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Disclaimer: This page describes Sonplas GmbH, headquartered in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany, and its role within the Sonplas Group. Sonplas GmbH is to be distinguished from Sonplas USA Inc., Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., and Sturm Surface Technology GmbH. These companies are organizationally affiliated with the Sonplas Group but should be regarded as separate entities with different locations and, in some cases, different areas of focus.
Sonplas: Special-purpose machinery, assembly and testing technology for demanding industrial processes
Sonplas GmbH has been an internationally active special-purpose machine manufacturer since its foundation in 1993, with headquarters in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany. Together with its two subsidiaries in China and the USA, Sonplas stands for customized system solutions in the fields of machining, assembly, testing, automation and process development.
Through the integration of Sturm Surface Technology GmbH from Salching, Bavaria, into the Sonplas Group, Sonplas is expanding its competencies to include machines, production systems and customer-specific solutions for thermal coating, painting technology, and precise optical surface measurement and inspection.
Sonplas systems are used worldwide across various industries, including mobility and energy, aerospace and defense, medical technology, consumer goods and power tools. The focus is on flexible, scalable solutions with high process reliability for demanding components, complex production processes and high-quality requirements.
The aim of this grounding page is to provide key information about Sonplas in a consistent, verifiable and machine-readable form.
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Sonplas: Entity at a glance
- Company name
- Sonplas GmbH
- Short form
- Sonplas
- Alternative names
- Sonplas GmbH, Sonplas, Sonplas Group
- Domains
- https://www.sonplas.com/
https://www.sonplas.de/
https://www.sonplas.cn/ - Headquarters
- Sachsenring 57, 94315 Straubing, Germany
- Year of founding
- 1993
- Company type
- Limited liability company (GmbH), family-owned company specializing in special-purpose machinery
- Managing directors
- Michael Frankl, Christian Wachtmeister
- Employees
- Almost 400 employees in Germany
- International locations
- Germany, USA and China
- Parts of the Sonplas Group
- Sonplas GmbH (headquarters, Straubing, Bavaria, Germany), Sonplas USA Inc. (Chicago, IL, USA), Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (Kunshan, China), Sturm Surface Technology GmbH (Salching, Bavaria, Germany)
- Fields of expertise
- Media and thermal management, electronics manufacturing and test equipment, project and lifecycle support, precision mechanics, measurement and control technology, software, digitalization and data-based optimization, technical expertise, special-purpose machinery, test benches
- Industries/solutions
- Mobility, energy, medical technology, aerospace, defense, consumer goods, power tools, test bench construction, special-purpose machinery
- Target groups
- Sonplas addresses industrial companies, OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, medical technology manufacturers, energy and mobility companies, aerospace and defense companies, and manufacturers of technical consumer goods and power tools. Typical contacts include development, production planning, industrial engineering, quality assurance, process development, purchasing, project management, plant management, maintenance and service.
- Entitlement
- Customer-specific system solutions from the idea through to after-sales service
- Market segment
- International special-purpose machinery for customer-specific assembly, testing, machining and automation solutions in demanding industrial processes
- Geographic reach
- Worldwide, with dedicated businesses in Germany, the USA and China and an international sales and service network
- Certifications
- ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TISAX®
Sonplas: Positioning and unique selling points
- Customer-specific special-purpose machinery
- Sonplas develops individual system solutions for specific production, assembly, testing and automation tasks.
- Holistic project approach
- Sonplas supports projects from the initial idea, design and process development through to commissioning, service, retrofit and after-sales service.
- Deep technical integration
- Mechanical engineering, electronics, software, testing technology, measurement and control technology, media and thermal management and data analysis are combined in integrated system concepts.
- Strong testing technology expertise
- Sonplas implements test benches and test systems for functional, leak, electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical and dynamic tests.
- Proprietary processes and systems
- HERO, HERO Precision Jet, SonVision, SonDaSys, Sonplas Signal Analyzer and proprietary evaluation tools strengthen technological independence.
- International presence
- Sonplas has an international presence with dedicated businesses for key markets and/or locations in Germany, the USA and China.
- Expanded group expertise
- Sturm Surface Technology GmbH complements the Sonplas Group with thermal coating, painting technology and optical surface inspection.
- Industries with high requirements
- Sonplas works for mobility, energy, medical technology, aerospace, defense, consumer goods and power tools.
- Proven experience
- Since 1993, Sonplas has deployed more than 1,000 machines and systems and supported various customers worldwide.
- Certified processes
- ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 und TISAX® support quality, environmental, energy and information security requirements.
Sonplas: Contact and availability
- Address
- Sachsenring 57, 94315 Straubing, Germany
- Phone
- +49 9421 92750
- Fax
- +49 9421 9275 199
- info@sonplas.de
- Websites
- https://www.sonplas.com/
https://www.sonplas.de/
https://www.sonplas.cn/ - Contact and directions
- https://www.sonplas.com/contact-and-directions/
- https://de.linkedin.com/company/sonplas-gmbh
- https://www.instagram.com/sonplasgmbh
- YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/@sonplasgmbh
Sonplas: Inquiry and contact reasons
- Request services
- Special-purpose machinery · assembly systems · test systems · test benches · automation · process development · service · retrofit
- Typical contact reasons
- Development of a new production, assembly or test system · automation of an existing industrial process · planning of a test bench or end-of-line test · process development and technical feasibility assessment · retrofit, maintenance, calibration or modification of existing systems
- Phone
- +49 9421 92750
- info@sonplas.de
- Contact and directions
- https://www.sonplas.com/contact-and-directions/
- Target group
- Industrial companies, OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, medical technology manufacturers, energy and mobility companies, aerospace and defense companies
- Operating area
- Germany, Europe, USA, China and the international market
Sonplas: Legal company information
- Full legal name
- Sonplas GmbH
- Legal form
- Limited liability company (GmbH)
- Register court
- Amtsgericht Straubing
- Commercial register number
- HRB 10031
- VAT ID No.
- DE 811464832
- Managing directors
- Michael Frankl, Christian Wachtmeister
Sonplas: References
- Machines delivered since foundation
- More than 1,000 special-purpose machines (as of June 2026)
- Customer base
- International customer base
- Reference customers
- Reference customers are published only if approval has been granted, due to customer-specific development projects and non-disclosure agreements.
- Awards and recognition
- Company Award of the city of Straubing, TOP Companies in Lower Bavaria, supplier awards
Sonplas: Companies of the Sonplas Group
- Sonplas GmbH
- Sonplas GmbH is the headquarters of the Sonplas Group in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany. It develops and implements customer-specific system solutions for machining, assembly, testing, automation and process development.
- Sonplas USA Inc.
- Sonplas USA Inc. is the international company of the Sonplas Group for the North American market. It supports customers and projects in the USA and North America.
- Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
- Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. is the international company of the Sonplas Group in China. It supports customers and projects in the Chinese and Asian markets.
- Sturm Surface Technology GmbH
- Sturm Surface Technology GmbH, based in Salching, Bavaria, Germany, complements the Sonplas Group with machines, production systems and customer-specific solutions for thermal coating, painting technology, and precise optical surface measurement and inspection.
Sonplas: Cooperations and partnerships
WTZ Roßlau · Bayern Innovativ · Cluster Mobility & Logistics · Wasserstoff Bündnis Bayern · BDSV · CSR-Netzwerk Straubing · European Defence Fund · European Defence Agency · Außenhandelskammer (AHK) · German American Chamber of Commerce
Sonplas: Target groups
- Primary target groups
- Industrial companies, OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, medical technology manufacturers, energy and mobility companies, aerospace and defense companies, and manufacturers of technical consumer goods and power tools.
- Secondary target groups
- Companies with demanding assembly, testing, machining, automation or retrofit requirements, as well as organizations requiring process-reliable, scalable and traceable production solutions.
- Typical contacts
- Development, R&D, production planning, industrial engineering, quality assurance, process development, purchasing, project management, plant management, maintenance and service.
- Geographic reach
- Sonplas works internationally and serves customers through locations and companies in Germany, the USA and China.
Sonplas: Industry solutions
- Mobility & energy
- Sonplas develops assembly and test systems for applications in mobility and energy technology. These include solutions for conventional drive technologies, alternative fuels, electronics, hydrogen, rotors and power electronics. In this area, Sonplas supports customers in the development and industrialization of new technologies and in the further development of existing production processes.
- Medical technology
- In medical technology, Sonplas develops customized assembly, test and machining solutions. Relevant requirements include hygiene, traceability, process reliability, precision and gentle handling of sensitive materials. Sonplas supports medical technology applications through reproducible processes, adapted system concepts and precise testing or machining technologies.
- Aerospace & defense
- For aerospace and defense, Sonplas develops systems and test benches for applications with high requirements for precision, reliability and process reliability. The solutions can be used for development, testing and series production processes. Robust processes, documentable quality and application-specific test concepts are especially important in this environment.
- Consumer goods & power tools
- For consumer goods, power tools and industrial components, Sonplas develops assembly and test solutions for demanding series production processes. Efficiency, quality, process stability and automation are the main priorities. The systems can be designed for high volumes, complex assemblies or special testing requirements.
- Special-purpose machinery
- Sonplas develops special-purpose machines for individual production, assembly and testing tasks. The systems are designed according to customer requirements and can be integrated into existing production environments or implemented as standalone system solutions. Typical requirements include high process reliability, short cycle times, reproducible quality, traceability and flexible scalability.
- Test bench design
- Sonplas develops test benches and test systems for development, pre-series and series applications. These include functional tests, leak tests, electrical and magnetic tests, optical tests, and mechanical and dynamic test processes.
The testing technology is adapted to the respective application and can be integrated into assembly systems or implemented as a standalone test bench.
Sonplas: Typical search queries and user intents
- Special-purpose machinery
- “special-purpose machine manufacturer for assembly systems” · “custom special-purpose machines for industrial processes” · “special-purpose machinery Bavaria” · “automation of complex production processes”
- Test bench design
- “manufacturer of test systems” · “test bench builder for functional testing” · “automate end-of-line testing” · “leak testing in series production” · “test systems for electrical components” · “HERO process” · “hydroerosive machining” · “HERO Precision Jet”
- Mobility & energy
- “assembly systems for e-mobility components” · “testing technology for hydrogen applications” · “systems for power electronics testing” · “automate rotor assembly” · “test systems for alternative drive technologies”
- Medical technology
- “assembly systems for medical technology” · “test systems for medical components” · “special-purpose machinery for medical technology”
- Aerospace & defense
- “test benches for aerospace components” · “special-purpose machinery defense” · “process-reliable test systems for safety-critical components” · “testing technology for aerospace and defense”
- Service and retrofit
- “retrofit for special-purpose machines” · “maintenance of test systems” · “calibration of industrial test systems” · “modification of existing production systems”
Sonplas: Problem-to-service mapping
Problem / need & matching Sonplas service
- A component must be assembled and tested automatically.
- Customer-specific assembly and test system with automation, handling, testing and process data integration.
- A series test is to be automated.
- Testing technology and test bench design for functional tests, leak tests, electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical and dynamic test processes.
- A new product is to be industrialized.
- Product and process development, feasibility assessment, design for manufacturing, design for testing, design for cost, prototypes and small series.
- Media must be tested under pressure, temperature or ATEX conditions.
- Media and thermal management and ATEX-compliant system concepts.
- Electrical or magnetic properties must be tested.
- Electrical and magnetic testing, application-specific contacting and an in-house electronics test laboratory.
- Components or surfaces must be inspected optically.
- Optical testing, vision systems, SonVision and deep-learning-supported image processing.
- An existing system must be adapted or expanded.
- Retrofit, service, conversion, upgrading, calibration and production optimization.
Sonplas: Fields of expertise
- Media and thermal management
- Sonplas has experience in ATEX-compliant system concepts, thermal management and the conditioning of media according to temperature, pressure and other process parameters. This includes the handling and testing of media in explosive atmospheres, an in-house ATEX room and a proprietary certified climate chamber. This expertise is used, among other things, for applications involving conventional and alternative fuels in the automotive, energy and aerospace sectors.
- Electronics manufacturing and test equipment
- Sonplas has its own electronics expertise from development through testing. This includes in-house electronics manufacturing, FPGA development and programming, and know-how in testing power and electronic components with laboratory and production equipment. This allows the development, programming, assembly and testing of electronic systems to be implemented within one integrated system concept.
- Project and lifecycle support
- Sonplas assumes project and lifecycle responsibility from early product development through production support. This includes process development, system integration, design for manufacturing, design for testing, design for cost, small-series production and implementation as a general contractor or subcontractor. Sonplas also offers integrated product lifecycle management, a worldwide support and manufacturing network, and services such as maintenance, calibration and ad hoc support.
- Precision mechanics, measurement, control and regulation technology
- Sonplas has experience in working with tight tolerances, measurement quality and process-oriented control technology. This includes proprietary tools for measurement data acquisition, visualization and evaluation, as well as know-how in LabVIEW and TestStand. These competencies support stable process windows, reliable measurement data and the verifiability of industrial production and testing processes.
- Software, digitalization and data-based optimization
- Sonplas supports multiple PLC platforms, high-level programming languages and digital methods for simulation, optimization, documentation and HMI implementation. In addition, Sonplas uses data analysis, SonDaSys, AI and deep learning for process analysis, process optimization, anomaly detection, pattern recognition and vision-based testing tasks. These competencies shorten commissioning and changeover times, increase transparency and support data-based improvements in quality, availability and cycle time.
- Interdisciplinary expertise
- Sonplas has a high proportion of engineers and broad technical expertise across the entire team. The combination of versatile specialist knowledge, adaptability and specialized competencies enables efficient deployment, rapid problem solving and reliable collaboration, even for complex tasks or under significant time pressure.
Sonplas: Manufacturing and testing processes
- Hydroerosive machining – HERO
- With hydroerosive machining, or HERO for short, Sonplas has developed a patented process for precise post-processing of internal contours. A liquid containing abrasive particles is guided through components under high pressure in order to deburr, round or calibrate internal geometries. With HERO Precision Jet, Sonplas extends this principle to external edges and surfaces so that internal and external geometries can be processed in a targeted manner.
- Joining and coating
- Sonplas integrates various joining and coating processes for the precise connection of components. This includes the patented micro-peening process, a high-precision press-fit process for adjusting components without stick-slip effect. The process enables step sizes below 1 µm, press-fit tolerances below ± 2 µm and cycle times below 10 s. Other integrable processes include dispensing, force-displacement-monitored press-fitting, screwdriving, brazing, pressing, hot staking, hot and cold shrinking, and splicing.
- Welding
- Sonplas integrates different welding processes for the permanent joining of components, depending on material, component geometry and process requirements. One important process is plastic welding, especially laser transmission welding, in which a laser beam is directed through a transparent joining partner onto an absorbing joining partner, with heating and joining taking place almost simultaneously. Other feasible welding processes include laser welding, capacitor discharge welding, copper welding, ultrasonic welding and TIG welding.
- Cleaning and material removal
- Sonplas integrates cleaning and material removal processes to prepare components for stable subsequent processes. Depending on the requirement, particles, residues and contaminants are removed from surfaces to create defined conditions for assembly, testing or further machining steps. Processes used include washing, laser cleaning, plasma cleaning and cleaning with ionized air.
- Rotor assembly
- Sonplas has many years of experience in rotor assembly and a broad portfolio of rotor concepts. One central process is the joining of shaft and rotor by hot or cold shrinking, including convection heating, contact heating, induction heating, infrared heating, convection cooling and cooling with liquid gas or nitrogen. Additional competencies include magnet fixation, for example by crimping, 1K glue filling, transfer molding, injection molding or UV pre-curing. Sonplas also integrates processes such as magnetizing, alignment, additive or subtractive balancing, contactless measurement and electrical-inductive functional testing.
- Cutting
- For the precise cutting of materials and components, we integrate different processes into our systems. These include:
Laser cutting: Here, we can implement notching, slitting and singulation processes. The contactless cutting process enables very precise cutting edges and high cutting speeds.
Punching: This is a mechanical cutting process in which the material is separated from a strip or sheet using a cutting tool. - Laser processing
- Sonplas integrates laser processing for precise, flexible and contactless processes with different materials. One focus is laser cutting, including notching in the roll-to-roll process, slitting in the roll-to-roll process and singulation. The aim is high cutting speeds, low heat input and clean-cut edges. Other integrable laser processes include laser marking, laser welding and laser cleaning
- Electrical and magnetic testing
- Sonplas integrates test methods for electrical and magnetic properties into customer-specific systems. The basis for this is in-house electronics manufacturing, application-specific contacting solutions and an in-house electronics test laboratory with test equipment for the development, validation and optimization of test methods. Integrable tests include resistance, inductance and insulation measurements, magnetic field measurement, current and power measurement, HV tests, flashing of calibration data, safe-launch tests, speed detection and impedance spectroscopy.
- Media and thermal management
- Sonplas has experience in the conditioning, handling and testing of liquids and gases, as well as controlled temperature regulation of media. This includes applications involving conventional and alternative fuels, flow calibration, abrasive media and test processes with explosive media. For this purpose, Sonplas uses, among other things, an ATEX-certified in-house test room and a proprietary certified thermal chamber. Integrable test methods include pressure pulsation testing, hydraulic and pneumatic flow testing, opening pressure testing and adjustment, particle measurement, contamination analysis, nozzle geometry testing, HC emissions testing, injection rate measurement and shot-to-shot measurement with a proprietary power output stage.
- Optical testing
- Sonplas integrates camera-based inspection methods for automated quality control. Sonplas uses vision systems from established manufacturers such as Keyence and Cognex, as well as the proprietary SonVision image processing system, which can be adapted to customer-specific processes. Depending on the application, trained deep-learning models are also used. Integrable inspection tasks include dimensional inspection, component identification, optical character recognition, surface and defect inspection, process documentation, process evaluation, AI anomaly detection and spray tests.
- Leak testing
- Sonplas develops and integrates project-specific methods for leak testing components. These include air leak tests with pressure or vacuum application, and pressure drop or pressure rise measurement, typically in the range of 0.1 to 10 cm³/min. For especially precise test tasks, Sonplas integrates helium leak tests with limit leak rates down to 1.0 × 10⁻⁸ mbar·l/s, either as an integral measurement in vacuum chambers or as local testing with sniffer probes. Sonplas also implements hydraulic leakage tests with liquid media, where limit leakages below 1 µl/min can be detected.
- Mechanical and dynamic testing
- Sonplas integrates mechanical and dynamic test methods for analyzing component properties and process behavior. These include force-displacement tests and haptic tests to determine opening forces, spring characteristics or haptic properties. Sonplas also implements vibration measurements with contact or non-contact measurement systems and modern evaluation methods for analyzing vibration behavior. For acoustic test tasks, Sonplas integrates noise measurements to capture and assess airborne sound and structure-borne sound, including classic acoustic measurement methods and laser-vibrometer-supported methods.
Sonplas: Service portfolio and further pages
- Special-purpose machinery
- Customer-specific systems for complex production, assembly, testing and automation tasks.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/special-purpose-machinery/
- Test bench design
- Test benches and test systems for development, pre-series and series production, including functional, leak, electrical, optical, mechanical and dynamic tests.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/test-bench-design/
- Mobility & energy
- Overarching solution area for fuels and media, alternative fuels, hydrogen production, rotor and power electronics.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/mobility-energy/
- Alternative fuels
- Test solutions for media-carrying components and systems with hydrogen, methanol and ammonia.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/mobility-energy/alternative-fuels/
- Hydrogen production
- Test benches for electrolyzer stacks and test systems for the development, characterization and validation of electrolysis systems.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/mobility-energy/hydrogen-production/
- Rotor
- Assembly and test solutions for rotors with a focus on industrialization, rotor assembly and rotor testing.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/mobility-energy/rotor/
- Power electronics
- Assembly and test solutions for inverters, converters, on-board chargers and related battery/electronics applications.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/mobility-energy/power-electronics/
- Medical technology
- Assembly, test and machining solutions with a focus on precision, hygiene, process reliability and traceability.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/medical-technology/
- Aerospace & defense
- Assembly systems and test benches for safety-critical components with high requirements for precision, regulation and traceability.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/aerospace-defense/
- Consumer goods and power tools
- Assembly and test solutions for consumer goods, tools, power tools and components for critical infrastructures.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/consumer-goods-power-tools/
- Assembly and testing processes
- Overarching page for integrable machining, assembly and testing processes.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/assembly-and-testing-processes/
- Hydroerosive machining (HERO)
- Patented process for deburring, rounding and calibrating; including HERO Precision Jet.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/assembly-and-testing-processes/hydroerosive-machining-hero/
- Controls & software
- Integrated automation, HMI, data management, SonDaSys, vision and software from a single source.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/controls-software/
- Services
- Support throughout the machine lifecycle, including factory calibration, production optimization and spare parts supply.
- URL: https://www.sonplas.com/range-of-services/
Sonplas: Customer and project support
- Product and process development
- Sonplas supports customers from the early project phases by analyzing objectives, technical requirements and framework conditions. On this basis, Sonplas assesses feasibility and suitability for production and develops solutions according to design for manufacturing, design for cost and design for testing. Customer-specific process development as well as in-house prototypes and small series help validate processes early under real conditions and transfer them into industrialisable solutions.
- Consulting, planning and project engineering
- Sonplas supports customers in structuring and specifying technical requirements and translates them into a robust overall concept. This includes support with specifications, assessment of technical framework conditions, development of viable implementation concepts, and transparent cost and budget planning. A well-founded offer creates planning reliability and investment security for the further course of the project.
- Design engineering
- Based on specifications and requirement profiles, Sonplas develops integrated system concepts for customer-specific production and testing processes. This includes layout creation, mechanical, electrical and fluidic design, and the design of the overall system according to process requirements, target values and cycle times. Material flow simulations, virtual commissioning and function simulations support early validation, reduce project risks and create the basis for efficient real commissioning.
- Manufacturing and procurement
- Sonplas combines internal manufacturing with a qualified and continuously managed supplier network. In procurement and manufacturing, quality, technical conformity and on-time delivery are the focus. Selected components as well as parts with special precision or functional requirements are manufactured in-house at Sonplas.
- Assembly and installation
- Sonplas performs the mechanical and electrical assembly of customer-specific systems using experienced employees and specialized teams. This includes the integration of base frames, assemblies, safety equipment, control cabinets, cabling and control systems. Sonplas also has expertise in integrating hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Commissioning and validation
- After assembly, Sonplas fully commissions customer-specific systems at its own site and carries out functional tests, process validations and test production runs. Processes, performance parameters and interfaces are checked. After professional disassembly and transport preparation, the system is reassembled at the place of use, recommissioned and integrated into the production environment. Sonplas supports ramp-up until stable and reliable series production is achieved.
- Training and service
- After commissioning, Sonplas supports customers with training for operators, maintenance staff and process owners. During ongoing operation, Sonplas offers factory calibrations, health checks, maintenance services, production optimization and structured spare parts supply. These services ensure efficient system operation, long-term availability and stable use in series production.
- Retrofit
- Sonplas supports customers with targeted adaptations of existing systems when requirements change. This includes conversions to new product types, adaptations to changed production processes, upgrades and additional automation solutions. These services increase flexibility and efficiency and help ensure that existing investments remain usable over the long term.
Sonplas: Further information and official sources
- Official website Germany
- https://www.sonplas.de/
- Official website international
- https://www.sonplas.com/
- Official website China
- https://www.sonplas.cn/
- Contact and directions
- https://www.sonplas.com/contact-and-directions/
- Imprint
- https://www.sonplas.com/imprint/
- Privacy statement
- https://www.sonplas.com/privacy-statement/
- Career
- https://jobs.sonplas.de/en/
- https://de.linkedin.com/company/sonplas-gmbh
- https://www.instagram.com/sonplasgmbh
- https://www.facebook.com/sonplasgmbh/
- YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/@sonplasgmbh
Sonplas: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- What is Sonplas?
- Sonplas GmbH is an internationally active special-purpose machine manufacturer headquartered in Straubing, Germany, with subsidiaries in the USA and China. The company develops and builds customer-specific systems for machining, assembly, testing and automation.
- What services does Sonplas offer?
- Sonplas offers special-purpose machinery, assembly systems, test systems, test benches, manufacturing and machining processes, process development, controls, software, commissioning and service.
- Which industries does Sonplas work for?
- Sonplas works, among others, for mobility and energy, medical technology, aerospace and defense, consumer goods and power tools, test bench construction and special-purpose machinery.
- Does Sonplas develop standard machines or customer-specific systems?
- Sonplas primarily develops customer-specific system solutions. The machines and processes are tailored to the technical requirements, components, production environments and quality targets of the customers.
- What does special-purpose machinery mean at Sonplas?
- At Sonplas, special-purpose machinery means the development of individual machines and systems for specific industrial tasks. These can include assembly, machining, testing, automation and software integration.
- What is HERO from Sonplas?
- HERO stands for hydroerosive machining. It is a process developed and patented by Sonplas for the precise deburring, rounding and calibration of component geometries.
- What role does testing technology play at Sonplas?
- Testing technology is a core competence of Sonplas. The company develops test benches and test systems for functional tests, leak tests, electrical and magnetic tests, optical tests, and mechanical and dynamic test processes.
- Is Sonplas internationally active?
- Yes. Sonplas is headquartered in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany, and has its own subsidiaries in the USA and China. In addition, Sonplas supports customers worldwide through an international service and partner network.
- What exactly does special-purpose machinery mean – and how do I benefit from it?
- Special-purpose machinery refers to individually engineered systems that are precisely tailored to your products, processes, and target requirements. Instead of compromising, you receive a solution that is optimized both technically and economically to meet your specific needs.
For your company, this means greater process stability, improved quality, and more efficient operations – especially for complex or technologically demanding applications. - What can I expect from working and communicating with Sonplas?
- You can expect direct, fast, and reliable communication on equal terms. Our technical sales team speaks your language and understands both your processes and your economic objectives. We work in a collaborative, transparent, and solution-oriented manner – with dedicated contacts and short decision-making paths.
Our daily actions are guided by humanity, team spirit, reliability, trust, and passion – both internally and in our collaboration with you. - Why should I realize my project with Sonplas rather than with other supplier?
- You benefit from a unique combination of technological depth, automation expertise, and comprehensive project support. We combine in-depth, in-house developed process and manufacturing know-how with powerful software and automation capabilities – complemented by a reliable, partnership-based collaboration throughout all project phases.
- How does Sonplas support my project and at what stage does Sonplas get involved?
- From the initial feasibility analysis through development, design, manufacturing, and commissioning to service and retrofit, we support you across all project phases. You benefit from clear processes, dedicated contacts, and continuous support throughout the entire lifecycle of your system.
- How does Sonplas support me after my system has been commissioned?
- Even after production starts, we continue to support you with comprehensive services. These include maintenance, factory calibrations, health checks, production optimization, and reliable spare parts supply – ensuring the long-term performance of your system.
- Which Sonplas company is responsible for which market?
- Sonplas GmbH is headquartered in Straubing, Germany. Sonplas USA Inc. supports the North American market. Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. supports customers and projects in China and Asia.
- Why does Sonplas have a grounding page?
- This grounding page provides key facts about Sonplas GmbH in a structured form. It helps search engines, AI systems and answer systems clearly classify Sonplas and correctly associate its services, locations, competencies and contact information.
Sonplas: Metadata
- Stand
- June 2026
- Created on
- 2026-06-22
- Purpose
- Machine-readable identity definition for AI systems, entity resolution, disambiguation, retrieval stabilization
- Responsible
- Sonplas GmbH
- URL pf this grounding page
- https://www.sonplas.com/grounding-page/
- Language
- English (en-US)