FLECS operates an open marketplace for industrial automation, enabling seamless integration and scalable sales of hardware and software solutions tailored for PLC and machine manufacturers. The platform addresses the challenge of fragmented technology access by providing a unified hub for app deployment, management, and e-commerce, enhancing operational efficiency and revenue generation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The industrial automation sector faces challenges in seamlessly integrating and scaling hardware and software solutions, leading to fragmented technology access for PLC and machine manufacturers. This fragmentation hinders efficient app deployment, management, and e-commerce capabilities.
Solution
FLECS provides an open marketplace designed for industrial automation, offering a unified hub for hardware and software solutions. The platform simplifies technology integration and enables scalable sales and delivery of automation solutions tailored for PLC and machine manufacturers. FLECS allows PLC manufacturers to meet evolving demands, amplify revenue streams, and maintain control with custom branding. Machine manufacturers can unify software and hardware, streamline app communication with FLECS Core, and expand with a scalable e-commerce platform. App vendors can build industrial automation apps for any device, simplify development, access a vast network of manufacturers, and streamline sales.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes PLC manufacturers, machine manufacturers, and app vendors in the industrial automation sector.
Features
- Open marketplace for industrial automation hardware and software
- Unified hub for app deployment, management, and e-commerce
- FLECS Core streamlines app communication
- Scalable e-commerce platform for selling machine extensions
- White-label and custom branding options for the marketplace
- Support for industry-standard apps
- Compatibility across diverse devices, avoiding device-specific code