Our range of services extends from simple, semi-automated manual workstations to fully automated systems. By integrating state-of-the-art technologies in the areas of collaborative automation, special-purpose machine solutions, plant automation, and process automation, we create efficient and innovative solutions that are precisely tailored to our customers' needs.
At the heart of our work is the realization of projects that enable the seamless integration of special-purpose machinery and automation solutions. We place particular emphasis on developing and implementing plant automation strategies that increase efficiency while simultaneously reducing operating costs. Our expertise in process automation allows us to optimize complex production processes and significantly boost productivity.
The Schaltag Group is committed to working closely with our customers from the concept phase through to commissioning, ensuring that every custom machine solution is perfectly tailored to their specific requirements. After commissioning, our commitment to outstanding service continues, with a promise of a fast and efficient response to all customer inquiries and needs. With our comprehensive range of services for automation systems, we are setting new standards in custom machine engineering and contributing to the sustainable transformation of our customers' production landscapes.
We offer the following services for automation:
Software engineering PLC
- Graphical/text programming (FUP / AWL and Graph 7)
- Siemens S5 – S7, SCL, C++, WinCC (TIA – Portal)
- B&R Automation Studio V4.x (Level: Qualified Partner)
- Sigmatek Lasal Motion Control, Service, Diagnosis, Safety
(Level: Qualified Partner)
- Rockwell RS Logix
- Communication concept/bus system: management, control and field level
- project management
- Requirements management
- Concept development (manufacturing, testing, control, safety concepts…)
- Calculations/Simulations
- Mechanical and electrical design
- Electrical and mechanical design
- Create electrical and pneumatic schematics
- SW creation
- Manufacturing of the system with final acceptance testing (FAT) at our factory
- Installation of the system (SAT)
- commissioning
- Customer training
- After-sales service
Special machine construction: From concept development to assembly
During the concept phase, the requirements are developed in close collaboration with the customer, and the optimal solution concept is determined.
This is then implemented in the following phases.
Based on profile systems or sheet metal constructions, we build your system using conveyor belts, rotary indexing tables, drive technology (servos, frequency converters), robot arms, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and many other components.
Special machine construction: Integration of modern technologies for precise quality control
For quality control in special machine construction, we use advanced cameras (inspection technology) and other sensors.
The control software is based on modern PLCs or, where necessary, on industrial PCs. Visualization is covered by a wide range of solutions, from simple operator panels to complex PC-based displays. Integration into a higher-level system is also possible.
Special machine construction: Comprehensive service for your systems
Our professional manufacturing in special-purpose machine construction is tested in-house wherever possible and then commissioned at your site. Any necessary optimizations are implemented through production support. We also train your operating and maintenance personnel.
Our team will then be available for further support to ensure uninterrupted production.
Special machine construction is crucial in a wide variety of industries to overcome specific challenges with tailor-made solutions:
- Pharmaceutical industry: In this highly regulated pharmaceutical sector, special-purpose machines are indispensable to meet the stringent requirements regarding precision, purity, and documentation.
- Packaging industry: Special machines are also of great importance in the packaging sector, where they offer individually tailored solutions for packaging a wide variety of products.
- Medical technology (Medtech): The Medtech sector requires highly specialized custom machines to manufacture devices and instruments that meet stringent regulatory requirements and high precision standards. These machines are crucial for the production of implants, diagnostic devices, and other medical aids.
- Renewable energies: The renewable energy sector, particularly the solar industry, requires specialized machinery for the production of solar cells and solar modules. This machinery must be capable of precisely processing and handling materials to maximize the efficiency and performance of photovoltaic products.
- Food industry: In the food sector, we develop custom-built machines that are not only tailored to specific product formats but also meet the highest hygiene standards. Through the implementation of discrete automation technologies, we ensure that the safety and quality of food production are guaranteed through precise and efficient processes.
- Other industries: The flexibility of special machine construction is also applied in other industrial sectors such as robotics, automation technology and the electronics industry, where specialized machines contribute to the optimization of production processes.
Learn more about how our innovative custom machine solutions can optimize your production processes. Contact us for a personalized consultation and discover the possibilities that custom machine engineering offers your company.
FAQ – Special Machine Construction
What exactly is meant by special machine construction?
Special-purpose machine construction refers to the development, design, and manufacture of machines and systems specifically tailored to the individual requirements and needs of a customer. These can range from simple manual stations to fully automated systems and incorporate technologies such as discrete automation, plant automation, and process automation to create efficient and innovative solutions.
What services does the Schaltag Group offer in the field of automation?
The Schaltag Group offers a wide range of services, including PLC software engineering, graphical and text programming, project management, requirements management, concept development, calculations/simulations, mechanical and electrical design, plant manufacturing, installation, commissioning, training and after-sales service.
How does the Schaltag Group ensure the quality and efficiency of its special-purpose machines?
Quality and efficiency are ensured through the use of advanced cameras and sensors for quality control, modern PLC control software or industrial PCs for control, and comprehensive in-house testing before commissioning. Optimizations are implemented through production monitoring, and operating and maintenance personnel are trained to guarantee smooth operation.
How does the Schaltag Group support its customers after the commissioning of the systems?
Following commissioning of the systems, our offering includes excellent customer service, including a fast and efficient response to all inquiries and needs. Our team is available for further support to ensure uninterrupted production and provides after-sales service to guarantee long-term success and satisfaction.
Special machine construction: