Cable assembly, EMS and mechanical manufacturing from a single source with engineering, IT and logistics
STAR COOPERATION GmbH
Böblingen · Sindelfingen · Göppingen · Affalterbach · Heimsheim · Ludwigsburg · Großbeeren · Ingolstadt · Kornwestheim · Magdeburg · Stuttgart · GrazNew on Amplifa
System service provider from Böblingen
STAR COOPERATION GmbH, headquartered in Böblingen, was founded in 1997 and operates as an interdisciplinary service provider with more than 25 locations in the fields of consulting, electronics, engineering, IT, logistics and media. In manufacturing, the focus is on cable assembly to individual specifications: from special-purpose production and cable sets for test and measurement setups to small series from a quantity of 1. This is complemented by Electronic Manufacturing Services, test and inspection systems, and workshop services for electrical and electronic work. Via its subsidiary atec innovation in Sindelfingen, the company offers machining of steel, aluminium, plastic, brass, copper and wood, welding processes, 3D printing, surface technology, as well as special tool, jig and test rig construction. Customers come primarily from the automotive industry, as well as from mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, construction and the retail and consumer goods sectors. Certifications to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 underscore the quality and environmental management.
- Site
- Böblingen
- Processes
- Cable assembly / cable harnessing, Crimping (manual and automatic), Soldering, Ultrasonic welding, Hot Melt / Hot Melt Moulding, Pressure welding processes, Machining of plastic and aluminium housings (housing technology), Laser marking / engraving
- Materials
- Steel (all common grades), Aluminium (all common grades), Plastics, Brass, Copper, Wood, Cable assembly, Manual and automatic crimping
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (STAR ELECTRONICS Göppingen), ISO 14001:2015 (STAR ELECTRONICS Göppingen), ISO 50001:2018, ISO 45001:2018, TISAX Level 2/3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Automotive, Mechanical engineering, Media and entertainment, Retail and consumer goods, Pharmaceuticals, Construction
- 01
Design and product development (CAD)
- 02
Prototype and small-series manufacturing
- 03
Cable assembly / cable harnessing
- 04
EMS – PCB assembly through to complete devices
- 05
Housing technology and surface treatment
- 06
Assembly and module assembly
- 07
Test and inspection systems / automated testing
- 08
Logistics and fulfilment
Materials and processes
Cable assembly
Production of automotive, data, coax, silicone and HV cables including crimping, soldering and hot melt, from a quantity of 1.
Manual and automatic crimping
Contacts such as MQS, MLK, JPT, SPT, PQS or MPT fitted using semi-automatic crimping machines and crimping machines.
Ultrasonic welding
Ultrasonic welding system for connections in cable harnessing.
Hot Melt / Hot Melt Moulding
Sheathing and encapsulation of cable sets using the hot-melt process.
Electronic Manufacturing Services
PCB assembly through to the manufacture of complete devices according to individual specifications.
Machining
Machining of steel, aluminium, plastic, brass, copper and wood for prototypes and small series.
Welding MIG / WIG / MAG / electrode
Certified welding area for steel and aluminium components.
3D printing (Rapid Prototyping)
Additive production of prototypes and models.
Anodising
Surface finish for aluminium components.
Heat treatment: hardening, nitriding, burnishing
Finishing of steel components for higher fatigue strength.
Test and inspection systems
Intelligent testing technology for vehicle components including automated testing and logging.
Special tool and jig construction
Development and construction of special tools, operating equipment, jigs and test rigs.
Manufacturing areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable assembly / cable harnessingJoining | – | – | – | 1 piece | Automotive cables FLR/FLRY, Data cables, Coax cables, Silicone cables, HV cables, Ölflex-Heat |
| Crimping (manual and automatic)Joining | – | – | – | – | Cables, Contacts (MQS, MLK, JPT, SPT, PQS, MPT) |
| SolderingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot Melt / Hot Melt MouldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pressure welding processesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining of plastic and aluminium housings (housing technology)Machining | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Aluminium |
| Laser marking / engravingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) – PCB assembly, boards through to complete devicesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test and inspection systems / automated testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Module assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining / mechanical processing / contract manufacturingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastics, Brass, Copper, Wood |
| 3D printing (Rapid Prototyping)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding MIG / WIG / MAG / electrode (certified welding area)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium |
| Prototype manufacturing and small-series manufacturingAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Plastics, Brass, Copper, Wood |
| Special tool, operating equipment and jig constructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test rig constructionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser and waterjet cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| PunchingForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| AnodisingSurface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Powder coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| PaintingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| ElectroplatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heat treatment: hardening, nitriding, burnishingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Grinding and polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAD design / product development (CATIA, Siemens NX, CREO Parametrics, Solid Works)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle conversion / metrology installation / vehicle bodiesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-automatic crimping machines (MQS, MLK, Mano-MQS, Dernend sleeves, twisted contacts) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cutting-to-length machines | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic welding system | – | – | – | – | – |
| Crimping machine for splices | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cable test systems incl. documentation | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and certifications
Manufacturing is operated according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 (certified by DEKRA); the relevant locations are additionally certified to TISAX Level 2 or 3. Cable test systems with documentation and automated test and inspection systems safeguard product quality.
| Evidence | Böblingen | Göppingen |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| ISO 14001 | ||
| TISAX Level 2/3 |
History
- 1997
Founding of STAR COOPERATION