What Mossner AG does

Mössner AG (legally August Mössner GmbH + Co. KG) is a privately held, family-owned German mechanical engineering firm founded in 1898 and headquartered in Eschach, Baden-Württemberg. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and commissioning custom special machinery for industrial manufacturers, with a particular focus on foundry automation (HPDC, LPDC, gravity casting), aluminum processing (sawing, plate production, conductivity testing), bandsaw machines, and bespoke automation systems including autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robots, and modular FlexCube robot processing cells. Engineering services such as 3D laser scanning (FARO, Zeiss), AI-based image processing, machine relocation, and retrofit round out the offering. The company employs approximately 140 staff and operates its own training workshop, apprenticeship programs, and dual study partnerships with DHBW.

The business model is anchored on project-based custom machinery sales with no public pricing, supplemented by recurring service revenue from remote maintenance (eWon platform), on-site machine and robot maintenance, spare parts supply, and engineering/retrofit consulting. Mössner goes to market through direct enterprise field sales organized by region (International, D-A-CH, Europe), with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Kunshan, China and Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, plus channel partners in Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, and Turkey. Customers are industrial manufacturers in foundry, aluminum, steel, recycling, and nuclear decommissioning sectors requiring turnkey bespoke automation.

Technology integrations span FANUC robotics, eWon remote maintenance, FARO 3D laser scanning, Zeiss T-Scan reverse engineering, and Wiest AG laser robot calibration. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, is led by two managing directors (Christian Kunz and Marco Schulz), and has no disclosed venture capital or institutional investor involvement.

Name

Mossner AG

Legal name

August Mössner GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://moessner-kg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mössner AG is a 140-employee German family-owned mechanical engineering firm building custom special machinery and automation systems for industrial manufacturers in foundry, aluminum processing, and advanced manufacturing, delivered turnkey globally with aftermarket service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Special Machinery for Industrial Automation

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Custom special machinery
• Foundry automation systems
• Aluminum processing equipment
• Industrial bandsaw machines
• Robotic automation integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Custom Special Machinery Manufacturing & Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom special machines and automated systems for foundries, aluminum processing, and general manufacturing. Revenue is project-based, with each machine or system custom-engineered to customer specifications. Delivery includes on-site commissioning and global installation.
2. Service, Maintenance & Support Contracts: On-site service, remote maintenance, preventive maintenance contracts, robot maintenance, machine maintenance, and customer support. Includes 24/7 technical assistance, spare parts management, and on-site technician deployment worldwide.
3. Engineering & Consulting Services: Engineering services including 3D scanning, machine relocation, system retrofit, image processing integration, and AI-based inspection system implementation. Charged as project-based consulting engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

August M\u00f6ssner GmbH + Co. KG designs, manufactures, and globally commissions custom special machines and automation systems for industrial manufacturers, with a primary focus on foundry technology (HPDC, LPDC, gravity casting automation), aluminum processing (sawing, plate production, conductivity testing, automated strapping), and industrial bandsaw machines. The company also builds custom automation cells including autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robots, and the proprietary M\u00f6ssner FlexCube robot processing cells. Beyond equipment, M\u00f6ssner delivers engineering services (simulation, 3D scanning, image processing, AI-based inspection, machine relocation, retrofit) and ongoing maintenance, remote support, and spare parts.

Product overview

Mössner AG (August Mössner GmbH + Co. KG) is a specialized mechanical engineering company that develops and builds custom machinery solutions. The company operates across five main product areas: Gießereitechnik (Foundry Technology) covering HPDC/LPDC automation and related casting processes; Aluminiumtechnik (Aluminum Technology) including sawing and plate production systems; Bandsägemaschinen (Bandsaw Machines) for various cutting applications; Sondermaschinenbau (Special Machinery) featuring automation, AMR, cobots, FlexCube robot cells, and machining solutions; and Engineering services including simulation, image processing with AI capabilities, 3D scanning, machine relocation, and retrofit. The company also provides comprehensive Services including remote maintenance via eWon, machine maintenance, robot maintenance, and spare parts. With approximately 140 employees at their Eschach location, Mössner serves customers worldwide with automated special machines and comprehensive service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundry Technology (Gie\u00dfereitechnik) Systems Custom-engineered foundry automation systems covering HPDC automation, LPDC automation, gravity casting, raw part processing lines, core handling, cooling, industrial marking, decoring, sawing, presses and toolmaking, milling, deburring, grinding and cutting, and cleaning for die-casting operations. Designed for industrial foundry and die-casting plants.
• Aluminum Technology (Aluminiumtechnik) Equipment Custom aluminum processing equipment including billet saws, horizontal saws, bar saws, block saws, contour saws, circle-cutting bandsaws, special milling systems, plate production, slab saws, sample saws, cast plate production, circular plate saws, conductivity testing, marking systems, and automated strapping systems. Targeted at aluminum producers, processors, and fabricators.
• Special Machinery (Sondermaschinenbau) and Automation Custom special machinery and automation solutions including M\u00f6ssner FlexCube robot processing cells, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), collaborative robots (cobots), machining spindles, drilling/sawing/milling systems, quality control, conveying technology, nuclear decommissioning, steel trading, bin picking, and recycling systems. Designed for industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors.
• Bandsaw Machines (Bands\u00e4gemaschinen) Industrial bandsaw machines including vertical bandsaws, individual/custom bandsaws, and 3D print bandsaws for various cutting applications across diverse materials and industries.
• 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering Services Professional 3D laser scanning services using FARO Focus for documentation, digital twin and point cloud creation, plus reverse engineering of grippers and components into CAD models using Zeiss T-Scan and T-Track CS+. Robot calibration using Wiest AG laser systems yields up to 80% time savings vs. conventional path teaching. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring digitization, simulation, and reverse engineering.
• Retrofit and Modernization Services Comprehensive modernization of existing automation systems including 3D measurement, conversion planning, electrical and mechanical redesign, component manufacturing, installation, PLC and robot programming, and commissioning support. Covers M\u00f6ssner equipment and third-party systems.
• Remote Maintenance and Augmented Support Services Remote maintenance using eWon-based secure encrypted LAN access for worldwide diagnostics and troubleshooting of control, robot, and camera systems. Includes Augmented Support Service providing real-time remote assistance via tablet, smartphone, and smart glasses with QR-coded document access and live video/audio. Targeted at operators of M\u00f6ssner-installed industrial machinery.
• Machine and Robot Maintenance Services On-site machine maintenance, robot maintenance, machine inspections, and customer service operations supporting installed equipment, including preventive maintenance and spare parts management.
• AI Quality Inspection Systems AI-based image processing for industrial quality inspection capable of detecting known defects (blowholes, pores, paint defects, cracks, contamination) and unexpected anomalies without prior training. Includes AI smart cameras and PC-based AI inspection systems for component quality inspection in production environments.
• Spare Parts Supply Direct global spare parts distribution for installed machinery, managed by a dedicated internal spare parts sales team via telephone and email.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% time savings in robot path programming using laser calibration compared to conventional teaching methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Mössner announced a new project in June 2026 involving a FANUC robot, indicating an ongoing technology partnership for industrial robotics integration in custom machine and automation systems.
• Deneyim Maschinenbau Mak. San. Diş Tic. LTD. Şti.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partner distributor for Turkey covering sales and distribution of Mössner products in the Turkish market. Located in Malıköy Başkent Osb, Turkey.
• Hermann Otto Suderow SL (HOSSL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Partner distributor for Spain covering sales and distribution of Mössner products in the Spanish market. Located in Las Arenas, Vizcaya, Spain.
• Van Hoorn MachiningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Partner distributor for the Netherlands covering sales and distribution of Mössner products in the Dutch market. Located in Veldhoven, Netherlands.
• Springmann AG WerkzeugmaschinenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Partner distributor for Switzerland covering sales and distribution of Mössner products in the Swiss market. Located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
• AB SystemverktygminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Partner distributor for Sweden covering sales and distribution of Mössner products in the Swedish market. Located in Älvsjö, Sweden.
• eWon (HMS Networks)coreTechnology or IntegrationMössner uses eWon remote maintenance solutions as the technology platform for its worldwide remote support services. eWon provides the secure remote access infrastructure enabling Mössner's remote diagnostics, augmented support, and tele-service capabilities globally.
• FAROcoreTechnology or IntegrationMössner uses FARO Focus laser scanners for high-precision 3D scanning of machines, halls, systems, and components, creating point clouds for digital documentation and robot simulation integration.
• Carl Zeiss AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMössner uses Zeiss T-Scan hand-held 3D scanners and T-Track CS+ optical tracking systems for reverse engineering grippers and large installed components into CAD models. A joint user success story has been published on Zeiss's website.
• Wiest AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMössner uses Wiest AG laser calibration systems for robot-guided processing operations, creating calibration references for workpiece positioning and tool/base calibration to enable efficient offline robot programming.
• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMössner partners with DHBW Heidenheim (Mechatronics program) and DHBW Stuttgart (Electrical Engineering/Automation) for dual study programs, providing students with practical training at Mössner alongside academic study. This partnership supports talent recruitment and development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SMS group GmbH: German metallurgical plant and special machinery builder for steel and non-ferrous metals processing. Overlaps with Mössner's aluminum-technology (sawing, plate production) on much larger project scale and serves global metals producers.
• KUKA AG: Major German-headquartered industrial robot and automation systems supplier. Competes in robot cells and automation but at vastly larger scale, focusing on standardized platforms rather than fully custom engineering per project.
• Dürr AG: Large German mechanical engineering group with automation, painting, and custom-engineered systems for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps with Mössner in foundry/automotive adjacent automation but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• ABB Robotics: Global automation incumbent serving automotive and metals industries with industrial robots and automation cells. Competitor in robot processing cells and automotive-adjacent automation where Mössner competes through integration rather than robot manufacture.

Emerging players

• FANUC Europe: Core technology partner (June 2026 FANUC robot project) and major CNC/robot supplier. Comparable as the underlying robot platform provider in Mössner FlexCube cells; not a direct customer-facing competitor but a critical technology counterpart.
• Stäubli Robotics: Specialized robotics supplier with strong presence in automotive and industrial automation including foundry applications. Competes with FANUC/ABB as a robot platform choice for systems integrators like Mössner.
• Yaskawa Europe (Motoman): Industrial robot and motion control supplier active in welding, handling, and machining cells. Comparable as another major robot platform competing with FANUC for integration into Mössner-style automation cells.
• Schuler Group: German press and special machine builder serving automotive and metal processing industries. Adjacent in scope (presses, foundry tooling) and similar German-engineered, project-based model, with a broader portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH: German custom automation and special machinery builder serving similar industrial customers (glass, foundry, intralogistics). Directly comparable mid-market German Sondermaschinenbauer with similar size and customer-driven project model.
• Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik: German custom machine builder for metal processing (slitting, cut-to-length, strip processing) and automation. Similar mid-market Sondermaschinenbauer model focused on metal-producing customers in Germany/Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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