Hechinger Electronic

What Hechinger Electronic does

Hechinger Electronic, operating under the legal entity Helmut Hechinger GmbH & Co. KG, is a privately held German contract manufacturer headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs and manufactures customer-specific magnetic systems as well as mechatronic and electronic assemblies, functioning as a system supplier to renowned TIER1 automotive suppliers and as a direct engineering partner to industrial customers. With 21 employees, the firm operates as a small, closely cooperating corporate group ("eng kooperierende Unternehmensgruppe") and runs ten integrated capabilities across two pillars: manufacturing technologies (winding, welding and joining, PCB assembly, plastic and injection molding, stamping, and module assembly) and system solutions / engineering (measurement technology, hardware and software development, manufacturing and automation technology, and in-house tool manufacturing).

The business model is B2B enterprise sales delivered through direct engagement on complex, customer-specified projects, with revenue generated via project-based manufacturing contracts and long-term supply relationships. Customers are segmented across Mobility (automotive and marine, including a 48V boat motor line developed with a start-up partner), Industry (complete module solutions combining electronics, plastics, and stamped parts), Energy (generation, storage, and conversion components), and an internal "Hechinger Boost" unit that invests in projects and participations to drive horizontal diversification and vertical integration. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a bilingual company website, corporate video, and career pages for talent acquisition; no indirect channels, marketplace presence, or digital self-serve motion is indicated. The company has been recognized multiple times as a system supplier to leading TIER1 suppliers and claims global networking reach for complex tasks, but discloses no revenue, headcount growth history, or external funding.

Name

Hechinger Electronic

Legal name

Helmut Hechinger GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hechinger-electronic.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hechinger Electronic is a privately held German manufacturer of custom magnetic systems, mechatronic and electronic assemblies, serving TIER1 automotive suppliers and industrial customers across mobility, industry, and energy applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Magnetic Systems and Mechatronic Assembly Manufacturing

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

Keywords

• Custom magnetic systems
• Mechatronic assembly manufacturing
• Electronic component manufacturing
• PCB assembly services
• Injection molding production

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-Schwenningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Development and manufacturing of customer-specific magnetic systems and mechatronic/electronic assemblies. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with TIER1 automotive suppliers and industrial customers, with potential for long-term supply relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hechinger Electronic develops and manufactures customer-specific magnetic systems along with mechatronic and electronic assemblies for industrial customers. The company operates as an integrated contract manufacturer combining winding, welding and joining, PCB assembly, plastic/injection molding, stamping, and complete module assembly under one roof, serving as a system supplier to TIER1 automotive suppliers and other industrial customers.

Product overview

Hechinger is a manufacturing company offering a diversified portfolio of manufacturing technologies and system solutions. The core offering consists of custom magnetic systems and mechatronic/electronic assemblies, supported by six manufacturing technology areas (winding, welding and joining, PCB assembly, plastic/injection molding, stamping, and assembly manufacturing) and four system solution capabilities (measurement technology, hardware/software development, manufacturing/automation, and tool manufacturing). The company serves industries in mobility, industry, energy, and through its 'Hechinger Boost' initiative for diversification and vertical integration. Notable specialized products include 48V motors for boats developed via start-up partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wickeltechnologie (Winding Technology) Winding technology used to manufacture custom magnetic systems and coils for industrial customers.
• Schweiß- und Verbindungstechnik (Welding and Joining Technology) Welding and joining techniques used in the assembly of electronic and mechatronic modules.
• Leiterplatten-Bestückungstechnik (PCB Assembly Technology) PCB population and assembly capabilities for electronic modules and components.
• Kunststoff- und Spritzgusstechnik (Plastic and Injection Molding Technology) In-house plastic component manufacturing and injection molding for integrated assemblies.
• Stanztechnik (Stamping Technology) Precision stamping for metal components used within assemblies.
• Baugruppenfertigung (Module/Assembly Manufacturing) Complete module assembly combining electronic components, plastic parts, and stamped parts.
• Messtechnik (Measurement Technology) Precision measurement systems used for quality control and testing of manufactured components.
• Entwicklung Hard- und Software (Hardware and Software Development) Custom hardware and software engineering services supporting the design of customer-specific magnetic and mechatronic systems.
• Fertigung und Automationstechnik (Manufacturing and Automation Technology) Automation solutions for production efficiency and consistency across the manufacturing operation.
• Werkzeugherstellung (Tool Manufacturing) In-house tool creation for production molds and dies used in the manufacturing process.
• Custom Magnetic Systems (Kundenspezifische Magnetsysteme) Customer-specific magnetic systems developed and manufactured for individual industrial requirements.
• Mechatronic and Electronic Assemblies (Mechatronische und elektronische Baugruppen) Mechatronic and electronic assemblies delivered as complete solutions for mobility, industrial, and energy applications.
• 48V Motors for Boats 48V electric motors produced for boat manufacturers through a startup cooperation, representing a specialized mobility product.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48V motor production for boats completed through startup cooperation

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Startup Partners (Unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with startups for innovative projects, including production of 48V motors for boats. This represents horizontal diversification and new technology exploration through external innovation partnerships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth Elektronik: Large German electronic component manufacturer (passives, electromechanical, power magnetics, PCB). Overlaps Hechinger on PCB assembly and magnetic components but operates at substantially larger scale with a broader catalog.
• ebm-papst: Global market leader in electric motors, fans and drive technology with strong industrial, energy and automotive exposure. Comparable on the electric motor / magnetics axis but operates at far larger scale across many verticals.

Direct peers

• Bühler Motor: German manufacturer of custom DC motors, gear motors and mechatronic assemblies primarily for the automotive industry. Closely comparable to Hechinger on customer base (TIER1 automotive), product type (custom motors and mechatronic assemblies) and Mittelstand positioning.
• Sumida: Global manufacturer of custom magnetics (inductors, transformers, coils) and electronic components with strong automotive exposure. Directly comparable on the custom magnetic systems core competency that drives Hechinger's business.
• Iskra: European manufacturer of electric motors, magnets and starter-generator systems with automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to Hechinger on custom magnetics and motor manufacturing capability.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-German manufacturer of mechatronic components, enclosures and drive technology modules for industrial and medical markets. Comparable to Hechinger's integrated module-assembly offering across multiple end markets.
• Baumüller: German manufacturer of automation and drive systems including motors, converters and integrated mechatronic solutions. Comparable to Hechinger on custom motor/drive systems and industrial automation focus.
• Wittenstein: German specialist in mechatronic drive technology, including planetary gearboxes, servo motors and integrated drive systems. Comparable to Hechinger in mechatronic module manufacturing depth and German engineering-led automotive and industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hechinger-electronic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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