History

More than 30 years of research and innovation serving the glass industry

The story of Novaxion begins in 1988 when Christophe Duplan, a graduate engineer from INSA Lyon, developed the first gathering robot. An adventure began, where ingenuity would be at the heart of the project, by adapting an industrial robot for glass gathering, a revolution!

From this innovation, new projects were launched in partnership with Fanuc Robotics, a global leader in robot manufacturing.

For over three decades, Novaxion has continually pushed the boundaries of innovation in the field of industrial robotics. Here’s a look back at some key dates that have shaped our journey:

1992

Christophe Duplan founded CYBERGLASS Robotics, laying the foundation for a technological revolution.

2000

The creation of the gathering robot marked a major milestone in automating production processes.

2004

NOVAXION was born, still driven by the visionary leadership of Christophe Duplan.

2005

Development of the first swabbing robot, the SR200, a true asset for optimizing industrial performance.

2019

Novaxion joined the Rondot Group, thus strengthening its expertise and resources to reach new heights.

2020

New horizons were reached with the relocation of our headquarters to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at the heart of innovation.

2021

With new leadership, Novaxion continues to forge its path towards excellence.

2023

First "Great Place to Work" certification

2024

A new milestone is reached with the development of the Blow Side robot, the result of years of research and innovation.

January 2024

Start of ISO 9001 certification.

April 2024

The first factory test of the Blow Side, a symbol of our commitment to revolutionizing production processes.

May 2024

First Carbon Footprint assessment completed

August 2024

First Ecovadis rating at the Group level.

Today, Novaxion has over 20 employees and more than 200 robots installed worldwide

Our story is one of continuous innovation, partnership with our clients, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Let’s keep writing history together!

Frédéric Nio – Managing Director

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