Automation, digitalization & tailor-made software solutions in the industry

Innovation, flexibility and customer focus have been our strengths since 1977. We develop customized solutions for industry, especially where standard is not enough. We combine years of in-depth industry experience with up-to-date knowledge of innovative digital technologies.

200+ developers

More than 200 technology enthusiasts, highly qualified engineers & software developers with in-depth industry expertise develop and implement solutions from a single source: customized hardware and software, turnkey automation systems, lifecycle management and smart service.

Innovative technology

Modern technologies in practical use: from machine learning to generative artificial intelligence, from edge applications to cloud infrastructure, from embedded Linux to image processing and the software product FactoryWare Virtual Replica, the digital twin.

A machine life long

Customized hardware and lifecycle management: We support our customers’ efficiency leap from the initial idea to commissioning and service and create a sustainable lifecycle with ongoing further developments and retrofits.

Industries

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Biotechnology Biotechnology As a specialist for the requirements of biotechnology, Eckelmann offers services and deployments from a single source, with particular expertise in regulated environments. Data centers & power plants Data centers & power plants Eckelmann is specialist in customized control systems that manage and monitor critical infrastructure in data centers and power plants. Sheet Metal Processing Sheet Metal Processing As a result of 40 years of continuous development, Eckelmann's CNC control offers one of the most extensive command sets on the market today — specializing in sheet metal processing Chemicals, Petrochemicals Chemicals, Petrochemicals As an experienced partner, we support customers in the (petro-)chemical industry with automation projects, ensuring an added level of safety. 3D Printing 3D Printing Plastic or metal wire, metal powder, concrete, and ceramics: We are your automation partner for high-speed 3D printing — for both single and series production. Energy Management Energy Management Professional energy management of machines and entire systems increases your productivity and conserves valuable resources. Semiconductors, SMT Semiconductors, SMT 30 Years of Experience: Extensive Expertise and Customized Automation Solutions for Processing Technologies in the SMT Sector and Semiconductor Industry. Intralogistics Intralogistics We are by your side when you plan a smart, automated factory! We bring extensive industry expertise and integrated hardware and software solutions.

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Innovations & Applications

Digital Twin Virtual Test Runs and Commissioning Digital Twin Virtual Test Runs and Commissioning Eckelmann teams integrate IT technology and automation technology: With our FactoryWare Data Analytics software, we monitor and analyze key metrics and optimize systems for higher efficiency, scheduled maintenance, and maximum system availability. Significant time-saving potential is focused on simulations with FactoryWare Virtual Replica using the digital twin. Virtualization is based on design data, enabling test runs and commissioning of machines and systems with the digital twin. Proven Expertise At Home in the Regulated Environment Proven Expertise At Home in the Regulated Environment Eckelmann is ISO 9001 certified. Not to mention our company demonstrates quality management and certifications in regulated environments, such as ISO 13485 as a supplier for medical technology, DIN standard DIN EN 62304 (Medical Device Software), processes for GMP/GAMP 5, and the manufacture of products and electrical systems according to CE, UL, and UKCA. Electric Buffering Save up to 40% Energy and CO₂ Emissions! Electric Buffering Save up to 40% Energy and CO₂ Emissions! Energy is a precious resource. Eckelmann addresses this pressing issue with Electric Buffering: Actively reduce the CO₂ footprint of your machines with E°Darc DCB! Our goal is to establish sustainable automation solutions in manufacturing companies. Eckelmann engineers are your partners when you seek custom applications to efficiently recycle electrical energy. E°CUT Solution Package Optimized CNC Control for Cutting Machines E°CUT Solution Package Optimized CNC Control for Cutting Machines Cut more precisely, position perfectly, and manage orders: We present the latest enhancements to our proven software solutions for the E°CUT package — developed to meet your needs! Use E°CUT to put your CNC cutting machines into operation in no time with plug-and-play! The modern E°CUT solution package seamlessly integrates IHT solutions into the E°CUT HMI, the PLC, and the E°EXC89 control system. E°ProBAS Real-Time Control System for Steel Mills E°ProBAS Real-Time Control System for Steel Mills To ensure optimal quality of end products in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface finish, despite fast, multi-stage forming processes, the immense rolling forces and tensile stresses follow precise setpoints. Automated secondary control relies on real-time capable control systems that are far superior to industrial standard systems in performance. Over 1000 E°ProBAS systems are in use in the steel industry worldwide. Virtus Line Digital Solutions for Refrigeration and Building Automation Virtus Line Digital Solutions for Refrigeration and Building Automation The innovative Virtus Caelum apps from Eckelmann open up entirely new ways for remote service digitalization. Virtus Caelum is user-specific and offers, among other things, a very clear display of system parameters. Energy-efficient fine-tuning is easy to implement, and the system provides results in real-time.

Case Studies

Hydranten-Betriebs OHG (HBG) Eckelmann engineers get planes off the ground: highly available multi-station control system for refueling Learn More Hydranten-Betriebs OHG (HBG) Eckelmann engineers get planes off the ground: highly available multi-station control system for refueling For this project, the required high availability was the central issue. The control system has been developed and maintained since 1988 — now in its third generation. It enables the refueling of aircraft at Frankfurt Airport via a pipeline system approximately 60 kilometers long. Probably the largest gas station in Germany. Learn More

Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) Heavy Ion and Proton Therapy Learn More Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) Heavy Ion and Proton Therapy The Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) treats tumors with heavy ion and proton therapy. This method allows precise targeting of tumors deep within the body or in highly sensitive areas while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The control systems for the particle accelerator were provided by Eckelmann. Learn More

Giesecke+Devrient Reliable, Safe Facility Automation for the Entire Cash Cycle Learn More Giesecke+Devrient Reliable, Safe Facility Automation for the Entire Cash Cycle Giesecke+Devrient commissioned Eckelmann with the central material handling system and the control of the subordinate transport systems. Together, they connect the machines in these fully automated systems to form a highly efficient, smooth-running unit. Learn More

Peiner Träger GmbH Modernization of the Rolling Mills at Peiner Träger GmbH Learn More Peiner Träger GmbH Modernization of the Rolling Mills at Peiner Träger GmbH Eliminate Downtime: Modernization with the E°ProBAS Automation Solution for the Metalworking Industry from Eckelmann. From the casting plant to rolling mills to the coiler, Eckelmann's high-performance control system is used. Learn More

MicroStep Europa GmbH Laser Cutting for the Automated Manufacturing of the Future Learn More MicroStep Europa GmbH Laser Cutting for the Automated Manufacturing of the Future MicroStep Europe was looking for a partner and supplier for control technology to implement the future topics of digitalization and the vision of Industry 4.0. As a technology partner for its own showroom at the neadquarters in Bad Wörishofen, Bavaria, as well as in Dorsten, Westphalia, and as a sparring partner for Europe-wide developments within the framework of the IndustryFusion Foundation (IFF). Learn More

Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath Building Management with System Domain Expertise: Project Execution, GLT Technology, Software Learn More Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath Building Management with System Domain Expertise: Project Execution, GLT Technology, Software "Ready for take-off" – The successful debut of the "Virtus Tectum Grid" took place at the Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath as part of the commissary modernization. Eckelmann expands and optimizes its solution portfolio in the area of building management technology with the Virtus Tectum Grid building management system. Learn More

BRECO Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH & Co. KG Joint Development for BRECO: Energy-Efficient Endurance Test Stand for Timing Belt Drives Learn More BRECO Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH & Co. KG Joint Development for BRECO: Energy-Efficient Endurance Test Stand for Timing Belt Drives In the development of an endurance test stand for timing belt drives, BRECO and colleagues from Eckelmann FCS brought in their expertise. The result: The influence of operating loads is generated by a motor operated as a generator. The resulting energy is then used to accelerate the driven motor. As a result, energy-intensive control cabinet cooling can be omitted. Learn More

Founded

1977

Global Locations

Total Employees

500

Eckelmann Engineers & Software Developers

200

At Eckelmann, industrial processes occur without wasting manpower, raw materials, and energy. In 2023, a photovoltaic system was installed at the headquarters in Wiesbaden, reducing CO₂ emissions by 30%.

At REX Automation Technology GmbH in Erfurt, the solar system generates 50,000 kWh annually. It covers 100% of its own needs and feeds an additional 10,000 kWh into the grid.

News

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31. August 2026

Chillventa 2026: System Architects for Modern Refrigeration and Building Automation Technology

Traditional refrigeration automation, digital services, and smart building integration – all from a single source: the Virtus Line, a smart platform for refrigeration and building automation.

20. July 2026

Eckelmann acquires 3tn Industriesoftware GmbH

With the acquisition of 3tn Industriesoftware GmbH, Eckelmann is expanding its portfolio in the field of automated logistics! 3tn develops and implements industrial control and management software that optimizes transportation and warehousing processes in the metal industry.

11. June 2026

Eckelmann establishes innovation unit for image processing and artificial intelligence

“In the future, image processing solutions will shape success and competitiveness by monitoring customer-specific logistics and production processes,” says Volker Kugel, Executive Board Member for Automation Projects at Eckelmann. As a result, he set up an Innovation Unit at the company's headquarters in Wiesbaden: The new “Vision AI” unit brings together development expertise in AI-supported image processing and has expanded its staff.

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