Company overview.

Company overview
Crystec Technology Trading GmbH

Company Overview

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Crystec is a European trading company that has specialized in the import of machines from Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. We offer sales advice and service support for these systems across Europe.
Many machines for semiconductor production, the production of LCDs or liquid crystal displays, the production of fuel cells and solar cells, industrial ovens, gas generators and oven accessories for corresponding systems can be supplied. Due to the existing product range of our partners, we have for some time now also expanded our sales range to include metalworking machines, especially ovens for the thermal treatment and hardening of steel parts.
Our most important partners are listed under the relevant sections below. We can also offer many machines from other manufacturers for the described applications. In Korea in particular, we have an extensive network of partners for high-tech systems, not all of which are listed on our website. We can procure very high quality as well as very inexpensive systems and parts for you.
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Crystec was founded in December 1994 as a representation of Koyo Thermo Systems, Tenri, Nara. Before that, Koyo Thermo Systems had no representation in Europe and Crystec started developing the activities of this company. Crystec initially concentrated on the semiconductor industry and expanded its range to include many other machines for the solar industry - production of LCD screens - production of fuel cells - industrial furnaces for the heat treatment of steel, ceramic and glass and gas technology. With the two locations in Altötting and Nister-Möhrendorf in Germany, a large number of customers in Europe have now been won.
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Europe


Sectors and partners

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Systems for the semiconductor industry and especially ovens and RTP systems are still our core business. Our most important partner in this area is Koyo Thermo Systems, Japan. Nowadays, Koyo mainly manufactures vertical ovens for all common processes, but still also horizontal ovens and box ovens of all kinds. Specialties are systems for low-temperature processes from 120°C, such as polyimide cure or copper annealing, as well as high-temperature systems up to 1800°C for the processing of SiC wafers . Versions for research and development are also available, which have the same performance as the production systems, but are more compact and flexible.
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Vf-in

We can offer process automation, including loading robots AGVs (automated guided vehicles), OHT (overhead transportation) systems and cassette stockers through our partners Castec and Daesung.
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Castec AGV

LCD Manufacturing

A large number of systems are required for the production of LCDs and OLEDs, almost all of which we can offer. These include screen printing machines, rubbing machines, spacer spray systems, ODF (one drop filling) machines, vacuum assembly machines, laminating systems, hot presses and autoclaves, tempering ovens, cleaning systems, scribe and breaking machines as well as bonders. We have many partners in Korea and Japan who manufacture such systems. In Europe, where most of our customers are based, not many companies are active in manufacturing LCDs and OLEDs. However, there are many special applications that require similar manufacturing machines. LCD-like applications such as Smart Windows and DSSC solar cells are of particular interest. Similar systems can also be used for fuel cell applications.
LCD Partner

Fuel Cell Manufacturing Systems

The manufacturing of modern fuel cells benefits from innovative technologies originally developed in other industries. For example, lamination technology from the LCD sector can be effectively applied in production. This technology allows for precise and efficient bonding of individual layers, significantly improving the performance and longevity of fuel cells. We offer the suitable production machines that are specifically tailored to the high demands of fuel cell manufacturing.
Fuel Cell

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Gas Technology

We offer state-of-the-art technologies for efficient and sustainable gas and energy production. Our product range includes nitrogen generators, oxygen generators, and electrolyzers, providing tailored solutions for industrial applications:
  • Nitrogen Generators: Produce nitrogen on-site using Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) or membrane separation. Ideal for applications requiring protective or inert gas. Benefits: Cost reduction, independent supply, and high purity.
  • Oxygen Generators: Provide oxygen using PSA technology, ideal for applications in metalworking, chemical synthesis, and industrial oxidation.
  • Electrolyzers: Produce high-purity hydrogen through PEM or alkaline electrolysis. Perfect for sustainable energy solutions and applications in the hydrogen economy.
With these systems, we cover the entire demand for on-site gas production, offering solutions that reduce costs, ease environmental impact, and ensure reliable supply.
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O2 Sensor

We also offer a wide range of exhaust gas cleaning systems, specifically developed for various industrial applications, especially in the semiconductor industry. Our solutions include:
  • Wet Scrubbers for Exhaust Gas Cleaning: These systems remove toxic gases and particles through intense contact with water or special liquids. They are particularly effective for cleaning water-soluble substances.
  • Combination Systems of Burner and Scrubber Units: These systems combine thermal decomposition of pollutants in a burner with a subsequent wet scrubber. Ideal for eliminating corrosive and toxic gas components.
  • Plasma Burners & Scrubbers: For particularly stable and hard-to-decompose gases such as CFCs, we offer systems that combine plasma burners for decomposition and scrubbers to remove the resulting toxic substances.
  • Dry Exhaust Gas Cleaners: These devices use adsorption or chemisorption to remove pollutants from exhaust gases. They are particularly suitable for applications with low pollutant concentrations or as emergency systems.
With these technologies, we offer tailored solutions for efficient exhaust gas cleaning.
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Exhaust Gas Scrubber

Industrial furnaces

We also have several partners from Japan, Korea and Taiwan in the industrial furnace sector, some of whom specialize in very special applications. In addition to furnaces for tempering, hardening and quenching, carbonizing and tempering, washing and product conveying systems are also offered, as well as the associated gas technology. The products to be treated range from powder to bulk material to large and heavy individual parts. Conveyor belts are often used for transport through the furnace. Rotary kilns are also offered for bulk goods.
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Solar cell Manufacturing

Many processes are used in the solar industry that are also used in the semiconductor sector. In the furnace area, more economical horizontal furnaces are used for doping wafers. These systems are offered by Koyo Thermo Systems. Systems for the assembly of solar cells and the production of solar panels can be offered through our partner Zeus, Korea.
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Management
Gerhard Lüdicke – Chief Executive Officer of Crystec Technology Trading GmbH
Gerhard Lüdicke studied chemistry at the University of Regensburg, a prestigious institution renowned for its interdisciplinary research and practical approach to education. He successfully completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees, with a focus on Physical Chemistry during his Master's studies. Following his academic career, he joined RAS AG, where he served as a scientific project manager, leading the development of nanosilver-based surface coatings on resin and acrylic substrates. In 2021, Gerhard joined Crystec as Sales and Service Manager, and since 2025, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing Sales and Service. His broad expertise is instrumental in driving customer care and the strategic growth of the company.
Gerhard Lüdicke
Sandra Kray – Chief Executive Officer of Crystec Technology Trading GmbH
Sandra Kray holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of Europe's leading institutions renowned for its excellence in research and education. She further advanced her studies at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, a globally recognized leader in engineering and technology education, where she earned her Master of Science in Nanotechnology. Fllowing her academic achievements, Sandra gained invaluable experience at Infineon Technologies Austria AG in Villach, where she worked in product engineering and process integration for MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) components. In 2017, she joined Crystec as a Sales and Service Manager. Since 2025, she has been a key member of the management team, focusing on finance and administration, and playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s structural and financial growth.
Sandra Kray
Dr. Ralph Lüdicke – Founder of Crystec Technology Trading GmbH
Dr. Ralph Lüdicke studied chemistry at the prestigious Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. He completed his PhD at Wacker Chemitronic GmbH in Burghausen (now Siltronic AG), a global leader in the semiconductor industry, where he focused on germanium transport processes. After his doctorate, he worked in plant sales, particularly for leading American companies. In late 1994, he founded Crystec Technology Trading GmbH, which has been successfully operating from the start. Today, Crystec operates worldwide, with a focus on the European market.
Dr. Ralph Lüdicke