As an internationally successful factory automation provider, Autec offers efficient solutions for future-proof production. Regardless of whether these are fully- or partially-automated plant concepts.Autec’s machines perform a wide range of manufacturing processes efficiently and precisely – in addition to feeding and sorting materials and components, processes such as cutting, joining, measuring, testing and marking. The functional scope of our automated production plants extends to the fully automatic assembly of complex units as well as their packaging.To ensure our high standards, we at Autec have extensive in-house development and manufacturing expertise. They enable us to achieve short reaction times, avoid frictional losses and ensure consistently high quality.Autec Sondermaschinenbau GmbH already uses state-of-the-art processes in-house – e. g. for design, engineering, rapid prototyping and manufacturing:3D printing, including for the construction of grippers and protective coversSpecial-purpose machinery – what exactly is it? And what can special-purpose machinery do in modern production environments? You can find the most frequently asked questions and answers on the subject of special-purpose machinery in conjunction with Industry 4.0 in our FAQs:Special machine construction is an area of mechanical engineering that deals with the development and manufacture of customised machines and systems for specific production requirements. These machines are not mass products, but customised solutions for special, mostly industrial applications.Customised production systems that combine specific machining and assembly processes are created in special machine construction. Special machine solutions and automatic assembly machines from Autec, for example, ensure maximum efficiency, precision and productivity by automating complex processes – with consistently high precision and optimised coordination.Not only large industrial companies benefit from modern special machines for production automation, but also medium-sized and smaller manufacturing companies. Automation enables them to increase their competitiveness, reduce costs and respond flexibly to market requirements.Special-purpose machines in automation technology integrate a wide variety of machining processes. Different processing steps such as feeding, sorting, testing, bending, punching, welding, crimping, soldering, gluing, assembling, testing, labelling or packaging – and many more – can be seamlessly combined on one system.One particular advantage is the creation of a digital twin that exactly replicates the system in a virtual environment. Virtual reality allows this twin to be viewed and tested realistically so that optimisations can be carried out before physical production.The development of a customised machine begins with a requirements analysis, followed by concept development, design, production, assembly, commissioning and final testing. At Autec, this entire process takes place in close co-operation with the customer.