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From Individual Solution to Smart Factory
As a custom equipment provider, we develop, manufacture, and integrate high performance automation and robotics solutions for manufacturing companies. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, our 1,800 employees across over 20 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. The use of intelligent and digital automation technologies helps our customers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory.
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Within 30 years, the HAHN Automation Group developed from a small design of an engineering office in the Hunsrück region to a global group of companies. Thomas Hähn founded the company “Hähn Engineering” in his garage in 1992. This later gave rise to HAHN Automation, which opened its first foreign location in the USA, only eight years after incorporation. In 2014, RSBG SE joined HAHN Automation as a strong partner, which at that time already employed 350 people at seven locations.
The HAHN Automation Group was founded in 2017 and serves as a platform for the further development of the group’s companies. These retained their independence and benefited from the synergies, exchange and expertise of the Group.
In 2023, the HAHN Group finally merged all the individual brands of the worldwide corporate network into one global solution partner for factory automation – the HAHN Automation Group.
Incorporation of Hähn Engineering
Thomas Hähn founded the company Hähn Engineering with three employees in 1992. This is the foundation stone for the later development of HAHN Automation and the HAHN Group.
3 Employees
Contact lens automation
First contact lens automation, the concept of which is still used today and has led to a sustainable increase in efficiency.
Development "Liftmaster"
Development of the "Liftmaster" in response to the need for a handling device for heavy insertion equipment.
First international location of HAHN Automation
Only seven years after incorporation, HAHN Automation founds their first location in the USA.
“Transmaster/Stepmaster”
Implementation of “Transmaster/Stepmaster” as a standard solution for transporting and handling parts in automatic assembly systems.
Innovation Award
Innovation Award of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Rheinböllen headquarters receives patent for the development of active insertion technology for rubber-metal parts.
Cooperation with Siemens
Together with Siemens development of a new control concept based on the Siemens product “Simotion”. This modular and scalable concept enables the operator to control and change the sequences of a machine in total.
Development “MasterCell”
Development of the “MasterCell”: consistent implementation of the philosophy of the standardized special machine.
Patent in Engen
Engen site applies for a patent for a parts handling system that realizes various motion sequences with one drive.
“DryFill” filling system
Development of the dry filling of components such as engine mounts. Assessment of tightness and vacuum before each filling, subsequent dosing by volume or mass as well as filling of evacuated recipients and sealing in one step.
Invention of a linear Robot called “STXT”. This robot is mounted on the longitudinal axis of the Injection Mold Machine and enables system concepts with a particularly small footprint.
TOP 100 innovators
Engen site honored three years in a row as one of the TOP 100 innovators in the German SME sector.
Patent application for the “VARIO TIP” automation system concept. To date, several patents exist in Europe and the USA, including various extensions to the basic patent.
First location in Eastern Europe
HAHN Automation establishes a new location in the Czech Republic.
Development “DynaCheck”
Development of “DynaCheck”, systems for dynamic testing with configurable test cycles and real time measurements for bushings, hydro bushings and shock absorbers.
Robot vision solution
Development of a robot vision solution for the automatic removal of components from unsorted containers.
RSBG as investor
In 2014 the RSBG SE joined HAHN Automation as an investor. At this point, HAHN Automation had 350 employees and established a new location in Croatia.
350 Employees
Bonding displays
First production lines for bonding displays.
Acquisitions and incorporations
HAHN Robotics is founded in Rheinböllen as an expert for industrial and collaborative robotics. HAHN Automation establishes additional company locations in China and Mexico.
Expansion in the area of the MedTech industry
Waldorf Technik becomes part of the company network around HAHN Automation. The company is specialized in high-speed automation in injection molding and well-known for its VarioTIP®-System.
Incorporation of the HAHN Group
The HAHN Group is established in 2017 as its own company. Invotec, Inc. becomes part of the HAHN Group company network. At this point, the HAHN Group has 800 employees.
800 Employees
Electric motors
Fully automatic assembly of electric motors.
Patent in Engen
Engen site applies for a patent for a double axis for the removal of injection molded products.
The HAHN Group expands its network
GeKu becomes a further member of the HAHN Group and expands the Group's expertise in the Electronics Industry.
Acquisition of Orwin Ltd.
HAHN Automation acquires Orwin Ltd. and Multi Automation Ltd. based in the UK and merges the two companies to form HAHN Automation Ltd., UK. More than 35 years of technical know-how and experience have given the subsidiary a foothold in virtually every market and technology.
“EOLT Turbocharger”
Sponsored project for the new development of an end-of-line tester, compact design and halved cycle time (compared to competitors).
Further diversification in the HAHN Group portfolio
DFT, Walther Systemtechnik, and REI Automation become part of the HAHN Group. With HAHN Digital the HAHN Group establishes a start-up company for the development of digital technologies and consulting for its customers and subsidiaries.
Innovation Prize
Rheinböllen headquarters is awarded the Rhineland-Palatinate Innovation Prize in the "Digitalization/Industry 4.0" category.
“SmartSolutions” assembly cells
The “SmartSolutions” product series is a standardized assembly cell for small batches. The specially developed low-code software SIA enables intuitive operation and program creation without special knowledge.
Introduction of EVE
EVE Analytics: First production lines with proprietary data analytics tool for targeted improvement of system performance.
The HAHN Group is reorganizing
Founder and CEO Thomas Hähn moves to the top of the management board of our shareholder, RAG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Automation and Robotics Technologies GmbH, and will assume responsibility for the strategic direction and new technology investments of the HAHN Group and the United Robotics Group. His successor as CEO of the HAHN Group will be Philipp Unterhalt.
Foundation of HAHN Machining
HAHN Machining becomes part of the HAHN Group as a specialist in the field of manufacturing technology.
EOLT fluid mechanics
Modular System for end-of-line testing of pumps and valves including fluid conditioning.
Development of “FAST”
Modular software platform for testing technology, which includes e.g. a no-code test sequence generator.
30th company anniversary
Under the motto “we. automate. future.” HAHN Automation celebrates its 30th anniversary.
“EVE Predict”
EVE Predict introduces a pioneering predictive application for end-of-line applications.
Battery EOLT
World premiere of fully automated EV battery end-of-line tester including four patented inventions.
Further technical achievement
Fully automatic assembly of endoscopes.
Your Global Solution Partner for Factory Automation
Merger of the management of HAHN Automation and the HAHN Group.
As the HAHN Automation Group – with a new brand and a new design - the HAHN Group brings together all the individual brands of the company network worldwide to form a global solution partner for factory automation.
1.800 Employees
30th company anniversary Invotec
Invotec celebrates its 30th anniversary.
“DemoRec”
Management of the consortium project for the development of automatic dismantling of vehicle batteries.
Further patents
From 2019 to the beginning of 2024, a further eight patents were granted to the Engen site. The site can boast a total of 36 patents.
The HAHN Automation Group C-Level Management
With its experienced management team, the HAHN Automation Group is shaping the future of the automation industry worldwide.
Philipp Unterhalt
Co-CEO
"I am motivated by fostering team and individual growth while upholding our values, even in tough decisions, and embodying them in daily life.”
Frank Konrad
Co-CEO
“Automation is my passion and one of the essential keys to a successful future.”
Diego van Muylem
CFO
"What drives me is strategically shaping and initiating successful change processes, the results of which I don’t just want to follow as a spectator, but actively accompany."
Jörg Kilb
COO
“Our know-how and our motivation are the basis for innovative solutions and long-term success.”
Part of RSBG – a Stable Partner
RSBG SE is a dynamic, future-oriented, reliable, and strong investment partner for innovative and successful medium-sized companies. Backed by the RAG-Stiftung, RSBG SE invests equity capital, into established SMEs in Visionary industrial sectors. RSBG SE is independently minded and objective in the analysis, advice and investment process, resulting in the highest level of alignment of interest.
