GROB, a family-owned company and a prominent player in the production equipment industry, offers a wide-ranging portfolio that spans from universal machining centers to fully automated production and assembly systems. Their primary focus is on serving the automotive sector, including the production of equipment for electric motors, traction batteries, and fuel cells. With a workforce of 7,000 employees, GROB achieved an impressive output of €1.1 billion in the fiscal year 2020-21.

Notably, GROB utilizes NX not only for designing and manufacturing their equipment but also for their innovative additive manufacturing (AM) technology, which streamlines the production of aluminum parts. This integration includes the use of NX as an all-in-one AM solution, closely linked with the slicer software that generates essential manufacturing data. Furthermore, customers benefit from this digital transformation as GROB leverages Siemens software, extending their commitment to enhancing the overall customer experience.

Key to success:

• Use Plant Simulation for project planning
• Use NX CAD for all design work
• Use Mechatronic Concept Designer for virtual commissioning
• Use NX CAM to automate program creation