Automation technology, robotics, and marking and inspection technology for industrial manufacturing
GEFAT-IT GmbH
Hessisch OldendorfNew on Amplifa
About GEFAT-IT
GEFAT-IT GmbH is a company based in Hessisch Oldendorf, specializing in software development and automation technology. The company implements switching and control systems, PLC programming including retrofit, robotics integration (Fanuc, Kawasaki, Kuka, Omron/Adept, Universal Robots) as well as special-purpose machinery construction. Another focus is on marking and inspection technology: dot peen, needle, and laser technology, optical inspection cells for part identification and measurement, as well as inline code verification according to ISO 15415, ISO 15416, and ISO/IEC TR 29158. In addition, GEFAT-IT offers MES solutions with MDE/BDE and traceability, drive technology, design with EPLAN P8, as well as training and service. Customers come from the automotive, rubber and plastics, wood, metal, and special-purpose machinery industries; projects have been implemented in more than 40 countries.
- Site
- Hessisch Oldendorf
- Processes
- Automation technology (design, new construction, and service of switching and control systems), PLC & Visualization (PLC programming, retrofit, visualization systems), PLC Retrofit (Modernization of production facilities), Robotics (Programming and Controlling of Robots), Special-Purpose Machinery Construction, Design & Development, MES Projects: MDE/BDE, Machine and Production Data Acquisition / Measurement Data Acquisition and Processing
- Materials
- PLC & Visualization, Robotics Integration, Marking and Inspection Technology, Optical Inspection Cells and Image Recognition, Inline Code Verification, MES, MDE/BDE and Traceability
- Certificates
- Siemens Solution Partner (Automation System SIMATIC, HMI, NET), Rockwell Automation Recognised Systemintegrator, Siemens Solution Partner, Rockwell Recognised Systemintegrator
- Founded
- 01.10.1990
- Employees
- 30
- Industries
- Automotive, Rubber & Plastics, Wood Industry, Metal, Special-Purpose Machinery, Automotive/Automotive
- 01
Requirements analysis and process consulting
- 02
Design & development (EPLAN P8)
- 03
PLC programming and visualization
- 04
Robotics integration
- 05
Assembly and commissioning of switching and control systems
- 06
MES/MDE/BDE and traceability
- 07
Support, maintenance and training
Processes and Technologies
PLC & Visualization
PLC programming, retrofit and visualization systems (InTouch, FT View, WinCC) for Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Omron controllers.
Robotics Integration
Programming and control of robots from Fanuc, Kawasaki, Kuka, Omron (Adept), and Universal Robots.
Marking and Inspection Technology
Dot peen, needle, and laser technology with automatic position detection and 2D/3D marking inspection.
Optical Inspection Cells and Image Recognition
Part identification, classification, error analysis, and measurement with systems from Adept Vision, ACE, Cognex, and Keyence.
Inline Code Verification
Classification of up to 20 codes/s with reports according to ISO 15415, ISO 15416, and ISO/IEC TR 29158.
MES, MDE/BDE and Traceability
Machine and production data acquisition as well as traceability via laser, embossing, dot peen marking including read-back verification.
Locations
Hessisch Oldendorf
DEHeadquarters, training center
- Design and service of switching and control systems
- Robotics integration (Fanuc, Kawasaki, Kuka, Omron/Adept, UR)
- Drive technology (Danfoss, Lenze, Rockwell, SEW, Siemens)
Systems and Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation technology (design, new construction, and service of switching and control systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| PLC & Visualization (PLC programming, retrofit, visualization systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| PLC Retrofit (Modernization of production facilities)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics (Programming and Controlling of Robots)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special-Purpose Machinery ConstructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design & DevelopmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| MES Projects: MDE/BDEEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine and Production Data Acquisition / Measurement Data Acquisition and ProcessingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Traceability: Laser/Laser Welding/Embossing/Dot Peen incl. Read-Back VerificationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Image Recognition Systems (Adept Vision, ACE, Cognex, Keyence)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drive Technology (Danfoss, Lenze, Rockwell, SEW, Siemens)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant Modernization / Modernization of Production FacilitiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Robot (Integration/Programming) | Fanuc | – | – | – | Hessisch Oldendorf |
| Industrial Robot (Integration/Programming) | Kawasaki | – | – | – | Hessisch Oldendorf |
| Industrial Robot (Integration/Programming) | Kuka | – | – | – | Hessisch Oldendorf |
| Industrial Robot (Integration/Programming) | Omron (Adept) | – | – | – | Hessisch Oldendorf |
| Industrial Robot (Integration/Programming) | UR (Universal Robots) | – | – | – | Hessisch Oldendorf |
Additional services
Reference customers
Partnerships and Quality
Established technology partnerships with Siemens (Solution Partner) and Rockwell Automation (Recognised System Integrator) form the foundation for certified expertise in automation and MES projects.
| Evidence | Hessisch Oldendorf |
|---|---|
| Siemens Solution Partner | |
| Rockwell Recognised Systemintegrator |
History
- 1990
Founded on 01.10.1990 as GEFAT mbH
- 2006
Siemens Solution Partner; since 01.01.2006 Rockwell Recognised System Integrator
- 2008
Expansion into the Medical/Pharma/Chemistry sector
- 2010
Renamed to GEFAT-IT GmbH
- 2021
Sale of the Medical/Pharma/Chemistry division (eBioControl, sampleControl) to INTEGRIS LIMS GmbH