WAGO
With ctrlX OS, WAGO reduces the integration effort of its edge computers and edge controllers in all directions thanks to the flexibility of the operating system, thus ensuring a faster time to market. Users benefit from ctrlX World and receive ready-made and tested apps for direct use. In this way, ctrlX OS fits perfectly into the open concept of the WAGO product family.
Free for innovation – with WAGO and ctrlX OS
The integration of ctrlX OS opens up new degrees of freedom for users, as the Linux-based operating system not only allows easy connection of all common bus and network protocols, but also a free choice of programming environment.
WAGO thus strengthens the idea of an open automation platform and enables users to meet the challenges of our time with future-proof solutions.
Benefits of the solution:
- Shorter time to market
- Simple connection of all common bus and network protocols
- Free choice of programming environment (from high-level language to no-code)
- Individual use possible thanks to holistic ecosystem
Industries
WAGO supports its customers with the right hardware and corresponding software for every application. Regardless of whether in the energy industry or classic mechanical engineering.
Energy technology
The open operating system ctrlX OS opens up new degrees of freedom, including in energy technology: In the future, users will be able to develop their control tasks even more freely according to their needs and abilities. The versatile product and solution portfolio is based on open standards and takes new technologies as well as security aspects into account.
Mechanical engineering
Users in mechanical engineering also benefit from ctrlX OS and can easily connect to the world of industrial IoT: With its open automation platform, WAGO connects both new and existing technologies and enables optimal communication – from the field level to the cloud.
"As a system and technology partner, WAGO promotes the development of ctrlX OS as a leading open platform on the market. WAGO is convinced that true openness is achieved by joining forces."
– Tom Roca, Vice President Product Development at WAGO GmbH & Co. KG
About WAGO GmbH & Co. KG
The WAGO Group is one of the leading international suppliers of connection and automation technology and interface electronics. The family-run company is the world market leader in the field of spring clamping technology. Since its foundation in 1951, WAGO has grown steadily and today employs around 9,000 people worldwide, including around 4,300 in Germany at its headquarters in Minden in East Westphalia and Sondershausen in Thuringia.
