Machine Builders (OEM)

Rychiger AG is a globally operating Swiss special machinery manufacturer, headquartered in Steffisburg. Founded in 1918, the company specialises in custom filling, sealing and packaging machines for the food & beverage, life science and industrial goods sectors. Their portfolio spans primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions as well as general automation systems. With an export rate of around 80% and locations in Switzerland, Canada and Poland, Rychiger serves renowned brands worldwide.

ADDIXO is an international engineering group founded in 2017 and headquartered near Paris, with additional offices in Strasbourg, Morocco, Tunisia, and Germany. The company combines mechanical engineering, automation, and software development to deliver smart production equipment, shopfloor digitalisation using its own ADDIXO Smart Factory MES suite, and R&D services. It serves demanding sectors including automotive, aerospace, and pharma with 50 to 249 employees.

ASIC Robotics AG is a Swiss general contractor for automation and industrial robotics, headquartered in Burgdorf. Founded in 1995, the company develops and manufactures customer-specific assembly, testing, handling and packaging automation systems. Their solutions include SCARA and articulated robot cells, transfer lines, rotary indexing tables, vision systems and injection moulding machine automation. With around 230 employees, two offices in Germany and machines installed in over 30 countries, ASIC serves sectors including automotive, medical technology, electronics, watchmaking, pharmaceuticals and food.

CPAutomation SA is a Swiss machine builder founded in 1999 and based in Villaz-St-Pierre, Fribourg. The company specialises in turnkey production equipment for micro-assembly, laser machining, and intelligent visual inspection. Their modular CP Series platform (CP Move, CP Laser, CP View) serves the demanding watchmaking, MedTech, and electronics sectors. CPAutomation combines engineering talent, deep learning-based vision systems, and after-sales service to deliver high-value automation for miniaturised components.

Tex Computer S.r.l. (trading as Tex Automation) is an Italian manufacturer and Lenze strategic partner headquartered in Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1985. The company designs and produces Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and CNC systems for industrial machine builders, covering applications in metal, stone, wood, textile, glass, and food processing, as well as robotics and packaging. As a Lenze Performance Partner for the Italian and Mediterranean markets, Tex Automation offers motion control expertise alongside its own Made-in-Italy hardware and software platform. Part of the FomGroup, a global leader in aluminium and PVC processing machinery, the company operates three offices across Italy and employs approximately 30 people.

Ambis Solutions AG is a Swiss manufacturer of custom automation products based in Burgdorf (Bern), part of the Asic Group. With around 50 employees and over 40 years of combined expertise from predecessor companies Scheidegger AG, Zihlmann Profiltechnik AG, and Zufag AG, the company specialises in feeding technology, conveyor systems, sorting systems, and special-purpose machines including robotic camera integration.

ARS Automation is an Italian company with over 35 years of experience in industrial automation, specializing in flexible parts feeding, robotics integration, and machine vision. The company is best known for FlexiBowl®, its patented flexible feeding system that serves as an alternative to traditional vibratory bowl feeders. FlexiBowl® integrates with all major industrial and collaborative robot brands and vision systems, handling components from 1 to 300 mm across sectors including automotive, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, and consumer goods. With over 2,500 FlexiBowl® units and 1,500 vision systems installed worldwide, ARS supports integrators, machine builders, and distributors through a network spanning more than 40 countries. The company also offers FlexiVision, a PC-based vision guidance software, and provides end-to-end support from feasibility testing to commissioning.

bawaco AG is a Swiss engineering company specialising in plant engineering and automation for the food industry, with a particular focus on dairy, aseptic fruit processing, plant-based milk alternatives and CIP cleaning systems. Founded in 2003 in Bern, the company designs and builds turnkey processing lines tailored to individual customer requirements. As an independent provider, bawaco selects best-in-class components across vendors. Their core expertise covers aseptic process technology, UHT and ESL milk sterilisation, complete dairy factory construction and fruit processing lines.

KAPLINA Engineering is an Austrian Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots, based in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. Founded in 2010 by mechanical engineer Stefan Bitschnau as a single-person engineering office, the company has grown into a full-service automation provider. Today KAPLINA offers cobot integration, special machine construction, 3D printing services, custom grippers, load-handling equipment, and machinery safety consulting. The company serves manufacturers across the DACH region and is particularly recognised for its work with SMEs entering automation for the first time. KAPLINA is an active exhibitor at regional industrial events including Tech.con in Dornbirn.

AH Automation is a leading Swedish automation company with over 80 years of experience delivering complete automation solutions. Their portfolio covers robot cells, robot welding, control and appliance cabinets, assembly presses, vision systems, conveyor and packing systems and machine tending — all tailored to individual customer requirements. The company works as a certified system partner with ABB, KUKA, Omron and Siemens, and operates from offices in Kungshamn and Karlstad. AH Automation serves manufacturing industries including automotive and food & beverage, enabling faster production, lower operating costs and improved product quality.

Fives is an international industrial engineering group with more than two centuries of history. It designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and complete production lines for global industrial leaders in sectors such as steel, aerospace, aluminium, automotive, cement, energy, logistics, and glass. The group also provides smart automation solutions, high‑precision machines, process technologies, and transversal activities like digital & AI solutions, maintenance, and piping services. With nearly 9,000 employees and sales over €2.39 billion in 2024, Fives has a worldwide presence with nearly 100 locations in 24 countries and a history dating back to 1812.

3P Innovation is a UK engineering and custom automation company based in Warwick, specialising in pharmaceutical and medical device automation. With close to 100 staff — around 75 of them engineers — the company designs and builds bespoke automation systems and proprietary pharma equipment platforms for aseptic liquid and powder fill-finish, serving CDMOs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and FMCG producers worldwide. Certified to ISO 9001:2015.

CSP Engineering is a Belgian machine builder and automation integrator specialising in the design and construction of production lines and complete automation solutions for manufacturers in the wood flooring and parquet industry.

UK-based robotics company focused on delivering accessible automation solutions for the food and manufacturing industries. Founded in 2017, the company develops AI-driven robotic systems for pick-and-place, packing, and handling applications. Leap AI combines robotics, machine learning, and vision technology to enable flexible automation of previously manual processes. Its solutions are designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, helping manufacturers improve efficiency and address labour shortages without complex integration projects.

A German automation technology company focused on making industrial robotics accessible and easy to deploy for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Founded in 2019, the company provides hardware-agnostic robotic solutions, combining modular automation cells with its LUNA OS software platform. Unchained Robotics enables fast implementation of applications such as palletizing, packaging, and material handling without extensive programming effort. With a strong focus on standardization and usability, the company helps manufacturers reduce complexity and accelerate automation projects.

Comau is a global industrial automation and robotics company headquartered in Italy, providing advanced manufacturing solutions for a wide range of industries. Founded in 1973, Comau designs and delivers industrial and collaborative robots, automated assembly and material handling systems, intralogistics solutions, and digital manufacturing platforms. The company supports manufacturers in automotive, logistics, aerospace, energy, food & beverage, and general industry, focusing on flexible, scalable, and sustainable production systems across global operations.

Mecalux, S.A. develops and delivers intralogistics solutions for warehouses and distribution operations. The company provides automated storage systems, racking solutions, and warehouse management software, including its Easy WMS platform for controlling warehouse processes and resources. Mecalux also designs and implements intralogistics solutions and positions itself in the warehousing technology and logistics software market. It operates internationally and publishes its main location and corporate contact details on its website.

An engineering firm that designs, builds, and supplies custom automated systems for advanced manufacturing. Its product range includes feeding and handling equipment such as vibratory bowl feeders, linear and centrifugal feeders, step feeders, and bespoke robotic handling and assembly systems. The company serves industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive, plastics, and consumer goods, providing tailored automation solutions and support from its Birmingham facility.

An Austria-based provider of automated intralogistics solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and implements material handling systems for warehouses and distribution centers. Its portfolio includes automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, picking and sorting solutions, and software for warehouse control and material flow management. TGW delivers complete systems from planning and engineering through manufacturing, installation, and lifecycle services, focusing on automated logistics and distribution operations.

Touch Think Smart International Holdings Limited, with the head office and factory located in Shenzhen, China, is a top manufacturer of industrial computers & industrial panel PCs for the automation industry, as well as a professional provider of hardware solutions. Since 2013, our professional R&D, production, sales, and after-sales teams have developed a wide range of product lines that consist of industrial tablet computers, industrial all-in-one panel PCs, industrial touch screen monitors, industrial computers, industrial motherboards, etc. We also provide customization services for both hardware and software. Our products have been widely applied in the intelligent technology field, such as smart manufacturing, smart cities, smart medical care, and artificial intelligence, and have completed multiple solution cases with global customers.

VMG Technics designs and manufactures customized automation solutions for assembly and production processes and integrates them into standard and non-standard production lines. The company’s activities include robotization and automation, industrial constructions and metal processing, stamped metal parts, R&D solutions and consulting, as well as technical and after-sales service. VMG Technics focuses on the development and delivery of tailored automation and manufacturing solutions based on customer-specific requirements.

ASM Assembly Systems (ASMPT SMT Solutions) develops and supplies equipment and solutions for SMT electronics production. The company states it produces and distributes systems and technologies for SMT electronics production and positions its offerings within electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Its portfolio includes hardware and software used in electronics manufacturing environments, and it supports customers with solutions related to intelligent factory concepts for electronics production.

An industrial automation company founded in 1990, it designs and manufactures custom automation systems, including assembly machines, robot stations, rotary indexing tables, and conveyor lines. The company provides end-to-end services from concept and engineering through production and after-sales support. GAV Sistemi serves diverse industries with tailored solutions built and integrated in-house at its Italian facility.

The company designs and builds customized machines and automation systems, covering mechanical design, control engineering, and system integration. Its scope includes the development of special-purpose machinery and automated production equipment tailored to specific customer requirements. Glaub supports projects from engineering and manufacturing through commissioning and handover.