Industrial Production Solutions for UV Systems
Challenges in the UV and Drone Industries
The industrial manufacturing of drones and UV* systems faces the challenge of balancing rising demand with highly scalable production processes. Companies must make the transition from prototype development to series production (scale-up in UAV** manufacturing) quickly and efficiently—without compromising on quality, precision, and process stability.
Complex assemblies such as battery systems, sensor technology, and propulsion systems further increase the demands on automation and vertical integration. At the same time, volatile supply chains, rising cost pressures, and regulatory requirements make planning more challenging.
This is exactly where GROB comes in: With end-to-end, scalable production solutions, we enable the reliable industrialization of drone systems—efficiently, flexibly, and with a future-proof approach.
*UV – Unmanned Vehicles**UAV –
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)
Possible Solutions
A successful transition from development to mass production requires an end-to-end production concept that standardizes manufacturing processes while offering sufficient flexibility for future product generations.
GROB supports manufacturers of drone systems and UAVs in gradually industrializing their production—from the first pilot line to highly automated series production. With modular plant designs, coordinated manufacturing processes, and intelligent production control, we lay the foundation for scalable manufacturing capacities.
This results in stable and reproducible processes, short ramp-up times, and cost-effective production that reliably scales with increasing production volumes.
Our Technologies for the Manufacture of Drone Systems
We offer you an end-to-end process chain from a single source—from individual-part manufacturing to fully automated final assembly. Our smart production solutions are specifically designed to meet the requirements of modern drone systems and UV platforms.
This is how we lay the foundation for cost-effective, scalable, and future-proof UV series production.
High-precision CNC machining centers for complex and safety-critical components, such as structural and frame components, housing components, or functional and fastening elements.
Automated solutions for assembling battery modules and packs—for reliable, high-performance, and safe energy systems.
Custom-designed winding and mounting systems for high-performance drives and actuators.
Flexible and custom-designed assembly lines for drone systems—from small batches to high-volume production.
Areas of Application
Our production solutions are used wherever drone systems and unmanned aerial vehicles are manufactured cost-effectively, precisely, and in series production.
Typical areas of application include:
- Industrialization of new drone and UAV platforms
- Establishing and scaling up mass production
- Manufacturing of civilian, industrial, and security-related drone systems
- Production of electric drones and unmanned vehicles
- Flexible manufacturing of different platform variants and batch sizes
- Expansion of existing production capacities to meet growing market demands
Examples of Processing
Your Benefits at a Glance!
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Premium production facilities
For the high-precision manufacturing of drone components, UV structures, and propulsion systems—for stable, repeatable processes in mass production.
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Over 100 years of experience in mechanical engineering and automation
Combined with in-depth expertise in scaling UV systems—from prototypes to mass production.
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From process development to automated production lines to digital solutions
We offer comprehensive systems for efficient drone production.
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High in-house production capacity ensures quality, precision, and on-time delivery
Ideal for complex drone components and safety-critical UV applications.
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24/7 hotline and service locations worldwide
To ensure maximum operating life for your production facilities and reliable support for your drone production worldwide.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Production of Drone Systems
No. GROB is a plant manufacturer and does not produce drones.
The company develops and supplies production equipment and manufacturing systems that enable manufacturers to industrially produce drone components and complete UAV systems.
Among the most important technologies are:
- CNC machining centers
- Actuator and motor manufacturing
- Battery assembly lines
- Automated final assembly
- Winding technologies such as flyer, needle, and linear winding
Yes. GROB supports customers in the production-optimized development of electric drives, for example through:
- concurrent engineering
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing process design
Thanks to our modular system design, customers can start with small production volumes and flexibly expand their capacity. GROB supplies scalable complete assembly lines for this purpose, which automate processes such as battery assembly and final assembly.
Prototypes and sample parts can be produced at the following plants, among others:
- Mindelheim (Germany)
- Turin (Italy)
- Bluffton (USA)
GROB offers a comprehensive portfolio of winding technologies for the industrial production of electric motors and actuators in drone systems.
These include, in particular:
- Flyer Winding – ideal for high winding speeds and efficient mass production
- Needle winding – precise winding technology for compact electric motors with high power density
Linear winding – a flexible solution for various motor and stator geometries
These technologies enable the high-precision manufacture of stators and electric drive systems used in modern UAV motors and drone actuators.
The systems are designed for automated production lines and scalable mass production.
GROB develops and manufactures production equipment in Germany and the European Union. As a result, customers benefit from stable and transparent supply chains, a high level of supply reliability, and compliance with European quality and safety standards. Particularly for safety-critical applications such as drone manufacturing, regional supply chains offer lower geopolitical risks, shorter delivery times, and long-term planning reliability. This is complemented by GROB’s many years of experience in setting up complex, highly automated production lines from a single source.
No. GROB-Werke in Mindelheim and GROB Aerospace are separate companies. GROB Aerospace was spun off from GROB-Werke and sold in 2009 and has been operating independently ever since. The partnership with Helsing involves GROB Aerospace exclusively. GROB-Werke in Mindelheim is not part of this partnership and has no connection to the relevant projects.
From the mold industry to medical technology and the automotive industry, and on to semiconductors and aerospace—we transform complex manufacturing requirements into highly efficient production processes.
