Special-purpose machines, gripper technology, conveyor technology and IML systems for industrial production
AfiPro GmbH
Groß-UmstadtNew on Amplifa
About AfiPro
Since 1994, AfiPro GmbH has developed and manufactured customized automation solutions for industrial production. The portfolio includes special-purpose machines, assembly systems, gripper and handling technology (EOAT), conveyor technology with in-house developments such as the HSFB belt conveyor and the RF32 belt conveyor, In-Mold-Labeling systems (IML/IMD) as well as test automation with EOL, leak and vision testing. Mechanics, electrics, PLC/robotics programming, manufacturing, commissioning (FAT/SAT) and CE documentation are all handled in-house. Customers come from the plastics, automotive, electrical and MedTech industries; workable parts range from a few millimeters to over one meter with weights exceeding 50 kg. From its headquarters in Groß-Umstadt, the company implements projects throughout Europe and offers remote support, on-site service and spare parts supply.
- Site
- Groß-Umstadt
- Processes
- Special-purpose machinery (custom machine solutions, from lot size 1), Automation of presses, stamping and injection molding machines, Assembly systems (screwing, pressing, welding, plugging, ultrasonic welding, press-fitting), Trowalizing/vibratory finishing systems (deburring, e.g. silicone parts), Sorting systems, Packaging machines, Dosing systems, Handling systems / gripper technology (EOAT for robot systems)
- Materials
- Silicone, Plastics (injection-molded parts, hybrid components), Aluminum (lightweight carriers), CFRP (lightweight carriers)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015 (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015), MyESG seal, ISO 9001:2015, MyESG seal (Creditreform)
- Founded
- 1994
- Industries
- Plastics industry, Automotive industry, Electrical industry, MedTech
- 01
Consulting & requirements analysis
- 02
Concept & engineering (mechanics, electrics, software, simulation)
- 03
Manufacturing & assembly
- 04
Commissioning (FAT/SAT) & CE documentation
- 05
Integration into customer line
- 06
Service, remote maintenance & spare parts supply
Materials & Processes
Plastics (injection-molded parts, hybrid components)
Processing and automation of injection-molded parts including deburring, drilling, milling and surface treatment.
Silicone
Deburring of silicone parts in vibratory finishing/trowalizing systems with interchangeable drums and air cooling.
Aluminum (lightweight carriers)
Lightweight carriers for gripper and handling systems in the automotive sector.
CFRP (lightweight carriers)
Lightweight carriers for robot grippers and handling systems.
Sites
Groß-Umstadt
DEHeadquarters: design, manufacturing, assembly, control cabinet construction and commissioning
- Part weight / size
- Parts from a few millimeters to over 1 m, over 50 kg
- Lot size
- From lot size 1; high-runners up to 140 pieces/min
- Materials
- Plastics, silicone, aluminum, CFRP
- Milling centers (with extraction systems, 2024)
- 6-axis robots (including Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, FANUC)
- 3-axis/SCARA robots
- HSFB belt conveyor (in-house development)
- RF32 belt conveyor (in-house development)
Parts & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special-purpose machinery (custom machine solutions, from lot size 1)Engineering | – | over one meter (workable parts) | over 50 kg (product weights) | from lot size 1 | – |
| Automation of presses, stamping and injection molding machinesAssembly | – | – | – | up to 140 pieces per minute | – |
| Assembly systems (screwing, pressing, welding, plugging, ultrasonic welding, press-fitting)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Trowalizing/vibratory finishing systems (deburring, e.g. silicone parts)Surface | – | – | – | – | Silicone |
| Sorting systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging machinesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dosing systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling systems / gripper technology (EOAT for robot systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-Mold Labeling (IML) / In-Mold Decoration (IMD) systemsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Injection molding automation including film back-moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Plastics processing (deburring, drilling, milling, surface treatment, CNC machining)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering & design (mechanics, electrics, software, PLC/robotics programming, simulation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical support, remote maintenance and on-site service (across Europe)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milling centers | – | – | – | – | Groß-Umstadt |
| 6-axis robots | including Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Epson, RobCo, Doosan, Universal Robots | – | – | – | Groß-Umstadt |
| 3-axis robots / SCARA robots | including Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Epson, RobCo, Doosan, Universal Robots | – | – | – | Groß-Umstadt |
| HSFB belt conveyor (in-house development) | AfiPro HSFB | – | Belt widths and lengths flexibly configurable (reference: 600 mm, 900 mm, 1000 mm) | – | Groß-Umstadt |
| Belt conveyor (in-house development) | AfiPro RF32 | – | Dimensions flexibly configurable | – | Groß-Umstadt |
Additional services
Quality
Quality management according to ISO 9001:2015; systems are designed in compliance with standards per ISO 12100 and EN 60204-1 with CE documentation. Test automation with EOL, leak, 2D/3D vision inspections and traceability via DMC/RFID and OPC-UA.
| Evidence | Groß-Umstadt |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| MyESG seal (Creditreform) |
History
- 1994
Founded by Jörg Schlünkes; specialized business for plastics systems, focus on injection molding and system suppliers
- 2005–2014
Expansion of in-house manufacturing depth, Groß-Umstadt site, own assembly and control cabinet areas
- 2012
ISO-certified (processes)
- 2015–2019
ISO-certified processes, robotics and IML projects, first complete automation lines
- 2016
Andreas Nees joined the company
- 2020
Management transitioned to Ulrik Schlünkes; digitalization, series projects, scalable organization
- 2024
Milling centers equipped with extraction systems; ergonomic workstation for control cabinet assembly
- 2026
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