Development and manufacturing of IML automation systems and take-out robots for the injection molding industry
Beck Automation AG
Dällikon (Switzerland) · Barcelos (Portugal) · Greensboro, NC (USA)New on Amplifa
About Beck Automation
Beck Automation AG is a Swiss family-owned company (third generation) specializing in in-mould labelling automation for the plastics processing industry. The company develops, designs and manufactures take-out robots and IML automation systems that integrate labels directly into the part during the injection molding process – for food packaging, non-food/industrial applications and, since 2022, for medical technology, in particular thin-wall injection molded parts and medical consumables. The systems are operated via a modern HMI (industrial panel or portable terminal). In addition to manufacturing new systems, the offering includes service, preventive maintenance (BEXPERT), retrofit, worldwide spare parts supply with over 500 stocked parts, remote service, and customer and in-house training, complemented by the ADVANCED Training Program. The company has been headquartered in Dällikon since 2024; a manufacturing site in Barcelos (Portugal) assembles the BASIC=IML systems, and a service and sales site in Greensboro (USA) serves North America.
- Site
- Dällikon
- Processes
- In-Mould Labelling (IML) automation, IML for food packaging, IML for non-food/industrial applications, IML automation for Medical & Laboratory Components (injection molded parts), Design, development & engineering and manufacturing of robots and automation systems, Assembly of IML systems (BASIC=IML systems), Service, maintenance, retrofit, spare parts production, training, Robot/automation systems for plastics processing
- Materials
- Plastics (injection molding, thin-wall packaging, medical consumables), In-Mould Labelling (IML), Plastics (injection molding)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1934
- Industries
- Food packaging, Non-food / industrial, Medical technology, Laboratory applications, Plastics processing industry, Food packaging (food)
- 01
Engineering & design
- 02
Manufacturing of robotics components
- 03
Assembly of IML systems (BASIC=IML)
- 04
Commissioning & HMI equipment
- 05
Service, maintenance, retrofit & training
Processes & Materials
In-Mould Labelling (IML)
Labelling during the injection molding process for food, non-food and medical packaging.
Plastics (injection molding)
Base material for thin-wall packaging and medical consumables.
Locations
Dällikon
CHHeadquarters and manufacturing, focus on medical technology automation
- Materials
- Plastics
- IML automation systems with HMI
Barcelos
PTManufacturing site, assembly of the BASIC=IML systems
- Materials
- Plastics
- BASIC=IML systems
Greensboro, NC
USService and sales site for North America with spare parts warehouse
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Mould Labelling (IML) automationAutomation | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| IML for food packagingAutomation | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| IML for non-food/industrial applicationsAutomation | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| IML automation for Medical & Laboratory Components (injection molded parts)Automation | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Design, development & engineering and manufacturing of robots and automation systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of IML systems (BASIC=IML systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance, retrofit, spare parts production, trainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IML automation system / take-out robot | Beck Automation BASIC=IML | – | – | – | Braga/Barcelos, Portugal |
| IML automation system with HMI (industrial panel, portable terminal) | Beck Automation | – | – | – | Dällikon, Switzerland |
Additional services
Quality
Beck Automation meets high quality standards in the design, development, engineering and manufacturing of robots and automation systems; preventive maintenance (BEXPERT) ensures process stability and system availability.
| Evidence | Dällikon |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1934
Founding of the family-owned company
- 2016
Opening of the manufacturing site in Braga/Barcelos, Portugal, for the assembly of the BASIC=IML systems
- 2020
Groundbreaking for a new plant in Portugal (3000 m², 1800 m² usable floor space, for more than 60 employees)
- 2022
Market entry into medical technology automation
- 2024
90th company anniversary and relocation to the new Dällikon site
- 2025
Launch of the ADVANCED training program; focus on Medical IML and thin-wall packaging at K 2025
- 2026
New service partnership with TAS Electrical & Industrial Services for Australia and New Zealand