Interdisciplinary engineering for mechatronics and sensor technology with in-house manufacturing in Rickenbach LU
kofatec GmbH
Moospark 1, 6221 Rickenbach LUNew on Amplifa
About kofatec
kofatec GmbH is an interdisciplinary engineering company based in Rickenbach LU, Switzerland. The company develops and manufactures mechatronic systems, sensor solutions and special-purpose machinery – from design through rapid prototyping to series production. Its own manufacturing infrastructure includes turning, milling, welding, CO₂ laser cutting and 3D printing for rapid functional prototypes; assembly and functional testing are carried out in-house. Reference projects include the SewerBall, a mobile sensor platform for wastewater analysis, the Poseidon water dosing device for bakeries, an automated cheese crusher and adapted extrusion systems for food production. Customers come from water and wastewater engineering, the food industry, environmental technology and industrial applications, including SUEZ, AXEO TP, Feldkost Food AG, Protaneo SA, Fromagerie Amstutz and Hug AG. Lot sizes range from one-off parts to small series; support is offered throughout the entire product life cycle.
- Site
- Rickenbach LU
- Processes
- Turning, Milling, Welding, 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing for rapid functional prototypes), CO₂ Laser Cutting (precise cuts and complex geometries), Assembly & Testing (quality control and functional testing in-house), Engineering & Design (mechanical systems with a focus on precision, functionality and, Rapid Prototyping
- Materials
- Engineering & Design, Turning and Milling, CO₂ Laser Cutting, 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Welding, Software Development & Sensor Technology
- Certificates
- In-house functional testing, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2013
- Industries
- Water & Environment / Wastewater, Food Industry / Foodtech, Bakeries, Environmental Technology, Industrial Applications
- 01
Engineering & Design
- 02
Rapid Prototyping / 3D Printing
- 03
Mechanical Manufacturing (Turning, Milling, Laser Cutting)
- 04
Welding / Joining
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Quality Control & Functional Testing
- 07
Series Production & Life-Cycle Support
Processes and Services
Engineering & Design
Development of mechanical systems with a focus on precision, functionality and manufacturability.
Turning and Milling
Mechanical manufacturing of one-off parts through small series in our own infrastructure.
CO₂ Laser Cutting
Precise cuts and complex geometries for sheet metal parts and assemblies.
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Rapid functional prototypes for shortened development cycles.
Welding
Joining technology for mechanical structures and system components.
Software Development & Sensor Technology
Electronics, software and embedded development for mechatronic products such as Poseidon or SewerBall.
Locations
Rickenbach LU
CHOffice and Manufacturing
- Lot size
- One-off part to small series
- Materials
- Metals and plastics (turning, milling, laser cutting, 3D printing)
- Lathe
- Milling machine
- CO₂ laser cutting system
- 3D printer
- Welding equipment
- Assembly and test stations
Systems and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurningMachining | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| MillingMachining | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| WeldingJoining | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing for rapid functional prototypes)Additive | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| CO₂ Laser Cutting (precise cuts and complex geometries)Machining | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| Assembly & Testing (quality control and functional testing in-house)Assembly | – | – | – | One-off part – Small series | – |
| Engineering & Design (mechanical systems with a focus on precision, functionality andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid PrototypingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| System Engineering / Adaptation and Extension of Extruders (Food Extrusion)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Precision Mechanics and System Engineering (e.g. automated cheese crusher, up to 80 kg of cheeseEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechatronics, Sensor Technology, Software Development and Production (e.g. Poseidon water dosingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Quality control and functional testing are carried out in-house; in-house manufacturing ensures quality already in early project phases. Poseidon is SVGW-certified for use in food production.
| Evidence | Rickenbach LU |
|---|---|
| In-house functional testing | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2013
Founding of kofatec by Adrian Koller as a freelancer in the field of automation and mechatronics
- 2018
Silvio Bossert joined; foundation laid for joint company development