News Bystronic expands automation portfolio through Isochronic partnership

The acquisition strengthens Bystronic's automation portfolio and supports the company's strategy to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions that increase customer productivity, flexibility and efficiency. 

Founded in 2020 and headquartered near Lausanne, Switzerland, Isochronic develops advanced simultaneous pick-and-place robotics for automated material handling and sorting. The company's technology combines innovative robotic kinematics with a proprietary software platform. Together they enable high-speed, heavy-duty sorting for laser cutting applications.

Isochronic's technology expands Bystronic's capabilities in automated sorting across a wide range of sheet formats while adding modern software architecture and robotics expertise. Bystronic’s industrial expertise and global reach will support the further development and broader deployment of Isochronic’s technology. The combination will accelerate the development of next-generation automation solutions and further enhance Bystronic's offering for customers seeking highly automated production environments.

“We have a long-standing relationship with Isochronic, and their innovative technology perfectly complements our automation portfolio. Their expertise in high-speed robotic sorting and software development will strengthen our ability to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions that create measurable value for our customers."

Domenico Iacovelli, CEO of Bystronic

"We are excited about this next step with Bystronic. Our teams share the same passion for innovation and customer success. Together, we will be able to further develop our technology, accelerate innovation and make our automation solutions available to an even broader customer base."

Armin Haller, CEO of Isochronic