Expertise: In-house equipment manufacturing
Overview
ept’s equipment manufacturing division combines a wide range of expertise—including development, design, tool and machine construction, control and regulation technology, programming, and electrical assembly—at its locations in Buching and Peiting.
All these areas of expertise, combined with ept’s in-house product and process development and the immediate proximity to production, form the cornerstone of ept’s connector manufacturing and its very high vertical integration.
This allows us to achieve the greatest possible independence for the company from external suppliers or service providers.
Even during product development and the planning of production equipment, the upstream departments involved in the project can draw on the expertise of our in-house production equipment division. The toolmaking and production equipment divisions are also the first point of contact for production support and the extensive services required for this.
All these areas of expertise, combined with ept’s in-house product and process development and the immediate proximity to production, form the cornerstone of ept’s connector manufacturing and its very high vertical integration.
This allows us to achieve the greatest possible independence for the company from external suppliers or service providers.
Even during product development and the planning of production equipment, the upstream departments involved in the project can draw on the expertise of our in-house production equipment division. The toolmaking and production equipment divisions are also the first point of contact for production support and the extensive services required for this.
ept-Betriebsmittelbau is a partner for
- Quotations for tools and machinery,
- feasibility studies and concept development,
- innovative manufacturing solutions, including their design and implementation.
In our tooling and equipment manufacturing division, we design and build tools and automated machines.
Equipment Manufacturing at ept by the Numbers
80
new tools and machines per year
new tools and machines per year
164
skilled workers
skilled workers
98
apprentices in 3 trades
apprentices in 3 trades
90,000
individual drawing transactions per year
individual drawing transactions per year
Services and scope of production at ept Plant Engineering:
Design and manufacture of tools and machinery:
- Stamping tools
- Injection molding tools
- Automatic assembly machines
- Automatic testing machines
- Automatic packaging machines
- Processing technology
- Test fixtures and gauges
In addition:
- Custom component manufacturing for the construction of tools, machines, and automated systems, as well as the supply of spare parts.
- Maintenance, servicing, and repair of existing tools and machines.
- Electrical design, electrical installation, programming, and commissioning of machines.
- Comprehensive production support, including suggestions for modifications and optimizations.
Technologies available from ept Equipment Manufacturing:
- Surface
- grinding, cylindrical grinding,
- turning (CNC and conventional),
- milling on machining centers, die-sinking
- EDM, wire EDM, laser welding,
- laser marking,
- technical center for stamping dies,
- CAD design in "SOLIDWORKS",
- CAD/CAM programming
Do you have any
questions? Please contact us.
Submit a request via the form
+49 8861 2501 0
sales@ept.de
questions? Please contact us.
Submit a request via the form
+49 8861 2501 0
sales@ept.de
Examples of Use
Electric race car uses Zero8 connectors 25.03.2022The Racetech Racing Team at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing and building an electric race car as part of the Formula Student student design competition. To ensure accurate temperature measurement of the high-voltage battery installed in the car, the Racetech Team uses the zero8 PCB connector to connect two circuit boards.
Power Converters in the Era of Technological Change 04.11.2025Power converters are undergoing a major transformation: new materials are enabling higher switching frequencies and more compact designs. These technological advances are driving progress in power converters (AC/DC and DC/DC converters) in particular—key components of modern applications such as e-mobility and renewable energy systems. As part of this development, innovative connection technologies are also gaining importance, enabling greater efficiency, miniaturization, and functionality.
Changes in Automotive Technology - Focus on SDV 26.05.2025SDV is transforming the vehicle electrical system: centralized, scalable, and secure—laying the foundation for autonomous driving, updates, and new driving experiences in the next generation of vehicles. This transformation is drastically changing the requirements. Board-to-board connectors must be more powerful, scalable, and centralized. They must be capable of handling ever-increasing data volumes while meeting strict requirements for safety and real-time processing.
High-speed connectors compliant with the PCI standard 26.05.2025Modern automotive wiring harnesses are evolving, particularly in response to the demands of e-mobility, autonomous driving, and 4K HD infotainment. Board-to-board connectors, with their specialized features, play a key role in managing this transformation by ensuring high data transfer rates with low latency.
Interview: Future Outlook for the Automotive Market 26.05.2025In this interview, our COO Philipp Hoßfeld answers questions about the future outlook for the automotive market and the challenges facing both connector manufacturers and the automotive industry as a whole.
Industrial Automation in Transition 26.05.2025Industrial automation is evolving. These developments are shaping the systems and components used. Connectors, in particular, play a crucial role as central interfaces in every automation solution. In this context, ept’s Zero8 connector family offers a future-proof, high-performance, and sustainable solution.
Rosenberger and ept are developing automotive hybrid connectors 05.08.2024Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG (“Rosenberger”) and ept GmbH (“ept”) are combining their expertise to jointly develop hybrid connectors for automotive applications. By integrating the strengths of both companies, the newly developed hybrid connector system offers a wide range of benefits for OEMs and their suppliers. Additional benefits may include space savings, enhanced reliability under challenging environmental conditions, and simplified assembly processes.
Board-to-board connectors in automotive electrical systems 25.03.2022Modern automotive wiring harnesses are evolving, particularly in response to the demands of e-mobility, autonomous driving, and 4K HD infotainment. Board-to-board connectors, with their specialized features, play a key role in managing this transformation by ensuring high data transfer rates with low latency.
Connectors - Reliability Beyond Specifications 25.03.2022Industrially manufactured goods are increasingly coming under scrutiny. In addition to high quality standards and compliance with technical specifications, the environmental sustainability of all elements of the supply chain is becoming increasingly important. The market for connectors is no exception. ept GmbH has traditionally coordinated all production and delivery processes in such a way that, in addition to the highest level of quality, all conceivable criteria of sustainable corporate management are also met.
Contact surfaces - High performance is possible even with less gold 25.03.2022When the absolute reliability of a connector must be guaranteed over the long term even under demanding operating and environmental conditions, gold-plated contact surfaces remain the first choice. In many applications, however, performance requirements can also be met using a plating system that requires a lower gold content.
HPC - The Transformation of the Automotive Electrical System 25.03.2022The increased electrical demands resulting from the shift toward e-mobility, autonomous driving, and infotainment systems with 4K HD resolution require new in-vehicle electrical architecture in the automotive industry. The traditional decentralized wiring harness architecture is reaching its limits due to its complexity and the required high-speed capabilities. ept offers the right board-to-board connectors to meet these challenges.
Inverters in Electric Mobility and the Requirements for Connectors 25.03.2022Battery management systems and power electronics play a key role in electric mobility, as they connect the various components within an electric vehicle. The connectors are responsible for the connection function within the inverters. They must reliably, safely, and quickly control and transmit signals, data, and high currents without loss, despite the demanding operating conditions. To do this, the connectors must meet certain requirements in terms of temperature resistance, compactness, and flexibility, as well as performance and robustness.
How to Protect Components with the Right Process and Connectors 25.03.2022The electronics industry is undergoing a transformation: whether in the automotive sector, solar and wind power, or industrial automation, electrification is taking place across all sectors. However, with the steady increase in connectivity, the number of electronic failures has also risen in recent years—by as much as 29%, according to the Center for Automotive Research. Depending on the expected environmental influences, component protection for electronic components is therefore necessary. This ensures that the electronics are reliably protected—but to achieve this, users also need a connection solution that is compatible with potting compounds.
Board-to-board connectors: From rugged to high-speed 25.03.2022Is your single-board solution no longer sufficient? With our board-to-board connectors, you gain the freedom to expand your single-board solutions. We offer the right board-to-board connection for your specific application. The wide range of applications extends from rugged PCB connectors for hammer drills to high-speed board-to-board mezzanine connectors for high-tech computers. Our PCB-to-PCB connectors support data transfer rates ranging from 3 Gbit/s to 16+ Gbit/s, and they are available with pin counts from 12 to 440. When space precludes a direct board-to-board connection, the rugged One27 PCB connector also provides a wire-to-board option.Zero8 PCB connectors with maximum scalability! 25.03.2022Take advantage of maximum efficiency, contact reliability, signal integrity, speed, and durability starting today. You can customize the connector design, stacking height, number of pins, and shielding to meet your specific requirements. With ScaleX double-sided contact technology, you benefit from a fully scalable connector system.
Factors Affecting the Durability of Board-to-Board Connectors 25.03.2022We explain how board-to-board connectors achieve durability and what factors influence a connector’s durability. This will help you prepare your PCB connectors to withstand any stress.
