What Bihler of America does

Bihler of America, Inc. is a Phillipsburg, New Jersey-based industrial automation company founded in 1976 as the U.S. arm of Germany's Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. It designs, sells, and services servo-controlled and mechanical four-slide stamping, forming, welding, and assembly machines — most notably the Bihler 4Slide-NC platform launched in 2016, which runs up to 360 parts per minute with programmable cam profiles, sub-15-minute tool changeovers, and 0.01 mm adjustment precision through the VariControl VC 1 touchscreen controller. The portfolio spans servo machines (RM-NC, GRM-NC, BIMERIC Modular/SP, BM-HP3000 for EV hairpins), servo presses (SP 500/800), a full mechanical and hybrid line (RM 40K series, GRM 80E/P/B, GRM 80P HYBRID), multicenter machines, processing centers, welding controls, and modular servo processing units, supported by retrofits, spare parts, training, and technical support.

The firm makes money through one-time capital-equipment sales, contract manufacturing services (Advanced Contract Manufacturing, Innospin for spin-formed seal rings), custom automation engineering, refurbished machine sales, and recurring spare-parts and training revenue. Customer concentration is enterprise-grade across five primary verticals — automotive, electrical, e-mobility, industrial, and medical devices — served through direct field sales in North America and a 2021 strategic alliance with SUPERB Industries extending coverage into Michigan, Ohio, Canada, and Mexico. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949 certifications and operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries (BihlerMED, BihlerFlex, Innospin, Advanced Contract Manufacturing) plus the Bihler 4 Slide-NC joint venture with its German parent.

Name

Bihler of America

Legal name

Bihler of America, Inc.

Website

https://bihler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bihler of America designs and services servo-controlled and mechanical four-slide stamping, forming, welding, and assembly machines for automotive, electrical, e-mobility, industrial, and medical-device manufacturers across North America, operating as the U.S. arm of Germany's Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phillipsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Machine Sales: Sale of servo-controlled and mechanical production machines including 4Slide-NC, GRM-NC, RM-NC, BIMERIC systems, and servo presses. Machines are sold directly to manufacturers.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Precision contract manufacturing services combining automated efficiency with engineering expertise for producing components and assemblies.
3. Custom Automation Solutions: Design and implementation of tailored automation systems for customer-specific manufacturing requirements.
4. Spare Parts: Genuine Bihler spare parts for maintenance and repair of Bihler equipment.
5. Machine Retrofit Services: Refurbishment and modernization of existing Bihler machines including hydraulic systems, seals, and control upgrades.
6. Technical Training: Comprehensive training programs to optimize Bihler technologies and improve operator skills.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bihler of America manufactures and sells servo-driven and mechanical manufacturing machines for high-volume precision metal stamping, forming, welding, tapping, and assembly operations. Its flagship Bihler 4Slide-NC platform runs at up to 360 parts per minute with programmable cam profiles and quick-change tooling. The company also offers contract manufacturing, custom automation, machine retrofit, spare parts, and technical training services to industrial customers across North America.

Product overview

Bihler of America is a platform-plus-modules manufacturing automation company founded in 1976, offering a comprehensive portfolio of servo-driven and mechanical machines for metal stamping, forming, welding, and assembly operations. The core product line includes the Bihler 4Slide-NC (servo-driven four-slide machine launched 2016), RM-NC and GRM-NC servo machines, BIMERIC modular assembly systems, and mechanical machines (RM 40K, GRM 80E series). The platform architecture centers on the VariControl VC 1 controller which integrates all servo modules including contact/laser welding, thread forming, and screw insertion. Supporting services include contract manufacturing, custom automation solutions, machine retrofit, spare parts, technical support, and training. The company also operates BihlerMED (medical devices) as a subsidiary, with additional affiliated companies including Bihler Germany, BihlerFLEX, and Innospin. The portfolio spans automotive, electrical, e-mobility, industrial, and medical device manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BihlerMED: Medical device manufacturing division specializing in product design, development, and contract manufacturing of Class I and IIa devices with CE Marking. Produces Scintillant cordless surgical lighting devices and SurgiLight surgical illumination systems.
• BihlerFlex
• Innospin
• Bihler 4Slide-NC

Products and services

• Bihler 4Slide-NC Servo-driven four-slide manufacturing machine offering next-generation technology for precision metal forming and stamping with programmable cam changes, quick tool change capability, and productivity rates up to 360 parts per minute (180 strokes per minute producing 2 parts per stroke).
• RM-NC Servo stamping and forming machine for complex metal components manufacturing with programmable servo control.
• GRM-NC Servo-driven stamping and forming machine for high-precision manufacturing applications.
• BNC 4 Servo stamping and forming machine for precision metalworking applications.
• LM 2000-KT & 2000-NC Linear Machines Linear machines for servo-driven processing and manufacturing operations.
• BIMERIC Modular Servo production and assembly system providing modular flexibility for complex manufacturing processes.
• BIMERIC SP Servo production system for high-speed assembly and manufacturing operations.
• BM-HP3000 Hairpins Servo production system specialized for hairpin manufacturing in electric motor applications for e-mobility.
• SP 500 Servo Press Servo press offering programmable force and position control for stamping and forming operations.
• SP 800 Servo Press Servo press with higher capacity for industrial stamping and forming applications.
• RM 40K Mechanical Stamping & Forming Machine Mechanical stamping and forming machine for high-volume production.
• GRM 80E Mechanical Stamping & Forming Machine Mechanical stamping and forming machine known for high-volume manufacturing with game-changing productivity features.
• GRM 80P HYBRID Hybrid machine combining mechanical and servo technologies for enhanced flexibility in stamping and forming.
• Multicenter Machines (MC 42 / MC 82 / MC 120) Multicenter machines for complex multi-operation manufacturing processes in sizes ranging from 42 to 120 for high-capacity production.
• Multicenter Systems (MCS 1 / MCS 05) Multicenter systems for integrated and specialized manufacturing operations in compact and standard configurations.
• Processing Centers (BZ 1 / BZ2-S8 / CC 1) Processing centers for automated and advanced manufacturing operations across specialized production needs.
• Refurbished Machines Refurbished Bihler machines for sale with rebuilt components including hydraulic pumps, seals, and hoses for extended lifespan.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Precision engineering combined with automated efficiency for contract manufacturing of components, delivered through Advanced Contract Manufacturing (ACM) division.
• Custom Automation Solutions Automated manufacturing solutions designed to produce consistent components within tight tolerances for customer-specific requirements.
• Machine & Control Retrofit Modernization services to upgrade older Bihler equipment with improved performance and reliability, including hydraulic system refurbishment and control upgrades.
• Manufacturing Consulting Services User-friendly consulting on Bihler equipment to boost productivity and system longevity.
• Spare Parts Genuine Bihler spare parts delivered fast to keep operations optimally performing.
• Technical Customer Support Expert diagnosis, resolution, and service for Bihler systems.
• Training Comprehensive training programs to optimize Bihler technologies, improve operator skills, and ensure manufacturing efficiency.
• SurgiLight Surgical Illumination Device Surgical illumination device developed by BihlerMED in partnership with View Medical, providing cordless adjustable LED illumination with 6-12 hour runtime for operating room procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time reduced by up to 80%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Pennsylvania College of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration between Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik, Bihler of America, and Pennsylvania College of Technology to mentor and empower students with technical skills required in manufacturing. Bihler donated 4 Slide-NC machine to the Penn Tech campus for educational purposes.
• Stephen Izzi Trucking & Rigging Inc.minorOthers · 1 January 2024Logistics and transportation partner that facilitated delivery of the 4 Slide-NC machine to Penn College of Technology campus.
• Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Bihler of America was founded in 1976 as the U.S. distributor of Otto Bihler machines from Germany. Bihler 4 Slide-NC, Inc. is a joint venture between Bihler of America and Otto Bihler Germany, combining German engineering with North American market presence.
• View MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Co-development partnership for SurgiLight surgical illumination device. BihlerMED developed the product in partnership with View Medical as an ergonomic alternative to headlamps and overhead lights for surgical procedures.
• SUPERB Industries, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic alliance between Bihler and SUPERB Industries to provide customers with competitive advantage in global marketplace. SUPERB extends Bihler's North American footprint with engineering technology centers in Michigan and Ohio and sales support in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. SUPERB Technical Institute provides training in Bihler technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German global leader in machine tools, laser technology, and electronics for metal processing. Adjacent competitor with broad metalworking automation portfolio overlapping Bihler's stamping/welding/assembly offerings.
• AIDA Engineering: Established Japanese press manufacturer producing mechanical and servo presses for automotive, electrical, and appliance stamping. Comparable to Bihler in servo-press technology and automotive customer base.
• Schuler Group: Major German press manufacturer offering stamping, forming, and automation systems for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Bihler in stamping/forming but operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based provider of sheet metal processing solutions including presses, lasers, and automation. Comparable to Bihler in serving sheet-metal-forming manufacturers with integrated automation systems.
• FANUC: Global industrial automation leader supplying CNC, robotics, and servo motors that compete with adjacent portions of Bihler's automation portfolio. Serves overlapping automotive and industrial customers with broader automation platforms.
• Amada: Global metalworking machinery leader with broad portfolio spanning stamping presses, lasers, and automation. Overlaps with Bihler in stamping and forming but at much larger scale across many more product categories.

Direct peers

• Stamtec: U.S.-based servo press specialist serving stamping and forming customers in North America. Closely comparable to Bihler's servo-press product line in target market, geography, and machine architecture.
• Bruderer AG: Swiss manufacturer of high-speed mechanical and servo stamping presses for precision component production. Directly comparable to Bihler in serving automotive, electrical, and industrial customers with similar high-speed metal stamping machinery.
• Komatsu Industries Corp. Japanese maker of mechanical and servo presses for metal stamping and forming. Competes directly with Bihler in servo-press technology for high-volume precision component manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Apex Motion Control / Promess: Specialist in servo presses and motion-controlled assembly/test systems for precision manufacturing. Smaller-scale competitor to Bihler's servo press and assembly product lines, particularly relevant to assembly automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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