Special machinery manufacturing with software development, automation, image processing, laser systems, VR, and 3D printing from Amberg
CHP CustomHelp GmbH
AmbergNew on Amplifa
About CHP CustomHelp
CHP CustomHelp GmbH is a special machinery manufacturing company based in Amberg in Upper Palatinate. Founded in 2010 as a software and design service provider, the company today covers almost all areas of mechanical engineering: from the development of complete special machines with robot technology to automation solutions for manual workstations up to fully automated production lines, image processing and camera systems based on Keyence components, laser systems for 2D to 3D labeling, circuit board development including firmware, up to virtual reality and 3D printing using the SLA process. Software development includes PLC programming and visualization as well as high-level languages like C++ and C#. For 3D printing, the materials Tough, Flexible, Clear, and High Temp are used, along with post-processing of the parts. Customers can request server access for real-time order tracking and can virtually inspect planned systems with a VR headset before construction. The company employs 11–50 staff members and serves customers in special machinery manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and automation technology.
- Site
- Amberg
- Processes
- Software Development (PLC programming, Visualization, C++, C#), Automation Technology (Manufacturing workstations to fully automated production lines), Camera Technology / Image Processing Systems (2D/3D, Inline 3D Inspection, OCR, BIN Picking), Laser Systems / Laser Marking (2D to 3D, various light sources, stand-alone or, Virtual Reality (VR models of machines and systems), 3D Printing (Stereolithography/SLA, incl. post-processing), Circuit Board Development (from single to multilayer boards, firmware development and testing), Special Machinery Manufacturing with Robot Technology (complete machines)
- Materials
- Tough (3D Printing Material), Flexible (3D Printing Material), Clear (3D Printing Material), High Temp (3D Printing Material), Stereolithography (3D Printing), Tough (SLA Resin), Flexible (SLA Resin), Clear (SLA Resin)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001 (TÜV SÜD)
- Founded
- 2010
- Employees
- 11–50
- Industries
- Special Machinery Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technology, Automation
- 01
Software Development
- 02
Design
- 03
Automation Technology
- 04
3D Printing / Rapid Prototyping
- 05
Circuit Board and Firmware Development
- 06
Assembly of Special Machines
- 07
Commissioning
Materials & Processes
Stereolithography (3D Printing)
Additive process with high resolution, accuracy, and smooth surface including post-processing.
Tough (SLA Resin)
Tough 3D printing material for robust prototypes and functional parts.
Flexible (SLA Resin)
Elastic material for flexible components and dampers.
Clear (SLA Resin)
Transparent material for visible parts and prototypes.
High Temp (SLA Resin)
Heat-resistant material for components in high-temperature applications.
Sites
Amberg
DEHeadquarters, Development, and Manufacturing
- Materials
- Plastic (SLA Resins)
- SLA 3D Printer
- HTC Vive VR Headset (2 systems, one mobile)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development (PLC programming, Visualization, C++, C#)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation Technology (Manufacturing workstations to fully automated production lines)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Camera Technology / Image Processing Systems (2D/3D, Inline 3D Inspection, OCR, BIN Picking)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Systems / Laser Marking (2D to 3D, various light sources, stand-alone orSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Virtual Reality (VR models of machines and systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Printing (Stereolithography/SLA, incl. post-processing)Additive | – | – | – | – | Tough, Flexible, Clear, High Temp |
| Circuit Board Development (from single to multilayer boards, firmware development and testing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special Machinery Manufacturing with Robot Technology (complete machines)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot Vision Systems (2D and 3D, automatic calibration)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA 3D Printer | – | – | – | – | Amberg |
| HTC Vive VR Headset | HTC Vive | 2 | – | – | Amberg (one permanently integrated, one mobile for customer visits) |
Additional services
Quality
The processes are audited by TÜV SÜD according to ISO 9001. Image processing systems with Keyence technology are also used for inline 3D inspection in production lines.
| Evidence | Amberg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 (TÜV SÜD) |
History
- 2010
Founding of CHP CustomHelp GmbH by Philipp Hofmann in Amberg, initially as a software and design service provider
- 2012
Integration of the laser systems division
- 2015
Start of mechanical engineering
- 2016
Incorporation of electronics development, PCB design, and programming into the portfolio