MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH

What MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH does

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German industrial automation specialist founded in 1992, headquartered in Osann-Monzel, Rhineland-Palatinate, with 34 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions custom turnkey automation systems for the automotive industry, executing the full value chain — mechanical development, 5-axis machining, welding, painting, assembly, PLC and robot programming, and after-sales service — entirely in-house under a '100% MATHEUS' positioning.

Its core product portfolio centers on five specialized automation solutions: sand core assembly for engine production, automated 100% brake disk inspection using laser vibrometry with sub-3.5-second cycle times, robot-based tire mounting with patented vacuum initial filling, primer application systems for automotive glass, and custom multi-robot special systems integrating more than 40 industrial robots. Supporting offerings include custom gripper systems, gripper changing systems for harsh foundry environments (up to 200 kg), foundry-grade conveyor technology, and safety guarding. The company programs ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and Yaskawa robots and Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs.

The business model combines custom capital equipment sales (turnkey special systems), standardized automation component sales (grippers, conveyors, protective devices), and recurring service revenue through its wholly-owned subsidiary Matheus-Service, which delivers system-specific maintenance, 20-year spare parts supply, and cross-manufacturer robot programming. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally, with technical-consultative selling by experienced engineers. No public revenue, funding rounds, or external investors are disclosed; ownership remains with the Matheus family (Georg and Sibylle Matheus as Managing Directors).

Name

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH

Legal name

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH

Website

https://matheus-ia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH is a family-owned German industrial automation specialist that designs and manufactures fully in-house custom turnkey automation systems, grippers, and inspection equipment for enterprise automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems for Automotive Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Automotive special machinery
• Custom gripper systems
• Robot-based manufacturing
• Sand core assembly automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Osann-Monzel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Special Systems: Design, manufacturing, and delivery of turnkey custom automation systems for the automotive industry. Systems include sand core assembly, brake disk testing, tire mounting, primer application, and other specialized automation solutions.
2. Automation Components: Sale of standardized automation components including gripper systems, gripper changing systems, protective devices, and conveyor technology for customers who need components without complete solutions.
3. Service and Maintenance: System-specific maintenance, spare parts supply, cross-manufacturer robot programming and maintenance. The company operates its own service company (Matheus-Service) providing ongoing support even after 20 years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH designs, manufactures, and delivers custom turnkey industrial automation systems for the automotive industry, including special machinery, gripper systems, sand core assembly systems, automated brake disk testing stations, robot-based tire mounting systems, and primer application systems. All development, production, assembly, and programming are performed in-house, with the company integrating industrial robots from ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and Yaskawa alongside PLCs from Siemens and Allen Bradley. Supporting offerings include standardized automation components (gripper changing systems, protective devices, conveyor technology), in-house precision manufacturing, and a dedicated plant and robot service subsidiary.

Product overview

MATHEUS Industrie-Automation GmbH is a specialized industrial automation company founded in 1992, offering a unified portfolio of custom turnkey special systems and gripper solutions manufactured entirely in-house. The core product portfolio centers on five specialized automation solutions: Special Systems (custom multi-robot production lines), Gripper Systems (custom-designed end-of-arm tools), Sand Core Production (fully automated foundry core assembly), Automated Brake Disk Testing (100% inspection in 3.5-second cycles), Robot-Based Tire Mounting (patented vacuum filling technology), and Primer Systems (automated windscreen primer application). These are supported by an in-house automation components line (Conveyor Technology, Protective Devices, Gripper Changing Systems), full in-house Development & Engineering, Precision Manufacturing, and Programming services, as well as a dedicated Plant and Robot Service. The company programs robots from ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and Yaskawa, and PLCs from Siemens and Allen Bradley, delivering everything turnkey from concept through commissioning under its '100% MATHEUS' brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Matheus Service: Company's own service division offering plant and robot maintenance, system-specific maintenance, cross-manufacturer robot programming and maintenance, spare parts supply, and after-sales service.

Products and services

• Special Systems (Sonderanlagen) Custom-built turnkey automation systems designed and manufactured entirely in-house, accommodating even more than 40 robots. Systems are tailored to spatial conditions and precisely coordinated with existing infrastructure, on-site production equipment, or existing systems, aimed at automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Gripper Systems (Greifersysteme) Custom-designed grippers precisely tailored to specific tasks and environmental requirements, from single-function to highly complex multi-application solutions. Features alkali-resistant materials, protected sensor technology, and specialized designs for foundry, cleaning, and sand core production environments.
• Sand Core Production / Assembly (Sandkernfertigung) Fully automated sand core production systems spanning from raw core removal from the core shooter to the ready-to-cast core package. Includes handling of filigree cores with fine oil and water channels, deburring, precise joining, finishing, and automated screwing and gluing processes for engine production in the automotive industry.
• Automated Brake Disk Testing (Bremsscheibenprüfung) Fully automated 100% brake disk inspection system performing circumferential testing including ventilation patency testing, electronic natural frequency crack detection via laser vibrometry, full surface inspection, error categorization, and fault-code marking — all in under 3.5 seconds per cycle for brake disk manufacturers.
• Robot-Based Tire Mounting (Reifenmontage) Robot-based automated tire mounting system with patented vacuum-based initial filling technology. Enables fully automated tire fitting previously only possible manually, with automatic valve assembly, image recognition alignment, integrated quality control, and rapid changeover between tire sizes and models without manual retooling for tire manufacturers.
• Primer Systems (Primeranlagen) Automated primer application systems for car windscreens (side windows), featuring robot-based pane handling with suction grippers and search sensors, automatic felt replacement for consistent precision, and continuous throughput without idle time due to changeover for automotive window manufacturers.
• Conveyor Technology (Fördertechnik) Foundry-suitable conveyor technology developed for linking automatic core assembly processes in inorganic core production. Features modular design, gentle transportation, precise positioning, robust durability, intrinsically safe construction for manual assembly lines and robot automation, and numerous expansion options.
• Protective Devices / Safety Fencing (Schutzeinrichtungen) Safety guards and robot enclosures including sturdy welded safety fence mats, stable post construction with freely adjustable angles, retrofittable doors (including sliding doors), adapter plates for various safety door switches, and custom RAL-color painting. Compliant with all machine guidelines and automotive industry regulations.
• Gripper Changing Systems (Greiferwechselsysteme) Manual gripper changing system for grippers up to 200 kg, designed for harsh foundry conditions. Compact design with optimal power-to-weight ratio, self-closing eccentric locking mechanism, no readjustment required after changeover, and zero-play connection between upper and lower parts under load.
• In-House Programming (Programmierung) In-house software engineering including cycle time simulation, program schedules, function sequence programs for PLC controllers (Siemens and Allen Bradley), visualization, and robot programming for ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and Yaskawa robots. Includes on-site commissioning and system setup.
• Precision Manufacturing (Präzise Fertigung) In-house precision manufacturing of components and assemblies using modern 5-axis machining centers, complex welded constructions, intensive post-processing, and painting. CAD/CAM programming enables flexible, high-quality production for industry and mechanical engineering.
• Development and Engineering (Entwicklung und Konstruktion) Full in-house development and design services including mechanical construction, layout planning, 3D workspace analysis, electrical construction, control and safety concepts, network topology, circuit diagram creation, and custom software development for robots, PLC, and visualization.
• Plant and Robot Service (Anlagen- und Roboterservice) In-house service company providing system-specific maintenance, fast spare parts supply (including after 20 years), cross-manufacturer robot programming and maintenance (including in third-party systems), and after-sales service with programming and preventive maintenance for leading robot manufacturers and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Brake disk inspection cycle time under 3.5 seconds per unit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matheus-ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe company operates its own separate service company called Matheus-Service (matheus-service.de) which provides system-specific maintenance, spare parts supply, and cross-manufacturer robot programming and maintenance services. This is a wholly-owned service entity that ensures comprehensive after-sales support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Global mechanical and plant engineering group with significant automotive automation exposure, including paint shops and assembly systems. Comparable as a much larger automotive automation competitor with overlapping end customers.
• KUKA: Major industrial robot manufacturer and automation systems integrator. Both a supplier (MATHEUS programs KUKA robots) and a competitor in turnkey automotive automation projects.
• Stäubli Robotics: Manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions with strong presence in automotive and clean-room applications. Overlaps with MATHEUS in automotive robot integration and special machinery.
• FANUC: Industrial robot and CNC manufacturer offering integration services. Comparable as a robot supplier whose systems MATHEUS programs and competes against in automotive automation.
• ABB Robotics: Global robot OEM and integrator serving automotive and general industry. Comparable as both an underlying technology supplier to MATHEUS and as a competing automation solutions provider.
• Festo: Global incumbent in pneumatic and electric automation technology, including grippers, valves, and motion control. Overlaps with MATHEUS's components portfolio (grippers, conveyor/pneumatic technology) and serves automotive manufacturers broadly.
• Yaskawa: Industrial robot and motion control manufacturer. Comparable to MATHEUS as a robot supplier (its systems are programmed in-house) and as a competing automation integrator.

Direct peers

• HAHN Automation: German turnkey automation integrator focused on the automotive industry, delivering custom special machinery and robotic systems. Closely comparable to MATHEUS in customer vertical, project scope (multi-robot lines), and geography.
• Schunk: German specialist in gripping systems and automation components. Directly overlaps with MATHEUS's gripper systems and gripper changing systems product lines, serving the same automotive and industrial automation customers.
• Zimmer Group: Manufacturer of gripper technology, end-of-arm tooling, and automation components. Competes with MATHEUS in the gripper systems and automation components categories, particularly for industrial and automotive applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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