Laubinger + Rickmann GmbH & Co. KG

Laubinger + Rickmann (L+R) is a medium-sized family business with around 140 employees, based in north-west Germany and two service locations in the USA and China.

In May 2022, L+R celebrated its 50th anniversary.

In the areas of non-destructive testing and straightening machines for structural parts of aluminum, Laubinger + Rickmann is known worldwide for intelligent solutions and the highest quality with over 300 special machines manufactured.

The international focus of special machine construction is on fully automated 3D straightening systems for aluminum parts in the automotive industry. Over 130 measuring and straightening systems are currently in use worldwide for the following component types:

• Structural parts, e.g.
  • Shock Towers
  • Long Members
  • Cross members
• Battery Carriers
  • Battery pans / trays
  • Battery frames
  • Side Plates
  • Cross Members
  • Support Frames
• - Chassis components

Different straightening techniques are combined depending on the part specification or the expected respectively the observed type of part distortion. In each case, each system is designed individually and optimally for the part in question.

"The self-learning straightening software from L+R is unique on the market. It continuously adapts to different distortions and material properties, optimizes the cycle time and minimizes the load on the part and machine."