Schaeffler Special Machinery Debuts Semi-Automated X-Ray Tube Production System and Scalable Humanoid Robot Lines at automatica 2025

Schaeffler Special Machinery Debuts Semi-Automated X-Ray Tube Production System and Scalable Humanoid Robot Lines at automatica 2025

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Special Machinery will present two core innovations at automatica 2025: a semi-automated X-ray tube production system for Siemens Healthineers and modular, high-volume manufacturing platforms for humanoid robots. The X-ray tube line—housed within the fully digitized High Energy Photonics Center—combines integrated heat-treatment ovens, high-precision weighing and leak-testing stations, acoustic quality inspections, a guided human-machine interface, and AGV-driven material flows. Designed for flexibility and operator ergonomics, it supports diverse product variants and real-time data analysis through plant simulation. In parallel, the company’s humanoid robot solutions employ scalable assembly cells for electric-motor winding, linear and rotary actuator integration, universal-joint production, and battery assembly. Together, these systems exemplify Schaeffler’s leadership in next-generation industrial automation for both medical equipment and robotics.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH/ERLANGEN, 24-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Schaeffler Special Machinery will unveil its latest breakthroughs in intelligent production automation at automatica 2025 in Munich (June 24–27, Booth 310, Hall A5), showcasing tailored solutions for medical-device manufacturing and the mass assembly of humanoid robots. A standout demonstration features the semi-automated X-ray tube production system, developed in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers at the High Energy Photonics Center in Forchheim. This advanced line integrates built-in heat-treatment furnaces, precision weighing stations (up to 80 kg with ±2 g accuracy), helium leak test benches, and comprehensive acoustic inspections—delivering unmatched flexibility, quality, and ergonomic workplace design.

“By showcasing this milestone system for Siemens Healthineers, Schaeffler Special Machinery reaffirms its role as the go-to partner for future-ready manufacturing solutions across diverse industries,” remarks Bernd Wollenick, Senior Vice President of Schaeffler Special Machinery. “Our concept not only enhances production flexibility for high-performance products but also prioritizes operator comfort and safety.”

In the medical-technology realm, where precision and reliability are paramount, Schaeffler designs bespoke machinery that meets rigorous EU and German standards. The new X-ray tube line embeds direct product-flow simulation, a user-centric human-machine interface for guided operations, and automated guided vehicles to streamline material handling. This setup supports multiple product variants and ensures seamless data processing of test results and engineering metrics.

On the robotics front, Schaeffler leverages its decades of special-machinery expertise to accelerate humanoid robot manufacture. The company’s modular, scalable production platforms cover end-to-end assembly and testing—from motor-winding technologies and actuator assembly to universal-joint fabrication and battery integration—allowing rapid adaptation to growing volumes and evolving robot designs.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion: The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent,
and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: from bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. With around 120,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and ranks among Germany’s most innovative companies.

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