Orbital Systems (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
Indian manufacturer of precision industrial assembly automation machinery including orbital riveting machines, cam indexing tables, clinching machines, and.
Orbital Systems (Bombay) Private Limited is an Indian manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of precision industrial assembly automation machinery founded in 1985. Headquartered in Mumbai with manufacturing facilities in Nashik, Maharashtra, the company is the market leader in India for riveting machines, cam indexing tables, clinching machines, and assembly automation equipment. Note: the name refers to the orbital riveting cold-forming process, not space systems.
The company has exported machinery to the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, China, and Japan, with over 12,000 machines running worldwide. Primary markets include automotive, electronics, HVAC, white goods, aerospace components, and general manufacturing. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and employs over 150 people.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Orbital Riveting Machine
Cold-forming fastening machines using orbital peening to form rivets without heat, for automotive, electronics, and industrial assembly.
Cam Indexing Drive
Precision rotary indexing tables for automated multi-station production line assembly and processing.
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India
Company Facts
Founded
1985
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
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Certifications & Memberships
Martina Gartner Joins Schmalz Executive Management Team Effective October 1
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Allgemein
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Panasonic Japan
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Business & Markets Humanoids Physical AI AI Germany humanoid robotics
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Panasonic Plans to Develop Humanoid Robots, Targeting Production by 2029
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