Your partner for tailor-made production solutions
Everything from a single source: From idea through to the first machine concept and ultimately stable volume production. Schaeffler Special Machinery has been developing and implementing customer-specific machines and systems for over 60 years. Innovative ideas, creative engineering and comprehensive production know-how set us apart and make us the preferred partner for individual production solutions. Our core areas of expertise are assembly machines, testing systems, machining systems and handling technology. Working together with our customers, we implement cross-sector production solutions that are precisely matched to production requirements.
Formnext25 Showcase: Schaeffler’s Omni Family Revolutionizes Manufacturing with 3D Innovations
Visit us at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt (November 18–21, Hall 11, Booth C28) and discover how Schaeffler Special Machinery’s Omni Family is shaping the future of manufacturing. Our advanced multi-material 3D printing technology seamlessly combines rigid, flexible, and conductive materials in a single process, enabling unprecedented design freedom and efficiency. This innovation simplifies production, shortens lead times, and opens new possibilities for high-performance components across various industries.
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Schaeffler Special Machinery implements scalable production line for innovative e-axle system. The mobility of the future is electric, autonomous, and highly complex in terms of production. Schaeffler Special Machinery has developed a scalable assembly line for the production of a pioneering 4-in-1 electric axle for a leading US company in the field of autonomous mobility solutions.
In the modern world, electromobility, together with energy transition, is driving unstoppable demand for high-performance battery systems. This development not only requires groundbreaking innovations in cell technology, but also in the production processes of such complex systems. Schaeffler Special Machinery is at the forefront of this by offering solutions for future-oriented battery production that are modular, automated and sustainable.
Our range of services, tailored to your requirements
Whether automotive, e-mobility or medical technology – our broad portfolio consisting of over 10,000 different products is aimed at customers in a wide range of sectors. We impress with our comprehensive implementation expertise and the international service provided by our global network.
Discover the solutions we offer for a variety of products from the automotive, e-mobility, medical technology, industry and consumer goods sectors.
Individual production systems with smart, modular and scalable concepts and digital assistance systems allow us to provide solutions from a single source.
With our global network of 13 locations around the world, we are always local. Our service specialists can advise you on anything from “design for assembly” to long-term machine servicing.
The origins of Schaeffler Special Machinery can be seen in the history of the individual Schaeffler product brands. In 1960, these areas of expertise were combined to form Special Machinery. Find out more about Special Machinery’s history, mission and global network.
Work with us to design the production of tomorrow and become part of our global team at Schaeffler Special Machinery.
Our experts will be happy to advise you
Are you looking for a partner to implement your project ideas? Do you need advice on a complete tailor-made solution? Do you need to carry out servicing measures as part of your production concept?
Then contact us. We look forward to partnering with you.
Schaeffler Special Machinery – Erlangen headquarters
Frauenauracher Strasse 98–100
91056 Erlangen
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