Develops and manufactures 100%-electric, modular cutting robot systems for trenchless pipe rehabilitation DN125–DN315.
Foccus Innovation GmbH (Pipe Robotics)
1220 Vienna (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About Pipe Robotics
Pipe Robotics is a brand of Foccus Innovation GmbH based in Vienna (Anna-Bastel-Gasse 1/1, 1220 Vienna) and develops modular, fully electric systems for the trenchless rehabilitation of sewer pipes. The core product is the cutting and milling robot easyCutter modular (e-Cutter DN125–DN315) for pipe diameters from DN125/5" to DN315/12", which operates without compressed air and without water containers, making it ready for use all year round in any weather. The e-Components series includes, alongside the robot, the supply and control unit e-Base, the tool and adapter program e-Quipment, and the service and repair system PipeRobox™. The individual modules weigh a maximum of 3.5 kg and, thanks to carbon-fiber-reinforced push cables and lightweight aluminum components, can be transported by one person and shipped worldwide. The systems are characterized by plug-and-play setup, real-time HD camera documentation, seven different operating modes (including Continuous Feed, Worm-like Feed, Slide, Branch-off, Bend and Dimension Jump Mode) as well as operation even in vertical pipes. Development is based on observations, analyses and feedback from rehabilitation teams on real construction sites; manufacturing follows the Made in Austria standard.
- Site
- Vienna, Austria
- Processes
- Cutting robots / milling robots for sewer rehabilitation (easyCutter / e-Cutter DN125-DN315), Operating modes: Continuous Feed, Worm-like Feed, Slide, Branch-off, Bend, Dimension Jump, Consulting and training, Service and repair logistics (PipeRobox), Tools and adapters (e-Quipment), Real-time HD documentation, Worldwide shipping of modules
- Materials
- Lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber push cables, Integrated HD camera technology, AR goggles and haptic gamepad control
- Certificates
- TÜV certification, Jugend Innovativ (award), WKO membership
- Industries
- Pipe rehabilitation / trenchless sewer rehabilitation, Wastewater and sewer technology, Robotics / mechatronics
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Consulting and training
- 02
Engineering and system development
- 03
Manufacturing of system modules (e-Base, e-Cutter, e-Quipment)
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Assembly and testing
- 05
Worldwide shipping
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Service and repair system PipeRobox™
Technology and System Components
Lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber push cables
Aluminum components and carbon fiber push cables in various stiffnesses and lengths enable a complete system that can be transported by one person.
Integrated HD camera technology
The HD camera produces real-time documentation in high-resolution photos and videos; the lens is cleaned by an integrated wiper.
AR goggles and haptic gamepad control
Control is wireless via an ergonomic gamepad (up to 40 hours of battery life) with AR goggles and haptic feedback during milling.
Locations
1220 Vienna
ATHeadquarters, development and sales
- easyCutter modular / e-Cutter DN125-DN315
- e-Base (supply and control unit)
- Cable reel / push cables
- PipeRobox™ service and repair system
- e-Quipment tool and adapter program
Systems and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting robots / milling robots for sewer rehabilitation (easyCutter / e-Cutter DN125-DN315)Engineering | – | – | – | – | lined sewer pipes |
| Operating modes: Continuous Feed, Worm-like Feed, Slide, Branch-off, Bend, Dimension JumpEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% electric cutting robot / milling head (easyCutter modular, e-Cutter DN125-DN315) | Pipe Robotics (Foccus Innovation GmbH) easyCutter modular / e-Cutter DN125-DN315 | – | Pipe diameter DN125 / 5" to DN315 / 12", up to DN250 without adapter | – | Vienna, Austria |
| Supply and control unit (e-Base: supply unit, cable reel, operating unit) | Pipe Robotics e-Base | – | – | – | Vienna, Austria |
| Cable reel / push cables with carbon fiber push cables | Pipe Robotics cable reel | – | various stiffnesses and lengths | – | Vienna, Austria |
| Service and repair system / module logistics | Pipe Robotics PipeRobox™ | – | – | – | Vienna, Austria |
| Tool and adapter program (milling/cutting tools with standard threads, AR goggles) | Pipe Robotics / cooperation partners e-Quipment | – | – | – | Vienna, Austria |
Additional services
Quality and Standards
The systems are modular in design: backup modules and redundant configuration options increase system availability, and a defective module can be replaced with a functioning one within a few minutes. The system has received awards including the TÜV certificate, the Jugend Innovativ prize and the WKO – documented on the company website.
| Evidence | 1220 Vienna |
|---|---|
| TÜV certification | |
| Jugend Innovativ (award) | |
| WKO membership |
History
- 2022
Website and Pipe Robotics brand launch published (initial publication January to May 2022).
- 2025
Website relaunch with the e-Components series and new easyCutter modular product catalog (PDF, May 2025).