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      "global"
    ],
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      "production of stamped and formed metal parts",
      "production of complete assemblies in small, medium, or large batches"
    ],
    "industries": [
      "E-mobility",
      "Automotive",
      "Electrical Engineering",
      "Contacts and Connectors",
      "Iron, Sheet and Metal Goods",
      "Household Technology",
      "Medical Technology",
      "Spring and Wire Products"
    ]
  },
  "itha": "0.1",
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        "status": "self_declared",
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      },
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      },
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        "id": "ohsas_18001",
        "status": "conforms_to",
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      }
    ]
  },
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      "region": "Bavaria",
      "country": "DE"
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    "name": "Bihler",
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      "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110544013",
      "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Bihler_Maschinenfabrik"
    ],
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    },
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    "description": "Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik manufactures stamping, bending, welding, and assembly machines and systems, servo process modules, tooling, machine control systems, and CAD design software for producing stamped and formed metal parts and assemblies.",
    "identifiers": {
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      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Stamping-Bending Machines & Production Systems",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
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      },
      "summary": "Cam- and servo-controlled linear machines, multi-slide stamping-forming machines, and modular servo production/assembly systems for stamped and formed parts and assemblies, all batch sizes.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
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            "assembly"
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        }
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      "kind": "component",
      "name": "Servo Process Modules",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Modular servo units for material feed, stamping/cutting presses, thread forming, contact welding, and pick-and-place; integrate into Bihler machines or third-party presses and lines.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
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        }
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    },
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      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Welding Technology",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Resistance welding controls and units for butt, mash seam, projection, contact, and nut welding of contacts, busbars, and hairpins; laser welding offered with partner TRUMPF.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "welding_system",
          "applications": [
            "welding"
          ],
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "tooling-technology",
      "url": "https://www.bihler.de/en/automation-technology-mechanical-engineering/toolmaking-tool-solution/stamping-forming-machine-lean-tool.html",
      "kind": "component",
      "name": "LEANTOOL Tooling System & Tool Coatings",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Standardized modular LEANTOOL system for radial and linear stamping-forming tools on Bihler RM-NC and GRM-NC servo machines, plus protective coatings for tool parts.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "tooling_system",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "control-system-varicontrol",
      "url": "https://www.bihler.de/en/automation-technology-mechanical-engineering/control-system-varicontrol-vc1.html",
      "kind": "hardware",
      "name": "Machine Control System (VariControl VC1)",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Central control platform coordinating servo process modules and machine functions on Bihler production and assembly systems.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "motion_control",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "bnx-design-software",
      "url": "https://www.bihler.de/en/automation-technology-mechanical-engineering/bnx-design-software.html",
      "kind": "software",
      "name": "bNX Design Software",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Siemens NX-based 3D CAD and simulation software for designing stamping-forming tools, generating strip layouts and NC programs, and simulating Bihler machine kinematics.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "software",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "service-support",
      "url": "https://www.bihler.de/en/service-support.html",
      "kind": "service",
      "name": "Service & Support",
      "pricing": {
        "model": "quote"
      },
      "summary": "Training and consulting, technical support hotline, original spare parts, digital services (AR remote service, digital-twin training), and modernization/retrofit for Bihler equipment.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
      ],
      "extensions": {
        "robotics": {
          "category": "support_service",
          "spec_version": "0.1"
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "engagement": {
    "url": "https://www.bihler.de/en/machine-tool-manufacturer-contact.html",
    "email": "info@bihler.de",
    "phone": "+49-8368/18-0",
    "methods": [
      "quote_request",
      "consultation"
    ]
  },
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        "software_vendor"
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        "global"
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    }
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-09-01"
}