Über Böning – Innovation & Qualität in Schiffsautomation seit 1977

Our Global Service

In response to the challenges posed by the 2008 economic crisis, we have continued to pursue our global ambitions with our own branches and a network of representatives and sales partners worldwide. Our commitment to excellent service, coupled with our proximity to our customers, enables us to respond to the specific requirements of shipping companies and yacht owners. Our dedicated after-sales team offers you first-class service worldwide. From technical advice to repairs – contact our service hotline for fast and efficient help. For remote maintenance, we use state-of-the-art technologies, including augmented reality, to ensure optimal support even from a distance.

Our Services

With our comprehensive range of spare parts and tailor-made refit solutions, we ensure that your marine equipment is always up to date. From the modernisation of high-speed diesel engines to the complete overhaul of marine electronics – we offer you everything from a single source.

Spare Parts & Refit

Our Culture

Our strength lies in our family-like corporate culture. Each and every one of our more than 100 employees, including 20 specialised engineers, is a valued member of the Böning family. We foster an atmosphere in which everyone knows each other personally and their work is appreciated. This close connection leads to a deep understanding of our projects and enables us to develop tailor-made, practical solutions that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers.

Appreciation

Our culture is characterised by a deep appreciation for every contribution, creating an environment of respect and encouragement.

Team spirit

The cohesion within our teams forms the backbone of our projects, with a focus on collaborative effort and sharing successes.

Development

We are also committed to the continuous personal enrichment and professional development of all those involved, so that we can reach new heights as a team.

Innovation

By constantly striving to think outside the box, we drive progress forward and open up unconventional ways of finding solutions.

At a time when outsourcing has become the norm in electronics manufacturing, Böning Automation Technology is taking a different approach. Our focus is on in-house manufacturing of our electronic products, a decision that allows us to meet and exceed the highest standards of quality and adaptability. By keeping production under our own roof, we guarantee that every device that leaves our premises meets our strict quality criteria and is perfectly prepared for use in the challenging conditions at sea.

We rely on state-of-the-art production and manufacturing facilities that not only meet current technical requirements, but exceed them. Our facilities are equipped with the latest technology to ensure efficient, precise and high-quality production. Each product undergoes a series of rigorous inspection and testing procedures, including stress and temperature tests as well as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests, to ensure that they meet the high standards required in shipbuilding.

SMD manufacturing

In our SMD production, we place great importance on precision. Since 2007, we have been operating our own line for processing surface-mounted components. The components are taken from a specialised dry storage facility and applied to the circuit boards with exceptional accuracy by an automatic placement machine. From the start in the warehouse to the final application of the solder paste, every step follows strict standards to guarantee the highest possible quality.

THT assembly

Our THT assembly uses wired components that are cut and adjusted manually before being mounted on the assemblies. Thanks to an innovative assembly system, this semi-automatic process reduces the risk of incorrect assembly and ensures a consistently high standard of quality. An optical pointer and motorised storage boxes help our employees to position the components accurately.

Soldering

Soldering is a critical manufacturing step that is carried out with the utmost care. For SMD components, we use reflow ovens that operate with precisely regulated radiant heat to ensure an accurate and reliable connection. For THT components, we use either solder wave systems or selective solder waves for precise and uniform processing.

AOI system

Despite careful coordination of our production processes, occasional irregularities such as deviations in assemblies, inadequate solder joints or positioning errors can never be completely avoided. In order to identify and rectify such problems at an early stage, we check every component at an early stage of the production process and immediately sort out any questionable cases.

A key element of our quality management system is Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI), an advanced process that photographs each component from different angles using twelve high-resolution cameras. These images are then analysed by specialised image processing software. The software compares the actual characteristics of the assembly with the specified standards, which are defined either directly from the PCB data or by reference images. Any deviation is immediately detected and reported. This thorough inspection is carried out in three separate passes to check both the SMD and THT assembly as well as the underside of the boards. Thanks to the modular and adaptive design of the AOI inspection system, our equipment always remains up to date, supported by regular component library enhancements and software updates.

EMC and environmental laboratory

We are proud of our comprehensively equipped EMC laboratory, which enables us to carry out development support tests for CE marking and the most important requirements of classification societies. Our laboratory performs a wide range of tests, including ESD (electrostatic discharge), burst, surge (overvoltage protection) and high-frequency current injection. A special feature is our GTEM cell, which is used for high-frequency radiation and measurements of interference radiation in the test specimens.

In addition, we have a programmable climate chamber for advanced environmental testing. Here we test the functionality of components under extreme cold and heat conditions, typically in the range from -30°C to +70°C. Devices intended for outdoor use are also tested for UV resistance in a daylight simulator. This enables us to quickly and efficiently simulate and evaluate the effects of strong sunlight.

Burn-In-Test

To ensure the longevity and reliability of our products, we subject a wide range of our components and systems to comprehensive long-term testing after final assembly. These tests, carried out using specially developed test setups, simulate real-life use on board in order to identify and rectify any potential sources of error that could occur during assembly or commissioning at an early stage. This ensures that only perfectly functioning devices leave our production facilities.

Classification

At Böning, all safety-related equipment is certified in accordance with the guidelines of leading ship classification societies. This includes both type certificates for individual devices and more comprehensive certificates for factory approvals, which confirm the conformity of our components and systems with the standards of the respective societies. Certification requires intensive testing, which is carried out in accredited laboratories to ensure that all safety requirements are met. Böning is proud to be able to offer integrated systems with full approval in close cooperation with renowned classification societies such as ABS, BV, DNV, LR, RINA, and RS. These partnerships underline our commitment to safe ship operation and the reliability of our products. DNV carries out tests and approvals specifically for navigation and radio equipment, such as monitors for displaying radar images or electronic nautical charts.

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