Founded in Reutlingen, Germany, in 1987, Manz AG, known as Manz Automation AG until June 2011, stands as a prominent international provider of high-tech production equipment. The company maintains a significant global footprint, with operations spanning Germany, the United States, Taiwan, Europe, and China. Its diverse business activities are organized into five core segments. The Solar division specializes in supplying complete system solutions for thin-film solar modules and advanced CIGS technology. Within Electronics, Manz AG engineers sophisticated production, assembly, and handling systems for manufacturing a broad array of items, including flat screen displays, touch sensors, printed circuit boards, chip carriers, smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and other consumer electronics, in addition to automated assembly solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The Energy Storage segment delivers specialized equipment for the production, assembly, and handling of lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and systems, alongside capacitors utilized in consumer electronics, power electronics, and electrical powertrain components. Its Contract Manufacturing arm undertakes equipment fabrication, parts production, and assembly tasks for various industries. Lastly, the Service segment offers comprehensive after-sales support, encompassing repairs, maintenance, conversions, and upgrades for machinery and assemblies. Beyond these, Manz AG also provides expert services such as simulation, factory planning, process and prototype development, and client training.