Industrial Automation in Germany

SCIO Automation is a leading German industrial automation conglomerate headquartered in Frankenthal, with approximately 1,800 employees generating over €300 million in sales. Operating as a platform of independently branded specialist companies, SCIO delivers end-to-end automation solutions for intralogistics and production processes, including automated warehouse systems, conveyor technology, AGV/AMR systems, robotic integration, and factory automation. SCIO serves sectors such as automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, life sciences, e-commerce, and the semiconductor industry, with a presence across Europe and the Americas.

MPDV is a German market leader for manufacturing IT solutions, headquartered in Mosbach with over 40 years of experience and approximately 530 employees across 13 locations in Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA. The company's flagship product HYDRA X is a platform-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that covers production data acquisition, machine data collection, quality management, production planning, HR management, energy monitoring, intralogistics, and tracking & tracing — fully aligned with VDI Guideline 5600. MPDV also offers the Advanced Planning and Scheduling System (APS) FEDRA and the Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP), an open ecosystem enabling third-party manufacturing apps. Recognised as Technology Leader in the SPARK Matrix for discrete MES, MPDV's solutions are used daily by over 1.4 million people in more than 1,400 manufacturing companies worldwide across automotive, metal, plastics, electronics, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and general discrete manufacturing sectors.

AAT Automation GmbH is a German automation specialist founded in 1995 and based in Karlsruhe, with over 30 years of experience in conveyor technology, robotics, and automated guided vehicle systems. The company employs more than 40 experts and has completed over 500 projects. It is internationally recognised for its automated baggage loading and unloading systems deployed at major airports including Amsterdam Schiphol and London Heathrow.

b-automated is a German system integrator specialising in cobot and collaborative robotics solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Founded and led by Luciano Baumgart, the company is a recommended Yaskawa and Universal Robots integration partner, with deep experience in unmanned 24/7 machine-tending applications. A notable reference project involved automating a wire EDM machine using a Yaskawa HC10DTP cobot combined with ZeroClamp tooling and MES software — achieving near-round-the-clock autonomous operation. Services span concept development, project management, integration, and on-site commissioning.

Provider of automation components and IIoT solutions. Its portfolio includes industrial sensors and IO-Link connectivity for integrating sensors and actuators into automation systems. The company also offers condition monitoring and an IIoT platform (moneo) for collecting and analysing machine and sensor data. For data exchange to IT systems and third-party environments, ifm describes interfaces such as MQTT and OPC UA in relevant products and IIoT connectors.

Leadec is a leading global service specialist for factories across their entire life cycle. The company supports manufacturers with factory planning and optimisation, installation, automation, production maintenance, technical cleaning, facility management, and other services, providing everything from a single source. Leadec operates more than 350 locations on four continents and employs around 22,500 people. Founded in 1962, Leadec has its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, and reported sales exceeding €1.3 billion in 2024. The company’s roots are in the automotive sector, but it now serves diverse industries, including heavy trucks, off‑highway vehicles, aerospace, high‑tech electronics, consumer goods, logistics, and food & beverage, offering high standards of service across regions.

SPIE Automation is a specialist automation and robotics division of the SPIE Group, headquartered in Germany with approximately 350 employees across 10 locations. As a holistic project partner from initial concept through development, implementation, and maintenance, SPIE Automation delivers custom automation systems, robotic integration, process automation and visualisation, digitalisation, manufacturing and assembly solutions, and process engineering. The division serves industries including automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, life sciences, and mechanical engineering, and is a subsidiary of SPIE SA, a leading European technical services group.

ETU Automation & Robotik GmbH is a Baden-Württemberg system integrator and special machine builder with over 35 years of experience in industrial automation. As a Certified System Integrator (CSI) of Universal Robots since 2022, ETU delivers flexible cobot solutions alongside KUKA robot integration, control cabinet construction, EMSR engineering, and digital twin-based virtual commissioning. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds UL certification for panel shop work (NITW.E526404), covering applications from automotive and pharma to mechanical engineering. Services span the full project lifecycle from requirements engineering through to on-site commissioning, training, and long-term support.

exida.com GmbH is a functional safety specialist focused on the full safety lifecycle for industrial automation and process plants. They support clients from hazard and risk analysis through SIL determination, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), safety architecture review, and independent verification and validation. exida is commonly engaged for IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 lifecycle work on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), as well as machinery safety projects aligned with ISO 13849 and IEC 62061, where defensible documentation and audit-ready evidence are required.

SpiraTec is a German industrial engineering and automation group founded in 2007, headquartered in Speyer. With over 650 employees at more than 40 locations across Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, and the USA, SpiraTec is a multi-platform MES specialist serving the process industry. The company is a Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma reseller partner and a Körber PAS-X Integrator at Silver Tier level, and also works with Emerson Syncade and AVEVA PI systems. SpiraTec's comprehensive portfolio spans digital transformation consulting, process engineering, MES implementation and validation, industrial automation, robotics services, and IT solutions for manufacturing. The SpiraTec Group grew significantly through its 2022 acquisition of onoff AG (now merged into SpiraTec AG), adding 35+ years of process automation expertise. SpiraTec serves pharma, biotech, food, chemicals, water/wastewater, and energy industries with services ranging from functional design and GMP-compliant validation to commissioning and lifecycle support of production systems.

2PRO Automation & Engineering is a German automation and engineering company offering robot programming, software development, and plant automation services to help manufacturers achieve efficient and optimised production processes.

101 Automation GmbH is a German automation service provider with over 20 years of experience in drive technology. The company offers comprehensive solutions covering electric motors, controllers, linear actuators, collaborative robots, and power electronics components from leading manufacturers including Nidec, EWELLIX, Universal Robots, and Littelfuse. Services span from technical consultation and prototype development to series production of customized electric motors. The portfolio includes stepper motors, servo motors, regulators, linear drives, actuators, seventh-axis solutions for industrial robots, cobots with accessories, power semiconductors, and commercial vehicle electronics components. Applications encompass industrial manufacturing, agricultural technology, vehicle engineering, medical technology, shipbuilding, renewable energy, and building automation. The company positions itself as a holistic service provider delivering tailored automation concepts precisely aligned with customer requirements, emphasizing quality and innovative solutions for specific application needs.

4WEB Automation GmbH is a German family-run automation company providing forward-looking automation solutions with IIoT-ready technologies, supporting manufacturers in their digital transformation with practical, connected automation systems.

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.

Softing Industrial Automation develops industrial communication products and software for factory and process automation. The portfolio includes industrial gateways for connecting controllers and networks, as well as OPC/OPC UA software components and connectors (including MQTT options) for transferring production data to higher-level systems. The company also offers embedded communication modules and software to integrate industrial Ethernet protocols and fieldbuses into devices such as sensors, drives, and controllers.

Xylem Analytics develops and supplies analytical measurement instrumentation for laboratory, process, and field use. The portfolio includes sensors, meters, and monitoring systems for parameters such as pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and temperature. The company presents applications in environmental monitoring (e.g., surface and coastal waters) as well as drinking water and wastewater monitoring, including wastewater treatment plant measurement needs and online analyzers.

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.

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.

A German manufacturer focused on drive technology and motion control solutions. The company develops and produces gearmotors, motors, frequency inverters, servo drives, and complete drive systems for industrial applications. Its portfolio also includes control technology, automation solutions, and software for drive-based applications. SEW-EURODRIVE provides system design support, engineering services, and lifecycle services related to drive and motion systems, serving customers worldwide from development through operation.