Develops and manufactures feeding, handling and linear technology systems for assembly automation.
Afag Automation AG
Zell (CH) · Huttwil (CH)New on Amplifa
About Afag
Afag Automation AG is a Swiss provider of components and systems for assembly automation. The portfolio includes feeding systems, handling systems, electric linear technology, transport solutions as well as custom assembly automation. Active in the market for over 65 years, thousands of the company's handling modules, feeding and transport systems are in use worldwide. The products are used, among other things, in the automotive, consumer goods, food, medical technology, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, mechanical engineering, battery manufacturing, packaging and electronics industries. The product range includes, among others, the Flexfeeder, the handling module aflex 200qc and eps handling systems. In August 2023, Emerson announced the acquisition of Afag Holding AG; Afag is part of the Discrete Automation segment. The headquarters are located in Zell (Switzerland), with another site in Huttwil.
- Site
- Huttwil
- Processes
- Assembly Automation, Feeding Systems, Handling Systems, Transport Solutions, Electric Linear Motion Solutions, Flexfeeder (flexible parts feeder), Feeding systems, Handling systems
- Materials
- Electric Linear Motion, Flexfeeder, aflex 200qc, eps Handling System
- Industries
- Automotive, Consumer goods, Food, Medical technology, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Manufacturing of handling modules and feeding systems
- 03
System integration and assembly automation
- 04
Sales and support worldwide
Products and Technologies
Electric Linear Motion
Electric linear motion solutions that complement Emerson's pneumatic motion technology.
Flexfeeder
Flexible parts feeder for the automated feeding of components.
aflex 200qc
Handling system for fast and precise handling tasks.
eps Handling System
Handling system for assembly and production processes.
Locations
Zell
CHHeadquarters
- Handling modules
- Feeding systems
Huttwil
CHSite of Afag Automation AG
- Handling systems
- Flexfeeder
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly AutomationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Feeding SystemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling SystemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transport SolutionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electric Linear Motion SolutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flexfeeder (flexible parts feeder)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handling Module (Handling Systems) | Afag | – | – | – | Zell/Huttwil, Switzerland |
| Flexfeeder | Afag Flexfeeder | – | – | – | – |
| Handling System | Afag aflex 200qc | – | – | – | – |
| Handling System | Afag eps handling system | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1960
According to the company's own statements, Afag has been active in the market for more than 65 years.
- 2023
On August 17, 2023, Emerson announces the acquisition of Afag Holding AG; Afag is integrated into the Discrete Automation segment.