Afag GmbH
"More than motion"
Swiss automation company founded 1956 specializing in feeding, handling, and transport systems for assembly automation across 300+ staff worldwide.
Afag GmbH is the German subsidiary of Afag Holding AG, a Swiss automation company with roots dating to 1956 in Huttwil, Switzerland. In June 2021, Afag relocated its Swiss headquarters to Zell, Switzerland, while its German operations are based in Amberg, Bavaria (Wernher-von-Braun-Strasse 1, 92224 Amberg). The group has more than 300 employees spread across subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, China, and the USA.
Afag's core competency lies in standardized and custom-engineered feeding, handling, and transport systems for assembly automation. Product lines include vibratory bowl feeders, linear feeders, handling modules, pick-and-place units, and complete turnkey assembly solutions. The company serves a wide range of end markets including automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, watchmaking, and general machinery.
Afag Automation AG participates in EU-funded research projects such as openMOS (Open Modular Operating System) aimed at reconfigurable manufacturing. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy efficiency.
In 2023, Afag's product portfolio transitioned to Emerson's Discrete Automation group (AVENTICS brand), making Afag part of the Emerson industrial automation ecosystem while continuing to develop and market its handling and feeding solutions under the Afag brand. The company's website at www.afag.com provides full product catalogs, engineering documentation, and support resources. Afag is also active in the packaging industry, supplying feeding systems that meet cleanroom requirements. With over 65 years of domain expertise, Afag is recognized as a tier-one supplier of assembly automation components across Europe and globally.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Linear Feeder
Electromagnetic linear feeder providing controlled, precise transport of parts from bowl feeders to assembly stations.
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Contact Afag GmbH
WEBSITE
https://www.afag.comPHONE
+49 9621 650270HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1956
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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