The IndustryFusion Foundation
The IndustryFusion Foundation
Based on the long-standing and close cooperation of machine and plant manufacturers, component manufacturers, software developers as well as representatives from science and politics in the association Industry Business Network 4.0 e.V., the IndustryFusion Foundation was founded on July 27, 2020 in St. Gallen (Switzerland).
The Foundation is intended to create the foundations for digitalization and networking of European industry through open standards and reference implementations (open source) and to ensure their continuous further development.
Goals of the IndustryFusion Foundation
The Foundation's overarching goals are represented by the following guiding principles:
Networking
To create a simple, open and for all applicable Industrie 4.0 networking solution (open source) that enables the digital transformation of European SMEs across the board.
Resilience
To enable European SMEs to autonomously build digital business models in order to participate globally competitively in the "new economy" as well.
Climate protection
To make industry more ecologically sustainable with the help of technology, to promote more efficient use of resources, and thus to make a fundamental contribution to climate protection.
Education
Empowering future generations to master the challenges of the "new economy" in technical and commercial terms, as digital transformation also requires a transformation in mindset, culture and knowledge.
Our guiding principle
Our commitment is based on clear and transparent guidelines: The exchange between science, politics and industry makes it possible to shape the future of digital factories and define relevant recommendations for action. Every company should have the opportunity to build on open standards in order to realize its digital transformation. The impact of digitalization will provide both economic and environmental benefits for European companies competing internationally. The IndustryFusion Foundation is the pioneer of this new industry and relies on the commitment and participation of all relevant stakeholders.
Board of Trustees
Igor Mikulina
President of the Board of Trustees
IB Systems GmbH
Johannes Ried
Vice President of the Board of Trustees
MicroStep Europa GmbH
Marcel Meier
Member of the Board of Trustees
stürmsfs ag
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bärwald
Member of the Board of Trustees
DHBW Heidenheim
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Schilp
Member of the Board of Trustees
Fraunhofer IGCV
Dr.-Ing. Michael Schnick
Member of the Board of Trustees
Kjellberg Gruppe
Björn Kemper
Member of the Board of Trustees
Kemper GmbH
Board of Directors
Igor Mikulina
President of the Board of Trustees
Johannes Ried
Vice President of the Board of Trustees
Alexander Funk
Marketing & Communication
Technology Council
The Technology Council accompanies the development of the entire technical architecture, which is created in accordance with the foundation's purpose. It evaluates the technical development and consistency of the IndustryFusion project, accompanies the project with expertise and ensures an orientation towards current and future-oriented technologies/standards. The Technology Council is a (growing) network of technology experts that continuously generates new impulses for the further development of IndustryFusion.
Ecosystem Council
The Ecosystem Council is generally responsible for ensuring that the Foundation's activities address current market trends. The members of the Ecosystem Council accompany ongoing initiatives with expertise and continuously provide new impulses for the further development of the IndustryFusion ecosystem. The Ecosystem Council also contributes with proposals in the area of marketing & communication (e.g. planning campaigns, trade fairs & events, etc.).
Through your sponsoring membership you support the digital transformation of the European industry, which will enable a variety of new business models!