Über uns – m|b|s| GmbH

About us

mbs GmbH was founded in 2010 and has established itself as an innovative partner in the fields of mechanical engineering and automation. Our company, based in Alsdorf near Aachen, develops and manufactures high-precision sawing machines, handling systems, weighing units, transport systems and other automation solutions. Customers from the automotive, chemical, construction and aluminium extrusion industries rely on our technologies. Our sawing sections can be found in countless machines, cars and aeroplanes worldwide. Every day, several million saw cuts are made on our machines - proof of the quality and efficiency of our systems. With many years of experience and a high standard of innovation, we offer customised solutions for demanding industrial applications.

Social commitment & sustainability

About us

Sustainability

With our photovoltaic system in combination with effective building insulation, we can generate our own energy and use resources efficiently. All company cars are electric or hybrid vehicles. We also offer our visitors this state-of-the-art charging infrastructure. We reduce internal paper and resource consumption through a high degree of digitalisation. Our company bike leasing scheme, which has been well received by colleagues, has already saved a number of car kilometres. In this way, we are jointly reducing CO2 emissions.

Social commitment

As a responsible company, we are actively involved in social and charitable projects. Supporting young people is particularly important to us. That's why we support regional schools to inspire young technical talent at an early age and work together with educational institutions. We are also committed to local sport by supporting regional clubs and thus making a contribution to sporting development and the community. Our aim is not only to be economically successful, but also to strengthen the region in the long term.

Education

We are a mechanical engineering company with a clear focus on innovation and precision. Our range of services includes the development, design and manufacture of high-quality machines and technical solutions for various industrial sectors. We offer apprenticeships in the professions of technical product designer and electronics technician and provide in-depth specialist knowledge and practical experience in a modern working environment. Our trainees benefit from intensive support, exciting projects and excellent development opportunities. Interested parties can apply at office@mbs-ac.de contact us.

Project reports

New generation of orbital saws

mbs has developed a new generation of orbital saws for pipes.

It is characterised by high precision when cutting, a narrow cutting width and minimal costs for saw blades. mbs supplies the first system to a manufacturer of filter pipes.

For the automatic sawing of thin-walled metal tubes, mbs has now completed the first machine of the new generation of MM orbital saws as a turnkey solution. It includes the feeding of the tubes from the inclined loading magazine, the sawing unit rotating around the tube axis and the removal of the sections until they are transferred to a robot.

Heating engineer project - Efficient pipe processing through automation

We have realised a fully automated pipe processing solution for one of the three largest heating system manufacturers in Germany, an owner-managed company with 150 years of tradition. According to the motto "tradition meets modernity", the pipes are fed directly from a bunker to the bending machine and bent using robot technology. The precise saw cut is made directly behind the bending radius - without additional cooling of the saw blade. Various bending items are stored in the sawing programme, ensuring a seamless, automated process. This solution optimises the material flow and increases efficiency and process reliability in production.

Chip conveyor project - Precision in endless hinge production

We have realised an efficient solution for the automated production of hinge strips for a long-established company in the chip conveying and disposal sector. An endless hinge mould is formed from the coil in a profiling system. As soon as the endless mould has reached its position, the saw carriage accelerates and carries out the precise saw cut. This cuts into the closed profile mould. In the subsequent process step, this cut enables the hinge to be cut precisely to the finished length - supported by a targeted shearing process. This solution ensures a high level of process reliability and efficiency in the production of conveyor chains for chip disposal systems.

Project Saving measuring machines - Increasing efficiency in aluminium profile processing

For a leading manufacturer of aluminium profiles based in south-east Europe, we have implemented a highly productive solution for processing thick-walled tubes for the automotive sector. Previously, measuring systems were installed after each conventional saw to check each section individually. By integrating a mass cutting saw from our sister company Tsune in combination with a bar feeder, we were able to take this process to a higher level. The result: a significant increase in cutting performance, with a single saw replacing three conventional saws. At the same time, the significantly higher accuracy and process reliability means that two measuring devices are no longer required - a decisive advance in efficiency and quality assurance.

Welding flanges preparation project - optimisation of pipe processing

For a chemical company from the MDAX, which regularly renews and expands its internal pipe network, we have realised a customised solution to improve pipe preparation. Previously, a band saw was used to cut large pipe dimensions, but this led to sawing errors that resulted in costly reworking or even rejects during the welding process. By integrating an orbital saw into the existing production process and using state-of-the-art drive technology, it was possible to reduce waste by 25 %. The orbital saw ensures a more precise cutting quality and minimises tolerances, making welding preparation significantly more efficient and cost-effective.

Automotive damper project - Automated sawing technology for unmanned production

We have further optimised the existing Tsune mass cutting technology for a family-run company operating throughout Europe. At the sites in Germany and Eastern Europe, the sawing technology was expanded through the use of belt-based coil loading magazines. The customer places coil material in the loader, whereupon the bars are automatically separated and correctly aligned axially, even if the layers are offset. They are then automatically fed into the sawing machines. This extension enables considerably longer unmanned production, which now runs stably and reliably well into the ghost shift.

Unmanned sawing and ergonomic buffering project - increasing efficiency in series production

We have developed an automated solution for material buffering for a German technology supplier that manufactures brass profiles in extremely high quantities for the beauty industry. The high output of the saw enables the simultaneous loading of several downstream machines. This is done using transport boxes, which are now handled efficiently by a fully automatic box changing system. The operator specifies the desired number of pieces - as soon as this is reached, the saw stops, the minimum quantity lubrication is saved and the next box is automatically brought into position. Production then continues seamlessly. This solution reduces manual intervention, optimises the material flow and increases overall system efficiency.

Constant-weight sawing project for forging technology - precision despite fluctuating dimensions

For a traditional forging company that is part of a French industrial group, we have developed a solution to ensure constant weight sawing even with varying semi-finished product dimensions. A measuring beam, which is positioned between the coil loading magazine and the sawing unit, precisely records the geometry of the semi-finished product after it has been separated. For this purpose, the measuring beam is rotated around the material while several laser heads carry out exact measurements. The saw processes this data in combination with density and volume calculations and adjusts the cut-off length so that the required weight accuracy is achieved. This precise procedure significantly reduces waste, as a sound basis for material positioning is already available before sawing.

Project Material savings through double-cut and thin-cut saw blades - increasing efficiency in aluminium processing

For a German specialist in the processing of aluminium parts, we have developed a solution to reduce costs in order to meet the competitive situation on the market. The targeted modification of the blade damping on a Tsune mass cutting saw enabled the use of saw blades that are only 1.6 mm narrow. The high precision and process reliability of the saw also allows operation in a double-cutting process. The result: significant material savings that save the customer thousands of kilos of aluminium every year - an economic advantage that also makes a positive contribution to resource conservation and sustainability.

Tube sawing project with further processing - Automated production for door hinges

We have developed a highly automated solution for a renowned manufacturer of door hinges that combines previously separate production steps at different locations into a single production line. By linking sawing, chamfering and punching, we were able to make the process significantly more efficient. A loading magazine, a Tsune saw, a first conveyor belt, a portal gripper, a chamfering station, a second conveyor belt and a punching tool for processing the shell surface are used. The key special feature: thanks to the high degree of automation, a single operator can now control several systems, which increases productivity and reduces costs.

Inventory integration project - Efficient integration of a new sawing machine

We realised the integration of a new sawing machine into the existing infrastructure for an internationally renowned steel service provider from the Alpine region. The particular challenge lay in the low travel paths of the existing crane system. By developing a customised safety concept for material transport and using a 3D scanner, it was possible to switch off safety-relevant assemblies in a targeted manner without restricting the use of the crane system. This solution enabled smooth integration of the new machine with full operational continuity - an enormous cost advantage for our customer.

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