HOSTS AND SPONSORS

Belden empowers industrial operations by providing the infrastructure to transform data into decisions. Our rugged cabling, protocol converters, and wireless solutions ensure seamless and secure communication across your entire operation, connect to what’s possible.

Bihl+Wiedemann is a mid-size owner-operated company founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann in Mannheim, Germany. They develop and manufacture complete automation solutions for functional safety & data communication in machines and plants. Their products are in use worldwide across diverse sectors, by leading manufacturers of consumer and capital goods. Primarily, they want to be an innovative partner for their customers: using their development expertise to meet individual requirements. Bihl+Wiedemann is a leader in the field of automation and safety technology with AS-Interface (ASi). They played an important role in the development of each ASi generation. Their ASi Master was the first such system to be awarded a certificate in 1995 from AS-International e.V., the ASi organization with 300 national and international partners. They played a pioneering role in the market launch of ASi-5 devices in 2019. The latest ASi generation now allows larger data volumes to be transmitted much faster. They have been among the leading providers in the area of functional safety using ASi Safety at Work for almost 15 years. Their complete ASi portfolio covers AS-Interface masters/gateways - AS-Interface modules - safety components (e.g. speed monitors, safety monitors etc.) - bus couplers/master simulators - software (monitoring software, software for gateways & safety components, programming software) - accessories (e.g. power supplies, passive distributors etc.). In addition to their  headquarters in Mannheim, Bihl+Wiedemann owns subsidiaries in the USA, China, Turkey, Denmark and Spain. They are now also represented by international sales partners in more than 30 countries.

Cisco is the worldwide technology leader, offering an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations. With networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, we help to securely connect industries and communities. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all by helping our customers reimagine their applications, power hybrid work, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals.

Founded in 2004, Ocean Data Systems was created by a team of industry experts specializing in HMI/SCADA, Historians, and data analytics. Their goal was to develop the most powerful and user-friendly automated reporting solution tailored specifically for industrial automation. This vision led to the creation of Dream Report™. Dream Report is the leading on-premise and web-enabled reporting and data integration solution for industrial applications. It offers a robust architecture with an extensive set of built-in functionalities designed to meet the needs of various industries. Launched in 2005, Dream Report has quickly become the preferred solution for industrial reporting, serving both horizontal and vertical markets. A key factor in Dream Report’s success is its flexible go-to-market strategy. Ocean Data Systems collaborates with OEM partners, ensuring seamless integration with leading automation platforms. Additionally, the company works with Representatives, Distributors, and System Integrators to bring Dream Report to a wide range of industries and applications.  With its ease of use, powerful capabilities, and broad industry adoption, Dream Report continues to set the standard for industrial reporting and data analytics, delivering valuable insights for businesses worldwide.

Endress+Hauser is a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering. We provide process solutions for flow, level, pressure, analytics, temperature, recording and digital communications, optimizing processes in terms of economic efficiency, safety & environmental impact.

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey.

Hardy Process Solutions has the highest level of integration with Rockwell Automation® PLCs, with backplane integration, Add-on-Profiles (AOPs), EDS-AOPs, HMI Faceplates with Add-on-Instructions, sample programs and Ladder Logic code. All these tools are designed to provide EASY and seamless integration with Rockwell PLCs, PACs, POINT I/O, RSLogix® and Studio 5000®.

LinMot develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality linear motors, linear rotary motors, linear modules and linear systems for use in industrial automation.

Planar Motor Incorporated (PMI) is the global leader in magnetically levitated planar motors. PMI's Planar Motor System redefines intelligent production lines with its unprecedented flexibility, precision, re-configurability, scalability and traceability. Headquartered in Vancouver Canada, we invent, design, manufacture, sell and support planar motor-based smart conveying systems to over 10 countries and regions in the EU, Asia, and North America.

Rittal is a global supplier of enclosure systems including power distribution, climate control, software and services for IT infrastructure and industrial markets. Alongside sister company Eplan, a leading provider of software for all aspects of M&E design and planning, they combine their expertise to streamline, optimize and digitalize processes across the customer’s entire value chain.

SmartSights, a global leader in data-driven analytics & reports (XLReporter®) and notifications (WIN-911®), empowers industrial operations with clear insights for effective decision-making and action. By providing comprehensive visibility into critical infrastructure management, SmartSights enables swift problem resolution, waste reduction, and cost efficiencies, elevating operational performance significantly.

With over 40 years in the industry, Spectrum Controls offers cutting edge analog and discrete I/O modules, protocol gateways, and high-visibility industrial displays with unmatched reliability and ease of use. As a Rockwell Automation Technology Partner, they deliver fully licensed, innovative, cost-efficient solutions for Rockwell Automation® systems.

ZEDEDA makes edge computing effortless, open and secure, extending the cloud experience to the edge. ZEDEDA delivers seamlessly management of edge infrastructure, bringing visibility, security and scalability. With tens of thousands of nodes under management, ZEDEDA is backed by world-class investors with teams in the USA, Germany, UAE, and India.