Automation and software solutions for the connected, autonomous factory – from robot cells to AMR integration.
DarkFab Automation GmbH (vormals Stecher Automation GmbH)
Nellenburgstr. 1, 88605 Sauldorf (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About DarkFab Automation
DarkFab Automation GmbH, formerly Stecher Automation GmbH, is an automation company based in Sauldorf (Baden-Württemberg). It was founded in 2019 as a sister company and independent subsidiary of Stecher GmbH (machining, Sauldorf-Krumbach). The company develops custom automation solutions for machines, systems and production processes: machine automation, robotic and handling solutions (e.g. robot cells for machine loading, unloading and palletizing), automated production stations, as well as the planning and integration of automated mobile robots (AMR). In addition, it offers strategy and consulting services for the digitalization and optimization of production and logistics processes, feasibility studies for greenfield and brownfield projects, and its self-developed MCS software (Matrix Control System). Its range of services extends from process analysis through engineering and commissioning to service and further development. Target industries according to the website are Defence, Medical & Pharma, the machining industry and Aerospace.
- Site
- Sauldorf
- Processes
- Automation of machines, systems and production processes (machine automation, connected, Planning, selection and integration of automated mobile robots (AMR), Strategy & consulting: process analysis, feasibility studies, concepts for, MCS software (Matrix Control System) for process digitalization and control of processes,, Robot cells for machine loading, unloading, handling and palletizing (machining automation), Robotic and automation solutions for handling, assembly, inspection, pick & place, RoboPUS – fully automated pallet processing with robot arms (e.g. thread inspection on, Strategy & consulting (digitalization, automation, optimization of production and
- Materials
- Machine automation, Robotic and handling solutions, Automated mobile robots (AMR), MCS software (Matrix Control System), RoboPUS
- Founded
- 2019
- Industries
- Defence, Medical & Pharma, Machining Industry, Aerospace
- 01
Process analysis and consulting
- 02
Concept / feasibility study
- 03
Engineering (automation, software, material flow)
- 04
Manufacturing/integration of robot cells and automation solutions
- 05
AMR integration
- 06
Commissioning
- 07
Service and further development
Services & Technologies
Machine automation
Custom automation solutions with control technology, sensor technology, actuators and robotics.
Robotic and handling solutions
Robot cells for machine loading, unloading, handling and palletizing.
Automated mobile robots (AMR)
Planning, selection and integration of AMR taking into account the entire material flow.
MCS software (Matrix Control System)
Proprietary software for the individual digital mapping, control and automation of production and logistics processes.
RoboPUS
Fully automated pallet processing with robot arms, e.g. thread inspection on turned parts.
Locations
Sauldorf
DEHeadquarters
- Materials
- Automation, software, AMR
Solutions & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation of machines, systems and production processes (machine automation, connectedAutomation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning, selection and integration of automated mobile robots (AMR)Automation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Strategy & consulting: process analysis, feasibility studies, concepts forEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| MCS software (Matrix Control System) for process digitalization and control of processes,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot cells for machine loading, unloading, handling and palletizing (machining automation)Automation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotic and automation solutions for handling, assembly, inspection, pick & placeAutomation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| RoboPUS – fully automated pallet processing with robot arms (e.g. thread inspection onInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2018
Registered on 17.04.2018 at Amtsgericht Stuttgart (HRB 764771) as Akidalia Verwaltungs GmbH, based in Reutlingen, share capital 25.000 €
- 2019
01.02.2019 renamed Stecher Automation GmbH, relocation of registered office to Sauldorf, change of register to Amtsgericht Ulm (HRB 737930), capital increase to 50.000 €; founded as an independent subsidiary of Stecher GmbH
- 2020
Innovation "RoboPUS" for fully automated pallet processing with robot arms; coping with the Corona crisis, among other things with a KfW loan
- 2024
Government subsidy of less than 500,000 € (information from North Data, 13.02.2024)
- 2025
Insolvency of three companies of the Stecher group affecting around 175 employees; Stecher Automation GmbH i. L. (in liquidation); rebranding as DarkFab Automation GmbH
- 2026
Liquidation according to North Data (03.07.2026)