Our Partners and Memberships
Shaping the future of industrial automation together.
Partnerships are the key to innovation and progress. By collaborating with industry leaders, we drive the development of new digital business models and set new standards for the automation of tomorrow. Discover how our collaborations are shaping the future.
Why Partnerships Are Key to FLECS
At FLECS, partnerships are essential to understanding our customers’ needs and tackling their challenges. By collaborating with industry leaders, we set new standards, deliver innovative projects, and shape the future of digital business models in industrial automation.
Working within networks and alliances gives us valuable insights into emerging technologies and industry trends. These collaborations enable us to develop sustainable, software-driven solutions that are ready for the future.
Memberships in Leading Industry Associations
VDMA – Software and Digitalization & Electrical Automation
Our membership in the VDMA is essential for shaping industry standards and trends in the machinery sector. We are part of the Software and Digitalization and Electrical Automation associations, enabling us to lead in creating standards for the future of industrial automation. This involvement fosters collaboration with industry experts to address upcoming challenges and drive innovation.
Read more about our VDMA involvement | Visit the official VDMA website
Intel Partner Alliance
Our membership in the Intel Partner Alliance supports the development of hardware-independent, scalable solutions. With access to the latest technology and resources, we deliver forward-thinking automation solutions for our customers.
Margo Initiative
As a proud participant in the Margo alliance and forums, FLECS supports the development of an open standard for interoperable orchestration at the industrial edge. Hosted by the Linux Foundation’s Joint Development Foundation, Margo addresses critical challenges in industrial automation by enabling seamless interaction between edge applications, devices, and orchestration platforms across a multi-vendor environment.
Through its involvement in the Margo alliance and forums, FLECS contributes to the creation of a practical reference implementation, a compliance testing toolkit, and an open interoperability standard. This work paves the way for industrial companies to accelerate their digital transformation, reduce integration complexity, and ensure scalable, future-proof solutions.
Read more about our Margo involvement | Visit the official Margo website
Cluster Mechatronics & Automation
Through our membership in the Cluster Mechatronics & Automation, we promote networking and knowledge exchange with companies and research institutions in Bavaria. This fosters regional innovation and advances in automation technology.
Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
As active members of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance, we lead the Application Management working group, contributing to impactful, real-world projects. Our collaboration focuses on delivering measurable benefits through scalable Industry 4.0 solutions, helping customers improve efficiency and innovation.
umati – Universal Machine Technology Interface
Our membership in umati reinforces our commitment to open standards and seamless connectivity in industrial automation. umati enables machines and software systems to communicate effortlessly via standardized OPC UA-based interfaces. By joining this initiative, FLECS contributes to making plug-and-play connectivity in machinery a reality — simplifying integration into customer IT ecosystems, enhancing machine-to-machine communication, and reducing project complexity.
Together with the umati community, we are shaping a future in which industrial devices and platforms can be connected securely and efficiently — laying the foundation for data-driven value creation.
Partnerships in Action
We are proud to work with app vendors, system providers, and industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our collaborations focus on innovation, efficiency, and driving the adoption of software-driven business models.
Latest Partnerships
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Let’s work together to shape the future of industrial automation! Contact us today to explore opportunities for collaboration.
