BBS Automation GmbH: Assembly & Test Automation for Advanced Manufacturing

BBS Automation GmbH is a German industrial automation provider headquartered in Garching, Germany, specializing in assembly, testing, feeding, handling and production automation systems for high-volume manufacturing. Since June 2025, BBS Automation has served as the unified brand for the Dürr Group’s Production Automation activities, bringing together the former BBS, teamtechnik, HEKUMA and KAHLE organizations under one market-facing identity. The combined business employs approximately 2,500 people across 20 locations worldwide, with around 125,000 square metres of production space. BBS Automation develops and implements highly automated production systems for industrial series production, with a focus on assembly and test technology, feeding and handling solutions, removal technology for injection molding processes, winding technology, palletizing and logistics systems, and production software and process control.

Products and Capabilities

BBS Automation offers a comprehensive portfolio of technologies for modern production solutions, combining hardware, software and process expertise:

Assembly and Test Systems : Automated assembly systems and integrated testing technologies for reliable quality assurance within production — from semi-automated solutions for assembly and functional testing to fast-cycle high-performance systems.

Feeding Systems and Handling Solutions : Feeding, palletizing and handling technologies for material flow and component positioning in automated production lines.

Injection Molding Automation : Take-out, insertion and downstream automation for injection-molded components, particularly in high-speed plastics and life-science production.

Winding Technology : Automated winding systems and related production technologies for applications such as electric motors, coils and other components used in mobility, electronics and energy-related manufacturing.

Production Software and Process Control : Software and control systems that provide intelligence for production operations — enabling process monitoring, data collection and production optimisation.

Turnkey Production Systems : BBS combines multiple automation technologies and engineering disciplines to deliver turnkey automation systems from a single source — from semi-automated solutions to full-scale production lines.

BBS Automation Capabilities for Production Automation

For automatica attendees in system integration, machine building and production operations, BBS Automation offers several distinct capabilities:

Engineering and Project Management : Engineering teams support customers throughout the entire project cycle — from consulting and engineering to construction, integration, software development and process monitoring.

Global Presence and Scale : The unified BBS Automation organization operates 20 sites across Europe, North America and Asia, with approximately 2,500 employees, supporting international projects through regional engineering, manufacturing and service locations.

Industry and Process Expertise : BBS combines sector-specific process expertise across mobility, life sciences, battery production, new energy, consumer products, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing — with systems designed for high-volume production and high quality requirements.

Customised Automation Systems : Tailor-made production solutions for complex manufacturing requirements — developed from platform-based automation technologies adapted to customer-specific applications.

Integrated Hardware and Software Solutions : Combining mechanical engineering, control systems, software and process technology within a single automation ecosystem — enabling seamless integration across production lines.

Industries and Applications

BBS Automation serves a range of high-growth manufacturing industries:

Mobility (Electromobility and Automotive) : Assembly and test systems for electric vehicle components, battery systems and automotive subassemblies.

Life Sciences : Automation for medical devices, diagnostics, laboratory products and drug-delivery systems — including specialised assembly and packaging solutions for regulated environments.

Battery Production : Battery cell and module production systems for energy storage applications in mobility and new energy sectors.

New Energy : Automation for fuel cell manufacturing and other energy technology production.

Consumer Products : High-volume assembly and packaging automation for consumer goods.

Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing : Precision assembly and test systems for electronics manufacturing and semiconductor applications.

BBS Automation and automatica Munich

BBS Automation exhibited at automatica Munich in 2025, shortly after the unified BBS Automation brand brought together the former BBS, teamtechnik, HEKUMA and KAHLE organizations. The company presented its expanded production automation portfolio for assembly, testing, handling and industrial manufacturing applications. For broader information on the event, explore the BHOWCO automatica Munich Trade Fair Overview or visit the official automatica website.

BBS Automation GmbH FAQ

• What is BBS Automation’s core business?
  BBS Automation develops and implements highly automated production systems for industrial series production — including assembly and test systems, feeding and handling solutions, injection molding automation, winding technology, palletizing systems and production software.
• What is the relationship between BBS Automation and Dürr Group?
  BBS Automation has been part of the Dürr Group since 2023. Since June 2025, BBS Automation has also served as the unified brand for the group’s Production Automation activities, bringing together BBS, teamtechnik, HEKUMA and KAHLE under one market-facing identity.
• What industries does BBS Automation serve?
  BBS Automation serves mobility (electromobility and automotive), life sciences, battery production, new energy, consumer products, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
• What is the scale of BBS Automation’s operations?
  The unified BBS Automation organization operates 20 sites across Europe, North America and Asia, with approximately 2,500 employees and around 125,000 square metres of production space.
• What types of production systems does BBS Automation build?
  BBS Automation develops semi-automated and fully automated production systems covering assembly, testing, feeding, handling, palletizing, winding, injection-molding automation and software-supported process control.