FAQ

Aerne Engineering AG develops and implements bespoke automation solutions, specialised machinery and robotic systems for industrial companies. The focus is on assembly automation, testing systems, handling systems, industrial image processing and engineering services. Aerne Engineering AG supports projects from the initial idea through to concept, design, electrical engineering, software development and control cabinet construction, right through to commissioning and after-sales service.

We develop bespoke automation solutions for manufacturing companies. These include assembly automation, production lines, test automation, robotics applications, handling systems and custom-built special-purpose machines.

Each solution is tailored to the specific production process, quality requirements, cycle time, safety requirements and the customer’s business objectives. Aerne Engineering AG supports the implementation process from technical analysis through concept development to realisation, commissioning and ongoing support for the system.

Automation is worthwhile when production or assembly processes are repetitive, quality-critical, ergonomically demanding or difficult to staff effectively. It is particularly relevant in the face of rising production volumes, high quality requirements, a shortage of skilled workers, fluctuating process stability or increasing cost pressures.

Aerne Engineering AG works with the customer to assess whether automation is technically feasible and economically viable. The aim is to find a solution that sustainably improves productivity, process reliability, quality, traceability and availability.

Yes. Aerne Engineering AG develops and manufactures bespoke special-purpose machines, automation systems, assembly lines, testing systems and production systems for industrial applications.

Depending on the scope of the project, we handle project management, mechanical design, electrical engineering, software development, control cabinet construction, assembly, commissioning and service. This provides customers with a comprehensive, end-to-end solution from a single source, tailored to the product, process, cycle time, quality requirements and production environment.

An automation project with Aerne Engineering AG begins with an analysis of the initial situation, the technical requirements and the business objectives. This is followed by a feasibility study, concept development, design, electrical engineering, software development, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and after-sales service.

Throughout the entire project, we focus on cost-effectiveness, machine safety, process stability and sustainable integration into the existing production environment. The aim is to deliver an automation solution that functions reliably from a technical perspective and stands the test of time in everyday industrial operations.

An automation solution increases productivity, stabilises processes and improves quality in industrial production. Recurring work steps can be carried out in a reproducible manner, inspections can be automated and sources of error can be reduced.

This results in measurable benefits for manufacturing companies: greater process reliability, less waste, improved availability, more efficient use of resources and a reduction in the workload on staff. Furthermore, automation enables comprehensive traceability of products, processes and quality data. Production and inspection information can be fully documented, analysed and assigned to individual batches or components. This creates transparency, supports quality assurance and facilitates compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

To this end, Aerne Engineering AG develops automation solutions that are technically, economically and organisationally suited to the respective production environment.

Yes. Aerne Engineering AG supports customers with new installations, conversions and retrofit projects in the areas of machine safety, risk assessment, safety concepts, technical documentation and the assessment of CE-relevant implications.

In doing so, we take into account the applicable legal requirements as well as relevant standards and directives for machinery and automation systems. These include, amongst others, the requirements of the European CE marking, the Machinery Directive and the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, as well as relevant standards on machinery safety and functional safety.

By taking safety requirements into account at an early stage, risks can be minimised, project costs reduced and efficient commissioning ensured. In the case of complex legal issues or specific regulatory requirements, we recommend a supplementary assessment by specialist bodies from our partner network.

Yes. Existing machinery and production facilities can often be modernised through retrofit measures and adapted to meet current requirements. These include, for example, modern control technology, new operating concepts, robotics, industrial image processing, safety adaptations or additional testing and documentation functions.

Aerne Engineering AG works with the customer to assess whether modernisation makes technical and economic sense. The aim is to improve productivity, availability, quality and machine safety, and to continue using the existing plant in a sustainable manner.

Aerne Engineering AG integrates industrial robots, cobots, AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and handling systems into bespoke automation solutions. Typical applications include parts handling, pick-and-place, feeding, assembly support, quality inspection, packaging, palletising and the combination of robotics with industrial image processing.

The robotics solution is tailored to the product, process, cycle time, safety requirements, space constraints and operating concept. The aim is to achieve reliable, cost-effective and practical automation in an industrial production environment.

Industrial image processing, also known as machine vision, utilises camera systems, lighting, image analysis and intelligent software for automated inspection, recognition and control in production facilities. In addition to traditional rule-based methods, AI and deep learning methods are increasingly being used today to reliably detect complex features, patterns and defect images.

Through its _ae VISION division, Aerne Engineering AG develops image processing solutions for quality control, process monitoring, position detection, traceability, robot guidance and AI-supported inspection tasks. Through the use of machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, inspection processes can be automated, defects detected at an early stage, and production data utilised specifically for quality improvement, process optimisation and smart factory applications.

Yes. Modern vision systems can be integrated into both new automation solutions and existing machines and production facilities. They enable automated quality checks, position detection, completeness checks, code reading, process monitoring, traceability and the collection of relevant production data.

Through its _ae VISION division, Aerne Engineering AG assesses how camera systems, lighting, image analysis and interfaces can be effectively integrated into the existing plant. The aim is to deliver a robust solution that improves quality, process reliability and transparency in the production process.

As a one-stop shop for automation, industrial image processing and smart factory solutions, Aerne Engineering AG supports customers from analysis and design through to integration, commissioning and long-term support. This provides companies with all the necessary expertise from a single source and enables them to benefit from a seamless, efficiently implemented solution.

Aerne Engineering AG supports industrial companies facing a shortage of skilled workers on two levels: by automating repetitive, quality-critical or ergonomically demanding tasks, and by providing additional engineering capacity through its _ae EXPERTS division.

Automation solutions can stabilise production processes, reduce the workload on staff and enable existing skilled workers to be deployed more effectively. _ae EXPERTS supplements internal teams during project peaks, resource bottlenecks or when specific technical expertise is required. This allows important projects to continue and ensures industrial performance.

The cost of an automation solution or specialised machine depends on process complexity, the degree of automation, cycle time, safety requirements, inspection tasks, interfaces and the effort involved in integration. A reliable cost estimate can therefore only be provided following an analysis of the technical requirements and business objectives.

On this basis, Aerne Engineering AG draws up a bespoke concept including a technical solution, an investment assessment and a transparent cost estimate. In doing so, the company assesses which solution is technically feasible, economically viable and sustainable in the long term for the specific production process.

Working with Aerne Engineering AG provides industrial companies with a central implementation partner for automation, robotics, specialised machine construction, industrial image processing, engineering services and after-sales support.

Through its areas of expertise – _ae VISION, _ae EXPERTS, _ae SERVICE and _ae MANUFACTURING – technical requirements can be considered holistically and implemented efficiently. Customers benefit from interdisciplinary expertise, short decision-making processes, practical solutions and support throughout the entire lifecycle of the system.

Aerne Engineering AG develops automation solutions for manufacturing companies with demanding assembly, testing, handling and production processes.

Typical sectors include medical technology, pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, the food industry, packaging technology, electronics, plastics technology and precision manufacturing. Each solution is tailored to the customer’s sector-specific requirements, production process, quality specifications and industrial environment

Aerne Engineering AG is a implementation partner for bespoke automation, robotics and specialised machine construction in industrial production environments. We combine mechanical design, electrical engineering, software development, control cabinet construction, industrial image processing, assembly, commissioning and service to create end-to-end solutions.

In doing so, we make targeted use of standardised modules, tried-and-tested software components and modern, intuitive user interfaces (HMI). As a result, our customers benefit from shorter development times, higher software quality, reduced project risks, and efficient commissioning and maintenance. At the same time, the solutions remain flexible and can be adapted to individual production requirements.

Customers benefit from interdisciplinary expertise, short decision-making processes and a collaborative partnership throughout the entire project lifecycle. Through our areas of expertise – _ae VISION, _ae EXPERTS, _ae SERVICE and _ae MANUFACTURING – we can provide comprehensive support for projects, from feasibility analysis through engineering, automation and digitalisation to long-term operation. As a one-stop shop for automation, robotics, industrial image processing and smart factory solutions, Aerne Engineering AG offers all these capabilities from a single source.