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Best in class solutions to Migrate from legacy OT protocols to ensure a Complete Network convergence and consistent DATA interoperability and Best in class wireless solutions to ensure a resilient Network.

Bihl+Wiedemann is a mid-size owner-operated company founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann in Mannheim, Germany. We develop and manufacture complete automation solutions for functional safety & data communication in machines and plants. Our products are in use worldwide across diverse sectors, by leading manufacturers of consumer and capital goods. Primarily, we want to be an innovative partner for our customers: using our development expertise to meet individual requirements. Bihl+Wiedemann is a leader in the field of automation and safety technology with AS-Interface (ASi). We played an important role in the development of each ASi generation. Our 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. We 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. We have been among the leading providers in the area of functional safety using ASi Safety at Work for almost 15 years. Our 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 our headquarters in Mannheim, Bihl+Wiedemann owns subsidiaries in the USA, China, Turkey, Denmark and Spain. We are now also represented by international sales partners in more than 30 countries.

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.

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.

A Technology Partner for over 30 years, Hardy’s single-slot Allen‑Bradley® PLC/PAC weight modules read and condition data from load cells and communicate it over the I/O chassis backplane to the processor. They provide weight data or are loaded with sophisticated algorithms to perform application-specific industrial weighing processes.

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

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.