With the acquisition of Häcker Automation GmbH on December 1, 2025, Kurtz Ersa Smart Production GmbH is taking the next step in process technologies for microelectronics and microoptics. All employees will be retained.
For over 30 years, Häcker Automation GmbH, based in Waltershausen (Thuringia) and with around 50 employees, has been producing microassembly systems for renowned customers in the semiconductor, electronics, medical technology, and automotive industries. For example, active alignment units, optical measuring systems with complex evaluation algorithms, and microgrippers are integrated for the laser industry. Areas of application include process modules and turnkey production systems for the manufacture of state-of-the-art lasers, components for medical technology, and miniaturized smart sensors. Automation solutions for the most demanding advanced packaging, inspection, and testing are offered for the manufacture and processing of semiconductors. These solutions help to increase performance and thus reduce the power consumption and costs of new digital products.
The process expertise for these applications lies in automated cells and tools for assembly, dispensing, soldering, measuring, alignment, optical calibration, and joining, including conveyor technology. “We are delighted to have found another building block for our buy & build strategy in the semiconductor and microelectronics sector in Häcker Automation. We were immediately impressed by the technology and are delighted to have Gerrit Häcker on board as Managing Director with a stake in the company. Our global sales and service network with production facilities around the world has already embraced the new product portfolio in order to scale the business - together with Gerrit Häcker,” says Kurtz Ersa CEO Thomas Mühleck.
