What db-matic does

db-matik AG is a privately held German industrial automation company founded in 2003 by Christian Daschner and Martin Brahmer, headquartered in Roding, Bavaria, with approximately 120 employees and a 7,000 m² production facility on a 15,000 m² site. The company designs and builds turnkey production lines — most notably roll-to-roll (R2R) systems for printed electronics, hybrid assembly, and LED lighting in which it claims world technology leadership — alongside CNC precision parts (including 5-axis milled components for medical, semiconductor, and automotive customers), box-build assembly of mechatronic modules, lean assembly workstations, and Industry 4.0 smart factory integration. Its proprietary SPEED family of Automated Optical Inspection systems (SPEEDFilm 2D AOI, SPEEDCube 3D AOI, SPoT 3D SPI) incorporates patented light technology and machine learning–based failure classification, with in-house quality assurance supported by Zeiss coordinate measurement equipment.

The company operates exclusively in B2B mode, selling complex, project-based, multi-year contracts for high-value equipment through direct field sales engineers and website-driven inquiries — no channel partners or consumer sales. Revenue streams mix one-time equipment/license sales (production lines, automation, CNC parts) with professional services (engineering, assembly, software development) and recurring service & support contracts (24/7 hotline, preventive maintenance, spare parts). Customer verticals span electronics, automotive, defense & security, medical technology, semiconductor, and research institutions, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certifications and an on-site 1 MW photovoltaic installation supporting a documented CO2-overcompensating sustainability posture. Strategic posture reflects a mature Mittelstand supplier broadening into defense and proprietary inspection IP rather than pursuing venture-style hyper-growth.

Name

db-matic

Legal name

db-matik AG

Website

https://db-matik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

db-matik AG is a German B2B industrial automation company that builds turnkey roll-to-roll production lines for LED and printed electronics, CNC precision parts, mechatronic assemblies, and proprietary AOI inspection systems, serving electronics, automotive, defense, medical, and semiconductor customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Roll-to-roll manufacturing
• Automated optical inspection
• CNC precision parts
• SMT assembly systems
• Industrial automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Roding

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Production Equipment & Turnkey Lines: Sale of complete turnkey production lines for roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet, and roll-to-part manufacturing. Includes battery harnesses, LED strips, sensors, and MLCCs production.
2. CNC Precision Parts Manufacturing: CNC precision parts for medical technology, semiconductor industry, automotive industry, and special machine construction. From small-series turned parts to high-volume complex 5-axis milled parts.
3. Assembly Services (Box Build): Assembly for sophisticated mechatronic modules, from serial production to special solutions starting with one piece.
4. Software Development: Control systems, intelligent recognition software, UI/UX design, and machine software development. Includes line control, custom controller units, and PLC programming.
5. Service & Support: 24/7 service hotline, spare parts, preventive maintenance, and customer support for installed equipment.
6. Automation Solutions: Robot solutions, lean assembly systems, factory automation and digitization software, and integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

db-matik AG designs, manufactures, and integrates turnkey roll-to-roll (R2R) production lines for printed electronics, hybrid assembly, and LED lighting, and produces proprietary automated optical inspection (AOI) systems under the SPEED brand (SPEEDFilm 2D AOI, SPEEDCube 3D AOI, SPoT 3D SPI). It also manufactures CNC precision parts on 5-axis machining centers, builds box-build assemblies and mechatronic modules, and delivers factory automation solutions (collaborative robotics via OMRON TM, Robot.Cell systems, Smart Factory, lean assembly workstations, defense-sector production lines) for electronics, automotive, defense, medical technology, and semiconductor customers.

Product overview

db-matik AG is a turnkey production line and factory automation company offering a modular, integrated portfolio centered on roll-to-roll (R2R) production technology for printed electronics, hybrid assembly, and LED lighting. The core offering comprises R2R production lines, complemented by proprietary AOI inspection systems (SPEEDFilm 2D AOI, SPEEDCube 3D AOI, SPoT 3D SPI), collaborative robotics solutions (OMRON TM, Robot.Cell), CNC precision parts manufacturing, and box-build assembly services. Supporting modules include engineering services, machine control software, measuring/quality assurance technology, lean assembly systems, and third-party equipment integration. The company operates across defense/security, automotive, electronics, medical technology, and semiconductor sectors, with a focus on Industry 4.0 digital factory solutions and sustainability (ISO 14001 certified).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPEEDFilm 2D AOI 2D Automated Optical Inspection system for SMT, hybrid, and special inspection applications in electronics manufacturing. Part of the proprietary SPEED AOI product line.
• SPEEDCube 3D AOI 3D inspection system with proprietary patented light technology using Multi Image Technology (MIT) that combines 2D + 3D for hybrid and special applications including wet paste and sintered components. Features machine learning for failure classification.
• SPoT 3D SPI Fastest 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) system delivering 3-byte height information, foreign material detection, and AI-powered machine learning data processing. Achieves GR&R 10% repeatability and ±1 µm @ 6 Sigma accuracy.
• OMRON TM Collaborative Robot Collaborative robot distributed and integrated by db-matik as a certified Omron Solutions Partner. Features an integrated 5MP image processing system for quick start-ups, easy product changes, and applications including pick-and-place, inspection, measuring, and sorting.
• Robot.Cell System Flexible entry automation system using collaborative robots on db-matik's own cell platform with concatenation capabilities. Includes guideline computer systems for control and visualization of production.
• Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Production Lines Turnkey roll-to-roll production lines for printed electronics, hybrid assembly, and the lighting industry. db-matik self-describes as the world technology leader in roll-to-roll LED production lines, handling the entire production process from loose substrate to packaged product.
• CNC Precision Parts Manufacturing High-tech CNC precision parts manufacturing on over 2,500 square meters, ranging from small-series turned parts to high-volume complex 5-axis milled parts, with an in-house measuring department for quality control. Serves medical technology, semiconductor, automotive, and special machine construction customers.
• Box Build & Assembly Services Complex assembly services for mechatronic modules, from single-piece prototypes through large-scale serial production. Includes concept development, prototype construction, and serial production support.
• Smart Factory Solutions Industry 4.0 digital factory solutions including cyber-physical systems, intra- and production logistics automation, and mobile robots. Integrates the Omron Enterprise Manager for autonomous coordination of up to 100 robots.
• Lean Assembly Systems Lean manufacturing workstations and systems implementing one-piece flow principles. Includes robot cells, collaborative robot integration, potting techniques, and CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) digitization.
• Defense & Security (DefSec) Production Defense sector production capabilities covering military hardware, mobility, software, AI, communications, energy, and cyber defense. Includes CNC manufacturing of precision parts, specialty vehicle construction, mechatronic systems, and sensor production lines.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services from concept development through project planning, design, electronic hardware development, circuit diagrams, PCB layouts, CPLD design, 3D construction, and complete documentation.
• Machine Control Software Control systems and line control software that monitor equipment and enable module communication. Built on MS Visual Studio C++, HALCON image processing library, FLTK graphics, GALIL/ELMO motor controllers, and BOOST C++ library; supports Windows and Linux including Linux Realtime.
• Measuring Technology / Quality Assurance Internal measurement laboratory with Zeiss coordinate measuring machines, Calypso software, tactile and non-contact optical measurement systems, and contour/roughness measuring devices. Provides initial sample test reports, statistical evaluations, and PPAP/VDA documentation.
• Third-Party Equipment Integration Services Integration services for external production equipment including screen printers, SMT equipment, AOI systems, testing systems, and robotics into cohesive production lines through db-matik's integrator role.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 overcompensation of 191,807 kg - far better than climate neutral
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OmroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Omron Solutions Partner with direct access to Omron hardware and software. Partnership includes Enterprise Manager integration for controlling up to 100 autonomous robots. Access to collaborative robots (OMRON TM series) and mobile robots for factory automation.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorOthersMember of VDMA, the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association in Germany, for industry networking and standards.
• BDSV (Bundesverband der Deutschen Stahlveredler)minorOthersMember of BDSV, representing steel finishing and treatment companies in Germany.
• MC-Netz (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft im Landkreis Cham)minorOthersMember of regional economic development network for Landkreis Cham area.
• TH Deg (Technische Hochschule Deggendorf) - TC ChamminorOthersPartnership with Technical University of Deggendorf campus in Cham for research collaboration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG: GROB-WERKE is a German manufacturer of CNC machining centers, automation systems, and turnkey production lines for automotive and industrial customers. Its combined CNC precision machining and automation system business closely matches db-matik's CNC precision parts and turnkey automation offerings.
• Viscom AG: Viscom AG is a German manufacturer of automated optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection systems for electronics manufacturing. Its 3D AOI and SPI systems target the same SMT customers as db-matik's SPEED-branded inspection products, making it a direct competitor in 3D inspection.
• Koh Young Technology: Koh Young is a global leader in 3D SPI and AOI systems for SMT production. Its core 3D solder paste inspection technology competes directly with db-matik's SPoT 3D SPI and SPEEDCube 3D AOI offerings in electronics manufacturing quality control.
• Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH: Teamtechnik is a German provider of production and assembly automation solutions for automotive, medical technology, and electronics industries. Its focus on turnkey assembly and test lines with in-house automation expertise closely mirrors db-matik's box-build, lean assembly, and turnkey line offerings.
• Manz AG: Manz AG is a German turnkey equipment manufacturer specializing in roll-to-roll production lines, electronics manufacturing automation, and metrology solutions. Like db-matik, it serves electronics, automotive, and energy storage customers with integrated production systems and proprietary inspection technology, making it a direct head-to-head comparable in R2R and factory automation.

Broad incumbents

• Mycronic AB: Mycronic is a Swedish high-tech company providing assembly solutions, SMT pick-and-place, and 3D AOI for electronics manufacturing. Its global reach and 3D AOI portfolio (from the former Vi Technology acquisition) compete with db-matik's SPEED inspection products in the SMT inspection market.
• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): ASMPT is a global incumbent in SMT equipment, semiconductor assembly, and materials. It is also a logo partner of db-matik, indicating both partnership and overlap in serving electronics manufacturers with production equipment — a much larger incumbent with overlapping SMT and AOI capabilities.
• Fuji Corporation (FUJI SMT): Fuji Corporation is a major Japanese manufacturer of SMT pick-and-place equipment and factory automation. As a db-matik logo partner for production equipment, it operates both as partner and broader competitor in the SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment market.
• Omron Corporation: Omron is a global industrial automation incumbent offering PLCs, sensors, robotics, and the Enterprise Manager platform. As db-matik's certified Solutions Partner, Omron is both supplier and broader competitor in factory automation, smart factory software, and collaborative robotics.

Emerging players

• Saki Corporation: Saki Corporation is a Japanese-headquartered 3D AOI and SPI specialist serving global SMT manufacturers. Its focus on automated optical inspection with proprietary 3D technology places it as a direct competitor to db-matik's SPEEDCube and SPoT inspection systems in electronics production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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