Automation Technology

Automation Technology & Special Machine Construction — from manual labor to high-tech production.

Robotic cells, assembly systems, and testing systems for aerospace, automotive, and industrial series production — with measurable ROI in every project.

0.5s
Cycle time from

High-speed placement

N°01
+25%
Throughput increase

Reference SGL Carbon · Robotic system

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25
Experience in Composite Tooling

Since 1998

N°03
ROI
Series Tolerance

Series Production · OEM-validated

N°04
Fixture Types

Six areas.
One engineering expertise.

From CFRP mold tools for the next spoiler to fully automated clamping fixtures for A320 wing shells — we build fixtures for every phase of composite and structural manufacturing.

N°01

Molding Tools

MOLDING

Tools for series production of CFRP and GRP components. Slider technology for undercuts, sensor technology for process monitoring, CLASS-A polished cavities.

Industries: Automotive · Aerospace
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Clamping Fixtures

CLAMPING

Universal clamping fixtures for wing shells and large components. Movable vacuum suction cups on active actuators, fully automatic clamping cycle, communication with CNC machine.

Industries: Aerospace
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Assembly Fixtures

ASSEMBLE

Combined assembly and test fixtures for aerospace components. Flexible for various component variants, testing using digital probes.

Industries: Aerospace · A320 Rudder & Elevator
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Test Fixtures

TESTING

Combined assembly and testing fixtures for aerospace components. Flexible for various component variants, testing using digital probes.

Industries: Automotive CFRP Spoiler Porsche GT3
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Bonding Fixtures

BONDING

Combined assembly and testing fixtures for aerospace components. Flexible for various component variants, testing using digital probes.

Industries: Automotive
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SN·001

Welding Fixtures

WELDING

Fixtures for welding valve housings and structural components. Repeatable positioning, positive connection to prevent welding distortion, special coating against welding spatter.

Industries: Mechanical Engineering · Industry
Services

From the feasibility study to successful commissioning.

Six steps, one responsibility. We provide complete tooling and fixture manufacturing from a single source — conception, engineering, manufacturing, measurement, control, and service.

01

Conception

Analysis, Feasibility Study, Conceptual Design, Retrofit Assessment.

02

Engineering

Project Management,
3D Design & Construction, Electrical Design, PLC Programming, Robotics, Vision, Simulation and Digital Twin

03

Manufacturing

CNC machining, assembly, commissioning.

04

Metrology

3D measurement, first article inspection, documentation.

05

Controls

PLC programming, sensor integration, HMI.

06

Service

Maintenance contracts, repair, retrofitting.

Reference Projects

Tailor-made projects.

A selection from over 1,000 completed tool and fixture construction projects. Filter by industry or click on a project for details.

▸ CFRP SPOILER
2024
AUTOMOTIVE

CFRP Spoiler Mold Tool

Mold tool for the series production of a highly complex CFRP spoiler with slider technology.

Slider technology for undercuts and complex geometries
Short cycle times
Sensor technology for process monitoring
Continuous series production
2025
▸ CERAMIC SEGMENTS
AEROSPACE

Automated Measurement of Ceramic Segments

Cleaning, Roughening, Angle and Chip-out Inspection of Ceramic Segments in One System. High Variant Diversity with Trolley Feeding.

Cycle Time 20 Seconds for High-Runner Segments
Cleaning, Roughening, Angle and Chip-out Inspection in One System
High Variety of Different Ceramic Segment Sizes
3 Tray Sizes Provided on Trolleys
2024
▸ CONTACT LENS HOLDERS
MEDICAL ENGINEERING

A320 Rudder & Elevator Assembly Fixture

High-speed assembly cell for contact lens holders with bulk feed and continuous assembly process.

Cycle Time 2.2 Seconds — High-Speed Assembly
Individual part feeding as bulk material
Continuous assembly process
Integrated quality inspection
2023
▸ COMBI STEAMERS
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Combi steamer assembly bonding

Semi-automatic bonding and assembly cell for combi steamers — 49 different types and sizes without changeover.

Bonding of 49 types / sizes
Semi-automatic bonding and assembly cell
High product diversity without changeover
2024
▸ PRESSURE VESSELS
INDUSTRY

Manufacturing & Assembly System for Pressure Vessels

Bonding cell with interchangeable bonding fixtures, robot on linear axis, automatic primer inspection, and adhesive bead measurement.

Cycle time 70 seconds
2 cooperating robots
Universal system for various container types without changeover
Integrated quality control
2024
▸ COOKTOPS
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Bonding & Inspection Cooktops

Magazine loading, bonding, and inspection of 7 individual parts per assembly — 3 cooktop types without retooling.

Cycle time 25 seconds
Bonding of 3 types / sizes without retooling
Magazine loading, bonding, and inspection in one pass
7 individual parts per assembly
2014
▸ STONEHENGE
Aerospace

The aerospace industry is booming - and manufacturing must keep pace.

Higher production volumes require new manufacturing concepts: more flexibility, shorter setup times, and a higher degree of automation.

Universal clamping devices & custom fixtures
Stonehenge System: a wide variety of components on a single machine
Significantly reduced setup times & higher machine availability
2014
▸ COOKTOPS
Aerospace

The aerospace industry is booming - and manufacturing must keep pace.

Higher production volumes require new manufacturing concepts: more flexibility, shorter setup times, and a higher degree of automation.

Universal fixtures & custom fixtures
Stonehenge System: a wide variety of components on one system
Significantly reduced setup times & increased system availability
2023
▸ COMBI OVENS
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Combi oven component bonding

Semi-automatic bonding and assembly cell for combi ovens — 49 different types and sizes without changeover.

Bonding of 49 types / sizes
Semi-automatic bonding and assembly cell
High product diversity without changeover
Defined adhesive gap & primer inspection
2024
▸ COOKTOPS
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Cooktop Bonding & Testing

Feeding, bonding, and testing of 7 components per assembly — 3 cooktop types without changeover.

Cycle time 25 seconds
Bonding of 3 types / sizes without changeover
Feeding, bonding, and testing in a single pass
7 components per assembly
▸ YOGURT LID ASSEMBLY
2024
FOOD

Yogurt Lid Loading & Packaging

High-speed loading system for yogurt lids with cutlery. Flexible loading of various lid types with very short changeover times.

Cycle Time 0.5 Seconds — Ultra-High Speed
Flexible loading of various lids with different cutlery
Very short changeover time between products
Continuous Series Production
2024
▸ CONTACT LENS HOLDERS
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

A320 Rudder & Elevator Assembly Fixture

High-speed assembly cell for contact lens holders with bulk feed and continuous assembly process.

Cycle Time 2.2 Seconds — High-Speed Assembly
Individual part feeding as bulk material
Continuous assembly process
Integrated Quality Inspection
2024
▸ PRESSURE VESSELS
INDUSTRY

Pressure Vessel Manufacturing & Assembly Plant

Bonding cell with interchangeable bonding fixtures, robot on linear axis, automatic primer inspection, and adhesive bead measurement.

Cycle time 70 seconds
2 cooperating robots
Universal system for various container types without retooling
Integrated Quality Control
2025
▸ CERAMIC SEGMENTS
Industry

Automated measurement of ceramic segments

Cleaning, roughening, angle and breakout inspection of ceramic segments in one system. Wide range of variants with trolley feeding.

Cycle time 20 seconds for high-runner segments
Cleaning, roughening, angle and breakout inspection in one system
Wide range of different ceramic segment sizes
3 tray sizes provided on trolleys
A word from the team

Each project is a custom solution.

Markus Rath has been leading the Tool and Fixture Manufacturing team in Oberlienz for years and is the first point of contact for Tier 1 projects in Aerospace and Automotive.

Every company has individual requirements and processes. Together with your specialists, we will find the perfect solution.

MR
Ing. Marcel Brugger-Wibmer, MSc.

CTO • Head of Automation Technology

Contacts

Speak directly
with the team.

Three direct contacts for tool and fixture manufacturing inquiries — Team Management, Sales, and Engineering. Response within 24 hours.

Antoine Dubois

Team Leader Tool & Fixture Manufacturing

Ing. Markus Rath

Team Leader Tool & Fixture Manufacturing

Ing. Marcel Brugger-Wibmer, MSc.

CTO / Head of Technology
Inquiry

Are you planning a tool or

From feasibility study to series production release — talk to us. Initial consultation, NDA, and rough estimate are free and non-binding.

What You Get From Us

Initial Consultation & NDA within 24 hours

Rough Estimate & Concept Sketch within 5–10 Business Days

Engineering Packages incl. FEM Simulation

EN 9100-compliant Documentation

Maintenance & Service throughout the Tool's Lifespan