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SMART AUTOMATION market overview – the platforms at a glance

Smart Automation Market Overview – The Platforms

This page of the Smart Automation Market Overview compares the platforms: The first table shows security certificates already obtained; the second considers aspects of interoperability; the third shows the target markets that the providers primarily address with their platforms.

The Smart Automation Market Overview is independent and manufacturer-neutral. The current version is based on a survey in which the listed providers participated in February 2026.

A green check mark in a column means that the provider confirms the respective feature or functionality through its platform. A red cross means that the respective feature or functionality does not apply to its own platform.

Cybersecurity

The table shows who has already been certified for which parts of IEC 62443 and who offers their customers support in complying with the EU NIS-2 Directive, if applicable. Certification in accordance with the Cyber Resilience Act, which will come into force at the end of 2027, is not currently possible. However, certification according to the standards listed here provides assurance that the certificate holder meets all CRA requirements.

Bosch Rexroth, ctrlX AUTOMATION
FLECS Technologies, FLECS
German Edge Cloud, ONCITE DPS
Hilscher, netFIELD
KEB Automation KG, NOA
KEBA, Kemro X
Linutronix, IGLOS
Phoenix Contact, PLCnext Technology
SALZ Automation, SALZ Controller
TTTech Computertechnik AG, Nerve
WAGO, WAGO OS
WAGO, WAGO ctrlX OS
Weidmüller, easyConnect / u-OS
IEC 62443-2-4
IEC 62443-3-3
IEC 62443-4-1
IEC 62443-4-2
NIS-2 Support

Interoperability

The table shows what functionality the platforms offer in terms of openness and collaboration.

Bosch Rexroth, ctrlX AUTOMATION
FLECS Technologies, FLECS
German Edge Cloud, ONCITE DPS
Hilscher, netFIELD
KEB Automation KG, NOA
KEBA, Kemro X
Linutronix, IGLOS
Phoenix Contact, PLCnext Technology
SALZ Automation, SALZ Controller
TTTech Computertechnik AG, Nerve
WAGO, WAGO OS
WAGO, WAGO ctrlX OS
Weidmüller, easyConnect / u-OS
Open for third-party hardware
Own App Shop
White Labeling
I40 AAS
Margo
Docker

Target markets

In principle, Linux-based platforms can be used anywhere. However, not every provider supports every industry. This table shows who manufacturers are currently targeting with their platforms.

Bosch Rexroth, ctrlX AUTOMATION
FLECS Technologies, FLECS
German Edge Cloud, ONCITE DPS
Hilscher, netFIELD
KEB Automation KG, NOA
KEBA, Kemro X
Linutronix, IGLOS
Phoenix Contact, PLCnext Technology
SALZ Automation, SALZ Controller
TTTech Computertechnik AG, Nerve
WAGO, WAGO OS
WAGO, WAGO ctrlX OS
Weidmüller, easyConnect / u-OS
Discrete Manufacturing
Process Industry
Automotive
Military Technology
Mobile Work Machines
Medical Technology
Robotics
Energy
Building Automation

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