H. Merkt Apparatebau manufactures table tennis robots under the TTmatic brand and provides repairs and spare parts.
H. Merkt Apparatebau
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About H. Merkt Apparatebau
H. Merkt Apparatebau is a manufacturer of table tennis robots based in Horb-Ihlingen (Baden-Württemberg), marketed under the TTmatic brand. The product portfolio includes table-mounted units and wheeled floor units in several series (including models 101, 202, 302, 402, 404, 500 B and 505) with features such as topspin and backspin, sidespin, pivoting and ball-sequence programs, and ball containers holding approximately 100 to 140 balls. According to the manufacturer, the PST ejection system simulates the natural flight path of the balls. The company also offers repair services and spare parts, including replacement rollers that, according to the manufacturer, fit all TTmatic models. Distribution is handled by specialized dealers such as Sport-Thieme and Tischtennis.biz. Customers include table tennis clubs, coaches and ambitious recreational players in Germany and abroad.
- Site
- Horb-Ihlingen
- Processes
- Repairs, Spare parts (Repair & Spares)
- Materials
- PST ejection system
- Industries
- Table tennis sports equipment, Training equipment/robots
- 01
Product development
- 02
Manufacturing
- 03
Assembly
- 04
Sales
- 05
Repair & spare parts
Products and Systems
PST ejection system
Simulates the natural flight path of the balls and is demanded by players and coaches.
Location
Horb-Ihlingen
DEManufacturer/Administration
Components
Industries
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 101 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 202 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 302 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 402 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 500 B | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 505 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 201 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 401 | – | – | – | – |
| Table tennis robot / ball machine | TTmatic (H. Merkt Apparatebau) 404 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1973
The oldest known TTmatic robot is a ball machine from 1973 (documented via a customer inquiry).