Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau AG & Co. KG
Schaeffler's special machinery division in Germany, providing custom assembly, testing and robotic production systems since 1950 across 14 global locations.
Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau AG & Co. KG, operating under the brand Schaeffler Special Machinery, is one of the largest special-purpose machine builders in Germany and a wholly owned subsidiary of the global Schaeffler Group. The company's core competencies in assembly and testing technology, processing machines, feeding and handling technology, and robotic and vision systems have been established since 1950, with the Special Machinery brand unified since 1960.
Headquartered at Frauenauracher Straße 98–100, 91056 Erlangen, Germany (with additional sites in Schweinfurt, Herzogenaurach and internationally), the company operates a global network of 14 Schaeffler Special Machinery locations worldwide. The Schweinfurt site is located at Georg-Schäfer-Str. 30, 97421 Schweinfurt.
Schaeffler Special Machinery's product and service portfolio covers five major areas:
- Assembly and Testing Technology: End-of-line test rigs, balancing machines, lubricant test rigs, standardized measuring devices and complete assembly lines.
- Robotics: System integration of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots) and automated guided vehicle (AGV/AMR) systems. The company develops tailor-made concepts from conventional robot cells to human-robot collaboration (HRC) applications.
- Handling Technology: Feeding, sorting and transport systems for precision components.
- Machining Centers and Processing Machines: Custom machining and surface treatment systems.
- Vision Systems and Production IT: Inline quality inspection and manufacturing execution systems.
The company serves automotive, medical technology, aerospace and general industrial customers as a system integrator and machine builder. At automatica 2023 and 2025, Schaeffler Special Machinery highlighted intelligent production automation for medical technology and the volume production of humanoid robots — including a system for manufacturing high-performance X-ray tubes. The division is leveraging Schaeffler Group's expertise in precision components and mechatronics to develop modular, scalable production lines for humanoid robot assembly.
As a division of the publicly listed Schaeffler AG (ticker: SHA), Schaeffler Special Machinery benefits from the group's global engineering resources and customer relationships built over decades in the automotive and industrial sectors.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
INA KUVE Linear Recirculating Ball Bearing and Guideway Assembly
Versatile monorail linear guidance system with full complement ball design for industrial robot linear axes and automation equipment.
Robotic Automation Systems
Custom robotic automation integrated into production systems and assembly lines.
Cobot Solutions
Collaborative robot cells for flexible assembly and handling tasks.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
AGV systems for automated intralogistics within production facilities.
Assembly Machines & Lines
Customer-specific assembly machines and scalable production lines, e.g. e-axle systems.
End-of-Line Testing Systems
End-of-line test rigs, balancing machines and vision inspection for quality assurance.
AllinOneCounter Handling System
Universal parts counting and filling machine for packaging and logistics automation.
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Contact Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau AG & Co. KG
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https://www.schaeffler-special-machinery.deHEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1950
Primary Role
System Integrator
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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