Develops and manufactures automated 2D/3D X-ray and CT inspection systems as well as robotics and automation systems for industry
HEITEC AG
Erlangen · KuchenNew on Amplifa
About HEITEC
HEITEC AG, headquartered in Erlangen, is a provider of customized solutions for industrial X-ray technology, robotics, automation and services. The portfolio includes fully automatic inline X-ray inspection systems (HeiDetect Wheel Robot), robot-assisted flexible CT inspection systems, modular inline, atline and standalone CT systems as well as CT inspection systems for e-mobility. In addition, DataMatrix code marking by laser, automated testing and alignment systems for assemblies and interior components, as well as special machines and automation cells are developed. HEITEC PTS GmbH from Kuchen has been part of the HEITEC Group since 2010 and is responsible, among other things, for industrial X-ray technology and a 24/7 service over the entire system life cycle. More than 500 robots installed worldwide and up to 25,000,000 cycles of a single system over more than five years demonstrate system availability. Customers come from the automotive industry, e-mobility, packaging technology and pharmaceuticals, energy, aerospace as well as plant engineering and special machine construction.
- Site
- Erlangen
- Processes
- 2D/3D X-ray inspection (automated inline X-ray inspection systems), CT inspection (computed tomography), inline/atline/standalone, X-ray inspection of wheels (fully automatic, inline), DataMatrix code marking (DMC) by laser, X-ray inspection of large-volume components (gigacast), X-ray technology for wood inspection, Automation for milling centers (automation cells), Handling system for pharmaceutical primary packaging (medical vials)
- Materials
- Wood (plantation wood/hardwood), Bamboo, 2D/3D X-ray inspection, CT inspection (computed tomography), DataMatrix marking by laser, Robot-assisted inspection systems
- Industries
- Automotive industry, E-mobility, Packaging technology and pharmaceuticals, Energy (gas turbines), Aerospace, Plant engineering and special machine construction
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Requirements analysis and engineering
- 02
Design and software development
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Manufacturing and assembly of the systems
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Commissioning at the customer
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24/7 service over the system life cycle
Inspection Methods and System Technology
2D/3D X-ray inspection
Automated inline X-ray inspection systems for early detection of sources of defects in series production.
CT inspection (computed tomography)
Inline, atline and standalone CT systems for high-resolution 3D inspection results of a wide variety of workpieces.
DataMatrix marking by laser
Laser-based DMC marking for complete traceability.
Robot-assisted inspection systems
Flexible handling of a wide variety of workpieces up to large-volume gigacast components.
Locations
Erlangen
DEHEITEC AG headquarters
Kuchen
DEHEITEC PTS GmbH: industrial X-ray technology, robotics, automation
- HeiDetect Wheel Robot
- HeiLaser Wheel
- HeiDetect Flex Raptor
- HeiDetect Flex Robot
- HeiDetect Flex
- HeiDetect Valu
- HeiDetect FX InlineCT
- HEITEC RoboCT
- HEITEC Flow Scan
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D/3D X-ray inspection (automated inline X-ray inspection systems)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| CT inspection (computed tomography), inline/atline/standaloneInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray inspection of wheels (fully automatic, inline)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| DataMatrix code marking (DMC) by laserSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray inspection of large-volume components (gigacast)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray technology for wood inspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | Wood, Bamboo |
| Automation for milling centers (automation cells)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling system for pharmaceutical primary packaging (medical vials)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection system for air intake and exhaust flaps kinematics (test and alignment system)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection system for gas turbine blades (thermographic, optical and 3D measurement methods)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly testing (universal test system UTS on PXI basis, functional testing of flat assemblies)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection system for interior door side trim (TSV)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation / special machine constructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 24/7 service for systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully automatic inline wheel inspection system (X-ray) | HEITEC HeiDetect Wheel Robot | – | – | – | – |
| Laser marking system (DMC) | HEITEC HeiLaser Wheel | – | – | – | – |
| Robot-assisted flexible X-ray inspection system for large-volume components (gigacast) | HEITEC HeiDetect Flex Raptor | – | – | – | – |
| Robot-assisted flexible CT inspection system | HEITEC HeiDetect Flex Robot | – | – | – | – |
| Modular CT system (inline/atline/standalone) | HEITEC HeiDetect Flex | – | – | – | – |
| Standalone CT system | HEITEC HeiDetect Valu | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic inline CT inspection system | HEITEC HeiDetect FX InlineCT | – | – | – | – |
| CT inspection system for e-mobility | HEITEC HEITEC RoboCT | – | – | – | – |
| CT/X-ray inspection system | HEITEC HEITEC Flow Scan | – | – | – | – |
| Functional test system (PXI-based) for flat assemblies | HEITEC UTS (universal test system) | – | – | – | – |
| Test and alignment system for air intake/exhaust flaps | HEITEC | – | – | – | – |
| Modular inspection system for gas turbine blades | HEITEC | – | – | – | – |
| Automated inspection system for door side trims | HEITEC | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2010
HEITEC PTS from Kuchen became part of the HEITEC Group.
- 2020
Production start of four HeiDetect Wheel Robot systems at the BORBET Group in August 2020.