System integration for production and logistics automation: special machinery, robotics, intralogistics and software from a single source
SCIO Automation GmbH
Frankenthal · Ladenburg · Duisburg · Ilmenau · Osterhofen · Albersdorf-Prebuch (AT) · Toledo (ES)New on Amplifa
About SCIO Automation
SCIO Automation is an internationally active automation group headquartered in Frankenthal (Pfalz). As a system integrator and technical innovator, the company automates production and logistics processes and supports customers on their way to smart factories. The service portfolio includes special machinery construction and production lines, robot cells, measuring and testing systems, alignment and calibration systems, PLC and high-level language programming, software development through to virtual commissioning and digital factory. In the field of intralogistics, the group develops Autonomous Mobile Robots, autonomous forklifts (AFi) and patented cleanroom logistics solutions for the semiconductor industry. In addition, SCIO offers Safety Services for implementation of the Machinery Directive, predictive maintenance, 24/7 after-sales support, patented industrial labelling technology (PrintoLUX) as well as process engineering and GMP consulting with more than 1,000 realized projects. The SCIO Group employs around 1,800 people at more than 40 locations in 8 countries and serves industries ranging from automotive and electronics/semiconductors to chemicals, pharmaceuticals and Food & Beverage.
- Site
- Frankenthal
- Processes
- System integration / automation of production and logistics processes, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) for autonomous material handling, Food Intralogistics (automation for Food & Beverage), Software Solutions (ERP integration, warehouse management systems), Industrial Labelling (patented process, replacing screen printing, engraving, anodizing, vacuum, Cleanroom Intralogistics (patented cleanroom logistics solutions), High-level language programming for plants, Software development (including warehouse management software)
- Materials
- System Integration, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Cleanroom Intralogistics, Industrial Labelling (PrintoLUX), Machine Learning & Predictive Maintenance, Virtual Commissioning / Digital Factory
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Employees
- ~1.800 (SCIO Group)
- Industries
- Automotive, E-Commerce & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Environment/Energy, Electronics & Semiconductors, Life Science
- 01
Engineering & planning
- 02
Special machinery construction / production lines
- 03
Software development & programming
- 04
Virtual commissioning
- 05
Assembly & commissioning
- 06
24/7 after-sales service & predictive maintenance
Processes & Technologies
System Integration
Planning, implementation and service for automation and intralogistics solutions from a single source.
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Autonomous material handling including autonomous forklifts (AFi) with 2D safety scanners and 3D cameras beyond Performance Level D.
Cleanroom Intralogistics
Patented logistics solutions for the entire cleanroom logistics chain, including FOSB storage systems for semiconductors.
Industrial Labelling (PrintoLUX)
Patented labelling process, replacing screen printing, engraving, anodizing, vacuum printing, laser marking and plotting.
Machine Learning & Predictive Maintenance
Camera- and sensor-based quality control as well as predictive maintenance to increase plant availability.
Virtual Commissioning / Digital Factory
Virtual commissioning and throughput simulation based on real production data for optimized plant planning.
Locations
Frankenthal
DEHeadquarters SCIO Automation GmbH & SCIO Automation Production Solutions GmbH
Ladenburg
DESCIO Automation Ladenburg GmbH (predictive maintenance, automation technology)
Duisburg
DESCIO Automation Duisburg GmbH (safety services, Machinery Directive)
Ilmenau
DESCIO Automation Ilmenau GmbH (MRB Automation)
Osterhofen
DESCIO Automation Intrasolutions GmbH (Fabmatics, cleanroom intralogistics)
Albersdorf-Prebuch
ATSCIO Automation Austria GmbH
Toledo
ESSCIO Automation Spain SL (assembly and commissioning of industrial machinery)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System integration / automation of production and logistics processesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) for autonomous material handlingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Food Intralogistics (automation for Food & Beverage)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software Solutions (ERP integration, warehouse management systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial Labelling (patented process, replacing screen printing, engraving, anodizing, vacuumSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cleanroom Intralogistics (patented cleanroom logistics solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| High-level language programming for plantsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development (including warehouse management software)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Virtual commissioning / digital factoryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Safety services / Machinery Directive (CE conformity, risk assessment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 24/7 support servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process engineering (process engineering, M+E planning, pipeline engineering, GMP consulting; >1,000Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special machinery construction (modular scalable production systems, greenfield/brownfield)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic door panel assembly line (cycle time approx. 104 seconds, automaticAssembly | – | – | – | – | Vehicle door sets (automotive) |
| Vision-guided robotic pick-and-place system (press loading, 3D vision, cycle time 6 secondsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic assembly line for light modules (handling, testing, packaging)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alignment and calibration systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring and testing systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production lines (high-precision systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot cellsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical installation and programming for body-in-white lines, e-mobility and battery assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| PLC programming and proprietary PLC frameworkEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Predictive maintenance / intelligent remote maintenance system (air filtration systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autonomous forklifts (AFi) and autonomous tugger trains / intralogisticsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly and commissioning of industrial machinery (SCIO Automation Spain SL)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous forklift AFi (with 2D safety scanners ×3 and 3D cameras ×2) | 4am Robotics AFi | – | – | – | – |
| Autonomous Mobile Robots | SCIO Automation | – | – | – | – |
| BDE Tower / smart production system (HIBERION) | VESCON SO3 Hiberion | – | – | – | – |
| FOSB storage and transport system (cleanroom, semiconductor) | SCIO Automation | – | – | – | – |
| Highly automated logistics center | SCIO Automation | – | – | – | Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The group works with documented quality processes; an ISO 9001 certification is verifiable for SCIO Automation Spain SL. Safety Services cover the Machinery Directive, risk assessment and CE conformity.
| Evidence | Toledo |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2021
Safety services project for the Machinery Directive at an international HVAC manufacturer (Duisburg location)
- 2023
Presentation of the production and assembly automation portfolio at Motek Stuttgart (brands: Ladenburg, Industrial Automation, MRB Automation, VESCON, tmp)
- 2024
Matrix Engineered Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA) becomes part of the SCIO Automation Group