ligenium GmbH
ligenium GmbH develops and produces innovative, modular, and sustainable transport and logistics solutions made of wood for industrial applications.
About
ligenium GmbH is a German engineering and manufacturing company providing innovative transport, logistics, and automation solutions made primarily from wood-based materials. Founded as a spin-off from the Technical University of Chemnitz, the company leverages over 15 years of research into the use of renewable resources in mechanical engineering. ligenium’s mission is to increase productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and material handling industries. Its modular and lightweight products offer ecological, technical, and ergonomic benefits compared to conventional steel or plastic alternatives. ligenium’s portfolio includes load carriers, conveyor modules, automation-ready frames, ergonomic workstations, and vehicle interiors, all tailored for customer-specific applications across diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, beverage production, and general logistics. The company is also committed to the principles of circular bioeconomy, upcycling, and minimizing the environmental impact of industrial supply chains.
Products & Services
- Modular load carriers (Ladungsträger)
- Wooden conveyor technology (Fördertechnik) modules
- Lightweight profiles and system components
- Automated guided vehicles (AGV), such as BULLig
- Material handling carts (e.g., picking carts/ligShuttle)
- Stackable and foldable wooden crates (ligBox, Setkiste)
- Modular and ergonomic workstations and shelving for logistics and assembly lines
- Vehicle interior systems (custom wooden installations and storage solutions)
- Customized automation and robotic system integration
- Digital asset tracking and smart labeling solutions (RFID/IoT-enabled load carriers)
- Co-creation and engineering services for custom transport solutions
- Upcycling and re-use solutions for end-of-life wooden load carriers
- Employee training and process change support
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Collaborative development of small load carriers (KLT) for series production in the automotive industry with a regional supplier (resulting in award-winning, 100% sustainable product)
- Pilot projects in the automotive industry, e.g., with Volkswagen Group (robotics-integrated transport systems)
- Mobile robot cell—ergonomic, modular solution for flexible automation and production environments
- RoboSphere—closed-loop material flow for autonomous robots (Evasive Robotics)
- Upcycling of end-of-life load carriers into new functional products (e.g., lockable cabinets)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- SAP Deutschland SE & Co KG (digital logistics solutions)
- Volkswagen Sachsen (robotics-compatible load carriers)
- Gessmann (robotics/automation integration partner)
- Evasive Robotics (RoboSphere for autonomous robots)
- SICK, WES, Gett.Group (technology partners in robotics and automation)
- Objective Partner (digitalization collaboration for digital supply chain)
- TU Chemnitz (research and development, spin-off origin)
Awards & Recognition
- eku Zukunftspreis SMEKUL 2021 (category: 'eku erfolg')
- IQ Innovationspreis Mitteldeutschland 2021 (2nd place Cluster Automotive)
- Breakthrough Award 2020 (3rd place)
- WECONOMY Start-Up Award (Top 10 most innovative start-ups)
- futureSAX Saxon Founders’ Award/Sächsischer Gründerpreis 2020 (3rd place)
- 17th MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2020 (Winner)
- TUClab competition (Winner, TU Chemnitz 2018)
- Top50 Startups listing (2020)
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- DIN EN ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- DIN EN ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- TISAX (Information Security, automotive standard)