EFORT
EFORT is a Wuhu-based industrial-robot maker (688165.SH) known for cost-competitive six-axis arms and painting robots.
Company Overview
- EFORT was incubated from Chery Automobile's manufacturing needs and grew into a major domestic industrial-robot maker.
- Its six-axis robots serve automotive, foundry, painting and general manufacturing at aggressive price points.
- EFORT is a core example of Chinese industrial robots displacing foreign brands on cost.
Key Facts
| Full Name | EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 埃夫特智能装备股份有限公司 |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Wuhu, Anhui, China |
| Stock Code | 688165.SH (STAR Market) |
| Core Products | Six-axis industrial robots, painting robots |
| Status | Leading lower-cost industrial robot OEM |
Data Snapshot
| Full Name | EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Wuhu, Anhui, China |
| Stock Code | 688165.SH (STAR Market) |
| Core Products | Six-axis industrial robots, painting robots |
| Market Position | EFORT is a Wuhu-based industrial-robot maker (688165.SH) known for cost-competitive six-axis arms and painting robots. |
| Status | Leading lower-cost industrial robot OEM |
Products & Specs
- Six-axis industrial robots
- painting robots
- Self-developed controllers and drives.
- Six-axis arms across multiple payload classes.
- Painting and foundry-specific robot configurations.
Key Customers & Applications
- EFORT was incubated from Chery Automobile's manufacturing needs and grew into a major domestic industrial-robot maker.
- Its six-axis robots serve automotive, foundry, painting and general manufacturing at aggressive price points.
- EFORT is a core example of Chinese industrial robots displacing foreign brands on cost.
- EFORT leverages Anhui manufacturing cost advantages.
- Reducers sourced from domestic suppliers (Leaderdrive, Double-Ring).
- Automotive lineage gives it real factory deployment experience.
Recent Milestones
- 2007 — Founded in Wuhu
- Today — Leading lower-cost industrial robot OEM
Actuators & Sensors
- Self-developed controllers and drives.
- Six-axis arms across multiple payload classes.
- Painting and foundry-specific robot configurations.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- EFORT leverages Anhui manufacturing cost advantages.
- Reducers sourced from domestic suppliers (Leaderdrive, Double-Ring).
- Automotive lineage gives it real factory deployment experience.
Competitor Comparison
Versus ESTUN and SIASUN: EFORT competes on price and specific applications (painting, foundry), with a smaller but specialized portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EFORT do?
EFORT (埃夫特) is a Chinese industrial-automation company focused on Six-axis industrial robots, painting robots. It serves factories that need reliable, cost-effective robotic and automation systems.
How does EFORT compare with ABB, KUKA or FANUC?
Chinese industrial-robot makers such as EFORT are closing the gap with ABB, KUKA and FANUC in price-sensitive segments. EFORT competes mainly on Six-axis industrial robots, painting robots, local integration speed and supply-chain cost.
Where is EFORT based?
EFORT (埃夫特) is headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui, China, China, near its main manufacturing customers.