Modern defence and dual-use applications require robust, repeatable and scalable production processes with integrated testing and documented quality. Aumann develops automated production and testing systems for safety-critical applications and supports companies in building up and scaling the corresponding capacities – from prototype and pre-series production through to industrial series production.
Our solutions address unmanned systems (UAV, UGV, USV / UUV), tactical power supply and battery systems, military drive and vehicle technology, the automation of ammunition and guided missiles, as well as camouflage materials and signature management.
Building up European defence production calls for equipment concepts that are engineered for robustness from the process development stage onwards and can then be scaled step by step in capacity and degree of automation. Aumann supports customers from the initial concept through to industrial series production – from the individual component to the complex overall system. Semi-automated pilot lines cover the qualification and pre-series phase; fully automated series lines cover the ramp-up. Highly flexible end-of-line test stands verify every unit before delivery – demonstrably and fully documented.
Scope of supply:
- Process development, prototype and pre-series production at the Aumann Technical Centre
- In-house try-out centre with large presses up to 3,000 t for validating structural components and press tools
- Standardised modular system for step-by-step scaling and automation
- Complete production lines from a single source (turnkey) MES integration and full traceability
- Ramp-up support and on-site production support
- Maintenance, remote service and spare parts supply
- FPV drones: Production systems for BLDC motors (brushless DC motors), battery packs and battery modules, plus automated chassis assembly.
- Reconnaissance drones: Assembly automation for lightweight actuators and control-surface actuators.
- Maritime drones: Assembly and testing technology for sealed drive units and control components – including automated leak testing.
- Unmanned ground vehicles: Assembly automation for running gear, drivetrains and electric motors.
- Smart fuzes: Systems for micro-assembly and sensor integration.
- Artillery & mortar fuzes: Automated joining processes, industrial laser welding and 100% inspection.
- Air-defence & anti-tank missiles: Winding and assembly technology for fin actuator motors and actuators.
- Loitering munitions: Assembly automation for drone-missile hybrids.
- Military battery packs: Production systems for cell handling, potting and laser welding of battery modules.
- Infantry energy storage & portable batteries: Assembly lines with integrated leak testing.
- On-board inverters & converters: Assembly automation for power electronics and thermal management components.
- Field camp generators: Winding technology for robust power generators.
- Multispectral camouflage nets: Laminating and coating of textiles against radar, infrared and visual reconnaissance.
- Mobile vehicle camouflage systems: Thermoplastic hot-melt coating for weather-resistant composite materials.
- Infrared-absorbing fabrics (IR protection): Roller and nozzle application of specialty pigments.
- Radar-absorbent materials (RAM): Multi-layer lamination to reduce radar signatures.
- Functional laminates: Breathable, thermally insulating multi-layer laminates to customer specification.
- Industrial parts cleaning: Degreasing and deburring of mechanical components directly after machining.
- Particle-free assembly: Precision cleaning immediately prior to fuze and electronics assembly.
- Protective coating & potting: Conformal coating and potting of electronic assemblies against vibration, moisture and heat.
