German special machine builder in Gerstungen (formerly ruhlamat, est. 1991); 280+ staff; serves automotive, medical, and security ID sectors.
MackSmaTec GmbH is a German manufacturer of customer-specific automation and assembly systems headquartered in Gerstungen OT Marksuhl, Thuringia. The company was established in 1991 as ruhlamat GmbH, emerging from the East German mechanical engineering tradition after reunification. In 2025, the company was renamed MackSmaTec GmbH to reflect its integration into the broader Mack Group, of which it is the largest and most economically powerful member. With over 280 employees and a consolidated annual turnover of approximately €50 million, MackSmaTec designs, builds, and commissions fully automated, semi-automatic, and manual assembly and production systems for global customers.
The company's solution portfolio spans several key industries. In automotive manufacturing, MackSmaTec delivers automation for battery module assembly, high-voltage (HV) component production, and interior functional assemblies. In renewable energy, the company provides production systems for battery systems, hydrogen technology components, solar modules, and wind energy assemblies. In medical technology, MackSmaTec engineers automated and validation-capable manufacturing lines meeting the precision and traceability requirements of regulated medical device production.
MackSmaTec also holds a unique niche in the production and personalization of ID documents, chip cards, and passports, leveraging its proprietary PERFLEX technology for precision marking and encoding. In electronics and packaging, the company builds automated inspection and assembly lines for high-throughput production environments. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems featuring high-resolution cameras, intelligent image processing software, and multispectral lighting are offered as a cross-industry quality control solution.
The company holds DIN ISO 9001 certification and was recognized as an Outstanding Training Company by the IHK Erfurt in 2018 (then as ruhlamat). Its registered address is Sonnenacker 2, 99834 Gerstungen, Thuringia, Germany. Phone: +49 36925 929-0; Fax: +49 36925 929-111; Email: [email protected]. MackSmaTec is listed on Europages and exports to customers across Europe and internationally.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Customer-specific fully automated assembly lines for EV battery modules and high-voltage components in automotive manufacturing.
High-resolution camera-based AOI systems with multispectral lighting and intelligent image processing for automated quality control.
Contact MackSmaTec GmbH
WEBSITE
https://macksmatec.dePHONE
+49 36925 929-0HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1991
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Europe
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