Advanced Technology

Behind every part we produce stands a group built around one idea: complete integrated solutions for safer, more efficient and climate-friendly rail transport and beyond.

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Kovis Group operates five production sites across four countries.

Each with a focused role, all working as one.

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Kovis Group at a glance

We are an independent / family-owned company.

We create good & innovative ideas for the future.

We are a trustful & reliable partner.

Highest quality in all our operations & processes.

Our encouraged employees are a key factor in our success.

Green mobility & sustainability is our path.

Sustainability runs through how we think, develop and work. It is not just a word written in our documents. It is in our material sourcing, energy use, and what happens to scrap.

• ISO 9001 Quality Management (Kovis, Kovis BP, Kovis Livarna)
• ISO 14001 Environmental Standard (Kovis, Kovis Livarna)
• ISO/TS 22163:2023 (IRIS) (Kovis, Kovis BP)
• EN 15085-2 (Kovis)
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety (Kovis Livarna)
• ISO 50001 Energy Management (Kovis Livarna)
• HPQ DB (Deutsche Bahn High-Performance Qualification)

Modern technology, innovative solutions and flexibility enable us to deliver high-quality products tailored to customer requirements in short lead times. Our expertise allows us to develop up to 50 new products annually.

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• Initial state analysis: drawings, technical specifications, hand and 3D measurements, 3D scanning, material analysis
• Documentation: 3D modelling, assembly creation, 2D drawings
• Theoretical design verification: mechanical engineering calculations, CFD simulation, FEA thermal and structural simulation
• Physical design verification: laboratory testing (outsourced and in-house), field tests
• Reverse engineering

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Rail and industrial components don’t always come in long identical runs. We can machine smaller batches of tight tolerance parts.

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Non standard parts or special production requirements do not undermine precision. At Kovis, we treat detailed complexity as a standard, not the exception.

Fastems is an intelligent pallet automation system that lets us machine any part, any time - continuously, without interruption.

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Paired with MMS software it autonomously plans, runs and monitors high mix production. Raw materials, semi-finished parts, fixtures and finished products are all managed in one centralized system.

• 256 pallet positions for castings, fixtures, and machined parts
• Shorter setup times
• Higher machine utilization
• Automated production planning
• Real-time production monitoring
• Integration with CNC machines and ERP systems
• Ideal for small batch production, high mix of products
• Full traceability: every production activity documented
• Fewer CNC operators are needed
• Can operate autonomously
• Greater production flexibility

High tolerances, complex geometries or keeping up with high production volume. Our machining sector is fully equipped for the hardest production challenges.

The CNC machine park delivers high-precision machining with increased productivity and shorter setup times.

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The integration of additional pallet positions for workpieces optimizes workflow and maximizes machine utilization. Which enables efficient production of even the most demanding components.

A fully automated warehouse keeps safety stock and ensures consistent on-time delivery. High performance operation with real-time inventory data, zero manual handling and minimal room for error.

• Automatic dimension & weight measurement
• Real-time inventory tracking
• Integrated packing lines
• Night-shift operation for added capacity
• Ergonomic, automatic load handling
• Safety stock

We operate one of the most advanced cast iron foundries in Europe, producing castings from 20 to 270 kg. With nodular and grey cast iron. From simple brackets to complex, high-tolerance components for safety-critical applications.

At Kovis Livarna, we produce high-quality grey and ductile iron castings for demanding industrial applications. Decades of experience, advanced production and continuous development help us turn complex requirements into reliable solutions.

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From railway and agricultural machinery to construction, we deliver castings that perform where precision and reliability matter.

With 3D sand printing we produce moulds and cores directly from digital CAD files, eliminating conventional tooling and significantly reducing development lead times.

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• 2x 3D sand printers with box size 1800x1000x700 mm
• Rapid prototyping and 60% lead time reduction
• Tool-less production for prototypes and small series
• Economical spare-parts production
• Near-nett shape design with optimized geometry and post-processing
• Production of highly complex cast iron components up to 250 kg

At Kovis, quality is integrated into every stage of the value chain, from customer requirements to final delivery.

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• Clearly defined standards and work instructions
• Qualified suppliers and incoming material controls
• Controlled processes
• Operator self-inspection and responsibility for quality
• Traceability throughout the entire process
• Final verification before shipment

Handheld laser welding expands the possibilities of advanced manufacturing for nodular cast iron.

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Laser welding provides an additional manufacturing capability that increases production flexibility, reduces manufacturing risks and helps secure reliable deliveries, supporting shorter lead times and improved OTD performance.

Complete integrated solutions for passenger railway vehicles, from development consulting and casting to final machining and painting.

From axle to car body, every component is engineered and precision made to hold even at highest speeds.

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• Finely machined and painted, ready to install
• Complex machining, high quality production
• Digital traceability throughout
• Multiple material grades (GJL, GJS, steel castings)
• Custom-made, design-to-cost solutions with development support

• Design-to-Cost
• Strong technical support from early design to production
• Suitable for temperatures down to −40 °C
• High-quality production
• Tailored solutions for demanding railway applications

• Strong engineering support from the early design and development phase
• High-quality production
• Solutions tailored to demanding railway applications

Components for rail drive units feature highly complex cast geometries, manufactured using advanced casting technologies to ensure exceptional quality and precision.

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• Complex, multi-core castings
• finely machined
• Material grades: GJL, GJS
• Digital traceability, full documentation
• Engineering support from design through machining optimization
• Own NDT laboratory

The motor units feature highly complex cast geometries, incorporating complex cooling ribs and fan blades.

Gearbox housings are cast using the latest-generation casting technology, ensuring high casting quality with precise oil channels.