Global provider of quality management, inspection, rework and training for the transportation industry
TRIGO Group
Korntal-Münchingen · Bremen · Nanterre · Blagnac · San Luis Potosí · Auburn Hills · UlsanNew on Amplifa
About TRIGO
The TRIGO Group is a global provider of quality management solutions for the manufacturing industry with a focus on Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Rail and Heavy Transportation. The company tests, reworks and inspects components and products along the entire supply chain: from incoming and in-process inspection through final inspection and Pre-Delivery Inspection to rework, 3D metrology and non-destructive testing. Further services include Resident Engineering, Supplier Development, Auditing, Consulting, Training with more than 150 modules as well as logistics and sub-assembly services including Vendor Managed Inventory. TRIGO relies on AI-supported automated optical inspection and data-based supplier risk analysis. With more than 12,000 employees in 28 countries and over 550 permanent on-site locations at customers, the group processes around one billion components per year. German sites are located in Korntal-Münchingen (Automotive) and Bremen (Aerospace, Defense & Rail).
- Site
- Korntal-Münchingen
- Processes
- In-Line Automated Optical Inspection, Inspection & Containment (incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection,, Resident Engineering, Supplier Development & Crisis Management, Aerospace, Defense & Rail Inspection (Source Inspection, FAI, Pre-Shipment), Rework (mechanical, cosmetic, electrical, dimensional, software reflash), 3D Metrology / CMM Precision Measurement, Laser Scanning / 3D Scanning
- Materials
- Cast Iron, Aluminum, Steel (tramway steel bars, oxidation-treated), Cast Iron (Castings), Steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27001:2023 (MSZ), ISO 14001:2015, EN 9100, EN 9110:2018, AS9100:2016, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, NADCAP, TISAX, ISO 45001, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001
- Founded
- circa 1995
- Employees
- 12,000+
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Rail, Heavy Transportation, Off-Highway
- 01
Incoming inspection / Inspection & Containment
- 02
In-process inspection and AI-supported automated optical inspection
- 03
Resident Engineering and Supplier Development
- 04
Rework (mechanical, cosmetic, electrical, dimensional, software reflash)
- 05
3D metrology, CMM and non-destructive testing
- 06
Sub-Assembly, VMI and logistics
- 07
Final inspection / Pre-Delivery Inspection and release for delivery
Inspected Materials & Processes Used
Cast Iron (Castings)
Inspected and logistically managed castings, e.g. in just-in-time warehousing concepts for commercial vehicle suppliers.
Aluminum
Inspection and sub-assembly of aluminum components, including in the aerospace sector.
Steel
Rework of oxidation-treated steel components, including steel bars for rail vehicles.
Locations
Korntal-Münchingen
DEGermany Automotive HQ
- Materials
- Steel, aluminum, plastics
- Automated optical inspection (AI-supported)
Bremen
DEGermany Aerospace, Defense & Rail HQ
- Materials
- Aluminum, steel
- EN 9100-certified inspection teams
Nanterre
FRGroup HQ (ISO 9001, ISO 27001)
Blagnac
FRAerospace, Defense & Rail HQ
- Materials
- Aluminum
San Luis Potosí
MXMexico HQ
Auburn Hills (MI)
USAutomotive HQ (48 states)
Ulsan
KRKorea HQ, among others supplier to Hyundai, Kia, GM, Renault
Inspected & Processed Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line Automated Optical InspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection & Containment (incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection,Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Resident EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Supplier Development & Crisis ManagementEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aerospace, Defense & Rail Inspection (Source Inspection, FAI, Pre-Shipment)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rework (mechanical, cosmetic, electrical, dimensional, software reflash)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Metrology / CMM Precision MeasurementInspection | MICRON ACCURACY (generic, no concrete figure) | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Scanning / 3D ScanningInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liquid Penetrant TestingInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultrasonic TestingInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding InspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of measuring instruments (ISO 17025)Inspection | – | – | – | 8,000+ measuring instruments/year | – |
| Sub-AssemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) / Warehousing / LogisticsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training & Coaching (Quality, Lean, Six Sigma, ISO standards, APQP/PPAP/FMEA etc.)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Auditing & ConsultingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Supplier Quality Management with AI (OTD Predictor, risk prediction)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sheet Metal ReworkAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) | Zeiss | – | – | – | USA (TRIGO ADR Americas) |
| Portable Measuring Arm | FARO FARO Arm | – | – | – | USA (TRIGO ADR Americas) |
| Laser Tracker | – | – | Large components, sub-millimeter accuracy | – | USA (TRIGO ADR Americas) |
| Automated Optical Inspection System (AI-supported) | Scortex (acquired by TRIGO) | – | – | 2022 (Akqu | – |
| Automated Reflash Station (ECU software update) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
TRIGO works with more than 3,100 quality engineers and technicians using standardized processes and digital inspection systems (including TRIGOscope, AI-supported optical inspection) and demonstrates defect rates of less than 5 ppm. More than 8,000 measuring instruments are calibrated annually according to ISO 17025; CMM and laser measurement systems from Zeiss and FARO achieve near-micron accuracy.
| Evidence | Korntal-Münchingen | Bremen | Nanterre |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| ISO 27001 | |||
| EN 9100 | |||
| ISO 50001 | |||
| ISO 45001 |
History
- ca. 1995
Started as a third-party provider of quality inspection (today 30 years of experience).
- 2011
Acquisition of 4CE (France, sheet metal rework); founding of TRIGO Qualitaire GmbH; EN9100 certification; new subsidiary in Serbia.
- 2012
Acquisition of Qualitaire (France, aerospace).
- 2014
Acquisition of Global Q (Spain, aerospace).
- 2015
Acquisition of the PIC Group; market entry in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
- 2016
Acquisition of Böllinger (Germany, automotive QA).
- 2017
Market entry into South Korea (DAHAN) and the UK (BRIDGE Group); acquisitions of EURO-SYMBIOSE and MAVE Aeronautica; new subsidiary in Portugal.
- 2018
Market entry into Japan (TRIGO Japan K.K.); acquisition of SCSI and Lumbee (USA).
- 2019
Expansion of the US aerospace and defense business through the acquisition of SMS.
- 2022
Acquisition of Scortex (AI-supported automated optical inspection).
- 2023
First subsidiary in Poznań, Poland; renaming of the division to TRIGO Aerospace, Defense & Rail.
- 2024
Market entry into Malaysia (28th country).
- 2025
Acquisition of Controreupe (France, penetrant testing/3D measurement); market entry into Italy (Turin).