The company WeiDiTec GmbH is founded in February as a business division spin-off of the company digital workbench gmbh.
In May, after the successful renovation by helpers and colleagues, the company moves to its own location in Ingolstadt - Etting district.
Thanks to the new capacities, the team grows to over 10 employees in June.
In order to be well prepared for the future and new tasks, the second floor of the company building is being renovated and expanded.
Thanks to the new capacities, the team grows to over 20 employees in July.
From the idea of an employee and the commitment of all colleagues, a small private "beer garden" openes on the company premises under a large chestnut tree.
In September, the company is successfully certified by Dekra according to the quality standard ISO 9001:2015.
In March, a fully electric vehicle complements the vehicle fleet.
From May, the management level is supplemented by an additional managing director, Stefan Brosig.
The official kick-off for the TISAX certification takes place in June.
In order to meet the safety-related aspects of the automotive industry, additional safety systems are integrated at the site.
In March, the information security of the site is assessed by Dekra in March according to the VDA ISA standard (TISAX).
In July, after three years, the company was successfully recertified by Dekra according to the quality standard ISO 9001:2015.
Softing Automotive Continues to Grow with New Location in Ingolstadt
Haar near Munich / Ingolstadt, May 4, 2026
Effective May 1, 2026, Softing Automotive has acquired the business operations of WEIDITEC GmbH in Ingolstadt,
thereby strategically expanding its activities within the automotive sector.
With this move, Softing Automotive not only extends its physical presence—establishing its own offices and
workshops in Ingolstadt—but also further enhances its existing portfolio with additional expertise and
technologies in the field of automotive electronics, particularly regarding development, testing, and integration.
This includes solutions for the analysis and validation of electronic control units (ECUs), as well as tools for
vehicle communication and data processing. The offering is further complemented by engineering services and customized
software and hardware solutions.
Commenting on this development, Armin Baumann—the future Managing Director of Softing Automotive’s Ingolstadt facility—stated:
“Integrating WEIDITEC’s business operations, along with its team of around 20 employees, opens up new opportunities for us
to provide even more comprehensive support to our customers—including those in the Ingolstadt region—as they address current
and future requirements in vehicle development and validation.”
By combining their respective strengths, the two entities will generate additional synergies that foster both the further
development of existing solutions and the exploration of new fields of application. At the same time, Softing Automotive’s
new location in Ingolstadt strengthens its market position and underscores its commitment to delivering innovative and
reliable solutions across the entire automotive value chain.
As a technology partner to the automotive industry, Softing Automotive has experienced continuous growth over the past three years.
The acquisition of WEIDITEC’s business operations establishes a solid foundation for further expansion and fosters even closer
collaboration with local customers and partners, with the ultimate goal of actively shaping technological advancements and
creating sustainable added value.
