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Kinova Tech Stack

Professional robotic arms for healthcare, industrial, and research applications

Automation Machinery Manufacturing Boisbriand, Quebec 201–500 employees Founded 2006 Privately Held

Kinova manufactures robotic arms across healthcare, industrial, and research verticals. The stack reveals a hardware-first organization: CAD tools (SolidWorks, Altium Designer), embedded systems (C++, EtherCAT), 3D printing infrastructure (Cura, PrusaSlicer), and Python-based test automation dominate. Active projects cluster around manufacturing maturity—NPI review, first-article inspection, design-for-manufacturability—paired with quality and compliance infrastructure (ISO certification, regulatory tracking), signaling a scaling manufacturing operation moving from prototype to repeatable production.

Tech Stack 27 technologies

Core StackPython TypeScript React Bitbucket Jenkins Jira JavaScript Solidworks C++ Docker Confluence MATLAB Power Query Power BI pytest Robot Framework Artifactory Cura PrusaSlicer Acumatica Altium Designer CMake Conan Docker Compose EtherCAT Bash Zeiss

What Kinova Is Building

Challenges

  • Maintaining test infrastructure
  • Optimizing data collection processes
  • Supplier qualification
  • Process capability
  • Manufacturability
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance across product lines
  • Continuous improvement of quality processes
  • Maintaining iso certification standards
  • Optimizing production processes
  • Ensuring equipment maintenance

Active Projects

  • Npi review process
  • Deploying data collection solutions
  • Implementing dashboards
  • First article inspection process
  • Design for manufacturability program
  • Risk management process implementation
  • Development procedure improvement
  • Process improvement projects to optimize production
  • Maintenance and calibration program

Hiring Activity

Accelerating9 roles · 9 in 30d

Department

Engineering
5
Manufacturing
1
Ops
1
Product
1
Support
1

Seniority

Junior
4
Manager
2
Mid
2
Intern
1
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About Kinova

Kinova designs and manufactures collaborative and assistive robotic arms for professionals in healthcare, agrifood, hazmat, nuclear, security, and advanced manufacturing. Founded in 2006 in Boisbriand, Quebec, the company started with assistive robotics for individuals with upper-body limitations and has since expanded into industrial and research robotics. The product line spans lightweight arms, medical-grade systems, and inspection/manipulation platforms for hazardous environments. The organization operates across product design, embedded software, manufacturing operations, and field support, with 201–500 employees.

HeadquartersBoisbriand, Quebec
Company Size201–500 employees
Founded2006

Frequently Asked Questions

What tech stack does Kinova use?

Python, C++, TypeScript, React, Robot Framework for testing. CAD: SolidWorks, Altium Designer. Manufacturing: Cura, PrusaSlicer. Embedded: EtherCAT. CI/CD: Jenkins, Bitbucket, Artifactory. Analytics: Power BI, MATLAB.

What is Kinova working on?

NPI review, first-article inspection, design-for-manufacturability programs, data collection infrastructure, quality dashboards, production optimization, and process improvement initiatives. Focus is on scaling manufacturing and compliance.

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