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About Erhardt + Leimer Inc. About Erhardt+Leimer GmbH About Erhardt & Leimer We are one of the leading suppliers of systems in the field of web guiding, web tension control, and web inspection. We develop cutting-edge technology for the production of today and tomorrow. In the process, highly-qualified and motivated employees, satisfied customers, and sustainable growth are the factors that drive our work. Erhardt+Leimer is an internationally oriented, privately owned group of companies with its head office in Augsburg, Germany. It was founded in 1919 and, in 2023, employed more than 1.600 people around the world. In 2023 they generated a turnover of 210 million Euros. Our core business is automation technology on moving webs, which we can offer with different levels of integration in various industries. Our subsidiaries and additional industrial representatives mean that we are represented in the most important industrial countries. We have developed specific battery-related technologies and battery-conform systems in terms of used materials to meet the special requirements and support our customers during all key production steps in the battery industry. Moreover, due to our worldwide sales and service network and our experienced battery experts, we are right there, whenever and wherever you need us. We are one of the leading suppliers of systems in the field of web guiding, web tension control, and web inspection. We develop cutting-edge technology for the production of today and tomorrow. We offer special solutions for special requirementsThe production of batteries demands a particularly high level of accuracy and precision in the guidance of material webs through the production process. For the production and further processing or coating of anode and cathode materials as well as separator films for lithium-ion batteries and other storage elements such as fuel cells, we offer tailor-made, complete system solutions, including web guiding and web tension control, inspection systems for checking coatings as well as measuring systems for the measurement of distance, width and grammage. Erhardt+Leimer: A Century of PrecisionFounded in 1919 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) is a global leader in system solutions and automation technology. For over 100 years, this family-owned enterprise has specialized in the control, guiding, and inspection of moving webs across industries such as textiles, paper, film, and tire manufacturing.Global Impact and InnovationWith a workforce of approximately 1,600 employees and a presence in over 19 countries. They are pioneers in Industry 4.0, integrating "Smart Drives" and AI-based sensors to optimize production efficiency and material savings.Core Product PortfolioInspection Technology: Systems like SMARTSCAN provide 100% surface and print monitoring.Specialized Measurement: Tools such as the ELTIM BWS10 offer non-radiometric weight and thickness measurement using ultrasonic technology.Future-Ready SolutionsAs the world shifts toward renewable energy, E+L has become a partner in battery production, providing the high-precision inspection required for battery film and fuel cell manufacturing. We are one of the leading suppliers of systems in the field of web guiding, web tension control, and web inspection. We develop cutting-edge technology for the production of today and tomorrow.We offer special solutions for special requirementsThe production of batteries demands a particularly high level of accuracy and precision in the guidance of material webs through the production process. For the production and further processing or coating of anode and cathode materials as well as separator films for lithium-ion batteries and other storage elements such as fuel cells, we offer tailor-made, complete system solutions, including web guiding and web tension control, inspection systems for checking coatings as well as measuring systems for the measurement of distance, width and grammage. Erhardt+Leimer: A Century of PrecisionFounded in 1919 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) is a global leader in system solutions and automation technology. For over 100 years, this family-owned enterprise has specialized in the control, guiding, and inspection of moving webs across industries such as textiles, paper, film, and tire manufacturing.Global Impact and InnovationWith a workforce of approximately 1,600 employees and a presence in over 19 countries. They are pioneers in Industry 4.0, integrating 'Smart Drives' and AI-based sensors to optimize production efficiency and material savings.Core Product PortfolioInspection Technology: Systems like SMARTSCAN provide 100% surface and print monitoring.Specialized Measurement: Tools such as the ELTIM BWS10 offer non-radiometric weight and thickness measurement using ultrasonic technology.Future-Ready SolutionsAs the world shifts toward renewable energy, E+L has become a partner in battery production, providing the high-precision inspection required for battery film and fuel cell manufacturing.