BÄR Automation – a history of success

We see ourselves as a system integrator for future-oriented applications in the fields of robotics and mechatronics and supply our customers with individualized automation concepts. Know-how and experience accompany us on our path of success by following the principle of always being better than others.

From a small mechanical engineering firm to a leading maker of customer-specific automation solutions.

Bär Automation is a family-owned business that is now in its 2nd generation. Founded in 1972 as a "small mechanical engineering firm", we have grown over the past five decades through consistent innovation management, skill and flexibility into one of the leading specialists for the planning, construction and manufacture of customized automation solutions.

The portfolio includes assembly technology – flexibilization of assembly processes, robot aided assembly handlings and automated guided vehicle systems.

At the company's own campus, more than 140 employees develop and implement individual system solutions for customers from all over the world.

BÄR Automation – the name stands for innovativeness and the production of the future.

Ralf Bär, CEO of BÄR Automation GmbH


Our guiding principle:

To always stay one step ahead through innovation –
a principle that we measure ourselves against. We invest
in research and development of future-oriented production
solutions – be it HRC or HMI, we are at the forefront.

Highlights of our company history


1972 | 1996 | 2001 | 2008 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | 2023

1972
Company is founded by Artur Bär

1996
Ralf Bär assumes CEO position

2001
Expansion of office and production space

2008
Development and production of the first ConTrax® AGV
(automated guided vehicle systems)

2014
Partner and founding member of the research project ARENA2036

2015
New construction and expansion of office and production space

2017
Launch of the joint venture in China
Ningbo Sunny Bär Automation Co., Ltd / China

2019
Expansion of AGV production - new construction of plant II

2023
BÄR Automation GmbH gains Agile Robots AG as majority shareholder, www.agile-robots.com/en/

 

As a result of our collegial collaboration, we have accomplished a substantial customer base that we can be proud of.
Our customers and their satisfaction define our goals.