Innovative automation solutions for efficient manufacturing
As experts in integrated production (Industry 4.0), we possess the expertise on related IoT technologies (Internet of Things) and on the use of industrial and collaborative robotics. We develop, produce, and integrate smart, robot-aided production systems with a high degree of production flexibility.
We also develop software platforms for industrial augmented reality applications, complex software applications, and integrated plant systems that integrate robotics applications. As a systems integrator and control equipment provider, we provide guidance on complex automation processes to our customers.
In addition, we develop high-quality assembly solutions for medical technology in our business segment. These include, for example, production systems for contact lenses, stents, insulin pens and autoinjectors. We work according to GMP regulations (Good Manufacturing Practice), the guidelines for quality assurance of production processes and environments in the production of pharmaceuticals and active ingredients.
STRATEGY FOR THE
EVOLVING TECHNOLOGIES UNIT
- Expand expertise of collaborative robotics
- Develop Industry 4.0 applications for own production as well
- Expand the customer base for the health care and life science
- Further development standardized platform solutions
- Expand the growing markets in Asia and the USA
MAX companies in the area of
Evolving Technologies unit
AIM Micro Systems GmbH
Essert GmbH
iNDAT Robotics GmbH
MA micro automation GmbH
Mess- und Regeltechnik Jücker GmbH
NSM Magnettechnik GmbH
AIM Micro Systems GmbH
AIM Micro Systems GmbH, headquartered in Triptis (Thuringia) develops and produces technologies to manufacture opto-electronic modules and micro-optical components. Customers are primarily from the medical technology and sensor industries. The company is exemplified by its flexibility, speed, innovative strength, and high quality as well as its efficiency.
In optical systems technology, the company covers the areas of conventional optics (up to 30 mm in size), micro-optics, the MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems), product development, prototype construction, and series production.
Profile
| Focus | Technologies to manufacture opto-electronic modules and micro-optic components |
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| Locations | Triptis | |
| Founded | 2012 | |
| MAX share / since | 100 % / 2013 | |
| Employees (2018) | 15 | |
| Managing Director | Dr. Andreas Fischer |
Essert GmbH
ESSERT GmbH, headquartered in Ubstadt-Weiher (Baden-Württemberg), is an expert in the use of industrial and collaborative robotics. Its customers also profit from ESSERT’s particular know-how in the digitalization of automation processes and in the development of associated technology and software (Industry 4.0). One unique selling point is the development of a software platform for industrial augmented reality applications. ESSERT uses its own self-developed industrial app store as the only provider on the market with standardized solutions.
ESSERT solutions are employed in numerous industries, including system and machine manufacturing, medical technology, waste water technologies, and water supply. Among its customers, the company serves renowned machine manufacturers, global production companies, as well as manufacturers of remote maintenance products.
Profile
| Focus | Smart augmented reality applications, mobile devices, Collaborative and lightweight robotics solutions |
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| Locations | Ubstadt-Weiher | |
| Founded | 2009 | |
| MAX share / since | 45% / 2017 | |
| Employees (2018) | 67 | |
| Managing Director | Christopher Essert
Sergiu Burian |
iNDAT Robotics GmbH
iNDAT Robotics GmbH, headquartered in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg (Hessen), is a specialist in robotics and production automation. This includes complex software applications as well as integrated plants that integrate robotics applications. The company develops and manufactures products such as standardized robot cells with a high degree of production flexibility used to deburr metallic parts or to stamp and adhere coated plastic parts.
Furthermore, iNDAT Robotics is a well-known specialist in complete assembly units on production lines and in integrated, automated plants (e.g. in automobile pressing plants). Its customer base includes well-known automobile manufacturers and suppliers, among others.
Profile
| Focus | Software applications and integrated plants for robotics and production automation |
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| Locations | Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Wolfsburg | |
| Founded | 1994 | |
| MAX share / since | 100 % / 2015 | |
| Employees (2018) | 116 | |
| Managing Director | Dr. Eugen Offermann |
MA micro automation GmbH
MA micro automation GmbH, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot (Baden-Württemberg), specializes in automation solutions in micro-assembly. The focus here is on developing and constructing assembly systems for optical components such as lenses, prisms, lasers, and camera modules, as well as for medical devices such as contact lenses, insulin pens, and auto-injectors. In doing so, MA micro automation meets the highest technological requirements with regard to assembly speed, precision, and quality.
Its well-known customer base includes notable OEM and Tier 1 companies from the medical technology industry as well as other industries.
Profile
| Focus | Assembly systems for optical components as well as for medical devices |
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| Locations | St. Leon-Rot, Singapore | |
| Founded | 2010 | |
| MAX share / since | 100 % / 2013 | |
| Employees (2018) | 135 | |
| Managing Director | Joachim Hardt |
Mess- und Regeltechnik Jücker GmbH
Mess- und Regeltechnik Jücker GmbH, headquartered in Dillingen (Saarland), plans, develops, delivers, and services measurement and control systems as well as drive and automation systems. Jücker operates as a special supplier of software and control technology and has an excellent reputation as a systems integrator and control system provider for complex automation processes.
As a supplier to the MAX subsidiary NSM Magnettechnik in Olfen, Jücker serves customers in the automobile industry in particular. Customers at the Dilligen location come from the chemical and steel industries as well as power plants, smelters, cement factories, and transport technology companies.
Profile
| Focus | Measurement and control systems as well as drive and automation systems |
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| Locations | Dillingen, Olfen | |
| Founded | 1986 | |
| MAX share / since | 100 % / 1998 | |
| Employees (2018) | 92 | |
| Managing Director | Jens Ohnholz |
NSM Magnettechnik GmbH
NSM Magnettechnik GmbH, headquartered in Olfen (North Rhein-Westphalie), is a leading technological system provider of high-speed handling systems for metal. In so doing, NSM handles the construction, production, and distribution for developing and constructing customer-specific conveyor systems and special purpose machines.
As a market and technology leader, NSM stands at the side of its customers operating globally in numerous product areas with future-oriented and reliable automation systems.
Profile
| Focus | High-speed handling systems for metal, in particular in the areas of press and packaging automation as well as conveyor systems |
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| Locations | Olfen | |
| Founded | 1959 | |
| MAX share / since | 100 % / 1990 | |
| Employees (2018) | 213 | |
| Managing Director | Jens Ohnholz |