Working closely together, Eckelmann engineering teams develop and deliver solutions for machinery in the SMT sector and semiconductor industry.
For over 30 years, the Eckelmann Group, with its Erfurt-based subsidiary REX Automation Technology, has been a reliable partner for machinery manufacturers in the SMT sector and semiconductor industry.
With extensive expertise and customized automation solutions, we optimize various processing technologies.
Key factors for this include:
- Extensive industry and process know-how
- Coordinated hardware setup
- Customer-specific software solutions
Extensive Industry and Process Know-How
The Eckelmann Group possesses broad knowledge and proven expertise in wafer processing, depaneling, dispensing, inspection (AOI), as well as pick-and-place applications and final assembly processes.
We are familiar with the common standards and offer solutions for both horizontal and vertical integration of a production machine into a line or a higher-level control system.
Our experience is complemented by the perspective of machine operators. At our Wiesbaden site, the control components and electronics of the Eckelmann Group are manufactured on our own SMD line.
Coordinated Hardware Setup
According to the requirements of the machine, Eckelmann teams create customized hardware packages for control and drive technology, safety technology, IPC, and BV systems.
The modular approach allows for different machine configurations and expansion stages of a machine family, enabling flexible responses to individual customer needs.
Additionally, with Eckelmann FactoryWare® Virtual Replica, the Digital Twin, complex machine models based on 3D data can be animated. The software can be used in various stages of the machine’s lifecycle:
- Virtual commissioning
- Setting up products and tools
- Cycle time calculation
- Collision detection
- Error analysis
- PLC/CNC program simulation
- Service, planned maintenance
- Training and documentation
Customer-Specific Software Solutions
Our customized software solutions are designed to meet the individual requirements of our customers. We offer comprehensive services and technologies to optimize your processes and increase your productivity.
This includes:
- PLC programming in conjunction with motion and CNC functionalities
- Option for virtual commissioning with FactoryWare Virtual Replica
- Development of an HMI for easy and ergonomic operation
- Integration with databases and control systems
- Commissioning, service, and support
Do you have questions?

Uwe Schulz
Sales Manager
REX Automatisierungstechnik GmbH
Email: vertrieb@rex-at.de