Ecorobotix Invests $50 Million to Expand U.S. Operations to Bring Swiss-Engineered Precision Spraying Technology to American Farmers

Swiss-born precision agriculture company Ecorobotix announced today that its flagship technology, the ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer, will now be assembled for the U.S. market in Lyons, Kansas. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion and strengthens its presence in North America. 

Founded in Switzerland, Ecorobotix has grown from an agricultural robotics start-up into a global company dedicated to transforming crop protection through agronomic intelligence, ultra-precise plant-level technology. The new assembly operation reflects the increasing demand for precision agriculture solutions that help farmers reduce input use while maintaining productivity. 

The sprayers will be assembled in partnership with KMW, a Kansas-based manufacturer with decades of experience supporting agricultural equipment companies through precision manufacturing and equipment assembly. The collaboration reinforces Ecorobotix’s North American supply chain while enabling the company to adapt its technology more efficiently to U.S. specialty crop systems. The expansion will create more than 80 new jobs in the United States, adding to the company’s existing US team of 40 and strengthening Ecorobotix’s global workforce of more than 300 employees. 

ARA uses agronomic intelligence and advanced computer vision to identify crops and weeds in real time and apply crop protection products only where needed. The system scans fields and activates targeted spraying within a fraction of a second, enabling growers to significantly reduce plant protection product use while maintaining crop performance. 

To further support regional agriculture, Ecorobotix is also developing partnerships with universities across the United States to study local agronomic conditions and accelerate the development of new crop algorithms tailored to American farming systems. These collaborations help refine the company’s Plant-by-Plant AI™ technology, designed to support growers facing increasing economic and environmental pressures. 

The Kansas assembly operation represents an important step in Ecorobotix’s broader international growth strategy. By combining Swiss engineering with local manufacturing and agronomic expertise, the company aims to make precision agriculture technologies more accessible to growers worldwide. 

Ecorobotix is an agronomic intelligence company specializing in precision agriculture technology. Its flagship product, the ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer, uses advanced cameras, high-performance computing, and proprietary Plant-by-Plant AI™ to detect and treat plants with exceptional accuracy. Supporting more than 25 crop algorithms and capable of recognizing over 40 weed species, ARA helps growers reduce plant protection product use by up to 95%, lowering costs while protecting yields and the environment. Founded in Switzerland and operating globally, Ecorobotix combines European engineering with North American agricultural expertise. With offices in Europe and North America, the company continues to expand its network of growers, dealers, and research partners worldwide. 

KMW is a Kansas-based manufacturer specializing in precision fabrication, engineering, and assembly services for agricultural equipment manufacturers and OEM partners. Founded in 1965, the company operates multiple manufacturing facilities in Kansas and provides manufacturing solutions for agricultural machinery companies around the world. 

Media Contact: 
Chrissy Wozniak 
Ecorobotix Inc. 
chrissy.wozniak@ecorobotix.com 
239-841-9347 

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