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About i-flow
The i-flow platform is defined by the following key capabilities:
- Automated System Connectivity: i-flow automates the integration of industrial systems — from automatic system discovery and semantic data modeling to the creation of a structured Unified Namespace (UNS). What previously required months of manual integration can now be achieved in minutes with i-flow.
- Simplicity by Design: Our software prioritizes ease of use. Customers connect OT and IT systems without being slowed down by technical complexity.
- Unlimited Connectivity: With more than 200 connectors for common industrial systems, i-flow significantly simplifies factory connectivity.
- Maximum Performance: The i-flow platform enables ultra-fast communication between PLCs, machines, and IT systems in real time.
- Scalability: Whether for a single factory or hundreds of global sites, i-flow is designed to scale seamlessly and is among the most scalable industrial data platforms on the market.
One of the biggest barriers to industrial digitalization is still the manual point-to-point integration of systems. Isolated data structures, high integration effort, and a lack of standardization result in poor data availability and inconsistent data quality.
As a result, data-driven use cases such as predictive quality, traceability, or AI applications can only be scaled slowly and with significant effort.
i-flow stands for a new era of self-connecting factories. Instead of manual point-to-point integration, the platform automates the connectivity of industrial systems and creates the foundation for scalable, data-driven architectures.
- From Manual Integration to Automated Connectivity: i-flow automatically discovers systems, structures data semantically, and creates Unified Namespaces (UNS) in minutes instead of months. The engineering effort required to connect OT and IT systems is drastically reduced.
- Unified and Usable Factory Data: Through the Unified Namespace, data from different sources becomes available in a consistent and standardized structure — independent of source protocol or system vendor.
- Scalable Data Architectures: Instead of complex point-to-point connections, i-flow enables a governed, event-driven architecture across sites and continents. This allows new systems, locations, and data-driven use cases to be integrated and scaled significantly faster.
The i-flow platform is particularly beneficial for:
- Innovative mid-sized manufacturers and global industrial enterprises
- Companies strategically investing in their data infrastructure to gain competitive advantages through data-driven processes, AI, and real-time data
- Organizations aiming to seamlessly integrate OT and IT systems while replacing manual point-to-point integration
- Teams looking to build Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures in an automated, standardized, and scalable way
- Decision-makers who rely on real-time data to increase production transparency and accelerate operational decisions
The do-it-yourself (DIY) approach is always a valid consideration. There are at least two aspects to consider: costs & scaling.
Costs: If you compare the annual salaries of software experts with the annual i-flow license costs, i-flow becomes beneficial quickly. In addition to the development costs, the costs for the operation and maintenance of individual solutions must be taken into account (e.g. for necessary updates).
Scaling: Using in-house developers usually works in business areas where use case requirements tend to be static and developer turnover is very low. In addition, the more factory systems are integrated, the more difficult it becomes to keep track of individual implementations. i-flow, on the other hand, enables scaling in dynamic environments.
Absolutely. We offer different service levels. Please contact us for more information.
About our Technology
With the i-flow software you can connect a variety of OT/IT systems. You can find a comprehensive list here.
You just started? Perfect timing! Connect your first factory systems (e.g., machine) to your IT using i-flow. This saves you valuable resources for basic tasks for data wrangling such as integrating, understanding and preparing data. Create clean data right from the beginning and use the integrated data for your upcoming projects.
Yes. Most advanced customers find it difficult to fully utilize the data from the systems due to the increased system complexity. In addition to the complexity, a heterogeneous system landscape in existing factories is usually a challenge. With i-flow, you maximize data availability and quality, regardless of the source and target system of your data. The introduction is gradual, from project to project.
i-flow is a low-code software . The software offers a development platform that enables users to harmonize and distribute factory data – without any programming knowledge. Depending on preference and for specific use-cases (e.g. complex data processing), i-flow also enables the execution of user-defined code.
i-flow supports the following deployment options to meet your requirements:
- On-premise installation on your servers within the factory
- Deployment in your private cloud environment
- Hybrid deployments for modern edge-to-cloud architectures
i-flow is available as an annual subscription license. More information about our licensing model can be found here.
Start with i-flow
Yes. You can test i-flow free of charge for 30 days. Please add your name to our waiting list. We will then contact you immediately.
Yes. The trial license is free of charge for 30 days.
The system requirements are available in the i-flow Wiki. If you do not yet have access, please contact support@i-flow.io.
No. Unfortunately, it is not possible to extend the free trial period.
The i-flow software is usually installed by you or your IT department. We will provide you with a download link, a license key and detailed step-by-step instructions. In any case, we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact our customer support at support@i-flow.io. We will contact you as soon as possible.
After installation, you will gain access to a wide range of real-world use cases from customers worldwide. For getting started, we recommend focusing first on high-impact use cases that can be implemented quickly – such as MES/MDA integrations, condition monitoring, or process automation. This allows you to experience the value of the i-flow platform and the Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture quickly, without unnecessary organizational dependencies, such as access to SAP data.
Yes. Your configurations can be transferred seamlessly. Only a license update is required for the transition. Please contact support@i-flow.io for assistance.