Automation systems for pharmaceutical packaging and life science, from feeding to end-of-line
Goldfuss Automation GmbH
Balingen (headquarters)New on Amplifa
About Goldfuss Automation
Goldfuss Automation GmbH, headquartered in Balingen, was founded in 1996 by Thomas Goldfuß and has been part of the Uhlmann Group since January 2025. The company develops and manufactures automation systems, in particular peripheral automation for pharmaceutical packaging as well as sophisticated automation solutions for the life science sector. In pharmaceutical packaging, the portfolio includes stable feeding processes, precise handling and individually adaptable end-of-line solutions, such as the feeding of folding cartons and blisters. In the field of life science automation, Goldfuss supports customers from process analysis through development, integration and validation to continuous optimization, with the goal of lights-out lab environments. The solutions are GMP-compliant and are delivered worldwide. The offering is complemented by robotics integration with Yaskawa cobots as well as service and maintenance for machines in ongoing operation.
- Site
- Balingen
- Processes
- Automation systems / plant engineering (peripheral automation for pharma packaging), Robotics integration (Yaskawa cobots), Manufacture, distribution and trade of mechanical parts, Service (commissioning and ongoing operation of machines), Product development and production of technical articles (plant engineering, automation), Pharma Packaging: feeding processes, handling, end-of-line solutions, Life Science Automation: process analysis, development, integration, validation, optimization, Service and maintenance
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 9001:2008, IQNet, Yaskawa Partner Certificate, GMP-compliant solutions
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 20-49 (approx. 45)
- Industries
- Pharma, Life Science, Laboratory Automation, Packaging Technology, Agricultural Science, Diagnostics
- 01
Engineering / process analysis
- 02
Design and development
- 03
Robotics integration (cobots)
- 04
Assembly of systems
- 05
Integration and validation
- 06
Service and maintenance
Locations
Balingen
DEHeadquarters, development and assembly
- Yaskawa Cobot (collaborative robot)
Components & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation systems / plant engineering (peripheral automation for pharma packaging)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics integration (Yaskawa cobots)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture, distribution and trade of mechanical partsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service (commissioning and ongoing operation of machines)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobot (collaborative robot) | Yaskawa | – | – | – | Balingen |
Additional services
Quality
Goldfuss operates according to ISO 9001:2015 and develops GMP-compliant solutions; in the life science sector, automation solutions are validated.
| Evidence | Balingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| IQNet | |
| GMP-compliant solutions |
History
- 1996
Founding of Goldfuss by Thomas Goldfuß in Balingen
- 2013-08-29
Registration of Goldfuß engineering GmbH, based in Balingen (HRB 746123, AG Stuttgart)
- 2017
Relocation to Am Bangraben 12, Balingen
- 2025-01
Goldfuss becomes part of the Uhlmann Group
- 2025-01-20
Karl Geiger becomes Managing Director
- 2025-12-17
Renamed to Goldfuss Automation GmbH