The four divisions in the HAHN Group corporate network

Within its four divisions, the HAHN Group unites experienced specialists and forms a worldwide manufacturing and service network to promote a better exchange of information and skills. Based on various specializations and business models, the HAHN Group companies are able to offer their customers a variety of solutions. Thus, the customers of the HAHN Group companies receive individual and flexible automation systems at every point in the production chain.

Division
Assembly & Test
Material Handling
Robotics
Process Technologies

Companies

ASSEMBLY & TEST DIVISION

1000

employees

production sites

service and sales hubs

countries

Within the Assembly & Test Division, the HAHN Group unites the companies HAHN Automation, DFT Maschinenbau, Invotec and REI Automation. These special machine manufacturers develop tailor-made production and test systems for their customers, with robust and reliable semi or fully automatic production lines.

HAHN Automation

HAHN Automation is an internationally operating special machine manufacturer within the HAHN Group Assembly & Test Division. The company develops innovative solutions for the automation of assembly and testing processes. HAHN Automation currently employs over 800 people at eleven locations. Well-known customers in the automotive, consumer goods, electronics and healthcare industries benefit from the skills and automation know-how of HAHN Automation, which has grown since 1992. For more information, go to ww.hahnautomation.com

DFT Maschinenbau GmbH is part of the HAHN Automation network. With over 20 years of experience, the company specializes in automated assembly and testing technology. DFT is based in Upper Austria and supports customers in the automotive industry with around 100 employees. In addition to automation systems and solutions, DFT offers a highly integrated value chain from research and development to after sales service. DFT has been part of the HAHN Group since 2019. Further information is available at www.dft.at

Invotec

Invotec develops and produces tailor-made testing and inspection devices for manufacturers of medical devices. The company is based in Miamisburg in Ohio, USA and has another production site in Brooklyn Park in Minnesota, USA. Invotec specializes in the use of small to medium-sized components and complex assembly processes, so that a selection of robust and proven fully and partially automated solutions is offered. The flexible approach enables Invotec to further develop their product design while Invotec is planning the system. As part of the HAHN Group Assembly & Test Division since 2017, Invotec can deploy a best practice network and worldwide support. For more information, go to www.invotec.com

REI Automation

REI Automation, Inc. develops elegant and robust automation systems for manufacturers and is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The company specializes in the development and construction of customer-specific industrial systems such as assembly lines, robot cells and special machine systems. Over the past 30 years, REI Automation has built a solid customer base in five industries, including the medical, consumer goods, electronics and automotive industries, as well as in the dismantling of nuclear facilities. In 2019, REI Automation became part of the HAHN Group Assembly & Test Division. For more information, go to www.reiautomation.com

MATERIAL HANDLING DIVISION

300

employees

production sites

service and sales hubs

countries

The HAHN Group unites GeKu, Waldorf Technik and Wemo within the Material Handling Division. With innovative ideas, the latest technology and comprehensive service, the three companies complement each other perfectly in their portfolio for industrial plastics processing. The companies in the Material Handling Division offer their customers tailor-made systems for high-performance automation on the injection molding machine with extremely short cycle times and maximum precision.

GeKu

GeKu specializes in individual automation solutions for plastics, rubber and metal processing companies. The provider of individual total and partial automation, based in Diepenau, Germany, has been working with conveyor technology for almost 25 years with its 84 employees. Over 3,000 automation solutions, system robots and peripheral solutions document the performance and quality of GeKu. For every new project, GeKu uses its technical know-how and experience for the greatest benefit of their customers. GeKu has been part of the HAHN Group’s Material Handling Division since 2018. Further information is available at www.geku.de/en

Waldorf Technik

Waldorf Technik specializes in the automation of injection molding processes in the medical and packaging industries. The company currently employs around 100 people at its headquarters in Engen, Germany. Based on over 30 years of experience, the automation of Waldorf technology is characterized by cycle times between 2 – 20 seconds and a high number of cavities. With the launch of Vario TIP® – the world’s leading system concept for the manufacture of pipette tips and blood reagent containers – Waldorf Technik has further consolidated its market position. The company has been part of the HAHN Group’s Material Handling Division since 2016. Further information is available at www.waldorf-technik.de/en

WEMO Automation

WEMO Automation is one of the leading international manufacturers of linear robot systems and automation cells for the plastics industry. The company, headquartered in Värnamo, Sweden, currently has 77 employees. In the 30 years of its existence, WEMO has managed to build a customer base of more than 10,000 robot cells worldwide. These innovative products have a long lifespan for automation devices and work with high efficiency and performance, while offering a user-friendly operating design. WEMO Automation has been part of the Material Handling Division of the HAHN Group since 2015. For more information, go to www.wemogroup.com

ROBOTICS DIVISION

100

employees

production sites

service and sales hubs

countries

Within the Robotics Division, the HAHN Group unites the companies Rethink Robotics, HAHN Ruhrbotics, DAHL Automation, RobShare and HAHN Robotics. With locations in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland, the HAHN Robotics network is particularly close to the customer. Their innovative strength, customer proximity and service orientation allow the companies in the Robotics Division to actively shape the market for industrial, collaborative and mobile robotics. Based on their various areas of competence and business models, these companies enable tailor-made automation and robot solutions for their customers and partners.

Rethink Robotics

Rethink Robotics is a manufacturer of collaborative robots and robot systems. In October 2018, the assets of the pioneer of collaborative robotics were taken over by the HAHN Group and further developed with “German Engineering”. Rethink Robotics can therefore rely on the know-how and years of experience of one of the leading companies in the fields of industrial automation and robotics. Thanks to the cobot Sawyer and the Intera software, Rethink Robotics stands for easy application, flexible use and high acceptance among employees. For more information, go to www.rethinkrobotics.com

HAHN Robotics

HAHN Robotics integrates the largest variety of industrial and mobile robot systems for a variety of applications across Europe, regardless of the manufacturer. The company was founded in 2015 and is part of the Robotics Division of the HAHN Group, with locations in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. As a service integrator and safety consultant, HAHN Robotics also offers feasibility studies and customer-specific applications for successful automation. For more information, go to www.hahnrobotics.com/en

HAHN Ruhrbotics is an integrator of robot and image processing systems from Recklinghausen in the Ruhr area. In addition to the design and manufacture of automation systems, the design and commissioning of collaborative and industrial robots, as well as the use of AI-based image processing, are part of the HAHN Ruhrbotics portfolio. The company has been part of the HAHN Group since 2019 and has been integrated into the HAHN Robotics network. For more information, go to https://www.hahnrobotics.com/en/locations/hahn-ruhrbotics-recklinghausen/

For over 10 years, DAHL Automation GmbH has been concentrating on the cross-sector automation of small and medium-sized companies. With a collaborative approach and secure interfaces between man and machine, employees are supported meaningfully and valuable workforce is secured. With perfectly coordinated teams of people and robotics, DAHL Automation ensures greater efficiency in the production process. The company has been part of the HAHN Group since 2020 and is a member of the HAHN Robotics network. Further information is available at www.dahl-automation.de

RobShare

RobShare wants to revolutionize the market with intelligent collaborative robots for industry and event management. The company offers rentable service robots for applications in the fields of medical care, information and navigation, as well as entertainment. In summer 2020, RobShare will open a showroom for visitors and customers in downtown Frankfurt. This makes the concept of Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) and the business model around robot rental tangible for a wide audience. Further information is available at www.robshare.de/en

PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

100

employees

production sites

service and sales hubs

countries

HAHN Digital and Walther Systemtechnik form the Process Technologies Division within the HAHN Group. As experts in the development of highly innovative, integrated solutions, they support manufacturing companies on their way to the smart factory. Above all, the expansion of digital technologies in the systems and processes of customers, as well as for the HAHN Group companies, are the main task of the Process Technologies Division. HAHN Digital also offers consulting services in the areas of digitization and Industry 4.0 for medium-sized companies.

HAHN Digital

HAHN Digital supports its customers in digital transformation by linking automation, digitization and data analysis profitably. The company develops new products and services that focus on innovative digital technologies for customer benefit. HAHN Digital is an agile, flexible and dynamic service provider that focuses on a solution-oriented approach, flexibility and scalability for its customers. HAHN Digital was founded in 2019 by the HAHN Group as part of the Process Technologies Division and combines the agile, goal-oriented methods of a startup with the HAHN Group’s years of experience. Further information is available at www.hahn.digital

Walther Systemtechnik

Walther Systemtechnik GmbH has been a competent partner for all tasks related to the dosing and application of liquid and pasty materials for over 30 years. The company, located in Germersheim, Germany, specializes in process security, high precision of the order quantity and precise application. The numerous dosing applications are used in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food, rubber, chemical or metal processing industries. With experienced designers as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly in machine and fixture construction, Walther Systemtechnik delivers customized, integrated solutions worldwide. The company has been part of the Process Technologies Division of the HAHN Group since 2019. Further information is available at www.walther-systemtechnik.com/en