teamtechnik

teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH, marketed as teamtechnik, is a German industrial automation and production-technology company headquartered in Freiberg am Neckar. It designs and manufactures systems that assemble, test and handle products and components in highly automated manufacturing environments. Its principal activity is the development of production systems and functional-testing equipment for automotive and electric-mobility manufacturers, medical-technology producers and solar-energy companies. The company was established in 1976 by Max Roßkopf together with four partners. During the 1990s, it moved toward standardized and modular assembly technology, an approach intended to give customers configurable production platforms rather than entirely bespoke machinery for every project. A major step in that development was the introduction of the patented Teamos assembly platform in 1997. The platform became an important expression of the company's modular engineering approach. In 1998, founder Max Roßkopf's son Stefan Roßkopf joined the business as managing director, linking the company's operational development with the founding family. teamtechnik expanded beyond assembly during the late 1990s. In 1999, it developed modular testing systems for manual passenger-car transmissions and established Teamtechnik Corp. in Lawrenceville, Georgia, its first international subsidiary. The group later developed equipment for medical-product assembly and, beginning in 2005, entered solar manufacturing through systems known as stringers, which connect solar cells. International expansion continued with subsidiaries and production activity in China from 2010. The company also operated a Polish subsidiary between 2005 and 2019. The company became increasingly involved in electrification. From 2016 onward, it manufactured test benches for electric vehicles as well as assembly and testing equipment for batteries. Production capacity at the Freiberg site was expanded several times between 2013 and 2018, including a new hall used particularly for testing systems supplied to customers such as the Volkswagen Group. teamtechnik became part of the Dürr Group's production-automation portfolio when Dürr acquired a 75% majority stake in December 2020. Dürr subsequently acquired Hekuma GmbH in July 2021 and integrated the company into the teamtechnik group. Hekuma added expertise in fast, automated production systems for disposable plastic products used in medication, diagnostics and laboratory technology. Dürr acquired the remaining 25% of teamtechnik in November 2023, making the group wholly owned by Dürr. On April 2, 2024, Teamtechnik Automation GmbH was merged into Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH and continued as a branch of that company. Within Dürr, teamtechnik operates in the Production Automation Systems business unit alongside BBS, Kahle and Hekuma. Its activities remain focused on industrial production automation, assembly, inspection and testing rather than consumer-facing branded goods. The company's current business scope spans conventional automotive systems, electric-vehicle and battery manufacturing, medical-device automation and solar-cell production. In 2020, the company reported 730 employees and revenue of €155 million, according to the cited Wikipedia reference.

teamtechnik was founded in 1976 in Germany by Max Roßkopf and four partners. The business developed as an industrial engineering company serving manufacturers that needed automated assembly and inspection processes. In the 1990s, it increasingly emphasized standardized and modularized assembly systems. This strategy culminated in the 1997 introduction of the patented Teamos assembly platform, which provided a reusable technological basis for configuring production equipment across different customer applications. In 1998, Stefan Roßkopf, the founder's son, joined the company as managing director. The following year, teamtechnik expanded its technical scope by developing modular testing systems for manual passenger-car transmissions. It also began internationalization in 1999 through the establishment of Teamtechnik Corp. in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. The company subsequently diversified into medical-technology production systems and solar manufacturing. It began developing solar-cell stringers in 2005, while also operating a Polish subsidiary from 2005 to 2019. In 2010, teamtechnik founded subsidiaries in China and started production in Jintan. In 2011, it acquired a 90% interest in Pfuderer Maschinenbau GmbH, a producer of cam-controlled automation systems. Pfuderer's name was changed to Teamtechnik Automation GmbH in 2016. Electromobility became a significant area of activity from 2016, when teamtechnik began manufacturing electric-vehicle test benches and equipment for battery assembly and testing. The company expanded its Freiberg production capacity three times between 2013 and 2018. The final expansion added a production hall used particularly for test systems, including systems supplied to the Volkswagen Group. Corporate ownership changed in December 2020, when Dürr acquired a 75% stake in teamtechnik. Dürr expanded the group in July 2021 through its acquisition of Hekuma GmbH, whose automated production systems serve medical disposables, diagnostics and laboratory products. The founding family retained a minority stake until November 2023, when Dürr purchased the remaining 25% and became the sole shareholder. In 2024, Teamtechnik Automation GmbH was legally merged into Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH and became a branch of that company. teamtechnik now forms part of Dürr's Production Automation Systems business unit, together with BBS, Kahle and Hekuma. Its operating footprint includes Freiberg, neighboring Ludwigsburg, Hallbergmoos through Hekuma, and subsidiaries or operations in the United States and China. The company serves industrial customers in automotive production, electric mobility, battery manufacturing, medical technology and solar energy.

• 2024

  Automation subsidiary merged

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  Teamtechnik Automation GmbH was merged into Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH and became a branch.

• 2023

  Dürr becomes sole owner

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  Dürr acquired the remaining 25% held by the founding family.

• 2021

  Hekuma acquired

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  Dürr acquired Hekuma GmbH and incorporated it into the teamtechnik group.

• 2020

  Dürr acquires majority stake

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  Dürr acquired 75% of teamtechnik. The company reported 730 employees and €155 million in revenue for 2020.

• 2018

  Freiberg capacity expansion completed

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  A further expansion of the Freiberg facilities added production capacity and a hall for test-system manufacturing.

• 2016

  Entry into electric-vehicle testing and battery automation

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  teamtechnik began manufacturing test benches for electric vehicles and assembly and testing systems for batteries. Pfuderer was renamed Teamtechnik Automation GmbH.

• 2011

  Pfuderer investment

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  teamtechnik acquired a 90% shareholding in Pfuderer Maschinenbau GmbH, a cam-controlled automation specialist.

• 2010

  Chinese production begins

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  The company established subsidiaries in China and began production in Jintan.

• 2005

  Solar manufacturing expansion

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  teamtechnik began developing stringers for connecting solar cells and operated a Polish subsidiary during this broader expansion period.

• 1999

  Transmission testing and first foreign subsidiary

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  The company developed modular testing systems for manual passenger-car transmissions and established Teamtechnik Corp. in the United States.

• 1997

  Teamos modular platform introduced

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  teamtechnik introduced its patented Teamos platform for modular assembly-system development.

• 1976

  Company founded

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  Max Roßkopf and four partners founded the company that became teamtechnik.

An engineering-led industrial automation supplier positioned around modular assembly, production testing and sector-specific automation for complex, high-volume manufacturing.

• Modular assembly platform · 1997

  Teamos

  Teamos is teamtechnik's patented modular platform for building standardized assembly systems. Introduced in 1997, it represents the company's approach of combining repeatable machine modules with customer-specific production configurations.

• Automotive automation · 1999

  Automotive assembly and testing systems

  These systems automate assembly and functional testing for automotive components and vehicle-production processes. The portfolio includes modular testing equipment for manual transmissions and later systems for electric vehicles.

• Electric-mobility automation · 2016

  Battery assembly and testing systems

  teamtechnik supplies automated equipment for assembling and testing batteries used in electric mobility. The systems are part of the company's broader expansion into electrified-vehicle production and component testing.

• Medical-technology automation

  Medical assembly systems

  The medical-technology portfolio comprises automated assembly and testing equipment for medical products. Through Hekuma, the group also covers automation for disposable plastic products used in medication, diagnostics and laboratory technology.

• Solar manufacturing equipment · 2005

  Solar-cell stringers

  Solar-cell stringers connect individual photovoltaic cells into electrically connected strings. teamtechnik entered this field in 2005 as part of its diversification into solar-energy production equipment.

• Industrial automation

  Cam-controlled automation systems

  The former Pfuderer business developed fast-cycle, cam-controlled automation systems and feeding technology for automated production. It became Teamtechnik Automation GmbH in 2016 and was merged into the main company in 2024.

• 2024

  Legal merger of Teamtechnik AutomationStrategy

  Background

  Teamtechnik Automation GmbH had operated as a specialized automation subsidiary following the former Pfuderer business.

  Action taken

  On April 2, 2024, Teamtechnik Automation GmbH was merged into Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH.

  Aftermath

  The automation business continued as a branch of the main company, simplifying the group's legal structure.

  Source

• 2023

  Dürr completes ownership acquisitionM&A

  Background

  Dürr held a 75% stake, while the founding family retained the remaining 25%.

  Action taken

  Dürr acquired the remaining shares in November 2023.

  Aftermath

  teamtechnik became wholly owned by Dürr Group.

  Source

• 2021

  Hekuma added to the groupM&A

  Background

  Dürr sought to broaden its automation activities, including in medical technology.

  Action taken

  Dürr acquired Hekuma GmbH and incorporated it into the teamtechnik group.

  Aftermath

  The group expanded its capabilities in automated production of disposable plastic products for medication, diagnostics and laboratory applications.

  Source

• 2020

  Dürr takes a majority stakeM&A

  Background

  teamtechnik operated as a privately held industrial automation company with activities across automotive, medical technology and solar manufacturing.

  Action taken

  Dürr acquired 75% of the company in December 2020.

  Aftermath

  teamtechnik became part of Dürr's production-automation structure while the founding family retained a minority interest until 2023.

  Source

1. 1Teamtechniken.wikipedia.org