Special machinery construction and automation: joining and press systems, robot cells, CNC automation and linked production systems.
VKE GmbH & Co. KG
Heidenheim (Plant 1) · Iggingen (Plant 2)New on Amplifa
About VKE Solutions
VKE Solutions is a full-service provider for industrial automation based in Heidenheim and Iggingen. The company plans, designs and builds custom special machines and systems: joining and press systems with servo presses and process monitoring, robot and handling cells, CNC automation for machine tending, systems for component marking with traceability, as well as end-of-line and quality inspection systems for leak testing, electrical function and HV testing. Individual systems can be combined modularly into fully linked production systems. The value chain includes design, control cabinet construction, assembly, commissioning and service from a single source. Customers come from the automotive and e-mobility sectors, medical technology, defence, electrical/electronics, aerospace and the consumer goods industry; the solutions are standards-compliant, audit-ready and designed for series production. With over 12 years of experience, more than 450 systems have been delivered worldwide.
- Site
- Heidenheim
- Processes
- Joining / press-fit connections, Clinching / Tox joining, Pressing in bearings & bushings, Joining pins & contacts, Joining connectors, Pressing (servo press with process monitoring), Housing assembly, Bonding
- Materials
- Wood, Servo presses with process monitoring, Robot cells (FANUC, KUKA), Laser marking (DMC, CO₂ laser), End-of-line inspection systems, AI / camera inspection
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, FANUC Robot Partner — Authorised System Integrator, FANUC Robot Partner
- Employees
- 40
- Industries
- Automotive & suppliers (incl. e-mobility), Medical technology, Defence, Electrical/Electronics, Aerospace, Consumer goods industry
- 01
Planning & solution development
- 02
Design
- 03
Control cabinet construction
- 04
Manufacturing & assembly
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Service
Technologies & Processes
Servo presses with process monitoring
Joining and press processes with force and position monitoring for reproducible results in series production.
Robot cells (FANUC, KUKA)
Automated part handling, machine tending and assembly, including collaborative cells.
Laser marking (DMC, CO₂ laser)
Standards-compliant component marking according to VDA, GS1 and MDR for seamless traceability.
End-of-line inspection systems
Automated leak testing, electrical function testing and HV testing for EV components.
AI / camera inspection
Optical inspection with 2D cameras, 3D bin picking and AI-360° inspection.
Locations
Heidenheim
DEPlant 1 — Engineering and manufacturing
- Joining and press systems
- Laser system (DMC/CO₂)
- Robot cells
Iggingen
DEPlant 2 — Production
Systems & Solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joining / press-fit connectionsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinching / Tox joiningJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pressing in bearings & bushingsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Joining pins & contactsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Joining connectorsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pressing (servo press with process monitoring)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Housing assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| BondingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Riveting & self-pierce rivetingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Screw assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| DeburringSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser marking (DMC)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dot peen marking / needle embossingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inkjet printing / labeling / thermal transfer printingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Leak testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| FlangingForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brushing & polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| SawingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| DrillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Resistance weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot handling / machine tending (turning, milling, grinding centers, machining centers, EDM, laser)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical testing / EOL function testing / HV testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Torque testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual/optical inspection (2D camera, 3D bin picking, AI inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fill and pressure testing (hydraulic cylinders)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cleaning (cleaning stations, washing systems, ultrasonic baths)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Palletizing & kitting / packagingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| EV battery testing (destructive testing)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial robot | KUKA | 5 | – | – | TRIQBRIQ project |
| Servo press / joining and press system | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser system (DMC marking, CO₂ laser) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Renishaw measuring station | Renishaw | – | – | – | – |
| 7-axis robot (6 m travel range) for CNC loading | – | – | 6 m travel range | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Projects are implemented in a standards-compliant and audit-ready manner, with fully documented inspection processes. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV SÜD) and is a FANUC Authorised System Integrator.
| Evidence | Heidenheim |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| FANUC Robot Partner |
Company History
Over 12 years of experience in special machinery and plant engineering
More than 450 systems delivered worldwide
Flagship project TRIQBRIQ: fully linked production system with 5 KUKA robots and AI inspection