Unimatic Automation Systems

What Unimatic Automation Systems does

Unimatic Automation Systems is a family-owned, second-generation German Mittelstand special machine builder headquartered in Grub am Forst, founded in 1980. The company designs and constructs custom automation systems for industrial customers that require solutions beyond standardized off-the-shelf equipment, operating across four core product lines: Sondermaschinen (custom mounting devices, assembly systems, rotary indexing tables, and transfer systems for joining processes including screwing, ultrasonic/laser/MAG welding, riveting, and caulking), Prüftechnik (testing technology integrated into production processes, covering path, force, torque, temperature, pressure, vacuum, current/voltage, flow, noise, body reverberation, and air/helium leak testing, with climate-chamber compatibility from -40°C to +80°C), Digitalisierung (Industry 4.0 software for process, machine, and product data collection with MES, Siemens PDSS, and digital twin interfaces), and Sonderelektronik (in-house development of compact electronic components including DC motor control, LIN-BUS control, Hall-effect pulse verification, and acoustic/vibration testing). In November 2025, the company launched a fifth, non-industrial product line of roll carts and equipment modules for fire department vehicles (Blaulicht- & Logistiksysteme).

The company serves primarily the automotive industry, with secondary exposure to pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing. Notable customer engagements include a Mercedes-Benz project for an adhesive rotary table producing air outlet lamellas for the electric GLE SUV interior, and the rapid delivery of 8 FFP2 protective mask production lines in under 12 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic for a European state initiative. Unimatic operates six wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Czech Republic, China (Kunshan), Mexico, and the USA, supplemented by channel partners in Suzhou, China and Penang, Malaysia, supporting global after-sales coverage. The business model is project-based B2B sales with direct customer engagement, priced as one-time license/project sales for machines, testing systems, and electronics, complemented by professional services revenue from international after-sales support and digitization engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry. The company is financially independent, ISO 9001:2015 certified, has no external funding, and operates with 100+ employees across its global footprint.

Name

Unimatic Automation Systems

Legal name

Unimatic Automationssysteme GmbH

Website

https://unimatic-co.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unimatic Automation Systems is a family-owned German Mittelstand special machine builder (founded 1980, 100+ employees) that designs custom automation, testing, and Industry 4.0 systems primarily for the automotive industry, with global subsidiaries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Custom automation systems
• Special machine construction
• Industrial testing technology
• Smart factory solutions
• Assembly line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Grub Am Forst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Special Machines: Design and construction of custom machines and systems tailored to individual customer requirements. Single and small series production. Core revenue stream from special machine construction.
2. Testing Technology Systems: Innovative testing systems integrated into production processes for product and process quality verification. Can be climate chamber compatible.
3. Digitization / Smart Factory Solutions: Industry 4.0 software products and digital transformation services accompanying customers on their path to intelligent factories. Includes MES integration and digital twin support.
4. Special Electronics: Planning and construction of compact, innovative electronic components for customer projects. In-house development department creates viable special solutions.
5. International After-Sales Service: Global service and support throughout the entire product lifecycle. Quick response capability through global locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Unimatic Automation Systems designs, engineers, and builds custom special machines, production systems, and testing equipment for industrial customers in single-unit and small-series production. Their offering spans custom automation hardware (mounting fixtures, rotary indexing tables, transfer systems), integrated testing technology, in-house developed special electronics, and Industry 4.0 / smart factory digitization solutions. Every project is developed as a tailored concept rather than standardized off-the-shelf products, supported by a global after-sales service network across six locations.

Product overview

Unimatic Automation Systems is a family-owned, second-generation special machine builder offering a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent process automation solutions. The company operates four core product lines: Special Machines (Sondermaschinen) for custom device and machine construction with capabilities including mounting, assembly, and transfer systems; Testing Technology (Prüftechnik) integrated into production processes for quality assurance; Digitalization/Smart Factory Solutions enabling Industry 4.0 connectivity to MES and digital twin systems; and Special Electronics (Sonderelektronik) for custom electronic components. Additionally, they have launched a new product line for fire department equipment (Blaulicht- & Logistiksysteme). The company emphasizes bespoke, non-standardized solutions developed in close collaboration with customers, serving industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sondermaschinen (Special Machines) Custom-developed and constructed devices and machines produced in single and small-series manufacturing for industrial customers. Includes mounting devices, assembly systems, rotary indexing tables, and transfer systems for joining processes such as screwing, ultrasonic/laser/MAG welding, riveting, and caulking. Built to meet individual customer specifications rather than standardized off-the-shelf specifications.
• Prüftechnik (Testing Technology) Innovative systems integrated into the production process for testing product and process quality, covering path, force, torque, temperature, pressure, vacuum, current, voltage, flow rate, noise testing, and leak testing with air and helium. Climate-chamber compatible from -40°C to +80°C for use under varying environmental conditions.
• Digitalisierung / Smart Factory Solutions Industry 4.0 software solutions for collection and preparation of process, machine, and product data, connecting machines to higher-level software systems and databases for monitoring and traceability. Provides interfaces to MES systems, Siemens PDSS, and digital twins to support customers' digital transformation toward intelligent factories.
• Sonderelektronik (Special Electronics) In-house developed compact, innovative electronic components for automation projects. Includes devices for DC motor control, current and power analysis, acoustic and vibration testing, LIN-BUS control, Hall-effect pulse generator verification, and optical inspections.
• Blaulicht- & Logistiksysteme (Emergency Lighting & Logistics Systems) Rollwagen (roll carts) and equipment modules for fire department vehicles, representing a new product field expansion beyond Unimatic's traditional industrial automation scope.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1200+ successful projects completed over 40+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ASA System Suzhou Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnimatic Partner in Suzhou, China. ASA System Suzhou Co., Ltd. serves as regional partner at Export Processing Zone, Changshu Economic & Technological Development Zone. Contact: Jon Ooi, General Manager, Tel: +86 159 6218 5322.
• ASA System SDN. BHD.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnimatic Partner in Penang, Malaysia. ASA System SDN. BHD. provides regional coverage at No 1 & 3, Jalan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan 3, Taman Industri Sungai Lokan, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KUKA AG: German-based global leader in industrial automation, robotics, and integrated production systems serving automotive and adjacent industries with custom automation cells - directly comparable geography, vertical mix, and project-based engineering model.
• BBS Automation: German-headquartered specialist for custom automation and testing systems for automotive, medtech, and consumer products with global footprint - directly comparable niche positioning as a bespoke special machine builder serving similar verticals.
• GROB-WERKE: Family-owned German manufacturer of special machines and assembly lines, particularly strong in automotive powertrain and e-mobility - directly comparable family-owned Mittelstand business with deep automotive customization expertise.
• HEITEC AG: German automation specialist offering custom special machines, Industry 4.0 solutions, and electronics for industrial customers - very directly comparable in special machine construction, electronics development, and digitalization offerings.
• IMA Automation Amberg: Division of IMA Group specializing in assembly, testing, and special machine construction for automotive and industrial markets - directly comparable custom automation engineering services in Germany.
• FFT (Flexible Fertigungstechnik): German special machine builder delivering tailored assembly and production systems to automotive and industrial customers - direct comparable in niche special machine construction with similar global project delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Large German industrial automation group offering painting, final assembly, and Industry 4.0 solutions to automotive and industrial customers - comparable customer base and offering but at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• HOMAG Group: German-based (Dürr subsidiary) supplier of custom machines and systems for industrial production - comparable in custom machine building with Industry 4.0 software integration for industrial customers at a larger scale.
• Festo SE & Co. KG: Large German family-owned industrial automation and pneumatics supplier with deep Industry 4.0 software portfolio - broad incumbent overlapping with Unimatic's automation controls and digitalization offerings but serving a much wider market.
• GE Automation & Controls (now part of Emerson): Provider of PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation software serving manufacturing customers globally - comparable in the control systems and software layer of Unimatic's special electronics and digitalization offerings.

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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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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