AKE Technologies

Name

AKE Technologies

Legal name

AKE technologies GmbH

Website

https://ake-technologies.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Passau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems and Plants: Design, construction, and manufacturing of customized assembly and testing systems. Includes modular assembly cells, fully automated integrated production and testing systems, and complete production lines. Revenue generated through large-scale project-based contracts.
2. Testing Equipment (Shakers, Test Stands): Sale of proprietary testing equipment including High Power Shakers, vehicle and component test stands, Stick-Slip test stands, and acoustic chambers. Equipment is sold as complete systems with associated control cabinets and software.
3. AKE Components (Standardized Modules): Standardized automation components including Traystapler systems (TAS), gripper systems for containers, and cable harness taping systems. Sold as modular products with their own control systems.
4. Services (Consulting, Construction, Relocation, Retrofitting): Technical consulting, engineering and construction services, plant relocation, control cabinet building, and retrofit/upgrading services. Offered as standalone services or bundled with equipment/system sales.
5. CNC Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): Precision CNC machining of individual parts and series production. Services include 5-axis and 3-axis milling, turning, and surface grinding. Provides surface treatments and coatings including nitriding, vacuum hardening, galvanic zinc plating, anodizing, and painting.
6. Testing and Analysis Services: Laboratory testing services for Buzz Squeak and Rattle analysis, training sessions and workshops on BSR topics, conducted in the company's own acoustics and climate chambers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AKE Technologies designs, manufactures, and commissions custom automation systems, assembly lines, and testing equipment for the automotive industry and adjacent industrial sectors. The company provides complete in-house capability from consulting and 3D construction through manufacturing, electrical systems, and programming to commissioning and after-sales support. Its proprietary High Power Shaker (HPS) technology for Buzz, Squeak and Rattle (BSR) acoustic testing, standardized AKE Components, and vehicle interior processing systems form the core product portfolio.

Product overview

AKE Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom automation solutions centered around four core areas: Assembly & Testing Technology (Montage- & Prüftechnik), AKE Components (standardized modular components), Vehicle & Interior production systems, and Squeak & Rattle (Buzz Squeak and Rattle/BSR) testing solutions. The company provides a complete vertical service range from consulting and construction through manufacturing, assembly, electrical systems, and programming to comprehensive after-sales support. Their patented High Power Shaker technology positions them as world leaders in acoustic noise analysis for the automotive industry. Beyond core products, AKE offers supporting services including plant relocation, contract manufacturing (CNC machining), control cabinet construction, retrofit/upgrades, and professional training programs. The company operates internationally with subsidiaries in Germany, China, Romania, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verinno: Press system for Umbuganlagen (forming/bending systems) for vehicle interior components.

Products and services

• Assembly & Testing Technology (Montage- & Prüftechnik) Custom-engineered assembly and testing systems for automotive and industrial manufacturing, including lines for hinges, door retainers, airbag components, collaborative systems, filter modules, and Power Distribution Boxes. Designed for OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.
• AKE Components Standardized modular automation components including Traystapler (palletizing) systems, container gripper systems, and cable harness taping solutions with their own control systems. Sold as modular products for handling, taping, and application processes.
• Vehicle & Interior Production Systems (Fahrzeug & Interior) Production systems for vehicle interior components including flame treatment systems, anti-friction coating (AFC) systems, lamination systems (Kaschieranlagen), adhesive systems, and Verinno forming/bending systems for processing plastics, leather, artificial leather, fabric, and carpet.
• Vehicle Test Stand & Shaker (Fahrzeugprüfstand & -Shaker) Patented High Power Shaker systems for vehicle shake testing in Squeak and Rattle (BSR) analysis. Uses 2 or 4 HPS 350 shakers with electromagnetic fixation for vertical excitation using Time-History, Random, or synthetic signals, achieving near 100% road simulation fidelity in laboratory conditions.
• EvoCarb Component Test Stand (Komponentenprüfstand EvoCarb) Three-dimensional High Power Shaker component test stand with a 20 kg carbon swing table for precise Buzz Squeak and Rattle analysis of components like seats and instrument panels with 3-axis simultaneous excitation capability.
• Stick-Slip Test Stand SSP04 Compact, portable test stand for objective evaluation of material pairings regarding squeak and rattle behavior. Features adjustable contact force and traverse speed with quick-change sample holders for early detection of stick-slip effects in development phase.
• Acoustic & Climate Chamber (Akustikkammer & Klimakammer) Acoustic chambers with high sound-damping wall and ceiling elements for precise noise measurement, and climate chambers capable of temperature testing from -40°C to +80°C for reproducible Buzz Squeak and Rattle testing under environmental conditions.
• Testing Services in S&R Laboratory Buzz Squeak and Rattle (BSR) analysis and testing services performed in AKE's Störgeräusch-Analyse-Lösungs-Zentrum (SALZ) acoustic laboratory, equipped with the complete BSR product portfolio. Available to customers for third-party testing.
• Training & Workshops (Schulungen & Workshops)
• E-Mobility Assembly Systems
• Filter & Environmental Technology Systems
• Engineering / 3D Construction Services (Konstruktion)
• Plant Relocation Services (Anlagenverlagerung)
• CNC Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung)
• Control Cabinet Construction (Schaltschrankbau)
• Retrofit & Rebuild (Retrofit & Umbau)
• Consulting & Process Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% road simulation accuracy in laboratory conditions for vehicle testing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZELTWANGER GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Strategic partnership for North American market established February 2026. ZELTWANGER brings precision manufacturing and machining expertise, process and automation know-how, and existing US service presence. Partnership enables faster technical support and local customer service for AKE products in USA, particularly in southeastern states with dynamic automotive, energy, and industrial production sectors. Cooperation originated from Bavarian Economic Ministry delegation to North and South Carolina (June-July 2025).
• T&S Technologies GmbH (TStech)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 November 2025Sales partnership announced November 2025. TStech will represent and actively market AKE's High Power Vehicle and Component Shaker systems. TStech specializes in acoustic test facilities construction with over 100 projects worldwide including anechoic rooms, soundproof rooms, noise protection cabins, and custom solutions. Partnership creates synergies for comprehensive BSR testing solutions combining AKE shaker technology with TStech acoustic chambers.
• ALAVA IngenierosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Spanish market support and distribution. ALAVA provides sales and service support for AKE products in Spain.
• 7senses (Klaus F. Steinberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term development partner in shaker technology. Contributed to joint development of High Power Shaker HPS with TU München and BMW (2004).
• G.U. LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading partner in Korea. Provides distribution and service support for AKE products in South Korean market.
• IMV CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Japan providing market access and distribution for AKE products in Japanese market.
• TS Engineering (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in China for sales and service support in Chinese market.
• Shanghai Xiangzhi DevelopmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese trading and service company partner established 2010 for distribution and installation of shaker test stands in China.
• Dynawin Xiangzhi IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner branch location in Suzhou, China. AKE Technical Service China established 2020 for Asian market support.
• TU MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for High Power Shaker HPS technology (2004). Academic partner contributing to shaker technology innovation.
• BMWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for High Power Shaker HPS technology (2004). Automotive OEM partner contributing to shaker technology development for BSR testing.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB Value Provider partnership. AKE is authorized Value Provider for ABB automation and electrification products and solutions. Received Outstanding Performance recognition in 2021 and 2022.
• Membrane Filter Manufacturer (Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with membrane filter manufacturer for development of patent-protected membrane filter production technology. AKE developed downstream processing of membrane to closed, tested filter package.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Krelus AG: Swiss specialist in infrared heat and shaker systems for industrial and acoustic testing. Competes with AKE in niche BSR/vibration test equipment, particularly for automotive component manufacturers in Europe.
• HAHN Automation: German supplier of customized automation solutions for automotive, plastics, and consumer goods industries. Comparable in scale, business model (project-based custom automation), and target customer profile to AKE.
• IMV Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of vibration test systems and shakers. Direct competitor to AKE's BSR testing product line (despite also being an AKE distribution partner in Japan), with broader vibration testing portfolio.
• Data Physics Corporation: US-based manufacturer of vibration test equipment, shakers, and signal processing tools. Comparable to AKE's shaker testing business with overlap in automotive NVH testing applications.
• GROB-WERKE: German family-owned manufacturer of highly customized assembly and production systems for the automotive industry, including powertrain, e-mobility, and battery assembly. Direct competitor to AKE in automotive special-purpose machinery with similar Mittelstand positioning and premium customer base.
• Teamtechnik: German specialist in automated assembly and testing systems for automotive components (e-mobility drives, mechatronics, interiors). Closely comparable to AKE on customer base, custom-engineered model, and Mittelstand scale.
• FFT EDAG: German automotive production systems provider offering complete body-in-white, assembly, and e-mobility production lines. Competes with AKE for automotive OEM project work, particularly in EV battery and powertrain assembly.

Broad incumbents

• Schuler Group: German global market leader in press technology and automation for automotive body manufacturing. Adjacent competitor in automotive production systems with similar German Mittelstand heritage and premium OEM customer relationships.
• KUKA AG: Large German-headquartered industrial automation and robotics company serving automotive OEMs globally. Overlaps with AKE in automotive assembly and testing but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio including robots.
• Dürr AG: Global leader in automotive painting, sealing, gluing, and assembly technology, with significant e-mobility initiatives. Competes with AKE for automotive production system contracts but offers a much broader, standardized portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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