Automation solutions with robotics, control technology and TwinCAT-CNC for machine builders and manufacturing SMEs
Heihsel GmbH
6841 Mäder, AustriaNew on Amplifa
About Heihsel GmbH
Heihsel GmbH, based in Mäder (Vorarlberg), is a service provider specializing in automation technology for machine builders and manufacturing SMEs in the DACH region. The company develops and implements robotics solutions for machine loading and unloading, palletizing, welding, gluing, dispensing as well as handling and assembly tasks. Core competencies include PLC programming with Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens, robot integration (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Neura, UR), CNC and motion applications including special kinematics, plant visualization and HMI systems, and the integration of ERP, MES and traceability interfaces. In addition, safety and CE concepts including risk assessments and acceptance according to the EU Machinery Directive, commissioning, optimization and troubleshooting with remote maintenance and on-site service are offered. Reference projects include a double-spindle turning machine with an in-house developed TwinCAT-CNC control system, a production line for automatic transmission parts (variator rings) and a cross-system safety concept for an assembly system for drive inverters of electric vehicles. Owner Daniel Heihsel has been active in the industry since 1999.
- Site
- Mäder
- Processes
- Machine loading and unloading (robot automation), Palletizing and packaging, Welding (robot application), Gluing and dispensing (robot application), Simple handling steps / part handling / small assemblies, PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / OOP / frameworks), Robot integration (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Neura, UR and others), CNC & motion applications (special kinematics, axes, path control)
- Materials
- Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / TwinCAT CNC, Siemens PLC, EtherCAT / Servo Drives, HMI / Visualization, TwinSAFE / FSOE, OPC, Modbus TCP, Profibus
- Certificates
- Safety & CE according to EU Machinery Directive, ISO 9001
- Industries
- Machine builders, Manufacturing SMEs, Automotive, Automotive (e-vehicle drive inverters, transmission parts)
- 01
Requirements analysis and initial consultation
- 02
Concept and software development (PLC, TwinCAT, HMI)
- 03
Robot and drive integration
- 04
Safety and CE implementation
- 05
Commissioning and optimization
- 06
Support, remote maintenance and troubleshooting
Technologies & Processes
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / TwinCAT CNC
Control platform for PLC, CNC, motion and safety applications including EtherCAT peripherals.
Siemens PLC
PLC programming as an alternative to Beckhoff in existing plant environments.
EtherCAT / Servo Drives
Servo EtherCAT drives (including Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff AX 8000) for precise motion and axis control.
HMI / Visualization
TwinCAT HMI and plant visualization for intuitive operation of complex processes.
TwinSAFE / FSOE
Cross-system safety communication via FSOE including safety cascades.
OPC, Modbus TCP, Profibus
Communication protocols for integrating camera systems, robots, RFID readers and production data displays.
Site
Mäder
ATHeadquarters and development site
- Beckhoff IPC with TwinCAT CNC
- Beckhoff AX 8000 servo controllers
- Bosch Rexroth servo EtherCAT drives
- Pilz PNOZMulti safety controller
- Robot integration ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Neura, UR
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine loading and unloading (robot automation)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Palletizing and packagingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (robot application)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gluing and dispensing (robot application)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Simple handling steps / part handling / small assembliesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / OOP / frameworks)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot integration (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Neura, UR and others)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC & motion applications (special kinematics, axes, path control)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Safety & CE concepts (risk assessments, TwinSAFE, acceptance according to EU Machinery Directive)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant visualization / HMI systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Integration & data logging (interfaces to ERP, MES, traceability)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning & optimization (on-site or remote)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Troubleshooting & support (troubleshooting, remote maintenance, on-site service)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | Accuracy in the 1/1000 range | – | – | – | – |
| Development/control commissioning (GU) of a double-spindle turning machine with Beckhoff TwinCAT-CNCEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| TwinCAT CNC for a CO2 cleanerEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development and commissioning of a test bench for intelligent hydraulic pumpsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-spindle automatic turning machine (2 CNC lathes, linear motors, servo spindle) | Künz Systemautomation GmbH (mechanics) / Heihsel GmbH (control) | 1 | – | 2022-2024 | – |
| Industrial robot (integration of various manufacturers) | ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Neura, UR and others | – | – | – | – |
| Beckhoff IPC (control platform with TwinCAT CNC, EtherCAT terminals) | Beckhoff | – | – | – | – |
| Servo EtherCAT drives | BoschRexroth | – | – | – | – |
| Servo controller AX 8000 | Beckhoff AX 8000 | – | – | – | – |
| Safety controller PNOZMulti | Pilz PNOZMulti | – | – | – | – |
| – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test bench for intelligent hydraulic pumps | – | – | – | – | – |
| – | BBS Automation (machine builder) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Safety
Safety and CE concepts with risk assessments and acceptance according to the EU Machinery Directive are an integral part of the projects; safety concepts are accepted including validation by the plant operator.
| Evidence | Mäder |
|---|---|
| Safety & CE according to EU Machinery Directive | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1999
Daniel Heihsel begins his career in the industry (automation, mechanical engineering, mechatronics).
- 2022
Project start of the double-spindle automatic turning machine with Beckhoff TwinCAT-CNC.
- 2023
Prototype development and integration of the central CNC control as well as fine-tuning.
- 2024
Project completion and acceptance of the CNC turning machine.