Marking systems, labeling systems, laser technology and industrial labels for automated industrial manufacturing
topex GmbH
73268 Erkenbrechtsweiler (Daimlerstraße 2) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
System supplier for complex marking solutions
Since 1984, topex GmbH has been developing and manufacturing marking systems, labels and industrial labels for worldwide use in production and assembly lines. As a mid-sized system supplier based in Erkenbrechtsweiler in Baden-Württemberg, the company offers automatic thermal transfer labeling systems, laser marking systems, RFID marking systems, special-purpose machinery as well as industrial-grade labels and thermal transfer ribbons. The systems are integrated into existing production lines specific to the component and workpiece material – including part separation, robotic systems, camera and inspection solutions, and connection to PC or PLC controls. Core processes include thermal transfer printing, laser marking with solid-state and CO2 lasers, laser cutting, and the automated application of functional parts such as pressure compensation elements and clamping mats. Customers are primarily the automotive and supply industry, e-mobility, pharmaceutical and diagnostics, aerospace, rail, electronics, logistics, defense, as well as mechanical engineering and renewable energies. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 and serves customers in Europe, China and the USA through a network of sales and service partners.
- Site
- Erkenbrechtsweiler
- Processes
- Automatic thermal transfer labeling systems (print and labeling systems Series 7000), Special label dispensers (project-specific labeling system solutions), Laser marking of labels and type plates, Laser direct part marking (e.g. pistons, tension nuts, milling tools), Laser cutting, RFID label converting, finishing and inspection (encoding, thermal/transfer printing,, Application of foam rubber seals, Application of double-sided adhesive spacer components on prismatic battery cells
- Materials
- Steel (coils/slit strip), Plastics, Foam rubber, Insulation films / clamping mats, Plastic cassettes, Label substrate materials / type plates, Thermal transfer printing, Laser marking (solid-state laser IR, green, UV)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, TISAX (Standard Scope 2.0, Assessment-ID ACWX8N-1), TISAX (ACWX8N-1), IATF 16949
- Founded
- 1984
- Industries
- Automotive, E-mobility, Pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, Aerospace, Rail/transport, Logistics and packaging
- 01
Consulting and concept development
- 02
Design and engineering (including VR design)
- 03
Manufacturing of marking and special-purpose machinery
- 04
Production of labels and thermal transfer ribbons
- 05
Integration into production and assembly lines
- 06
Commissioning and implementation
- 07
After-sales service, support and repair
Materials and processes
Thermal transfer printing
Printing process for texts, barcodes, 2D codes and graphics on labels in the Series 7000 labeling systems.
Laser marking (solid-state laser IR, green, UV)
Permanent direct part marking of items such as pistons, tension nuts, milling tools and housings, as well as marking of labels and type plates.
CO2 laser heads
Used in customer-specific laser systems for marking and film processing.
RFID converting and testing
Finishing, encoding, printing (thermal/transfer printing, DOD printing with UV curing) and 100 % inspection of smartlabels incl. rejection of bad tags.
Steel (coils/slit strip)
Fully automatic marking of steel coils and slit strip in special-purpose systems.
Plastics
Labeling and marking of plastic parts, housings and electronic components.
Foam rubber
Automated application of foam rubber seals in special-purpose systems.
Insulation films / clamping mats
Separation and processing – also continuous – for applications in battery assembly.
Locations
Erkenbrechtsweiler
DEHeadquarters · Engineering and manufacturing
- Lot size
- Prototypes to series (project-specific special-purpose machinery)
- Materials
- Labels, thermal transfer ribbons, RFID smartlabels, steel, plastics, foam rubber, insulation films
- Thermal transfer labeling systems Series 7000
- Laser marking station LM 5650
- Laser workstations Series 5000
- Laser film station 5640
- Laser film module LM 5500
- Type plate module TM 5200
- Solid-state lasers (IR, green, UV) and CO2 laser heads
- 6-axis robots for label/part handling
- 8-station rotary indexing table with inspection and labeling
- Label dispenser RST
- topex 100 label rewinder and unwinder
- Roll rewinding and inspection system
- RFID label inspection station
- Fully automatic measuring machine for marking solutions
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic thermal transfer labeling systems (print and labeling systems Series 7000)Marking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Labels, Thermal transfer ribbons |
| Special label dispensers (project-specific labeling system solutions)Marking/Printing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser marking of labels and type platesMarking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Labels, Type plates |
| Laser direct part marking (e.g. pistons, tension nuts, milling tools)Marking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Steel, Metal |
| Laser cuttingMarking/Printing | – | – | – | – | – |
| RFID label converting, finishing and inspection (encoding, thermal/transfer printing,Marking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Smartlabels, RFID labels |
| Application of foam rubber sealsJoining | – | – | – | – | Foam rubber |
| Application of double-sided adhesive spacer components on prismatic battery cellsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Battery cells |
| Application of pressure compensation elements (DAE) with accuracy +/- 0.2 mm incl. inspectionAssembly | +/- 0.2mm | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Assembly of pressure compensation elements (DAE) incl. flow testing of DAE membraneTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Separation and processing of clamping mats (also continuous)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Insulation films, Clamping mats |
| Label position control, wrinkle detection, 2D scan/scanner and camera solutionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic marking of steel coils (slit strip)Marking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Contract markingMarking/Printing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special-purpose machinery / automation solutions (part separation, part feeding, rotary indexingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement and cleaning of milling tools in a special-purpose system with 6-axis robot, laserMarking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Milling tools (tool steel/carbide) |
| Production of special/industrial labels (for high temperatures, harsh environments, specialMarking/Printing | – | – | – | – | Special labels, Functional labels, RFID smart labels, Thermal/transfer ribbons |
23 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic thermal transfer labeling system Series 7000 | topex Serie 7000 | – | – | – | Erkenbrechtsweiler |
| Label printer 7000 | topex 7000 | – | – | – | – |
| Printer controller | topex 7200 Highend | – | – | – | – |
| Laser marking system / laser station | topex LM 5650 | – | – | – | – |
| Laser workstation Series 5000 | topex Serie 5000 | – | – | – | – |
| Laser film station | topex 5640 | – | – | – | – |
| Laser film module | topex LM 5500 | – | – | – | – |
| Type plate module | topex TM 5200 | – | – | – | – |
| Solid-state lasers (IR, green, UV) and CO2 laser heads | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marking laser fiber laser | Trumpf TruMark 3020 | – | – | – | – |
| One-box fiber laser with galvo head | – | – | – | – | – |
| 6-axis robot for label/part handling | – | – | – | – | – |
| 8-station rotary indexing table with inspection and labeling | topex | – | – | – | – |
| Semi-automatic RST label dispenser | topex RST | – | – | – | – |
| Combination system / unwinding stand for cross-wound films (motorized unwinding stand) | topex | – | – | – | – |
| topex 100 label rewinder and unwinder | topex 100 | – | – | – | – |
| Roll rewinding and inspection system | topex | – | – | – | – |
| RFID label inspection station | topex | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic measuring machine for marking solutions | topex | – | – | – | – |
| Panel envelope machines / assembly system for RFID motor unit | topex CRM Line | – | – | – | – |
| Thermal transfer printer / desktop printer | Zebra ZM400; ZM600; ZT410; ZT420 (discontinued) | – | – | – | – |
| Thermal transfer printer / desktop printer | Intermec 501; 601; PM4i; PF4i (discontinued) | – | – | – | – |
| Laser / roll handling | Laser LM5100 (discontinued) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certificates
topex GmbH is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 (DEKRA Certification GmbH) and completed a TISAX assessment in 2025 (ACWX8N-1, valid until 29.04.2028). Systems integration includes scanner and camera solutions for label position control, wrinkle detection, 2D scans, and RFID chip/UID inspections with 100 % inspection and rejection of defective labels.
| Evidence | Erkenbrechtsweiler |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| TISAX (ACWX8N-1) | |
| IATF 16949 |
History
- 1984
Foundation of topex GmbH; since then development and manufacturing of marking systems, labels and industrial labels.
- 2025
Completion of the TISAX assessment (ACWX8N-1, valid until 29.04.2028).
- 2026
Announcement of the continuation of the label and consumables business from 01.10.2026.