EngRoTec

What EngRoTec does

EngRoTec GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German engineering services group founded in 2009 in Hünfeld and operating across approximately 14 domestic and 2 international locations (Poland, USA, Mexico) with roughly 250 employees. The company delivers production engineering, robotics integration, automation, digital twin development, safety/CE conformity, PLM consulting, and technical documentation services primarily to the automotive industry, with a stated expansion push into railway, pharmaceutical, plastics, and metalworking. Notable proprietary technology includes the mobERT autonomous mobile robot (built on the OMRON AMR platform with proprietary fleet management software, 250 kg payload, integrated 14 kg cobot) and the RApidS self-adapting robot programming system for fixture-free welding, both developed in collaboration with Hochschule Osnabrück.

The business model is project-based engineering services billed against negotiated statements of work, with services spanning from concept and digital twin planning through to virtual commissioning, robot programming (KUKA, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa), PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R), and on-site commissioning. EngRoTec is a certified Quanos Premium Partner for SCHEMA ST4 technical documentation, a premium partner for Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience/DELMIA Robotics, Siemens Process Simulate, Visual Components, and EPLAN, and operates an AZAV-certified training academy (EngRoTec Academy) eligible for German employment agency funding. Major named customers include Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Ford, Opel, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Jaguar Land Rover, ŠKODA, KUKA, Magna, ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, Dürr, Comau, FFT, and Siemens.

The group is structured as a Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) with managing directors Mathias Heil and Thomas Heil, and encompasses a portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries covering solutions/automation (Solutions GmbH), systems integration (Systems GmbH), safety (Safety GmbH), consulting (Consulting GmbH), regional operations (Osnabrück, Wolfsburg, Polska, USA, México), technical documentation (Kamradt Solutions GmbH, acquired April 2025), IT services (it4e GmbH), data protection (TOSIT GmbH), digital/marketing (Diconso GmbH), and PLM software (4-PLM GmbH). Certifications include TISAX (for automotive OEM data handling), ISO 9001:2015, AZAV, and an Arbeitnehmerüberlassungserlaubnis (employee leasing permit since 2014).

Name

EngRoTec

Legal name

EngRoTec GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://engrotec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EngRoTec is a privately held German engineering services group delivering production engineering, robotics integration, digital twin development, safety engineering, and PLM consulting to automotive OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and increasingly to railway, pharmaceutical, and machinery customers across Europe, North America, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

PLC, HMI & SCADA Automation (EDAOAHAD)

Keywords

• Production engineering services
• Robotics automation solutions
• Digital twin simulation
• Industrial safety consulting
• PLM consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: EngRoTec primarily generates revenue through billable engineering and consulting services across production engineering, robotics, automation, safety, PLM consulting, and technical documentation. Services are delivered across the entire lifecycle from planning through commissioning.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EngRoTec provides engineering services for production digitalization and automation, covering production engineering and factory planning, robotics and automation integration, safety engineering and CE conformity, technical documentation, and PLM consulting. The group delivers full-lifecycle support from initial concept through virtual commissioning to on-site commissioning for manufacturing clients. The portfolio also includes proprietary technology such as the mobERT autonomous mobile robot system and self-developed RApidS self-adaptive robot programming.

Product overview

EngRoTec is an engineering services and systems provider for production digitalization and automation, organized as a group of specialized companies. The portfolio combines service offerings including Production Engineering & Factory Planning (with Digital Twin technology), Robotics & Automation Solutions (virtual commissioning, robot programming, PLC systems), Safety Solutions (CE conformity, human-robot collaboration), Technical Documentation (SCHEMA ST4 services, digital spare parts catalogs), PLM Consulting (Dassault Systèmes solutions), and the EngRoTec Academy (vocational training). Key proprietary products include the mobERT autonomous mobile robot system with integrated fleet management software for intralogistics. The April 2025 acquisition of Kamradt Solutions strengthened their technical documentation capabilities under an acquired brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production Engineering & Factory Planning Engineering services covering production planning from greenfield to integration, material flow simulation, process optimization, and digital twin creation for Smart Factory implementations, delivered to manufacturing customers.
• Robotics & Automation Solutions Full-service automation including virtual commissioning, PLC programming across Siemens, Beckhoff, and B&R platforms, robot programming for KUKA, ABB, FANUC, and Yaskawa systems, and HMI development for manufacturing customers.
• Safety Solutions Safety engineering covering CE conformity, risk assessment with SISTEMA, functional safety per ISO 13849/IEC 62061, human-robot collaboration validation per DIN ISO TS 15066, and cybersecurity for control systems, delivered to manufacturers via EngRoTec Safety GmbH.
• Technical Documentation Technical product documentation including manuals, operating instructions, training materials, digital spare parts catalogs, and translation management services, delivered to mid-market and industrial companies.
• PLM Consulting System-independent consulting and customized training for Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience, Delmia Robotics, and other CAX/PLM applications, delivered through EngRoTec Consulting GmbH to manufacturers.
• EngRoTec Academy AZAV-certified vocational training and continuing education programs in robotics fundamentals, digital twin simulation (Visual Components), and 3DExperience DELMIA Robotics, available as classroom, online, or on-site training with up to 100% AZAV funding eligibility.
• mobERT Autonomous Mobile Robot System Flexible autonomous mobile robot (AMR) combining an OMRON-based platform with 250 kg payload and an integrated 14 kg cobot, paired with EngRoTec's self-developed fleet management software and middleware for intralogistics applications including picking, placement, and conveyor feeding.
• SCHEMA ST4 Services Certified Quanos-Service-Provider and Premium Partner services for SCHEMA ST4, including strategic introduction, full-service migration from legacy systems, XML structuring automation, and practical training for technical documentation systems.
• Digital Spare Parts Catalogs Digital replacement parts management with intelligent search filters, mobile access, and AI-powered data extraction from existing PDF documents, delivered to manufacturers needing after-sales service support.

Quantifiable outcome

• RApidS project enables fixturing-free welding: eliminates preparation time for classical welding fixtures and part fixturing; allows unlimited number of parts and variants in one production cell; enables better accessibility of workpieces; significantly increases flexibility and efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland (VDB)minorOthers · 1 October 2025Industry association membership. EngRoTec joined VDB in October 2025 to support expansion into the railway industry.
• Kamradt GmbH (now Kamradt Solutions GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Acquisition completed April 1, 2025. Kamradt becomes a subsidiary of EngRoTec Group, bundled under Kamradt Solutions GmbH. Kamradt remains its own brand. The acquisition strengthens EngRoTec's position in product documentation. Marco Kamradt remains as managing director and shareholder.
• Dassault Systèmes (3DExperience, DELMIA Robotics)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025EngRoTec offers consulting and training in 3DExperience/DELMIA Robotics as a key software partner. Collaboration with PAR:SET on unique training programs combining DELMIA Robotics simulation with real robot hands-on sessions.
• PAR:SETminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Training partner for unique DELMIA Robotics training combining simulation with real robot practice. Collaboration announced February 2025.
• Synergie Hoch³minorOthers · 1 January 2025Partner listed on EngRoTec's partner page. Focus on synergy and collaboration.
• Visual Components OycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Strategic software partner for 3D robot-, process-, and factory simulation. Visual Components is used for the Academy training courses, university partnerships (BSO Bad Hersfeld), and customer projects. EngRoTec works with Matthias Wilhelm from Visual Components in educational partnerships.
• Quanos (SCHEMA ST4)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021EngRoTec is a certified Quanos-Service-Provider and Premium Partner for SCHEMA ST4, a leading component content management system for technical documentation. This partnership enables strategic introduction, migration, and training services for SCHEMA ST4.
• Siemens (Process Simulate, Robcad)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021EngRoTec uses Siemens Process Simulate and Robcad for robot simulation, human simulation, and offline robot programming. Works with OEM-specific methodologies for Daimler, SCANIA, Opel/GM, Honda, etc.
• EPLANcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021EngRoTec uses EPLAN Electric P8 for electrical planning and construction. EngRoTec Consulting offers ePLAN training as part of university partnerships and customer projects.
• TOSIT GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Data protection officer provider ([email protected]). TOSIT GmbH is a company of the EngRoTec Group providing data protection and information security services. Located at Ludwigplatz 1, 36304 Alsfeld.
• it4e GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021IT systems house within the EngRoTec Group providing IT services, infrastructure, and support. Locations in Hünfeld and Alsfeld. Contributes IT services to support the broader group's digital operations.
• Diconso GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Design and digital marketing agency, a brand of TOSIT within the EngRoTec Group. Provides website design, digital transformation consulting, ERP/DMS implementation, and digital media services for the group and external customers.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Key robotics technology partner. Featured at the 2nd Technology Forum (2021) alongside OMRON and WEMAG. EngRoTec integrates KUKA robots in customer projects and training programs.
• WEMAGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner at the 2nd Technology Forum (2021). Energy solutions partner.
• Erdmann Konstruktionen GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Engineering and construction partner. Subsidiary/associated company. Located in Neusitz, Germany (Schaffeldstrasse 14, 91616 Neusitz). Managed by Frank Erdmann.
• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen)minorOthers · 1 January 2021Certification body that issued AZAV certification to EngRoTec as an approved training provider.
• Berufliche Schule Obersberg (BSO) Bad HersfeldcoreOthers · 1 January 2021Long-term education partnership since 2013 (12 years as of 2025). EngRoTec provides technical training for future technicians in automation and robotics using Visual Components and ePLAN. Students receive certificates valued in the job market. Partnership expanded in 2022 to include automation/process control technology students.
• Hochschule FuldaminorOthers · 1 January 2021Research partnership for FIRST LEGO League jury participation (Markus Lingelbach) and joint activities in logistics, factory/production planning, value stream analysis, and material flow simulation.
• OMRON (AMR Platform Provider)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019EngRoTec-Solutions GmbH develops its mobERT autonomous mobile robot system on OMRON's AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) platform. OMRON provides the base platform while EngRoTec adds cobots, proprietary fleet management, middleware, and application-specific modules. Key partner for the flexible intralogistics solution.
• Wigbertschule Hünfeld (Wigbertgymnasium)minorOthers · 1 January 2018Education partnership since 2018 with the MINT-freundliche and Digitale Schule Hessen-certified Wigbertgymnasium. Includes FIRST LEGO League participation, donations (€2,000 in 2023), and career orientation support.
• Hochschule Osnabrück (I4os – Labor für Handhabungstechnik und Robotik)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-term research partnership in the Hybr-iT project (2016–2019) on human-robot collaboration, and continued collaboration in the RApidS project (2020–2022) on fixturing-free welding. EngRoTec Osnabrück works directly with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Rokossa's team. This partnership produced the RApidS innovation nominated for the Innovationspreis Niedersachsen 2021.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Global mechanical and plant engineering group with leading automotive painting, sealing, and process technology businesses — a customer of EngRoTec and a broader incumbent whose automation/production engineering overlap with EngRoTec's factory planning work.
• KUKA AG: Major German robotics and automation incumbent providing industrial robots and integrated automation systems to automotive and industrial customers — both a customer of EngRoTec and a broader market incumbent in the same automation value chain.
• Festo SE & Co. KG: German pneumatics, electrical automation, and factory digitalization incumbent with a strong academy/training tradition — parallel German Mittelstand automation player and a frequent peer at industrial automation trade shows and forums where EngRoTec also competes for pipeline.
• ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation: Global automation incumbent delivering industrial robots, robot systems, and discrete automation solutions for automotive, machinery, and logistics customers — competes with and parallels EngRoTec's robotics and digital manufacturing practice.
• Schuler Group: German forming technology and automation incumbent serving automotive, railway, and industrial OEMs with presses, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions — adjacent automation incumbent relevant to EngRoTec's railway and machinery customer expansion.
• Comau S.p.A. Italian industrial automation and robotics systems integrator serving automotive OEMs globally — direct overlap with EngRoTec's automotive robotics and production engineering practice; also an EngRoTec reference customer.

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: Stuttgart-based listed consulting and software firm focused on PLM, digital manufacturing, and Dassault Systèmes solutions including DELMIA Robotics. Direct peer in PLM consulting and 3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIA service delivery alongside EngRoTec Consulting.
• Ingenics Group: German engineering services firm headquartered in Neu-Ulm providing production, factory, and process engineering consulting to automotive, machinery, and industrial clients — directly comparable to EngRoTec in service scope and Mittelstand customer base.
• Hahn Group: German automation integrator and robot system builder providing factory automation, robotics integration, and digital manufacturing solutions — direct competitor in factory and process automation for industrial clients.
• MVI Group: Engineering services partner for production automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing across European automotive and industrial customers. Closely comparable to EngRoTec's automotive-anchored robotics and automation delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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