Authors

O. Ambros, baier & michels GmbH & Co. KG, Ober-Ramstad

Year

2026

Print Info

Production/Publication ÖVK

Summary

Is Germany still an attractive production location? 
baier & michels (b&m) answers this with a clear “yes” and is investing €20 million in its facility in Ober-Ramstadt, southern Hessen. As a pioneer in digitalized production, the Würth Group company demonstrates how intelligent material flow control, integrated tool management, and automated production tracking can safeguard competitiveness. 

Moreover, b&m is rethinking manufacturing processes entirely and introduces the b&m-ECCO TEC® production method, which enables classic long-turned parts—traditionally produced by machining—to be manufactured through cold forming. The production of such components is eight to ten times faster than conventional methods. For example, motor shafts or worm gear shafts can be produced in a cost-optimized and resource-efficient manner. By substituting process steps such as hardening and grinding and fully utilizing the raw material, the ecological balance of the entire production process is improved, and the CO₂ footprint—gaining importance from 2026 due to CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)—is significantly reduced.

ISBN

978-3-9504969-5-6

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62626/1a3t-ztpn Copy link

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