Efficient and Cost-Effective Installation Concepts

Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1960 and is a family-run and family-owned company based in Sonnenbühl on the Swabian Alps. Company founder Emil Schmid initially started with manufacturing lathed parts. This developed into a successful medium-sized company with 400 employees, specialising in mechanical engineering. Most of the customers come from the automotive industry. They focus on assembly systems for transmission manufacturing (powertrain). In addition, the trend towards electromobility has led to projects in the assembly of electric motors and batteries.

Managing Director Wolfgang Schmid emphasizes that his company maintains a high proportion of in-house production saying, "we handle all tasks with our own personnel." This ensures flexibility and rapid adaptation to customer requirements.

He also added, that when capacity peaks, a strong network of regional engineering offices can be called upon. Local partners with whom Schmid Maschinenbau has been working with for a long time.

The special challenge for the company is "that the customers have very high demands and there are many sector specific standards and guidelines as well as precise approval guidelines," says Wolfgang Schmid. Schmid Maschinenbau systems meet these highest quality requirements without exception. Using virtual commissioning the company can use 3D model simulations and software generated models to create a digital twin - smoothing out software issues without having to risk physical equipment.

 Murrelektronik works closely with Schmid Maschinenbau. Markus Möck from the purchasing department states that Murrelektronik provides exceptional support but also fast order processing and very high delivery reliability. The fundamental prerequisite for successful cooperation is that the Murrelektronik components are included in the vehicle manufacturers' approval lists. Here we illustrate how Murrelektronik's products fit into Schmid Maschinenbau's systems and contribute to successful installation concepts.