SIM Automation GmbH
"simply automation"
German special-purpose machine builder in Heilbad Heiligenstadt making assembly, feeding, testing, and laser marking systems for automotive and medical sectors.
SIM Automation GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom special-purpose machines headquartered in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Thuringia. The company traces its origins to the in-house special machinery department of Kombinat Solidor, a zipper manufacturer, and has been building automation equipment for more than 60 years. Today it employs over 230 people and focuses on four core product lines: assembly systems, feeding systems, testing and measuring systems, and laser marking systems.
Assembly systems from SIM Automation are high-precision machines engineered for the reliable joining of small and miniature components at high throughput rates. Feeding systems include screw conveyors, multi-track linear sorters, and component-handling units with gripper or vacuum actuation, all configured to individual production line conditions. The company's testing and measuring systems combine optical, tactile, electrical, and thermal measurement technologies into standalone or line-integrated inspection cells, with optional traceability software for full data logging. Laser marking offerings span the Plus, Classic, Compact, Mini, and Rotary model families, supporting a range of part geometries and throughput requirements.
SIM Automation does not sell catalogue products; every machine is developed in close cooperation with the customer to meet specific tolerances, cycle times, and integration requirements. The company primarily serves the automotive industry, medical technology, and general industrial goods manufacturing. Its address is Liesebühl 20, 37308 Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany. Contact: +49 3606 690-0 and [email protected], Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Laser Marking System Classic
Configurable laser marking unit for part traceability in automotive and medical production lines.
Assembly System
Custom high-precision assembly machine for small and miniature components at high cycle rates.
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Contact SIM Automation GmbH
WEBSITE
https://www.sim-automation.de/en/PHONE
+49 3606 690-0HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1959
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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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Keywords
- SIM Automation GmbH
- assembly
- feeding technology
- laser marking
- special machine builder
- Thuringia
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Robot Manufacturer
- System Integrator
- Manufacturer
- Industrial Robot
- End-effector & Grasping
- Motion & Actuation
- Navigation & Positioning
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Senior Care
- Automotive
