DiFACTO Robotics Acquires RoboFinish IP Portfolio from Grind Master

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: June 1, 2025 22:15 IST

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City based manufacturing automation firm DiFACTO Robotics and Automation Pvt. Ltd. recently announced the acquisition of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) portfolio for RoboFinish operations from Grind Master, a pioneer in metal-finishing solutions founded by Milind and Mohini Kelkar.

Grind Master, known for over 40 years of innovation and holding 30 patents, developed RoboFinish technologies over a span of 14 years. The technology offers robotic grinding, finishing, deburring, and machining services primarily catering to the automotive and engineering industries.

DiFACTO Robotics, established in 2007 and supported by Stakeboat Capital, operates manufacturing units in Bengaluru and Pune. Additionally, the company has a sales office in Gurugram and a North American subsidiary in Michigan. CEO Ajay Gopalaswamy emphasized the strategic value this acquisition adds to DiFACTO’s existing portfolio.

Sameer Kelkar, CEO of Grind Master, expressed confidence in DiFACTO's ability to expand the reach of RoboFinish technology to a broader customer base, leveraging their expertise and resources.