Development and manufacture of measuring, testing, conditioning and assembly systems for a wide range of industries.
LAIB Maschinenbau GmbH
Stuttgart-Stammheim · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About LAIB Maschinenbau
LAIB Maschinenbau GmbH is an owner-managed special-purpose machinery manufacturer based in Stuttgart-Stammheim. With 25 employees, the company develops, designs and manufactures custom systems for measuring, testing, conditioning and assembly – from simple measuring fixtures and test benches to fully automated assembly and testing systems. All production steps are carried out in-house, ensuring a high level of vertical integration and consistent quality along the entire process chain. The systems are used, among other applications, in the automotive industry, in Formula 1 motorsport, in the pharmaceutical and food industries as well as in general mechanical engineering, and are delivered worldwide. In addition to new developments, LAIB offers conversion, retrofitting, maintenance and spare parts supply for existing systems. Founded in 1975 by Helmut Laib, the GmbH is today managed by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Eva Rist née Laib.
- Site
- Stuttgart-Stammheim
- Processes
- Special-purpose machinery for measuring and testing tasks, Conditioning of aggregate states, Complete assembly systems, Design & development (consulting, conception, implementation), Fully automated leak testing system for gearbox housings with automated robot loading, Partially automated leak testing and assembly system for engine crankcases (tightness testing, Vacuum testing of shift plates for automatic transmissions (tightness testing using vacuum), Test bench for injection nozzles (experimental and endurance test bench, pressure and volume flow
- Materials
- Special-purpose machinery, Measuring & Testing Technology, Leak Testing & Underwater Visual Inspection, Long-Term Test Benches for Pumps, Robotics & Automation, Retrofitting
- Certificates
- Certified QM systems
- Founded
- 1975
- Employees
- 25
- Industries
- Automotive, Formula 1 / Motorsport, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Consumer goods, Industry
- 01
Individual consulting
- 02
Design & development
- 03
Production (in-house)
- 04
Commissioning
- 05
Training
- 06
Maintenance & spare parts / retrofitting
- 07
Documentation & after sales
Manufacturing & Processes
Special-purpose machinery
Customer-specific systems for measuring, testing, conditioning and assembly tasks according to individual requirements.
Measuring & Testing Technology
Measurement of dimensions, geometry, form and position tolerances, force, torque, pressure, temperature and electrical quantities using components from renowned manufacturers.
Leak Testing & Underwater Visual Inspection
Tightness testing by means of dry leak testing (air or helium gas mixtures) or underwater visual inspection systems.
Long-Term Test Benches for Pumps
Test benches with temperature -25 °C to 150 °C (±0.5 °C), pressure 0 to 150 bar (±0.5 bar) and speeds up to 9,000 rpm (torque measurement up to 15,000 rpm).
Robotics & Automation
Robotic loading and integration of testing and assembly stations into automated process sequences.
Retrofitting
Conversion and further development of existing systems when requirements change, with short lead times.
Locations
Stuttgart-Stammheim
DECompany headquarters: development, design, manufacturing
- Robot-loaded test cell with leak testing system, vacuum dryer and interlinking (2011)
- Electrical engineering department (expansion 2016)
Systems & Equipment
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special-purpose machinery for measuring and testing tasksTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conditioning of aggregate statesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Complete assembly systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design & development (consulting, conception, implementation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automated leak testing system for gearbox housings with automated robot loadingTesting | – | – | – | – | Gearbox housings |
| Partially automated leak testing and assembly system for engine crankcases (tightness testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum testing of shift plates for automatic transmissions (tightness testing using vacuum)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test bench for injection nozzles (experimental and endurance test bench, pressure and volume flowTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanics testing for combustion enginesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Leak testing system for combustion engines in the assembly processTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test bench for water pumpsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly and leak testing system for gearbox housingsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring systems (dimensions, geometry, form and position tolerances, force, torque, pressure,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tightness test benches – dry leak test (air or gas mixtures/helium) andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Long-term test benches for oil/water pumps (temperature -25 °C to 150 °C, accuracy +/- 0.5 °C;Testing | Temperature +/- 0.5 °C, pressure +/- 0.5 bar | – | – | – | Oil, Water, Glycol |
| Conditioning systems for Formula 1 engine test benches (highly dynamic)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drag torque measuring station in a long-block engine assembly lineTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tube interior cleaning systemSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conversion / retrofitting of existing systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production, commissioning, training, maintenance & spare parts, documentationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robot-loaded test cell with leak testing system, vacuum dryer and interlinking | – | – | – | 2011 | Stuttgart-Stammheim |
| Insertion probe | IBM (customer) | 1 | – | 1976 | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Along the entire process chain, the focus is on consistently high quality, which is ensured by in-house manufacturing and a high level of vertical integration. Measuring equipment is implemented with components from renowned manufacturers, including pneumatic plug gauges, inductive and incremental measuring probes as well as lasers and vision systems.
| Evidence | Stuttgart-Stammheim |
|---|---|
| Certified QM systems |
Company History
- 1975
Company founded by Helmut Laib
- 1976
Design and construction of an insertion probe for IBM, various industry representatives
- 1980
Establishment of a mechanical manufacturing operation with own employees
- 1982
Start of implementing complete systems for the automotive industry including controls and automation
- 1989
Construction of the new company building in Weissach-Flacht
- 1990
Move into the new building
- 1993
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Eva Laib joins the company
- 1994
Delivery of an injection timing advance test bench to Korea, increased international activity
- 1997
Founding of LAIB Maschinenbau GmbH with Eva Laib as managing partner
- 2006
100% acquisition of the GmbH by Eva Laib
- 2007
Name change due to marriage: Eva Rist née Laib
- 2009
Expansion and relocation to Stuttgart-Stammheim
- 2011
Construction of a robot-loaded cell with leak testing system, vacuum dryer and interlinking
- 2012
Development of a tube interior cleaning system
- 2013
Various test benches in the field of quality inspection including measurement result documentation in the customer's own database
- 2014
Drag torque measuring station in a long-block engine assembly line
- 2015
End-of-line inspection of an engine assembly line including torque, pressure curve and ignition testing
- 2016
Leak testing of an engine in three build stages with more than 60 sealing plugs; expansion of the electrical department; conditioning systems for Formula 1 teams
- 2019
Development of highly dynamic conditioning systems for Formula 1 engine test benches
- 2021
Development of a fully automatic testing and assembly station for complex engines