Automation W+R GmbH
"Your Reliable System Integrator for Inspection Systems"
Munich turnkey system integrator for automated optical inspection of surfaces and weld seams; 100+ staff; serves automotive and battery sectors since 1978.
Automation W+R GmbH is a German turnkey system integrator for automated optical inspection systems, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Munich (Messerschmittstrasse 7, 80992 Munich), Bavaria. The company is part of Autision Group GmbH, which also integrates robotics, machine vision, and optical measuring technology under one umbrella. Automation W+R combines camera technology, lighting, inspection software, mechanical handling, and control technology into complete inspection systems for serial production environments.
Core competencies cover weld seam inspection, surface inspection, and inline 3D measurement. The company's flagship product line includes ROBISCAN® (robot-based inline weld seam inspection), LINESPECT® (multi-station quality inspection for battery, cast, and forged parts), BATTERYSPECT-3D® (battery cell inspection), and WINSPECT® (windshield and glass inspection). Automation W+R's innovation in AI-based weld seam recognition won the AAE Innovation Star 2019 at Automotive Engineering Expo.
The company has achieved worldwide rollout of inspection systems in over 10 automotive plants globally. With over 100 employees throughout Europe, Automation W+R serves sectors including automotive, battery, medical technology, aviation, aerospace, and steel. Managing Directors are Dr. Richard Soechnchen, Paul Gruber, and Ralph Christoph.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
ROBISCAN®
Robot-based inline weld seam and braze seam inspection system detecting flaws, unevenness, and contamination for automotive quality assurance.
LINESPECT®
All-in-one multi-station automated quality inspection system for battery cells, cast parts, forged parts, and transmission components.
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Contact Automation W+R GmbH
WEBSITE
https://www.automationwr.dePHONE
-179249HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1978
Primary Role
System Integrator
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Primary Region
Europe
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Funding Stage
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