Industrial machinery is at a crossroads. Companies that still deliver software and hardware as a single bundled package are leaving serious money on the table. The digital transformation has already unlocked new ways to increase margins and improve flexibility -...
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Make or Buy in Industrial Automation: Why Building Your Own App Store Rarely Pays Off
Apr 15, 2025 | Solutions, Vision
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 x acontis: Enabling a Seamless Migration from Windows to Linux in Industrial Automation
Apr 11, 2025 | Partnerships, Solutions
The Challenge: Moving from Windows to Linux — Without the Risk Many machine builders and system integrators in industrial automation face a critical challenge:How can they transition from established Windows-based control systems to modern, Linux-based platforms —...
Transforming Manufacturing into Software-Defined Products: A Guide to Recurring Revenue
Feb 24, 2025 | Solutions, Vision
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 (ICaaS): The Future of Automation
Feb 19, 2025 | Partnerships, Solutions, Vision
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 (ICaaS) is an innovative approach based on...
FLECS in the Spotlight: Marketplace as a Service
Feb 18, 2025 | Events, Solutions, Vision
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...
WEROCK and FLECS: A Strong Partnership for the Future of Industrial Automation
Nov 29, 2024 | Partnerships, Solutions
WEROCK’s powerful hardware brings the FLECS Marketplace to every production floor FLECS Technologies GmbH is excited to announce a partnership with WEROCK Technologies GmbH, a leading manufacturer of robust industrial computers. Together, we are paving the way for a...
Digital Twin and IoT Solutions in the FLECS Marketplace – Baumüller at SPS 2024
Nov 4, 2024 | Events, Solutions
Baumüller, a leading provider of drive technology and automation solutions, is showcasing the advantages of digital transformation for machinery and automation at the SPS Fair 2024 in Nuremberg. One of the highlights is the ProSimulation software, which significantly...
The Vertical Farming Demonstrator – A Guidepost for the Future of Industrial Automation
Oct 30, 2024 | Events, Solutions
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...
Welotec and FLECS: A Perfect Match
Jun 12, 2024 | Partnerships, Solutions
Our world is generating more and more data, making it increasingly important to find the right hardware and software solutions for individual applications. Welotec and FLECS offer innovative solutions together, enabling the easy and quick aggregation, processing, and...
Business Model Revolution: FLECS Leads the Opening of Automation Systems
May 3, 2024 | Solutions
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
Apr 29, 2024 | Events, Partnerships, Solutions
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,...