We bring you automatically into the future With production systems for manufacturing, assembling, transporting and controlling vehicle components, machine parts, electronic assemblies, medical technology, food packaging and many more products – agilely, sturdily, flexibly, digitally. Our automation products and solutions have proven themselves for more than 30 years across a wide range of industries. Based on the well-proven experience of automation modules, we develop customer-specific designs for new, innovative production systems and turn them into reality. Products & Technical supports With standardized modules and specific solutions, we realize customer requirements individually – from individual production machines to complete assembly lines including the necessary transport and testing technology. Special solutions are also part of our product portfolio, like retrofitting of plants. To ensure the maximum availability of our automation technology, we offer a comprehensive service – from rapid first aid in the event of a breakdown through remote diagnosis and monitoring, to regular maintenance and repair, as well as modernization of systems. EKF Automation is your solutions provider for advanced automation technology in Saxony. We integrate robotics and develop production systems for mechanical engineering, electronics manufacturing, food packaging, as well as medical technology and biotech. For automotive suppliers, we design and implement automated assembly and testing systems for vehicle components. Our solutions for manufacturing, assembly, and testing automation combine engineering excellence with digital intelligence – making your production ready for the future. Application solutions Product examples Benefits of automation for businesses: Industrial automation boosts productivity by replacing manual tasks with efficient and precise processes. This enables optimal production control with consistently high quality and faster turnaround times. Modern automation solutions ensure greater efficiency, lower error rates, and higher output through intelligent process monitoring, robotics, and data-driven workflows. Productivity plays a crucial role, particularly in the automated inspection of components, the use of robots for pick-and-place applications, assembly automation for series production, and inline quality control. With future-oriented automation solutions for modern production environments, EKF Automation helps companies make manufacturing processes more efficient, cost-effective, and high-performing in the long term. Modern automation significantly increases the flexibility and scalability of production processes. At the same time, it enables a rapid response to market changes and individual customer requirements. Through the use of modern industrial robotics and intelligent manufacturing automation, production lines can be efficiently retooled for different products. This results in flexible automation solutions that make even smaller batches and customized manufacturing processes economically viable. By designing and implementing custom-built special-purpose machines and turnkey automation systems, EKF Automation enables flexible and future-proof production. CE-compliant solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing production systems, reducing scrap and increasing process reliability. Targeted automation in the planning, design, and commissioning of modern production lines provides long-term relief for employees and teams. Routine tasks can be efficiently automated, giving skilled workers more time to focus on value-added activities. Modern plant design, robotics, and intelligent process flows increase efficiency and quality while simultaneously optimizing workflows and reducing staffing bottlenecks. Practical automation solutions from EKF Automation help companies establish production processes that are stable, cost-effective, and future-proof. Above all, automation brings a new level of transparency to industrial production processes.Through robot-assisted manufacturing solutions, integrated handling systems, optical component measurement, and automated inline quality controls, companies gain clear, reliable real-time data on the status of their production lines at all times. This transparency enables precise monitoring of cycle times, early detection of deviations, and complete traceability of all process steps. Whether it’s robotics integration, machine tool automation, parts feeding, test automation, or plant modernization—modern automation technology makes production processes measurable, traceable, and controllable. Our experience shows that automation significantly advances companies: processes gain speed and stability, production systems respond more easily to changing requirements, employees experience a noticeable reduction in workload, and processes become consistently traceable and controllable. Digitalization as a Strategic Competitive Advantage published at: 2026-05-28 Production technology is under massive pressure to change: increasing demands for productivity, flexibility, and quality; shorter product life cycles; smaller batch sizes; and rising complexity of interconnected automation systems. At the same time, time and cost pressures, resource scarcity, and a shortage of skilled workers are intensifying the situation. Our project, “Evaluation of Virtual Commissioning…Read more … Digitalization as a Strategic Competitive Advantage Production technology is under massive pressure to change: increasing demands for productivity, flexibility, and quality; shorter product life cycles; smaller batch sizes; and rising complexity of interconnected automation systems. At the same time, time and cost pressures, resource scarcity, and a shortage of skilled workers are intensifying the situation. Our project, “Evaluation of Virtual Commissioning…