These are the Top Industrial Automation Companies in Germany (2021)

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This article showcases our top picks for the best Germany based Industrial Automation companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Industrial Automation industry, but are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Germany Industrial Automation Companies

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sennder

sennder

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sennder is a digital road freight forwarder in continental Europe, linking large commercial shippers with small freight carriers. With its in-house-developed platform, sennder provides a new level of automation, transparency, and efficiency to the European €300 billion road freight market, which until now has been dependent on paper, phone, and fax and characterized by multi-layer subcontracting.

sennder’s digital connection to over 10,000 vehicles in all segments allows for almost unlimited capacities, no matter what time of the day. sennder digitalizes the truckload-shipping ecosystem by providing mobile apps to drivers, fleet management tools to carrier managers, and logistics management solutions to shippers.

Real-time booking, a designated contact person always on hand, as well as precise live tracking, bring full transparency to any logistics supply chain. By integrating directly with the shippers’ Transport Management and Freight Management Systems via APIs and by cutting the multiple middlemen, sennder increases efficiency and reduces cost for all stakeholders..

German Bionic

German Bionic

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German Bionic is an industrial startup that develops and builds exoskeletons for use in industrial production. Exoskeletons are human-machine systems that combine human intelligence and machine power, thereby enabling individuals to gain increased strength and endurance.

GBS is one of the world’s leading robotics companies focusing on humans in Industry 4.0 The model German Bionic CRAY is a user-friendly intelligent wearable human-robotic exoskeleton, which supports users in different industries while manual handling of goods and tools. It is designed to reduce lower back compression forces and therefore protect the user from lower back injuries.

German Bionic is headquartered in Augsburg with bases in Berlin, Tokyo, and Singapore. .

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KONUX

KONUX

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KONUX is a German AI scale-up, transforming railway operations for a sustainable future. We combine Machine Learning and IoT to make railway the mobility choice of tomorrow by increasing capacity, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Since its foundation in 2014, KONUX has raised more than $50 million from world-leading investors, expanded to multiple countries in Europe and Asia, and was selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the world’s 30 most innovative start-ups and scale-ups worldwide.. .

BRYTER

BRYTER

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BRYTER is the leading no-code building platform to automate expert knowledge. The intuitive toolbox enables professionals to build, manage and sell interactive applications without programming skills.

It helps consulting firms, banks, corporates and public administration across the globe to digitize and scale their services. BRYTER is especially geared towards experts working with complex, conditional and scenario-based content who want to automate recurring and standardizable decision making processes.

For them, BRYTER is the enabler towards a digitized and automated business. BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt and London.

The software supports professionals at BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, TaylorWessing, Simmons&Simmons, ING, Telefónica and other leading companies around the globe.. .

Wandelbots

Wandelbots

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Wandelbots is a german startup that enables non-programmers to teach industrial robots faster and cheaper using smart clothing. Based on sensors attached to clothes, the Wandelbots software backend tracks human motion to live-control industrial robots.

Operators can teach automation tasks by demonstration. The software backend builds a machine learning model based on several demonstrations and generates automation worklfows.

They can be refined and optimized with the software tool. The generated processes are self-adaptive, so learned processes can automatically be used in dynamic environments.

This adaptation includes automatic anomaly detection, process adaptation and MES-integration.. .

KINEXON

KINEXON

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a global major trend. It promises a future in which people and processes communicate and interact with each other fully automatically, almost as if controlled by magic.

But to achieve this, we need to know the exact location and status of all relevant ​“things.” We need to connect these things. And this requires a real-time intelligence that lets everything communicate as quickly and intelligently as possible.

That’s exactly what we at KINEXON do. For this purpose we offer real-time location solutions and and open edge computing platforms..

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Arculus

Arculus

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Arculus provides hardware and software solutions for industrial automation. Arculus is the company behind the modular production revolution, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.

This company was founded with a mission to make a more efficient and flexible production system in multi-variant industries, implementing the most innovative solutions.. .

Magazino

Magazino

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Magazino develops and builds perception-controlled, mobile robots for intralogistics. With Magazinos technology individual objects can be identified on the shelf and localized via 2D and 3D cameras, securely grasped and finally placed precisely at their destination.The first self-thinking and self-acting warehouse in the world – that is their vision.

With their work they want to promote the development of robotics and actively shape the future of logistics.. .

Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group

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The Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automotive company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It designs, manufactures and distributes passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, engines, and turbomachinery and offers related services including financing, leasing, and fleet management.

The Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under brand names such as Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda, and Volkswagen marques; motorcycles under the Ducati brand; and commercial vehicles under the MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles marques. It is divided into two primary divisions, the Automotive Division and the Financial Services Division, and has approximately 340 subsidiary companies.

The company has operations in approximately 150 countries and 100 production facilities across 27 countries. Volkswagen was founded on 28 May 1937 as the Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens..

Synapticon

Synapticon

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Synapticon is reshaping the world of motion control for robotics and machinery at the point of motion. The company introduces an entirely new approach to motion axes by integrating formerly discrete components, such as motors, drives, sensors and gearboxes into seamless units and digitalizing performance and quality factors that are so far dependent on costly mechanical manufacturing.

Innovation leaders in robotics, automation and machinery around the world choose to work with Synapticon to path their way into the future of intelligent, motion control-related systems.. .

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WAKU Robotics

WAKU Robotics

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WAKU Robotics is a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform for mobile robots for warehouses and production facilities. We help our end-customers to make the best robot selection through our online comparison site lotsofbots.com and our online Robot Solution Designer.

Once our customers are set-up we provide them with AI software to monitor, quantify and optimise their robot workforce.. .

Evertracker

Evertracker

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Evertracker provides the first Neutral and Smart Control Tower for Global Supply Chains that enables manufacturers and producers to get end-to-end visibility and predictability of their global supply chains. The platform provides the transparency on an item level, which enables our users to not only know where their shipments are but what parts will be delayed or have issues.

Thus they can plan their production more reliably.. .

ENLYZE

ENLYZE

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ENLYZE considers industrial power consumption as a universal indicator for predicting the condition of machinery, equipment and manufactured product quality. This approach enables us to realize Predictive Maintenance and Predictive Quality Use Cases from the specially developed current sensor “FLUX”.

Thus, we create the first universal and scalable implementation of predictive maintenance in the heterogeneous machinery of the manufacturing industry. The FLUX is currently patented and features a non-invasive multiphase power cable measurement methodology (no electrician required for installation).

The high-frequency recorded data is then analyzed in the cloud using proprietary AI models.. .

doks. innovation

doks. innovation

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doks. innovation you will get smart solutions that will help to speed up digitization and automation in your company the key factors for the 4th industrial revolution.

With doks. AppStore they offer a platform for individual and standard applications and best practice solutions.

doks. AppStore is more than just a simple PaaS market place, it connects sensor systems with existing business cases and enables your ADAMone® to develop new skills..

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IBG Automation GmbH

IBG Automation GmbH

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IBG Automation GmbH is a development partner in the automation of production processes in a wide range of industrial sectors. The IBG / Goeke Technology Group is an innovative development partner for technologies in the automation of production processes in a wide range of industrial sectors.

The group designs customized production systems right up to commissioning. The focus here is on innovative robot and automation systems for assembly and testing tasks.

The applications developed by IBG are used in almost all areas of industry: automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, nutrition, aerospace, electronics, energy, consumer goods, furniture, telecommunications and many other areas. The service package ranges from development, design, engineering and prototyping through to turnkey systems..

IRS

IRS

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IRS offers software, hardware, and testing systems to automate measurement and testing technology.

RealSynth

RealSynth

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To facilitate vision-based AI development, they provide fully custom synthetic annotated image data using the latest rendering technologies. Taking this as a first step, their ultimate goal is to minimize the need of field tests as much as possible.

They envision a fully simulated and controlled environment where developers can both train and test-bench AI-based systems.. .

AISOMA

AISOMA

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AISOMA is a manufacturer AI consulting in the areas of artificial intelligence and big data analytics. AISOMA AG is a multidisciplinary team of experienced data scientists, data visualization experts and software developers.

These combined skill sets and competencies allows them to not only build predictive and prescriptive models, but also to engineer software in a tailor-made big data infrastructure that efficiently processes data, applies algorithms and exposes data-driven insights. Irrespective of an organization’s current big data maturity level, they help their clients to translate their goals in the design, implementation and utilization of innovative AI-based solutions..

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ThreeB IT

ThreeB IT

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We are a startup from Ibbenbüren that has turned our passion for software development into a profession. We currently consist of Thimo Buchheister and Thorsten Brügge, who have been working together as software engineers for a long time and who decided in 2019 to make the world of digital processes accessible to everyone.

As CEO, Thimo Buchheister is currently primarily involved in the development of our ThreeNamic platform. With his many years of experience as a software engineer and in-depth knowledge of mobile and cloud development, software engineering, databases, blockchain and IT project management, he has an overview of the big picture and always keeps the company and our products at the forefront of current technologies.

As COO, Thorsten Bruges is our creative and communicative mind. He is responsible for the development of our products and is in constant contact with our customers and partners.

With his experience in machine learning, he is also responsible for the automation of ThreeNamic’s processes. Through his experience in industry and in sales, Thorsten has an important perspective on the necessary functionality of our products and advises our customers on all aspects of our products, projects and the company.

There are a number of software solutions on the market that support entrepreneurs in capturing the data necessary for their everyday work and making adjustments. Most offers here have in common that the user has to submit to the procedures prescribed by the program or that the software only displays a snapshot.

Our vision is software that can be adapted to the needs of the user and that also accompanies and documents the entire process. We would also like to create the possibility of accessing the processes from anywhere in order to enable modern and location-independent work.

M2MGO

M2MGO

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M2MGO specializes in the fields of industrial automation, infrastructure, and the internet of things.

Verne

Verne

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Verne’s journey started in July 2017, with a group of people passionate about solving technological mazes. They are an equal opportunity employer with people from 15 countries, 40% of which are women.

Scientific development is pushed forward daily by our established researchers. In addition, they have a lecture policy that allows employees to develop themselves on a daily basis in subjects like linguistics, AI, and business.

To sum it up, they value work ethic – not 70 or 80 hours a week, but reliability, trustworthiness, self-respect, and respect for your colleagues, respecting the customer and the organization as a whole.. .

RoboticsX

RoboticsX

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RoboticsX is a team of status quo challengers, determined to disrupt manufacturing and how the products are created. Their disruptive innovations in manufacturing lines and Industrial IoT projects across Europe are addressing global challenges of tomorrow already today.

These projects give us the right blend of experience, knowledge and passion to bring our vision to a large scale. Their team members combines experiences and knowledge from corporate and start-up environments, with global business development capabilities, able to shape and implement new business models.

Using our domain knowledge from manufacturing, industrial IoT processes, state of the art software development with industrial grade requirements, connectivity and communication protocols throughout repeatable innovational processes makes RoboticsX team unique leader in industrial innovations.. .

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OMRON

OMRON

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OMRON ELECTRONICS GMBH is an Automation company in Langenfeld, Germany that offers medical technology & electronic components.

BEUMER Group

BEUMER Group

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BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with BEUMER Group A/S, BEUMER Group employs about 4,000 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 750 million EUR.

With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, BEUMER Group is present in many industries worldwide.. .

SmartRay

SmartRay

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Their strategy is to create a unique range of 3D Sensors that solve more applications in more industries than any other company. 3D Sensors that are easier and faster to deploy, that operate more consistently and reliably once installed and that are economical, compact and light in weight.

3D Sensors that offer the best inspection, guidance and measurement solutions for manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators around the world.. .

KUKA Robotics

KUKA Robotics

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KUKA Robotics is a manufacturer of robotic systems, offering a wide range of industrial robots and robot systems, covering all common payload categories and robot types. KUKA Robotics provides automation solutions tailored to its customers’ applications and industries and develops robotic systems for individual needs.

It offers a comprehensive range of services, including collaborative planning and more to help its customers realize the full potential of its products. Founded in 1898, KUKA Robotics is based in Berlin, Germany..

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RailWatch

RailWatch

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RailWatch is the leading provider of AI and Big Data services bringing digitalization to the rail industry.

PI

PI

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PI manufactures nanopositioning technology, OEM products, motor drives, engineering automation, and consultation services.

Agile Robots

Agile Robots

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Agile Robots is an intelligent robot system development and application service provider, dedicated to the development and application of intelligent robot systems. The core products include 7-degree-of-freedom lightweight arm and general-purpose robot controller.

, robot vision system, etc.. .

FESTO

FESTO

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FESTO develops and markets pneumatic and electrical automation technology solutions for factories. FESTO offers pneumatic drives, servo-pneumatic positioning systems, electromechanical drives, motors and controllers, grippers, handling systems, vacuum technology solutions, valves, valve terminals, sensors, image processing systems, pneumatic fittings system, electrical connector technology solutions, control technology and software solutions, and more.

FESTO was founded in January 1985 and is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany.. .

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IEA

IEA

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IEA specializes in the automation industry that manufactures electrical and electronic equipment for barges and shipping electronics.

ZkSystems

ZkSystems

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ZkSystems provides software for Industry 4.0 champions. Our software is used by industrial manufacturing leaders like Siemens.

We are an official partner of Oracle, Sopra Steria, and SAP.iO.. .

Wiferion

Wiferion

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Wiferion develops and provides energy systems intended for mobile robotics applications. Wiferion’s innovative etaLINK technology brings wireless charging to the next level with efficiencies.

The company makes innovations in several key areas of the system based on the principle of magnetic induction. Algorithms and an integrated communication link to the battery management system guarantees a gentle fast-charging process for the battery.

Wiferion is able to meet customer needs in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner using a modular approach. By working with manufacturers of battery cells, it allows for long-term, high-quality, and consistent availability.

Wiferion was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.. .

Pepperl+Fuchs

Pepperl+Fuchs

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Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs founded a small radio workshop in Mannheim, Germany, based on the principles of inventiveness, entrepreneurial foresight, and self-reliance. The experience they acquired was transformed into new ideas, and they continued to enjoy developing products for customers.

The eventual result was the invention of the proximity switch. This innovation represented the starting point of the company’s success story.

Today, Pepperl+Fuchs is known by customers around the world as a pioneer and an innovator in electrical explosion protection and sensor technology. Their main focus is always on your individual requirements: With a passion for automation and groundbreaking technology, they are committed to working in partnership with you now and in the future.

They understand the demands of your markets, developing specific solutions, and integrating them into your processes.. .

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drag&bot

drag&bot

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drag&bot is a web-based software for easy programming of industrial robots. Their graphical user interface allows unexperienced user to generate a program sequence through drag&drop of reusable function blocks.

No programming knowledge is required to step your company into the digitalisation and robotic automation era. drag&bot provides a set of reusable and robot-independent basic function blocks -such as move robot, open gripper or localise with camera- which hide the complexity of the robot programming.

These blocks can be fast and intuitive parameterised thanks to a set of wizard assistants.. .

SKM GmbH

SKM GmbH

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SKM GmbH is a machinery company that manufactures and sells requirements in the cutting technology and milling technology. Its modern technology and our trained staff realize every product in the highest quality.

Flexible and creative action is a hallmark of our successful corporate philosophy.. .

ZyseMe

ZyseMe

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ZyseMe empowers fashion brands to make and sell clothing to each customer’s unique size and style – at scale and on demand. It began with a small tailoring business that aspired to solve fashion’s biggest problem.

The rising cost of waste, returns and excess inventory have made the overproduction of standard sizes unsustainable – both economically and ecologically. Our mass customization solution integrates seamlessly with existing production chains and orders are Zysed with no measuring necessary.

Customers simply answer a few lifestyle and body shape questions. Our AI then calculates their measurements.

Individual sewing patterns and other pre-production files are created automatically and sent straight to the production facility. ZyseMe makes fashion on demand an accessible, affordable and sustainable choice.

And it works by putting customers first. Learn more at www.zyse.me..

En3 GmbH

En3 GmbH

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En3 GmbH is a technology company that develops energy efficiency systems based on small steam power systems in the power range up to 50 kWel. It produces universally applicable rotary-piston engines for the application in stationary and mobile organic rankine cyclic processes for the production of electricity or refrigeration.

Its technology allows our customers to convert residual and waste heat, which originate from a wide variety of heat sources and are often released into the environment unused, into electricity. EN3 GmbH was founded in 2009 by Dipl.-Ing.

N. Günther, Dipl.-Kfm.

A. Richter and Dr.

Ch. Schultz was founded in Rostock (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern).

Within 3 years, a small team of engineers and technicians developed a rotary piston machine, which represents a technological breakthrough in waste heat power generation in small power ranges.. .

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HSA

HSA

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HSA specializes in industrial automation, electrical engineering, sealing, and welding technology, along with the production of machinery.

ArtiMinds RPS

ArtiMinds RPS

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ArtiMinds Robotics mission is to enable easy and fast usage of robots as an universal tool. ArtiMinds Robotics GmbH is a highly decorated company in the field of robotic manipulation.

ArtiMinds specializes in the development and sales of a software product for complex, sensor-adaptive motion programs for robot arms, grippers and tools. With these fast and intuitive motion programs ArtiMinds is filling the gap between the latest technology on autonomous robots and classical industrial robots.

With more than 30 employees in Karlsruhe, Germany, the completely independent technology company works with clients world wide .. .

FotoNow

FotoNow

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FotoNow is an AI-powered visual inspection system developed to identify and solve a wide range of manufacturing quality issues.

SCA Schucker

SCA Schucker

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SCA Schucker is a specialist in adhesive systems, dispensing and metering technologies.

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Swarm Logistics

Swarm Logistics

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We organize the flow of goods. Swarm Logistics is a Deep-Tech software technology company specializing in the development of intelligent, autonomous transportation systems.

We create the software technology to fully automate the coordination & orchestration of heterogeneous fleets with trucks, autonomous vehicles, AGVs & delivery robots in open environments for an ad hoc adaptable and flexible supply chain. We are working on a self organizing network of vehicles with a server less infrastructure and edge computing, where vehicles of competing transportation companies can work together with flexible time and location trans-shipments.

Vehicles coordinate themselves like swarms. run by machines, based on blockchain and powered by AI..

SGL Carbon

SGL Carbon

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SGL Carbon is a technology-based company and world leader in the development and production of carbon-based solutions. Its high-quality materials and products made from specialty graphite and composites are used in industrial sectors that determine the future: automotive, aerospace, solar and wind energy, semiconductor and LEDs as well as in the production of lithium-ion batteries, fuel cell and other energy storage systems.

In addition, SGL Carbon develops solutions for chemical and industrial applications. Materials, products and solutions from SGL Carbon are embedded in the major topics of the future: sustainable mobility, new energies and cross-industry digitization.

Further developments in these areas demand more intelligent, more efficient, networked and sustainable solutions. This is where the entrepreneurial vision of SGL Carbon evolves around: contributing to a smarter world..

ISRA VISION

ISRA VISION

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ISRA SURFACE VISION is a industrial automation company their’s high-performance components, in high-resolution cameras & fast-switching LED.

CFK

CFK

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CFK is one of the centers for high-precision Wire EDM, Die Sinking, Drill EDM, Micro EDM, and a professional partner for additive manufacturing in metal. We machine demanding, safety-relevant components with extremely high precision for a wide variety of customers.

Component weights range from 0.002 g to 4 tons, and workpiece sizes from the μm to the meter scale. We have over 30 years of experience in the area of EDM processes.

Our comprehensive expertise in 3D printing is based on Selective Laser Melting developed by CEO Dr.-Ing. Christoph Over and others at the Fraunhofer Institute, along with more than 15 years of experience in its practical application.

For continuous development and implementation of the latest technologies, we work in research and development with RWTH Aachen and the Fraunhofer Institutes for Laser Technology and Production Technology.. .

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Retresco GmbH

Retresco GmbH

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Retresco has expertise in the automation of content-driven business models. On the basis of semantic processes and artificial intelligence, Retresco automates the effective utilisation of its clients‘ content and data.

Retresco’s highly innovative technologies are used by Axel Springer, FAZ.net, United Internet, Simpleshow and the Federal Ministry of Health, amongst others. Cost and time pressures are important in every sector.

Working with content is complex, time consuming and expensive. Retresco’s technology can replace a large number of editorial and communication activities and become a key technology as part of every digitalisation strategy.

In the media environment, Retresco’s technology is increasingly replacing editorial activities by automatically writing weather and sports reports for example. But it also supports the identification of specific topics and automates the collection and distribution of content to the respective target groups.

In the financial sector, Retresco’s technology is mostly used for the generation of asset performance reports. Fund, deposit and investment reports as well as index and single value reports are generated in real time and in several languages.

The results are based on comprehensive data, data analysis and artificial intelligence. Amongst other things, Retresco has developed software that evaluates and analyses large amounts of data and generates reports, analysis and even guidelines using the collected information.

robominds

robominds

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Robominds an innovative startup from Munich, created an AI based solution package, tailor made for your needs. Through the robobrain system robots are able to recognize and pick various objects.

The robobrain.vision camera can identify different items, independent from their geometries – the perfect system for logistic tasks, may it be whether kitting, order picking or depalletizing. Based on Artificial Intelligence robobrain is self-learning, so that the picking process can be constantly improved by itself.

Supported through wizards and a Web-GUI, the whole system is easy to install. Therefore, it only takes a few hours till the solution is ready to use..

Aventics GmBH

Aventics GmBH

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AVENTICS is a manufacturer of pneumatic components and systems. The pneumatic specialists offer products and services for industrial automation and the food & beverage, life sciences and energy industries.

In addition, the company develops solutions for commercial vehicles, marine and railway technology. AVENTICS can look back on approximately 150 years of pneumatic experience and employs more than 2,000 people worldwide.

From its production sites in Germany, France, Hungary, USA and China, AVENTICS sells its products through direct sales and dealers in more than 100 countries. The AVENTICS Group has multiple certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO / TS 16949 for quality, ISO 50001 for energy management and ISO 14001 for environmental management..

BECKHOFF

BECKHOFF

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Beckhoff is a global company that implements open automation systems based on PC control technology. Its automation solutions are used in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.

Beckhoff was founded in 1980.. .

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cellumation

cellumation

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cellumation builds highly flexible material flow systems for smart warehouses and smart factories

Packwise

Packwise

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Packwise is bringing Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to the Internet of Things. Their Packwise Smart Cap makes a container intelligent and allows for improved and automated packaging management and logistics.

Millions of IBCs are being used by chemical, pharmaceutical and food companies every day. Their Packwise Smart Cap is narrow-band LPWAN connected and provides users with real-time information on the state and location of containers.

Packwise develops ready-to-use web applications and can be integrated with existing in-house IT or software through web service API. Packwise GmbH is a German company based in the Silicon Saxony.

Packwise is Europe’s pioneer in digital industrial packaging management (IBCs and drums).. .

BBS Automation

BBS Automation

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BBS Automation is a provider of flexible and high-quality automation solutions for complex manufacturing and testing processes.

MVTec Software

MVTec Software

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MVTec Software is manufacturer of software for machine vision used in all demanding areas of imaging like the semi-conductor industry.

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MKL Ingenieurgesellschaft

MKL Ingenieurgesellschaft

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MKL-Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH Munich is a IT service and solutions providing company to various industries.

emocean

emocean

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emocean is a software and solutions provider based in Unterhaching near Munich. We have set our focus on the industrial IoT sector and with our platform ,,indigo”, we help companies in their digitization process.

Our solution translates data into one semantic and creates a real-time data model, which can be used from several machines, applications and devices.. .

SCIO Automation

SCIO Automation

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SCIO Automation is a medium-sized enterprise platform that includes several independently operating companies. SCIO companies are each in their own right a success story built over decades.

The formation of the SCIO platform complements profound knowledge with the benefits of being teamed up with other successful companies.. .

conductiv.ai

conductiv.ai

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conductiv.ai combines machine learning with physics-based simulation to maximize production yield for precision manufacturing.

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Yuanda Robotics

Yuanda Robotics

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Yuanda Robotics is develop robots that are as approachable as an ordinary tool and as easy to use as a smartphone.

FFT

FFT

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FFT Group with its holding company FFT GmbH & Co. KGaA is a global provider of automated and flexible production concepts.

As a turn-key partner for manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers of the automotive industry as well as for other non-automotive sectors, FFT assumes the responsibility for the implementation of complete production plants (body-in-white production and assembly lines).. .

Sew Eurodrive

Sew Eurodrive

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SEW Eurodrive is a Industrial company that specializes in Industrial Automation,leading supplier,manufacturer of geared motors & inverters.

IOX

IOX

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Many companies have innovative IoT concepts but are challenged when it comes to bringing them to life. Great ideas often end up stuck in PowerPoint presentations and innovation pipelines, and many companies lack experience in setting up projects and creating realistic roadmaps.

Another challenge is to effectively include and address stakeholders because most IoT projects are not physical at first. Rapid prototyping gives innovation teams a tool for making ideas reality in a matter of weeks.

Prototypes help communicate the story of your product or service and serve as proof of concept for your idea — better than any slide deck ever could. They help you make better decisions, develop better products faster and reduce market risks..

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Stein Sohn GmbH

Stein Sohn GmbH

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Stein Sohn is one of the leading German manufacturers of Integrated Ship Automation Systems for all kind of vessels.

robodev GmbH

robodev GmbH

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Making automation more accessible, for manufacturers of all sizes. This is the vision and mission of robodev.

Therefore, we remove your barriers to entry: financial, organizational and due to required skills. + Easy integration into existing manual workstations and production lines + No programming skills necessary + Setup and implementation is genuinely plug & play + Complete reusability of all modules + Extensible through standardized interfaces and plugins Challenges: Small quantities, many variants, high manual effort It is very challenging to achieve profitable productivity for small production runs or many product variants with classical automation technology.

There is a lack of flexible, reusable solutions. A particular challenge is increasing the efficiency of process steps that are currently performed manually.

Automation efforts are usually tedious and lead to external dependencies. Solution: Modular, flexible, multipurpose The system robodev is an intelligent modular automation system that can be integrated and put into operation within a few hours in almost all manual workstations and production lines.

The graphical robodev assistent is intuitive to use and requires no programming knowledge. The robodev modules are simple and flexible.

Thus, you can automate tasks on your own. Achieve immediate productivity gains or quality improvements.

IQ Intelligentes Ingenieur Management GmbH

IQ Intelligentes Ingenieur Management GmbH

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IQ Intelligentes Ingenieur Management GmbH expertise in the areas of electrical engineering that offers projects, power electronics.

VITRONIC

VITRONIC

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VITRONIC is a medium-sized, owner-managed group of companies comprising VITRONIC GmbH with its headquarters in Wiesbaden and several international subsidiaries. Since its establishment in 1984, the group has grown on the strength of its own resources.

Today, they are represented on four continents and are a world leader in industrial machine vision. In 2015, the VITRONIC Group generated total revenue of more than 110 million euros..

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SFI

SFI

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SFI is a product development firm that dispenses turnkey material flow systems, and custom equipment for industrial cargo handling.

OPTIMA

OPTIMA

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Optima builds packaging equipment from single machines to complete complex turnkey systems for pharmaceutical to life science products.

Analytik Jena

Analytik Jena

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Analytik Jena specializes in providing analytical measuring technology, instruments, and products in the fields of biotechnology and molecular diagnostics. The company, through its state-of-the-art analysis, supports customers in both industry and research to improve their products and to achieve scientific excellence.

Its products are focused to offer customers and users quality and the reproducibility of their laboratory results. Analytik Jena was founded in 1990 and is based in Jena, Germany with other locations spread out around the world..

Joachim Richter Systeme und Maschinen

Joachim Richter Systeme und Maschinen

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Joachim Richter Systeme develops products and solutions in laser marking, automated marking systems integrated with turnkey solutions.

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Micro Epsilon

Micro Epsilon

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Micro-Epsilon is a medium-sized family-run company, which plays a leading role in measurement technology. For more than 45 years they have continuously offered reliable, high performance, unique solutions particularly when high precision measurement or inspection is required.

Their product range covers sensors for the measurement of distance and displacement, sensors for IR temperature measurement and color detection, as well as systems for dimensional measurement and defect detection.. .

SCHMID Group

SCHMID Group

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SCHMID Group develops equipment and process solutions for electronics, energy systems and customer service.

Stemmer Imaging

Stemmer Imaging

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STEMMER IMAGING is one of Europe’s leading machine vision technology providers for science and industry. The perfect combination of innovative products, intelligent consulting and extensive service helps their customers solve their imaging projects with speed and ease.

Their experienced specialists are available to you in 19 European countries ensuring easy contact and optimum local consultancy service. .

SCHAD

SCHAD

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The SCHAD GmbH was founded by Mr. Christian Schad (MBA) in Hamburg / Germany on Nov 1, 2007.

The company combines the knowledge of two previously separate fields – the world of mobile data communication and the automation technology world. The ambition of the SCHAD GmbH is to become the global market leader in the field of mobile systems for operating and monitoring machine and plant controls.

The Extend 7000 solution shall be established as the standard for mobile access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).. .

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Beckhoff Automation

Beckhoff Automation

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Beckhoff Automation is an implements open automation systems based on PC Control technology.The product range covers Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology and automation software. Products that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and seamless control system are available for all industries.

The Beckhoff “New Automation Technology” philosophy represents universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.. .

Baumann GmbH

Baumann GmbH

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Baumann GmbH initially focuses on design and construction processes and special purpose machinery for industry in the local region. The first machines are manufactured and programmed at the company’s premises in 1987.

They focuses on industrial automation using automation technology and robotics. Robotics together with flexible automation software become Baumann’s core competences.

In the meantime, Baumann has become a leading system integrator for the manufacturers Stäubli and KUKA.. .

IpsoFacto

IpsoFacto

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ipsoFacto is a software startup that combines expertise in industrial engineering, lean production, digital manufacturing and industrial data science. It bridges the gap between science, industrial application, and custom software support.

The software product provides a digital twin of a production system for manufacturing companies. Originating from IPS Engineers GmbH, a consulting company, ipsoFacto pursues the goal of reacting dynamically to the changes in a modern and digital production environment – real time mapping of production is no longer a vision, it is reality.

Together with its customers, it shapes the future of the manufacturing world.. .

Cognition Factory

Cognition Factory

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Cognition Factory is to enable easy analysis, deployment and continuous optimization of autonomous robots, AI-based Robot Execution systems.

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Vipa GmbH

Vipa GmbH

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Vipa GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of PLCs, ranging from compact, modular, high-speed types to PC-capable.

Becker Marine Systems

Becker Marine Systems

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Becker’s reliable rudder systems are first choice for luxury yachts and super tankers as well as mega container ships.

Status Pro

Status Pro

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Status Pro is a Sales of measurement technology and sensors for machine diagnostics.

WSCAD

WSCAD

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WSCAD provides electrical engineering and CAD solutions.

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SFM Systems

SFM Systems

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SFM Systems develop method-oriented software (#development) and support the on-site implementation from start to finish (#lean consulting).

m-u-t GmbH

m-u-t GmbH

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m-u-t GmbH is part of the m-u-t group. m-u-t group is a turn-key provider for efficient solutions in photonics.

Contact-free optical measurement technology can optimize a large variety of strongly growing future markets in a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. m-u-t GmbH develops and produces systems (as a module or stand-alone) for use in industrial environments, in train systems, in agriculture and environmental technology as well as in medical and life science applications.

Systems are developed customer-specific – from idea stage all the way to series product. m-u-t GmbH offers more than 20 years of expertise in optical measurement technology in a large range: from UV and VIS via NIR and MIR to LWIR.

m-u-t GmbH develops, produces and services series products for OEM customers.. .

HIMA

HIMA

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HIMA is the world’s largest companies in the process industry and power generation industry trust their products and services. These offerings also open new paths to greater safety and profitability in the rail industry, logistics, and the machine automation sector.

HIMA safety solutions ensure uninterrupted as well as safer operation. They can be integrated in all major control systems as a unique combination of hardware and software with a strong cybersecurity component.

This integration not only enables you to control individual plant components: it also enables dynamic and fail-safe con. .

Onoff

Onoff

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OnOff is an IT company that develops automated solutions for pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, wastewater and natural gas industries.

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Beck IPC GmbH

Beck IPC GmbH

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Beck IPC is the supplier in the embedded market for comprehensive technologies in the fields of control, communication and visualization.

Tekrob

Tekrob

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Tekrob GmbH is an industrial automation company based out of 32 Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße, Neckarsulm.

aku.automation

aku.automation

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aku.automation developed from a local high-tech forge in Aalen into a global specialist in machine vision for industrial automation.

Beamex

Beamex

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Beamex is a leading provider of calibration solutions & develops, manufactures and markets high-quality calibration equipment.

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Manz AG

Manz AG

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Manz AG is a global high-tech equipment manufacturing company.

SemVox GmbH

SemVox GmbH

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SemVox GmbH develops interactive, multimodal, and intelligent solutions for automotive, automation, smart homes, home entertainment.

Amphenol

Amphenol

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Amphenol is a manufacturer of electrical connectors & specializes in the automotive industry with the production of connectivity solutions.

Symeo

Symeo

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Symeo is an expert for precise sensor systems and robust radar solutions for position detection, distance measurement, collision avoidance & telemetry. We develop and produce the most modern HF radio sensor technology components, as well as radar- and satellite-based complete systems for realtime position detection and distance measurement used in industrial applications worldwide.

Additionally, we offer reliable solutions for collision avoidance and failsafe telemetry systems. We work closely with original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and technology partners on a national and international scale..

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Mastercam

Mastercam

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Mastercam specializes in CAD and CAM software for use in production and CNC milling.

Quantum Maschinen Germany

Quantum Maschinen Germany

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Quantum Maschinen Germany produces metalworking machines.

Signal Cruncher

Signal Cruncher

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Founded in Berlin in 2016, Signal Cruncher offers XONBOT, a revolutionary product for automated decision-making. The team has many years of extensive experience in the development of real-time analytical methods.

The proximity to the universities in Berlin ensures a high level of innovation and Signal Cruncher’s office is often enriched by students from all over the world. Products and Services: The XONBOT software solution is a compact, self-learning agent that learns from interactions with its environment to independently make optimal decisions.

Optimal means that a target size can be maximized or minimized. Examples include minimizing energy consumption or minimizing machine downtime in the industry.

Areas of application: • Smart Building • Smart Energy • Smart Factory Signal Cruncher – [Embedded Machine Learning] Video: https://signal-cruncher.com/film/. .

AIS Automation Dresden

Kontron AIS GmbH

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Kontron AIS GmbH is offering innovative, flexible & economical software solutions for factory automation as well as plant integration.

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MetraLabs

MetraLabs

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MetraLabs specializes in developing mobile robotic platforms for the industrial and the commercial market. In 2007, they’ve launched the first interactive shopping robot in the world, which was granted the Thuringian Research Award.

Since then, they have deployed over 250 robots for various applications worldwide. Collectively, they have accumulated more than 70,000 km of driving experience..

Automatic Systems Dreher

Automatic Systems Dreher

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Automatic Systems Dreher is the leading system supplier for automation solutions in the area of ​​forming technical manufacturing processes.

ProLeiT

ProLeiT

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ProLeiT AG, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, offers process control technology, automation solutions and process control systems with integrated MES functions for all process engineering industries worldwide. Their customers come from the brewery, beverage and dairy industry, as well as the food sector and chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Their corporate structure is tailored to the requirements of these diverse sectors. Electrical engineers, computer scientists, process engineers, brewers and food technologists work together in specific areas of the company.

This combination of technical know-how and practical engineering enables the development of ideal solutions for the respective industry.. .

This article was written by David Friedmman from Welp Magazine. The editor for this article was Tess Page. If your company is featured in this article and you want to have amendments made please contact us on: [email protected].

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