STS-Automation GmbH

KAPLINA Engineering is an Austrian Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots, based in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. Founded in 2010 by mechanical engineer Stefan Bitschnau as a single-person engineering office, the company has grown into a full-service automation provider. Today KAPLINA offers cobot integration, special machine construction, 3D printing services, custom grippers, load-handling equipment, and machinery safety consulting. The company serves manufacturers across the DACH region and is particularly recognised for its work with SMEs entering automation for the first time. KAPLINA is an active exhibitor at regional industrial events including Tech.con in Dornbirn.

KEBA Industrial Automation develops innovative automation and digitalization solutions for demanding applications in the global machinery and plant engineering industry. The portfolio ranges from control technology, HMI and motion control to functional safety, industrial PCs, software and IIoT solutions. Through open platforms and modular system architectures, KEBA enables machine builders to realize high-performance, connected and future-ready machine concepts. KEBA technologies are used worldwide in industries such as robotics, plastics processing, packaging, machine tools, intralogistics and mobile automation.

Andritz AG is a global technology group founded in 1852 and headquartered in Graz, Austria, with around 30,000 employees across 280+ locations in over 80 countries. The Andritz Automation division provides complete plant control systems, simulation, electrical and controls engineering, operator training, and process optimization services for a wide range of process industries. Andritz develops its own Metris X distributed control system (DCS) as part of the Metris All-in-One IIoT platform, covering everything from classic automation to digital twin and predictive maintenance solutions. The division serves as a full-capability S/MAC (Simulation and Main Automation Contractor), supporting customers from pre-feasibility studies and front-end engineering through commissioning, start-up, and lifecycle maintenance. Key industries include pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, metals, food and beverage, and energy. Andritz is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and reported revenue of €8.3 billion in 2024

Sync Motion GmbH is an Austrian industrial automation and software company specialising in brownfield production environments. The company connects existing PLCs, machines and SCADA systems with databases, reporting applications, MES and ERP systems without requiring a complete replacement of the installed automation infrastructure. Its services include industrial data acquisition, OT/IT integration, production monitoring, PLC and HMI modernisation, and staged migration of legacy control systems. Sync Motion works with platforms including Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff and B&R and supports industrial technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, S7, Modbus, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. PlantWatch is an on-premise production monitoring solution for existing equipment. It provides live dashboards, downtime analysis and automated production reports while keeping operational data within the customer’s infrastructure. Sync Motion focuses on practical, phased implementation with minimal interruption to ongoing production.

COPA-DATA develops the zenon software platform for industrial and energy automation. On its website, zenon is described in the context of SCADA and HMI use cases, with connectivity to industrial systems via drivers and interfaces. COPA-DATA also documents support for standards such as OPC UA and MQTT, and provides information about communication with Siemens TIA Portal (SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500) via a native driver. The company presents industry-specific pages for automotive, energy/infrastructure, food & beverage, and life sciences/pharmaceutical.

An Austria-based provider of automated intralogistics solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and implements material handling systems for warehouses and distribution centers. Its portfolio includes automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, picking and sorting solutions, and software for warehouse control and material flow management. TGW delivers complete systems from planning and engineering through manufacturing, installation, and lifecycle services, focusing on automated logistics and distribution operations.