YOUR PATH IS OUR GOAL
Assembly-line transfer systems are our passion and strength. We want to accompany our customers’ workpieces along the assembly line as intelligently, carefully and safely as possible.
All STEIN systems have one thing in common: they guarantee our customers the best quality for their production. Our proven technology is available in a variety of forms to meet different demands.
Welcome to STEIN Automation. Discover more about our company and our products!
Jürgen Noailles
Managing Director
‘STEIN AUTOMATION is an innovative corporation that goes the extra mile. You can sense the passion of the employees every day. Our philosophy of striving for success with standardisation of both the mechanics and the SPS is something that inspires me day in, day out.’
How it all began
1969
Founded by Josef Stein, tools manufactured for Traub lathes
1973
First loading and discharging units built for processing machines
1987
First double-belt conveyor system built under licence
We set trends
1990
Development work starts on the workpiece carrier transfer system STEIN 300 by Peter Stein
1992
Market launch of the STEIN 300 – Intelligent transfer system for weights up to 25 kg (55 lbs)
1993
STEIN delivers the first networked assembly lines for Industry 4.0
1997
1,500 STEIN systems are in operation worldwide
We and our products grow
2001
Market launch of the STEIN 500 for transporting weights of up to 80 kg
2008
Market launch of STEIN SOFTMOVE
2011
More than 3,000 STEIN systems from four control system generations in operation worldwide
2013
STEIN Ergonomics Concept with height-adjustable workstations
Global orientation
2015
Reinforcement of the management by Jürgen Noailles
2016
Global presence established with STEIN Global
2017
70. STEIN Technology Day
2018
3,500 STEIN systems in operation worldwide
2019
50th anniversary
2019
Market launch of STEIN 300e – Purely electric transfer system for weights up to 25 kg (55 lbs)
2020
Indutrade becomes a new partner
2022
3,900 STEIN systems in operation worldwide
2022
Market launch of STEIN 400 – Intelligent transfer system for weights up to 80 kg (176 lbs)
2022
Market launch of STEIN CONTROL 5G – The next level of intelligent assembly logistics
2023
Market launch of STEIN LINK – Battery operated shuttle system for weights up to 80 kg (176 lbs), transport speed 50 m/min
Indutrade is not only a financially strong shareholder for STEIN Automation but also offers a wide range of opportunities through the Indutrade Group. Independence is very important to the Indutrade Group. The code of conduct for the Indutrade Group corresponds to the STEIN philosophy.
STEIN around the world
If we merely sold products to our customers, that would be a business – not a partnership. That’s why long-term, honest and constructive relationships with our customers are very important to us. Last but not least, it is a valuable opportunity for us to learn and develop new skills together with our customers. Our service strategy helps us in developing customer relationships: our customers’ production take absolute priority. Online diagnosis and remote maintenance are tools which enable us to be close enough to provide help and support quickly at any time, even for customers who are a long way away. We take pleasure in every new customer and at the same time take pride in having a large number of regular and existing customers who have been successfully using and valuing our systems and their collaboration with STEIN for many years.
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Johann-Liesenberger-Straße 7
78078 Niedereschach
Germany
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