Global Automation & Material Processing Solutions

Driving technology forward – yesterday, today, and into the future.
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We help manufacturers around the world improve operations through automation, technology, and process advancements.

From industry giants to groundbreaking pioneers, we drive performance, process, and profits to new levels – improving production before your part hits the manufacturing floor, right on through final delivery.

Worldwide Reach

Our global locations are strategically placed in the world’s most prominent manufacturing locations. Our vertically integrated teams are focused on delivering unparalleled customer experiences. From design and engineering, to equipment fabrication, installation, and service, our team is here, whenever, wherever you need us.

12,000+

Active Robotic Solutions Worldwide

400+

Robots Integrated Per Year on Average

450+

Employees Worldwide

400,000 sq ft

of manufacturing excellence
(37,000 sq M)

Our Legacy

Pushing the limits of automation, material processing, material handling, and software has always been part of our DNA. We’re proud to have developed the first robotic waterjet cutting innovations in Europe and North America. Advancing proven technologies through robotic integration – and improving new and emerging industries around the world is just part of our daily routine.

Shaping the Future of Automation

We help customers pursue innovative technologies and operational excellence by channeling our expertise into the development of viable, forward-looking, and future-proof manufacturing solutions. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is more than a buzzword: it’s essential for manufacturing excellence. Our dedicated teams design solutions specifically to ensure maximum uptime.

We are committed to:

Evolving material processing, automation, and manufacturing as a whole to advance our industry, ourselves, and our customers.

Deeply understanding our customers’ needs and to act as a direct feedback loop between customers and leaders in robotics to advance the future of manufacturing.

Keeping up with new trends while developing new architecture for the future: meeting high speed, high accuracy requirements that push the limits of automation and robots.

Shape Technologies Group

Shape Technologies Group, Inc. (SHAPE) delivers innovative manufacturing process solutions to customers spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries. As the world leading provider and inventor of waterjet, SHAPE has become a strategic network of companies providing material processing and surface preparation, automated assembly, robotic motion systems, material handling, software, process control, aftermarket parts, and comprehensive support to our customers.

Shape Process Automation (SPA)
Aqua-Dyne - Shape Technologies Group
KMT, Shape Technologies Group
H2O Jet, Shape Technologies Group
APS, Shape Technologies
TOPS, Shape Technologies Group

Industry Partners

Our systems and solutions combine deep application knowledge, world-class engineering standards, and quality fabrication. You expect the best, and so do we. Accordingly, we’re proud to partner with the following automation industry leaders.

Trumpf
Shape Technologies
ABB
Trumpf
Shape Technologies
ABB
Shape Process Automation Celebrates 50 years
Rockwell Automation
Plus One Robotics
IPG Photonics