What INTEKO does

INTEKO GmbH is a privately-held German industrial automation company headquartered in Rudersberg-Steinenberg (Stuttgart region) that develops, manufactures and integrates contact-free electromagnetic transport systems based on its proprietary Maglev-Drive technology. The company was founded in the early 1990s by Werner A. Konnerth and Jens Bretzler — both of whom remain active managing directors — and operates as a small (11–50 employee) founder-owned business with no external investors. Its product portfolio centers on three transport platforms: the IWS Warenlogistiksystem for flexible intralogistics networks, the ITS Loop Transfersystem for high-speed production coupling, and the ITS Lineartransfer for precision-critical linear handling (repeatability down to ±0.001mm in the special variant, heavy-duty payload up to 2,000 kg). Complementary lines include industrial Spülstation (component cleaning) and Trocknungsstation (drying) modules, robotic Automatisierung for loading and palletizing, and a maintenance-service offering; the company also resells Golytec Ltd.'s higher-end iTS systems under partnership.

The business model is direct-sales-led enterprise engineering: systems are custom-engineered to customer specification, priced on a quotation basis, and delivered with lead times of two weeks for in-stock components and up to six weeks for built-to-order items. Revenue is generated from hardware sales, integration services, and recurring maintenance contracts. Target customers are machine builders, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers with precision assembly, testing, or metalworking workflows; the site also references pharmaceutical-industry use cases. INTEKO holds ISO 9001 quality certification and distributes worldwide via direct enterprise field sales supported by its German/English website and trade-show presence.

INTEKO should be understood as a niche-specialized engineering firm with deep but narrow technical differentiation: the electromagnetic drive architecture and the sub-10 μm precision class it claims are not commodity features in the conveyor market, but the company competes in a fragmented industrial automation space with limited financial disclosure, a small operating team, and reliance on founder relationships and bespoke project execution rather than repeatable software or platform economics.

Name

INTEKO

Legal name

INTEKO GmbH

Website

https://inteko-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INTEKO GmbH is a German industrial automation firm that designs and integrates proprietary Maglev-Drive electromagnetic transport systems, cleaning machines, drying stations, and robotic automation for machine builders, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers across metalworking, precision manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Electromagnetic transport systems
• Component cleaning machines
• Workpiece drying stations
• Robotic automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rudersberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine and System Sales: Sale of customized electromagnetic transport systems, cleaning machines, drying stations, and industrial robots. Systems are tailored to customer specifications with modular components.
2. Engineering and Integration Services: Custom engineering consultation, system design, integration planning, and implementation support for automation applications. Specialists support customers from initial concept through final implementation.
3. Maintenance and Service: Post-purchase maintenance services including on-site support, remote maintenance, and service for mechanics, electronics, and control systems to ensure operational reliability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

INTEKO develops and manufactures modular electromagnetic transport systems (Maglev-Drive / iTS technology), industrial component cleaning machines (Spülstation), drying stations (Trocknungsstation), and robotic automation solutions for loading, unloading, and palletizing. Systems are custom-engineered for integration into industrial production lines and intralogistics, supporting machine builders and manufacturers across assembly, testing, machining, and three-shift operations.

Product overview

INTEKO offers a unified portfolio of industrial automation solutions centered on electromagnetic transport systems, cleaning and drying equipment, and robotic automation. The core product line includes three main transport systems: the IWS Warenlogistiksystem for flexible intralogistics, the ITS Loop Transfersystem for dynamic production coupling, and the ITS Lineartransfer for high-precision linear applications. These transport systems are complemented by complementary equipment including the Spülstation (Component Cleaning Machine) and Trocknungsstation (Drying Module) for workpiece processing, along with robotic Automatisierung solutions for loading, unloading, and palletizing operations. The company also resells Golytec's intelligent magnetic transport systems as part of its product portfolio. A Wartungsservice (Maintenance Service) is offered for post-purchase support. All systems are designed for line integration and fully automatic operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IWS (Intelligentes Warenlogistiksystem): Flexible goods logistics system for modular transport networks in production and logistics, using electromagnetic technology for contactless movement of workpiece carriers.
• ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems)

Products and services

• IWS Warenlogistiksystem (Goods Logistics System) Modular electromagnetic transport system for flexible material flows in production, sorting, and intralogistics. Features straight tracks, curves, switches, crossings, and lifting units with ±0.5mm precision, up to 40kg load capacity and 2.0 m/s maximum speed. Designed for machine builders and industrial manufacturers requiring configurable transport networks.
• ITS Loop Transfersystem Dynamic electromagnetic transfer system for high-speed production processes with curve-capable layouts enabling compact machine concepts. Precision of ±0.03mm, maximum speed up to 6 m/s, load capacity up to 40kg. Targeted at assembly, testing, and machining lines requiring flexible coupling of processes.
• ITS Lineartransfer Linear electromagnetic transfer system for precision-critical production processes with double linear guidance for precise, reproducible movement. Standard repeatability of ±0.01mm (special version: ±0.001mm), speed 4-6 m/s, load capacity 2-100kg standard or up to 2000kg heavy duty. Built for precision assembly, machining, and testing applications.
• Spülstation (Component Cleaning Machine) Industrial cleaning system that removes manufacturing residues, chips, grease, and oils from workpieces via a 360-degree swivel system with 2-stage cleaning and 3-stage filtration. Available in Standard (250kg payload) and Heavy (450kg payload) models. Used after milling, grinding, turning, and erosion processes, including in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Trocknungsstation (Drying Module) Industrial drying station offering both convection drying and hot-air circulation drying options for cleaned workpieces. 500kg/shelf load capacity with maximum drying temperature of 100°C. Designed for line-integrated, fully automatic operation.
• Automatisierung (Robotic Automation) Industrial robotic automation solutions for loading and unloading cleaning and drying systems, with capabilities for removal, palletizing, and machine tending. Supports precision operations in three-shift production environments.
• Wartungsservice (Maintenance Service) Post-purchase maintenance service ensuring long-term operational reliability, including on-site support for mechanics, electronics, and control systems, plus remote maintenance capabilities.
• Golytec iTS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Intelligent magnetic transport systems from partner company Golytec Ltd., resold and integrated by INTEKO for advanced transport and automation solutions that cannot be realized with conventional conveyor systems. Speeds up to 2.5 m/s, repeatability up to ±10 µm, weight classes from 2.5 kg to 4000 kg.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positioning precision up to ±0.001mm for ITS Linear transfer system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Golytec Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationINTEKO uses the innovative intelligent magnetic transport systems (iTS) from their partner company Golytec Ltd. for applications requiring superior transport and automation solutions that cannot be realized with conventional conveyor systems. This partnership enables INTEKO to provide advanced electromagnetic transport systems with precision up to ±3µm and speeds up to 2.5 m/s.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/INTEKO_GmbH
• Facebookfacebook.com/IntekoGmbH

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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