Automation requires a profound knowledge of sector-specific technologies. ECKELMANN and Ferrocontrol are at home in numerous industry sectors. Automation encourages innovation, from compact device control to the automation of distributed industrial systems.
Image processing (across industry sectors)Test engineering (across industry sectors)Mechanical engineeringPrint & paperAgricultural & forestry equipmentMedical devices and systemsChemicals & pharmaceuticalsConstruction materials & construction chemistryMetallurgyShipbuildingTransport, logistics, handling & packagingFood & feedRenewable energiesIndustrial & commercial refrigeration / heat pumpsImage processing (across industry sectors)
Image processing (across industry sectors)Machine vision is a cross-sectional technology used in automation. Constantly opening up new fields of application, it has become indispensable both in the quality control and identification of products and for process control and monitoring. Modern machine vision systems are an effective tool for implementing current requirements in terms of traceability, quality, cycle time and safety. – Key applications are intralogistics, the photovoltaics industry, electronics manufacture and machine tools.
TopTest engineering (across industry sectors)
Test engineering (across industry sectors)Automated test rigs for the quality management in production and development. ECKELMANN realises customised test rigs for performance and durability tests as well as other specific test applications. Key target sectors are the automobile industry and manufacturers of household appliances.
TopMechanical engineering
Mechanical engineeringFerrocontrol and ECKELMANN support customers in various fields of mechanical engineering. In-depth understanding of the customer’s technology and the application-specific choice of standard components guarantee sector-specific automation solutions.
- CNC controllers for cutting machines
- Automation solutions for saws
- Turning, milling, grinding with CNC controllers
- Control technology for machines for processing glass, caeramics, stone, plastics, wood and metal
- Automation of special purpose machines and plants
Print & paper
Print & paperECKELMANN AG deploys its full range of services in the printing industry. With its in-depth experience in control technology and paper logistics, ECKELMANN gives printing machine manufacturers a decisive edge in innovation.
TopAgricultural & forest equipment
Agricultural & forest equipmentIT-based agricultural engineering makes high demands on mobile automation. ECKELMANN is an automation partner for agricultural machinery manufacturers.
TopMedical devices & systems
Medical devices & systemsComplete solutions for medical devices and consulting for medical technology manufacturers. – Large-scale medical facilities: ECKELMANN AG’s engineers have special experience in the development of control systems for ion-beam particle therapy.
TopChemicals & pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & pharmaceuticalsIntegrated solutions for all levels of process automation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry: from control technology to control systems for large-scale industrial plants.
TopConstruction materials & construction chemistry
Construction materials & construction chemistryHigh-performance MES systems for the weighing, dosing, mixing, filling and packaging of powdered, pasty and liquid raw materials and products.
- Construction materials and construction chemistry
- Control systems for laboratories and laboratory automation
Metallurgy
MetallurgyECKELMANN AG develops and delivers turnkey automation for iron and steel works and machines and plants for the processing of steel, iron and non-ferrous metals.
- Rolling mill technology
- Strip welding machines
- Automated coil conveyor for the steel industry
- Descalers
- Casting plants in the steel industry
- Heavy-plate stands
- Hydraulic systems for the steel industry
- Cold rolling mills
- Automation of tube pickling plants in the steel industry
- Tube mills with automated wall thickness control
- Roughing stands
Shipbuilding
ShipbuildingShipbuilding entails a number of complex manufacturing tasks and automation processes in a highly heterogeneous plant environment. ECKELMANN realises sophisticated MES and material flow systems for shipyards.
TopTransport, logistics, handling & packaging
Transport, logistics, handling & packagingWarehouse management and material flow systems for storage and production facilities, from new installation to optimisation and extension, with the option of integrating machine vision applications. ECKELMANN has special expertise in paper reel logistics for newspaper printers.
- Storage technology and intralogistics
- Warehouse management
- Material flow control systems
- Image processing in plant automation
- Mobile automation
Food & feed
Food & feedMost of today’s food and feed are produced, processed and packaged industrially. Modern process control systems render production processes more flexible, raise productivity and ensure constantly high quality levels. – ECKELMANN also provides control technology for refrigeration systems in the food industry and in wine production.
TopRenewable Energies
Renewable EnergiesThe photovoltaics industry uses automation solutions by ECKELMANN with integrated machine vision systems in the production of solar wafers and modules and in inspection activities required for quality management. – In the field of geothermal energy, ECKELMANN offers innovative control technology for heat pumps.
TopIndustrial & commercial refrigeration / heat pumps
Industrial & commercial refrigeration / heat pumpsThe significant strengths of the E*LDS refrigeration control system are flexible supermarket refrigeration and customised solutions for industrial refrigeration. In addition to its refrigeration purposes, E*LDS incorporates all functions for integrated building automation and active energy management. The system also fulfils challenging control tasks in the food industry and in wine production.
- Controlling industrial and commercial refrigeration
- Cold fermentation for winegrowers
- Geothermal energy and heat recovery