FLECS Blog
From Cost Trap to Competitive Edge: How Software Separation Boosts Export Margins
Too many industrial companies still give away one of their most valuable assets: their software. By bundling it with hardware exports, they not only inflate costs but also lose out on potential revenue.Stop giving away your software. Start building your digital...
FLECS x Noux Node: Secure Edge Updates for Every Device – Now in the FLECS Marketplace
Securing the Edge - Now Across All Major PLCs At FLECS Technologies, we’ve already enabled container-based software distribution for industrial systems. But with our new partner Noux Node, we’re pushing that capability to the next level. The new Noux Node Edge App...
Make or Buy in Industrial Automation: Why Building Your Own App Store Rarely Pays Off
The digital transformation of industrial systems is accelerating rapidly – and with it, the demand for scalable software solutions. Whether you're a component manufacturer, machine builder, or industrial software provider – the same strategic question arises:Should...
FLECS Joins Margo: Advancing Open Interoperability at the Industrial Edge
At FLECS, openness and flexibility have always been at the core of our vision for the future of industrial automation. That’s why we are excited to announce that FLECS is now part of the Margo alliance and forums, an ambitious new project hosted by the Linux...
Transforming Manufacturing into Software-Defined Products: A Guide to Recurring Revenue
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, manufacturers have achieved remarkable heights in hardware precision and reliability. German engineering, in particular, has set global standards for excellence in industrial components and machinery. However, even...
Industrial Control as a Service: The Future of Automation
For decades, the automation pyramid has shaped the process industry – but is it still up to date? Increasing demands for flexibility, scalability, and digitalization require new concepts. Industrial Control as a Service is an innovative approach based on modern IT...
FLECS in the Spotlight: Marketplace as a Service
At SPS 2024, the future of app-based automation took center stage. Computer & Automation sat down with Patric Scholz, CEO and Co-Founder of FLECS, to discuss how the Marketplace as a Service concept is reshaping industrial automation. How is FLECS Changing the...
The Vertical Farming Demonstrator – A Guidepost for the Future of Industrial Automation
At this year’s SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4 Alliance) will showcase its Vertical Farming Demonstrator, a prime example of how modern automation technologies can seamlessly integrate. This demonstrator centers on...
Business Model Revolution: FLECS Leads the Opening of Automation Systems
Linux-based automation systems, including PLCs, industrial PCs, and IoT devices, are at the heart of a paradigm shift in industrial automation. These technologies are not only consolidating systems, but also opening new avenues for their use across various...
Open Ecosystem for Industrial Automation
Meet us at the SPS Italia in Parma Hall 3, Booth F34 from May, 28th to 30th 2024 to get an impression of our innovative solution concept of an open ecosystem for industrial automation. In an evolving industrial landscape, a collaborative effort among SEW-EURODRIVE,...
FLECS and Wibu-Systems Revolutionize App Security and Licensing
In the heart of the fourth industrial revolution, two pioneering forces have converged to redefine the automation landscape: FLECS and Wibu-Systems. Our collaboration heralds a new chapter for industrial automation, creating a marketplace that's not only intuitive and...
Software Defined Automation and FLECS Technologies Introduce User-Friendly App for Secure Remote Access
In a collaborative effort, Software Defined Automation (SDA) and FLECS Technologies are proud to announce a Docker based app designed to simplify secure remote access in the industrial automation sector. Streamlining the Gateway Setup Experience A Gateway is a network...
