was initiated.
Launching first arc welding robot system.
Foundation OTC DAIHEN EUROPE GmbH in Mönchengladbach, Germany.
Launch of the “Almega" robot series (5-axis hybrid and 6-axis) – representing a new generation of DAIHEN industrial robots.
Start of production of wafer-transfer robots for semiconductor manufacturing, marking DAIHEN’s expansion beyond welding automation into clean-automation applications.
Introduction of the first multi-robot coordination control system “Synchro Motion”, enabling synchronized movement and cooperative operation between multiple robots.
Introduction of the “Almega V120” robot with a 120 kg payload capacity – expanding the product line toward higher payload handling, not only welding applications.
Introduction of the new robot generation “FD11”.
Introducing Lorch SpeedPulse: the first speed process for faster pulsing without loss of quality.
Lorch launched the first inverter with patented MicorBoost technology. The patented MicorBoost technology works like a car's turbocharger: maximum power is extracted from a very small space. This helps inverters to achieve an almost ideal welding characteristic.
Lorch launched five new processes for more efficient welding – so-called "Masters of Speed" processes: SpeedRoot, SpeedCold, SpeedUp, SpeedArc and Speed-TwinPuls.
Official launch of five Welbee inverter welding power sources (three standard inverter models and two pulse-inverter models).
Introduction of the SynchroFeed short-arc welding process.
Acquisition DAIHEN VARSTROJ, Slovenia, with focus on production tasks, such as manufacturing welding and CNC cutting machines, as well as robotic welding and cutting cells and robotic carriages and positioning technology.
Opening of the OTC DAIHEN EUROPE branch office in Munich, Germany.
Primarily serving as a showroom, it displays not only welding robots and welding technology, but also the whole portfolio of DAIHEN Corporation, including semiconductor manufacturing and energy distribution systems.
OTC has started selling wireless power transfer systems.
With the introduction of the Lorch Cobot Welding Package, Lorch is a pioneer in the field of welding cobots.
LASOtech Systems GmbH, a leading German specialist in robot system integration, has joined our group. They specialise in automation projects involving laser processing, handling, welding and sealing.
Launch of Lorch Connect - an innovative, simple cloud solution to make welding production digital and transparent.
Introduction of the current robot generation “FD19”.
With Femitec GmbH, Germany, as a new member, the group can expand its field of activity and benefit from Femitec's expertise in robot simulation, manufacturing, commissioning, programming and maintenance of automation solutions and complex fixture construction.
Official launch of OTC's ARXIS pulse inverter welding power sources (three standard inverter models and two pulse-inverter models).
By acquiring Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH, a leading German supplier of digitalised arc welding technology, the Group is combining its expertise to develop more advanced welding automation solutions, ranging from powerful industrial robots to intuitive cobots.
With the acquisition of Dutch system integrator Rolan Robotics BV, the group is strengthening its position in the European robotics and welding market. Rolan Robotics specialises in welding and product handling systems using robotics applications.
Lorch has set a new benchmark in industrial welding with its iQS series — the first fully networked welding system to be produced by the company.
Under the umbrella of DAIHEN Smart Solutions Europe, the six subsidiaries of the DAIHEN Group combine their expertise in integrated robot and welding technology.