Industrial Bakery Machinery as a Complete Solution —for Cutting, Portioning, and Palletizing
MKW GmbH develops custom-designed, fully automated bakery systems for large-scale bakeries, industrial baking facilities, and the food industry. Our modular machines guide your baked goods through all key process steps – efficiently, hygienically, and precisely. Thanks to our consistent hygienic design, flexible adaptation to your facility layout, and comprehensive software and PLC expertise – all from a single source – we automate your baking processes to the highest standards.
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Fully Automatic Bakery Machines
Instead of Individual Components
Anyone seeking maximum efficiency in industrial food production needs processes that work together seamlessly. We deliberately set ourselves apart from traditional distributors and pure spare-parts suppliers: MKW provides complete process solutions.
Thanks to our comprehensive approach, we design and build every single piece of bakery equipment from the initial concept through to turnkey delivery.
Your key benefits thanks to our end-to-end approach:
The mechanical, electrical, and control software systems are perfectly coordinated.
From the initial needs assessment to global after-sales support, you’ll have a single point of contact for the project.
Each component of the system is precisely sized for the upstream and downstream process steps, which reliably prevents bottlenecks and production stoppages.
Solutions for industrial baking processes from a bakery equipment manufacturer in Germany
With MKW, you’re choosing the perfect blend of decades of mechanical engineering tradition and state-of-the-art automation. As Germany’s leading manufacturer of bakery machinery, we solve your most pressing problems right on-site:
Which process steps does MKW automate?
Our bakery equipment integrates the individual stages of your production process into a seamless, highly efficient system. We integrate state-of-the-art technologies directly into your existing line:
1. Loading
Gentle and fully automated feeding of freshly baked or cooled baked goods into the subsequent sections of the production line—completely without manual intervention.
2. Cutting and Portioning
Maximum precision during slicing and subsequent stacking. Every integrated industrial bread slicer in our product line guarantees clean cut edges and precise portion sizes with minimal cutting loss.
3. Removal and Palletizing
After cutting and packaging, integrated, state-of-the-art industrial robots from renowned manufacturers such as Kawasaki, KUKA, and ABB take over the handling process. They ensure the precise stacking and palletizing of the finished cartons or boxes.
Modules and Options for Customized Bakery Systems
Every product and every production hall has different requirements. That is why every MKW system has a modular design and can be flexibly configured:
Flexibly adjust the throughput to match your production volume.
Depending on the available space, the control cabinet can be installed externally or mounted directly above the machine to save space.
For overhead transport, we use sturdy transport chains instead of traditional conveyor belts, which simplifies cleaning and minimizes wear and tear.
A high-precision scale located directly behind the portioner ensures the exact packaging weight. A downstream star wheel optimizes the alignment of the portions.
Our unique selling point. By specifically heating the work area to 55 °C, fungal spores in the air are killed—effectively preventing mold growth in the packaging chain.
Our Bakery Machinery At a Glance
Our proven product lines form the technological foundation that we customize for your product portfolio as part of our special-purpose machinery manufacturing.
SBA 3000 Gen 2020
The SBA 3000 Gen 2020 is our state-of-the-art flagship model when it comes to high-performance industrial bread-slicing machines. This modular, expandable automatic bread-slicing machine was designed from the ground up to meet the latest hygiene and safety standards.
- Clean and Hygienic Design: A strict separation between the food area (front) and the drive area (rear) minimizes the risk of contamination.
- Maximum ease of maintenance: Front-panel access drastically reduces cleaning and setup times.
- Precise Portioning: An integrable scale located behind the portioner, followed by a star wheel, ensures consistent portion sizes.
- Capacity: Up to 600 cuts per minute (up to 600 RPM)
- Bread Dimensions: Max. bread length 3,000 mm, max. width 240 mm, max. height 150 mm
- Cutting thicknesses: Adjustable from 4 to 15 mm
- Stack height: Portioned dispensing from 28 to 90 mm
- Enclosure: Optional insulated, freestanding enclosure (heatable up to 55 °C)
Since every facility layout is different and the available space should be utilized as efficiently as possible, we offer our customers a variety of options when configuring the new SBA 3000 Gen 2020.
This allows the control cabinet to be either set up externally or mounted directly above the cutting machine. The cutting chamber itself can be configured with one or two channels; for top-feed systems, we can install transport chains instead of a conveyor belt upon request. Cutting scraps and waste are removed via a conveyor system or, alternatively, collected in drawers. To ensure consistent portion sizes, a scale can be installed behind the portioner. A star turner then flips the portioned packages. Bread feeding and further processing can also be provided by MKW as optional features.
The Classic: SBA Rotec 3000
The SBA Rotec 3000 is the rugged, time-tested classic among our high-performance machines. It stands for unbeatable reliability and extreme durability in continuous industrial use.
- Customized blade lubrication: Ensures optimal cutting results with virtually any type of bread.
- Automatic Adjustment: Fully automatic bread feeding and integrated bread height adjustment ensure consistent processes.
- Flexibility: Quick adaptation thanks to storable, variable recipes.
- Performance: Up to 600 rpm for high cutting speed
- System Design: Modular Design – Modules such as the cutting unit and portioner can be easily installed from above for convenient maintenance.
- Controls: Built-in storage capabilities for different recipes and remote maintenance via Ethernet
Bread-making line: Format 3000
The Format 3000 revolutionizes the shaping and portioning of dough strands. It combines traditional baking craftsmanship with high-precision servo technology.
- Perfect Portioning: Consistent kneading, shaping, and precise weight-controlled extrusion of the dough prevent unnecessary waste of raw materials.
- Flour Application: Integrated top and bottom flour application, selectable and controlled separately.
- Easy cleaning: Time-saving maintenance thanks to an adjustable and retractable extrusion unit.
- Capacity: Up to 300 loaves per hour
- Effective length: Shapes dough strands up to an effective length of 3,000 mm
- Controls: Servo-driven extruder, electronically controlled kneading/molding, and recipe storage
- Storage: Flexible storage on conveyor belts, in crates, or in proofing baskets
The Project Process for Bakery Machinery
As a full-service bakery equipment manufacturer, we guide you through the process in a structured, transparent, and goal-oriented manner—from the initial idea to the fully integrated system:
Analysis and Consulting
We analyze your baked goods and survey your facility layout right on site—the benefit for you: a customized plant design that integrates seamlessly without the need for costly facility renovations.
Request a ProjectDesign and Electrical Planning
Our team designs your system in 3D, while the other team lays the electrical foundation—the benefit to you: maximum planning reliability and flexible placement of all functional modules.
Request a ProjectSoftware and PLC Programming
Our developers write the software entirely in-house—the benefits for you: perfectly coordinated processes, intuitive machine operation, and open interfaces for downstream systems.
Request a ProjectAssembly and Factory Inspection
All mechanical and electrical assembly is performed entirely in our factory facilities. Before shipment, the system undergoes a rigorous internal testing protocol (FAT)—the benefit to you: a fully functional and CE-certified system that guarantees minimal setup times during final assembly.
Request a ProjectOn-site Commissioning
Our experienced technicians will install the system at your facility, integrate it with upstream and downstream systems, and train your staff—the benefit to you: a quick start to production without any unpleasant surprises or long downtimes.
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Hygiene, Safety, and Easy Cleaning
of Industrial Baking Machines
As a full-service bakery equipment manufacturer, we guide you through the process in a structured, transparent, and goal-oriented manner—from the initial concept to the fully integrated system:
Water and detergent drain away without leaving any residue. There are no areas where dirt can accumulate or dead spaces where dough residue can build up.
Water and detergent drain away without leaving any residue. There are no areas where dirt can accumulate or dead spaces where dough residue can build up.
Safety doors and access panels are electronically locked. Access is granted only once the blades have come to a complete stop—ensuring maximum safety for your staff.
Control Systems, PLCs, and Data Integration
Modern bakery systems not only produce baked goods but also generate valuable operational data. As specialists in automation technology, we program the control systems entirely in-house using open, modern platforms such as Beckhoff or Bosch Rexroth. Using our (MK|Ware) software, we seamlessly integrate your new bakery machine into your IT infrastructure.
The benefits of software integration:
Tracking OEE metrics, cycle times, and causes of downtime.
Comply with regulatory requirements in the food industry with the push of a button.
Prevent unplanned downtime through automatic wear monitoring of the blades and drives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bakery Machinery
The costs depend heavily on the specific system configuration—such as the chosen module combination, robot integration for palletizing, or the structural conditions of your production facility. Since each system is custom-built as a special-purpose machine tailored precisely to your process, it is not possible to provide reliable general price estimates. During a no-obligation initial consultation, we’ll work with you to determine your needs and prepare a customized quote.
No—MKW specializes in fully automated turnkey solutions for industrial baking machines, from feeding through cutting and portioning to palletizing. Instead of individual components, you receive a complete system from a single source: mechanical engineering, electrical design, control technology, and commissioning are all developed and coordinated entirely in-house.
Modern industrial baking machines are a worthwhile investment for medium to very large production volumes. They are ideal for:
- Large bakeries that want to transition from manual sub-steps to a fully automated end-to-end production line.
- Industrial bakeries that need to modernize existing facilities or expand them when space is limited.
- Companies in the food industry where strict hygiene standards (IFS, HACCP) and maximum equipment availability are top priorities.
Once production reaches a certain capacity in a multi-shift operation, our customized solutions pay for themselves in no time thanks to drastically reduced labor costs and minimized cutting waste.
Our systems are designed for the precise cutting, portioning, and shaping of bread and baked goods—from classic loaves to dough strands for industrial processing. The Format 3000 loaf-forming machine handles the uniform shaping and extrusion of the dough strands, while the SBA series is responsible for the precise cutting and stacking of the finished loaves. The specific range of functions is individually tailored to your product portfolio.
Extremely versatile—that is precisely one of our key strengths as a custom machine builder. Whether it’s a 1- or 2-channel cutting area, a control cabinet mounted externally or directly above the machine, or transport chains instead of traditional conveyor belts: Every SBA system is modularly adapted to your specific spatial requirements. As part of our on-site needs assessment, we take your existing facility layout into account from the very beginning of the design process.
Our systems are built according to a consistent “clean and hygienic” design: the food and drive areas are strictly separated from one another, and hygienic stainless-steel channels replace traditional cable guides, making cleaning significantly easier. A thermal enclosure is also available as an option; it heats the working area to 55 °C, thereby actively preventing the formation of fungal spores—a truly unique selling point in the packaging chain.
Yes. Our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing production lines—including custom interfaces for feeding, unloading, and palletizing. Integration takes place as part of on-site commissioning, during which the system is directly connected to your existing production line. The control technology can also be integrated with common platforms such as Beckhoff or Bosch Rexroth, as well as with higher-level systems such as our MK|Ware production control system.
MKW handles the entire project cycle in-house: from requirements analysis and design, through electrical planning and PLC programming, to installation, factory testing, and on-site commissioning. This ensures there is no disconnect between planning, construction, and software—everything comes from a single source and is precisely coordinated.
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Are you looking for a reliable partner to automate your baking processes? We’ll develop a custom end-to-end system tailored precisely to your requirements and your facility layout.
Since we design each system individually as a custom machine, we do not offer standardized “ex-works” prices; instead, we provide a transparent, precisely calculated quote upon request for your specific turnkey solution.
