Aulbach Automation

What Aulbach Automation does

Aulbach Automation GmbH, operating as abk Pressenbau, is a German manufacturer of hydraulic press systems and automation solutions headquartered in Mömlingen, Germany. Founded in 2009, the company designs, manufactures, and programs its equipment in-house and serves primarily the die casting industry — including automotive OEMs, EV manufacturers producing large structural castings, and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers — across Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Its portfolio spans deburring presses (column, C-frame, tilting table, sliding-tilting table), spotting presses, customized special presses (100–600 tons of press force, tool sizes up to 3,600 × 3,200 mm, tool weights up to 42 tons), peripheral equipment (cooling basins, burr conveyors), and a recently launched image-based flash/tool-wear detection system.

The company's technology is built on three proprietary differentiators: maintenance-free column guides operating without central lubrication, the ABK hybrid drive delivering up to 25% energy savings versus standard solutions, and fully automatic tool change systems for MEGACASTING presses. Control systems are based on Siemens S7 with customer-selectable visualization languages, complemented by SEW drive components and an in-development Allen-Bradley control variant. A new production hall dedicated to MEGACASTING presses was inaugurated in October 2024.

The business model combines hardware sales of custom-engineered press systems with recurring aftermarket revenue from UVV safety inspections, preventive maintenance contracts, spare parts, remote maintenance, on-site service, and retrofit/modernization. The company sells primarily through a direct, field-based enterprise sales team covering German and English-speaking customers, with international service operations. Aulbach is family-managed (Managing Directors Lisa Aulbach-Heinecke and Ulrich Krimm), holds ISO 9001 certification, and operates without disclosed external investors.

Name

Aulbach Automation

Legal name

Aulbach Automation GmbH

Website

https://abk-pressenbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aulbach Automation (abk Pressenbau) is a German manufacturer of hydraulic deburring and spotting presses for the die casting industry, specializing in GIGA and MEGACASTING presses for automotive and EV structural component production, with international service across Europe, Mexico, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Presses and Die Casting Automation Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic press systems
• Die casting automation
• Industrial deburring presses
• Mega casting presses
• Manufacturing automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mömlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Press systems and machinery: Custom-designed hydraulic press systems ranging from standard presses to specialized GIGA and MEGACASTING solutions. Press force scalable from 100-600 tons, with custom sizes and configurations.
2. Service and maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales service including remote maintenance support, on-site service, spare parts supply, preventive maintenance contracts, and UVV safety inspections
3. Retrofit and modernization: Upgrading existing systems to latest standards - economically, sustainably, and future-proof
4. Peripheral equipment: Cooling basins, burr conveyors, and other peripheral equipment for die casting cells

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Aulbach Automation GmbH (abk Pressenbau) develops and manufactures hydraulic deburring and tooling presses for the die casting industry, with press force scalable from 100 to 600 tons. The product range covers column presses, C-frame presses, tilting table presses, sliding tilting table presses, spotting presses, customized special presses, and large-format GIGA and MEGACASTING presses for structural die-cast components. The offering is rounded out by peripheral equipment (cooling basins, burr conveyors), image-based flash/scrap detection technology, and a full after-sales service portfolio including retrofit, UVV safety inspections, and preventive maintenance.

Product overview

Aulbach Automation GmbH (abk Pressenbau) develops and manufactures hydraulic press systems and automation solutions for the die-casting industry. The product portfolio centers on deburring presses including Mega Casting presses for large structural components (up to 600 tons, 3,600 × 3,200 mm tools), Column Presses, C-Frame Presses, Tilting Table Presses, Sliding Tilting Table Presses, and Spotting Presses, complemented by Customized Special Presses. Peripheral equipment includes cooling basins and burr conveyors. The offering is completed by intelligent Flash/Scrap Detection technology for process monitoring. Services cover mechanical engineering, automation, retrofit/modernization, UVV safety inspections, and maintenance. All products feature proprietary control systems with Siemens S7 integration and are manufactured in-house with own design, manufacturing, and software capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEGACASTING / GIGA Casting Presses High-precision hydraulic deburring presses for mega and giga casting applications, designed for large structural die-cast components with tool sizes up to 3,600 x 3,200 mm, tool weights up to 42 tons, and pressing forces up to 600 tons. Targeted at automotive die casters and EV platform manufacturers processing very large structural parts.
• Column Presses Hydraulic deburring presses with maintenance-free column guides operating without central lubrication, proportional control hydraulics, and optional ABK Hybrid Drive for up to 25% additional energy savings. Used in die casting operations requiring high energy efficiency and low wear.
• Spotting Presses Presses used for safe and precise adjustment, maintenance, and commissioning of forming and cutting tools directly under press force, with a controlled closing process for reliable fit verification. Targeted at die casting foundries and tooling operations.
• Sliding Tilting Table Presses Sliding tilting table presses (SKT) designed for ergonomic operation and low-maintenance continuous use in die casting, featuring a compact rotary drive with integrated position control for short cycle times and high flexibility.
• C-Frame Presses Compact, stable C-frame design deburring presses with excellent accessibility via vertically movable safety guard, maintenance-free precision rail guide, and ABK Hybrid Drive offering up to 25% energy savings. Targeted at die casting and deburring operations.
• Tilting Table Presses Compact tilting table presses with an integrated low-maintenance rotary drive and position control for precise movements, featuring maintenance-free column guides without central lubrication. Used in die casting cells.
• Customized Presses and Equipment Custom-designed special presses tailored to specific components, processes, and production conditions, with scalable press force (100-600 tons), special formats, and fully automated processes including robot integration. Sold to industrial customers requiring bespoke press solutions.
• Peripheral Equipment Custom-designed immersion cooling basins in stainless steel and burr conveyor systems with SEW geared motors and integrated monitoring protection, designed for reliable operation in die casting cells with high cycle rates.
• Flash/Scrap Detection Technology Image-based intelligent detection system for automatic recognition of flash formation and tool wear during die casting, enabling continuous process monitoring for improved quality and process reliability. Sold to die casting foundries as a standalone monitoring capability for their production lines.
• Retrofit and Modernization Service Service for bringing existing press systems up to the latest standards economically, sustainably, and future-proof. Targeted at owners of existing Aulbach or comparable hydraulic presses needing modernization.
• UVV Safety Inspections Periodic legally required safety inspections for all presses, checking all safety-relevant equipment in accordance with applicable regulations (UVV). Targeted at press operators needing compliance documentation.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts Reliable after-sales service including remote maintenance, on-site support, preventive maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and technical consulting for process optimization. Targeted at press operators needing long-term machine availability.
• Automation Solutions Automation solutions for press systems and production integration, including robot integration and full process automation for die casting cells. Targeted at industrial customers building automated production lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% energy savings with ABK hybrid drive compared to standard solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aulbach EntgratungstechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint participation at Euroguss 2026 and NADCA 2025 congress. Shared Tech Day 2025 event organization in Steinebach. Collaborative presence in the die casting automation ecosystem with combined solutions for the industry.
• Böhmer MaschinenbaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint participation at Euroguss 2026 with booth party. Co-organizer of Tech Day 2025 featuring technical presentations on giga and mega casting, automation, and advanced deburring technology.
• SchauflercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint booth party at Euroguss 2026. Co-organizer of Tech Day 2025 in Steinebach. Partner in the die casting technology ecosystem.
• RobomatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Joint booth party partner at Euroguss 2026. Part of the collaborative network at the trade fair.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo SE & Co. KG: Festo is a global industrial automation and pneumatics leader offering automation solutions integrated into die casting and press cells. Competes with Aulbach on the automation and control systems layer around press equipment, though not on the press hardware itself.
• Schuler Group: Schuler is one of the world's largest press manufacturers with a broad portfolio in forming, forging, and die casting press technology. Overlaps with Aulbach's custom hydraulic press capabilities but serves a much wider range of metal forming applications.
• SMS group: SMS group supplies metallurgical and casting equipment including integrated die casting solutions and presses. A large industrial incumbent that competes with Aulbach for die casting and structural component equipment contracts, particularly with automotive OEMs.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Bosch Rexroth is a leading supplier of hydraulic drives, cylinders, and factory automation used inside hydraulic press systems like Aulbach's. Comparable as a hydraulic and automation technology provider to the same industrial customer base, though it does not manufacture complete deburring press lines.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a global broad-line manufacturer of die casting equipment, pressure die casting cells, and related automation. Larger incumbent serving the same automotive die casting customer base with broader product portfolio; overlaps with Aulbach's deburring and trimming press category.

Direct peers

• Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG: Frech is a leading German manufacturer of hot- and cold-chamber die casting machines with automation and trimming press offerings for die casting cells. Direct peer in supplying complete die casting workcells to automotive and industrial customers in Europe and globally.
• Italpresse Gauss: Italpresse Gauss manufactures hydraulic die casting cells and presses including high-tonnage systems for automotive structural components. Same target customers (die casters and OEMs) and overlapping product range as abk Pressenbau's column, C-frame, and custom press lines.
• Idra Group (Norican): Idra Group is the most direct competitor in GIGA/MEGACASTING hydraulic presses for large structural die-cast components, having supplied Tesla's 6,000-8,000 ton giga presses. Directly competes with Aulbach's Mega Casting product line in the same automotive die-casting cell market.

Regional players

• Colosio Srl: Colosio is an Italian manufacturer of die casting machines, trimming presses, and automation for the die casting industry. Comparable to Aulbach in product scope (deburring/trimming presses) but primarily serves European customers with regional focus.

Emerging players

• Frech / Maschinenfabrik GmbH (related): Stiefelmayer is a niche German/Swiss maker of deburring, deflashing, and surface finishing equipment for metal components. Direct overlap with abk's deburring press core product but with a broader general-metalworking focus rather than die casting specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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