MDS Germany GmbH

MDS is a system partner for the automated supply and processing of fasteners, as well as the development and production of specialty fasteners. We develop, produce, and supply versatile assembly and automation solutions for various cold joining processes, including press-fit, blind riveting, and spin-pull riveting. We are a supplier to OEMs, Tier 1s, and other suppliers in the automotive industry. Our assembly systems set fasteners in press tools, stationary robot workstations, and mobile robot tools. Our capabilities include standard automation, special automation of standard fasteners, and the development of special fasteners for automation.

Fasteners + Assembly Systems = AUTORIV

For over 50 years, our company and MDS systems have stood for quality, efficiency, precision and reliability. Recognizing that only a precisely coordinated system of fasteners and automation can deliver perfect results, MDS offers system solutions under the AUTORIV brand that take all interactions into account. AUTORIV is a complete solution: from development and production to commissioning, you receive a production solution and the required fasteners from a single source.

Fasteners:

• Self-clinching fasteners: clinch nuts and studs, pierce nuts, rivet nuts, rivet ball studs, spacers
• Blind rivet nuts and studs
• Snap nuts and clips
• Plain bearing bushes
• Compression limiters
• Specialty fasteners

Assembly systems:

• Automation modules for fastener assembly under the press in stamping and forming tools
• Manual and semi-automatic workstations
• Mobile robotic tools
• Mobile hand tools
• Robot assembly cells
• Automation modules for small parts assembly
• Fully automatic feeding systems

Services:

• Joining technology for cold joining processes
• Product and system development
• Fastener development
• Diverse automation combinations
• Turnkey production solutions
• Global VMI (vendor-managed inventory) capability for core products
• High-quality products at competitive prices