# DMG Mori and Heitec form joint venture DMG Mori Heitec for automation

DMG Mori AG and Heitec AG have formed a joint venture named DMG Mori Heitec, based in Erlangen, Germany, to expand automation expertise. The venture will develop modular automation solutions and digital twins for machine tools.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-02-01
- Where: Erlangen, Germany, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: modular automation solutions, digital twin software
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [DMG MORI](https://endata.com/companies/7538.md) (partner)
- [HEITEC](https://endata.com/companies/17931.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [equipment-news.com](https://www.equipment-news.com/dmg-mori-heitec-partner-strengthen-automation-portfolio/), 2018-02-01: "Through automation and digitalisation we are making a significant contribution towards increasing productivity and efficiency."

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