AIXEMTEC :: Ultra-Precise Assembly & Test Automation Systems for the Photonics Industry

AIXEMTEC GmbH is a German high-tech automation company specializing in ultra-precise assembly and test automation systems for the photonics industry. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, and part of the globally renowned Schunk Group, AIXEMTEC combines entrepreneurial agility with the resources of a large technology group. The company develops and delivers scalable, high-performance machines that bridge the gap between photonic R&D and industrial mass production, with a strong focus on sub-micron optical alignment, photonic packaging, and end-of-line testing.

AIXEMTEC’s solutions are tailored to the demanding requirements of next-generation photonic devices, including high-speed optical transceivers, advanced camera modules, LiDAR systems, and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Their machines emphasize scalability, high yield, and design-for-manufacturing principles, enabling customers to move from prototype to high-volume production efficiently while protecting capital expenditure.

Key robot-based and automation solutions include:

• Active Alignment Systems: Sub-micron precision machines with real-time feedback control for fiber coupling, lens alignment, and beam shaping. These systems achieve exceptional accuracy for high-performance optical components.
• Photonic Packaging Machines: Automated solutions for fiber attach, lens attach, and micro-lens array (MLA) integration in optical transceivers and PIC-based systems.
• Camera Assembly Platforms: Function-optimized systems with active alignment, precision bonding, and full process automation for advanced camera modules.
• Test & Characterization Systems: End-of-line optical test stations with automated part handling, high-speed inspection, and customized test routines.
• Custom Engineering & Turnkey Lines: Fully tailored machines and production lines designed from concept to shopfloor deployment, supporting both R&D and series production.

AIXEMTEC’s modular platform approach allows seamless scaling from laboratory environments to full industrial production. The company is particularly strong in supporting customers in the optical communications, automotive sensing, and consumer electronics sectors. By integrating advanced robotics, vision systems, and intelligent process control, their machines deliver consistent quality, high throughput, and reduced time-to-market for cutting-edge photonic products.