HAHN Automation Group
About
About HAHN Automation Group
HAHN Automation Group designs and builds manufacturing systems for mobility, life sciences and emerging industrial technologies. Its portfolio ranges from standalone assembly and test stations to semi-automated cells and complete robot-integrated production lines.
Projects combine process engineering, material handling, joining, dispensing, inspection, leak or functional testing, traceability software and production controls around a customer's product. MasterCell and LeanCell provide repeatable platform architectures where appropriate, while custom equipment addresses specialised processes. The group supports concept development, build, commissioning, ramp-up, maintenance and upgrades through an international network of operating locations.
Team
- Frank Konrad - Chief Executive Officer - Leads HAHN Automation Group.
- Diego van Muylem - Chief Financial Officer - Leads finance for HAHN Automation Group.
- Jörg Kilb - Chief Operating Officer - Leads operations for HAHN Automation Group.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-06-26 - Org Change - HAHN Automation Group restructures around three growth markets and regional operations
The group organized its market focus around Life Sciences, Mobility and Transformation Technologies. Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific were given more autonomous regional operating structures closer to customers. The plan strengthens Rheinböllen as headquarters and R&D centre while consolidating parts of the German site network.
Source - 2026-04-01 - Org Change - Gregor Kessler assumes management of HAHN's Diepenau site
Kessler assumed responsibility for the Diepenau site effective April 1, 2026. He succeeded Ingo Heuer, who left the company on March 31, 2026. Kessler continued simultaneously as Managing Director of HAHN's Engen site.
Source - 2026-03-26 - Org Change - Dan Cremer takes leadership of HAHN Automation Group North America
John Hanna retired from the President and CEO role at HAHN Automation Group US on January 31, 2026. Dan Cremer, already serving as president, assumed leadership of the group's North American sites. The transition followed Invotec's 2024 integration into the HAHN Automation Group US identity.
Source - 2025-10-23 - Executive Hire - HAHN Automation Group appoints Jörn Trierweiler as CRO
Trierweiler assumed the Chief Restructuring Officer role effective October 1, 2025. The appointment expanded the management board of HAHN Automation Group Holding GmbH. His remit covers transformation, process optimization and the group's strategic alignment for growth.
Source - 2025-05-26 - Product Launch - HAHN introduces modular automation cell and Digital Solutions portfolio
The modular standard cell combines an XPlanar transport system with digital twins, virtual commissioning and security-by-design features. The ISO 7-compatible MedTech Validation Cell simulates injection-moulding part removal and downstream processes for syringes, cartridges and autoinjectors. HAHN Digital Solutions introduced Analytics, Vision and Virtual tools for production data, no-code machine vision and virtual engineering.
Source - 2025-02-24 - Demonstration - HAHN demonstrates two MedTech assembly and inspection cells
One dual-sided cell combined 13 medical-plastics handling, assembly and test processes in a 420-cubic-foot footprint. The second system used machine vision and robotics for stent inspection, dimensional measurement, placement and orientation. The demonstrations integrated control, robotics, vision and feeding technology from multiple automation suppliers.
Source - 2024-10-01 - Org Change - Philipp Unterhalt steps down as HAHN Automation Group co-CEO
Unterhalt left the co-CEO role effective October 1, 2024 after serving in group leadership since 2019. Frank Konrad continued as sole CEO alongside COO Jörg Kilb and CFO Diego van Muylem. HAHN said Unterhalt had helped expand the group through acquisitions and establish its unified brand.
Source - 2024-05-07 - Capability - HAHN details iPhysics virtual commissioning and digital-twin workflow
HAHN said it had used iPhysics for virtual commissioning since 2018. A dedicated simulation department and digital-twin workflow are embedded in the group's engineering process. The capability supports virtual validation before physical automation systems are commissioned.
Source - 2023-06-13 - Org Change - HAHN Group unites operating companies under HAHN Automation Group brand
The group presented the unified HAHN Automation Group brand publicly at automatica in Munich. The change brought previously separate operating brands into a single global factory-automation identity. HAHN positioned the reorganization as a way to coordinate expertise, capacity and service across its international network.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- FANUC
Medtech Validation Cell Demonstration Partner - HAHN Automation Group presented its MedTech Validation Cell at FANUC's automatica 2025 booth.
- RSBG SE
Rsbg Portfolio Company - HAHN Automation Group is part of RSBG SE, the investment company backed by the RAG-Stiftung.
Context
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Context tags
- Industrial robotics supply chain - Stack Layer - HAHN Automation Group's robotics role maps to the industrial robotics supply chain stack layer.
- Industrial automation and robotics integrator - Stack Layer - HAHN Automation Group belongs in the industrial automation integrator peer group based on its robotics segment and product or workflow focus.