Precision hydraulic and pneumatic clamping technology and manufacturing automation, developed and produced in Japan
KOSMEK Europe GmbH
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (AT) · Kobe (JP)New on Amplifa
About KOSMEK
KOSMEK Europe GmbH, headquartered in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, is the EMEA headquarters of KOSMEK Ltd., founded in 1986 in Kobe, Japan. The group develops and produces clamping systems and automation technology 100 % in its own plants in Nishi-ku, Kobe. The portfolio includes hydraulic and pneumatic workpiece clamping systems (swing clamps, lever clamps and spread clamps, support elements), robotic tool changers with zero-backlash technology, pallet grippers, quick mold change systems for injection molding (QMCS) and stamping presses (QDCS), clamping systems for die casting machines, as well as solutions for welding and washing processes. Core innovations are the patented High-Power technology with mechanical locking (up to 7 times higher holding force at 0 bar), low and medium pressure technology, battery-free wireless sensing, and heat-treated proprietary alloys. Customers come from the automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, mechanical engineering, die casting and toolmaking industries. KOSMEK Europe handles sales, technical consulting, support and logistics for Europe, the Middle East and Africa through a distributor network.
- Site
- Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Processes
- Workpiece clamping systems (hydraulic and pneumatic clamps, swing clamps, lever clamps,, High-Power technology (distortion-free clamping of thin-walled workpieces, patented mechanical, Manufacturing automation (positioning, High-Power clamping, gripping, robotic tool changers,, Injection molding quick mold change systems (QMCS), Quick die change systems (QDCS) for stamping and press machines, Clamping systems for die casting machines (high-pressure and high-temperature resistant), Welding and washing applications (clamping systems for welding and washing environments, jig-less, Low and medium pressure clamping technology
- Materials
- Aluminum, Aluminum high-pressure die casting (HPDC), Magnesium (thin-walled components), Heat-treated alloys (proprietary, for clamping components), Heat-treated proprietary alloys, High-Power technology (patented mechanical locking), Zero-Backlash technology, Wireless Sensing technology
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1986
- Industries
- Automotive industry, E-mobility (EV), Electronics, Semiconductor manufacturing, Manufacturing automation/robotics, Mechanical engineering
- 01
In-house development
- 02
Mechanical machining and production in Kobe
- 03
Quality assurance
- 04
EMEA sales and application consulting
- 05
Logistics and support via distributor network
Technologies & Materials
Aluminum high-pressure die casting (HPDC)
KOSMEK clamping systems are used, among other things, for machining thin-walled HPDC components in the e-mobility sector.
Magnesium (thin-walled components)
High-Power pneumatic clamps enable low-distortion clamping and stable machining of thin-walled magnesium components.
Heat-treated proprietary alloys
Heat-treated in-house alloys increase the fatigue and compressive strength of clamping components.
High-Power technology (patented mechanical locking)
Achieves up to 7 times higher holding force and 3 times higher clamping force at low system pressure, with holding force at 0 bar.
Zero-Backlash technology
Locks tools and fixtures without micro-movement in all three axes with 3 µm repeatability after 2 million cycles.
Wireless Sensing technology
Motion-powered wireless querying of clamp states without batteries, cabling or external power supply.
Locations
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
ATEMEA headquarters: sales, application consulting, support, logistics
Kobe
JPGroup headquarters with development and production (3 plants in Nishi-ku)
Products & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workpiece clamping systems (hydraulic and pneumatic clamps, swing clamps, lever clamps,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Aluminum die casting (HPDC), Magnesium, Steel |
| High-Power technology (distortion-free clamping of thin-walled workpieces, patented mechanicalEngineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Magnesium, Aluminum die casting |
| Manufacturing automation (positioning, High-Power clamping, gripping, robotic tool changers,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Injection molding quick mold change systems (QMCS)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quick die change systems (QDCS) for stamping and press machinesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clamping systems for die casting machines (high-pressure and high-temperature resistant)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Aluminum die casting |
| Welding and washing applications (clamping systems for welding and washing environments, jig-lessEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Low and medium pressure clamping technologyEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wireless Sensing technology (wireless query clamps, wireless pressure switch, wirelessTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fabrication, front-end and back-end:Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Zero-Backlash technology (for robotic tool changers)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fixture design and application consulting (Application Review, Free Application Review, ApplicationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house production of clamping systems and automation technology (100 % in-house development andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
19 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumatic High-Power swing clamp | KOSMEK WHE | – | – | – | – |
| Pneumatic spread centering pin | KOSMEK VWK | – | – | – | – |
| Pneumatic lever clamp | KOSMEK WCA0321 | – | – | – | – |
| Pneumatic swing clamp | KOSMEK WHC0201 | – | – | – | – |
| Standard pneumatic clamp | KOSMEK WHA | – | – | – | – |
| High-Power pneumatic support element | KOSMEK WNC | – | – | – | – |
| Robotic tool changer (Robotic Hand Changer) | KOSMEK SWR | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical robotic tool changer | KOSMEK SMR | – | – | – | – |
| Robotic tool changer for semiconductor processes | KOSMEK SVS | – | – | – | – |
| Pallet gripper | KOSMEK WVP | – | – | – | – |
| Centering pin clamp (Expansion Locating Pin Clamp) | KOSMEK SWP | – | – | – | – |
| Compact pneumatic clamp (Mid-Pressure Compact Clamp) | KOSMEK TQA (TQA0300, TQA0450) | – | – | – | – |
| Work support (medium and high pressure) | KOSMEK TNE | – | – | – | – |
| Vertical mounting valve (sequence valve) | KOSMEK BLV | – | – | – | – |
| Vertical mounting valve (leakage reduction valve) | KOSMEK BMV | – | – | – | – |
| Wireless pressure switch | KOSMEK J□Y | – | – | – | – |
| Other components used in applications | KOSMEK LHA0360, TLZ1000, TMA0601 | – | – | – | – |
| Two-station rotary indexing machine with automation technology (customer machine, scope of use | SEMA Maschinenbau MT30X | – | – | – | Traunkirchen, Austria |
| Plant (in-house production) | KOSMEK | 3 | – | – | Kobe (Seishin High-tech Park, Nishi-ku), Japan |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
KOSMEK has been ISO 9001 certified since 2003. The products are developed and produced 100 % in Japan and are based on more than 360 patents, including High-Power, Zero-Backlash and Wireless Sensing technology.
| Evidence | Kobe |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1986
Foundation of KOSMEK Ltd. with 20 million yen in Santanda, Amagasaki, Japan
- 1989
Headquarters/plant in Seishin Hitech Park, Nishi-ku, Kobe; KOSMEK (USA) LTD. founded
- 1992
KOSMEK Engineering Co., Ltd. founded in Kobe
- 2003
ISO 9001 certification obtained
- 2005
Capital increased to 100 million yen; Shanghai office opened
- 2006
New plant in Seishin High-tech Park, Nishi-ku, Kobe; headquarters relocated
- 2008
Poland office opened
- 2011
KOSMEK (China) LTD. founded
- 2014
KOSMEK LTD. India founded
- 2015
KOSMEK Europe GmbH founded for sales in EMEA
- 2019
Second plant in Nishi-ku, Kobe completed
- 2025
Third plant in Nishi-ku, Kobe completed
- 2026
15 years of KOSMEK in EMEA; 'Free Application Review' campaign