Development and distribution of industrial-grade, Arduino-compatible open-source PLC controllers (PLCs).
Controvision GmbH
Schönefeld (12529) · Innsbruck (AT, origin)New on Amplifa
About CONTROLLINO
Controvision GmbH distributes programmable controllers (PLCs) under the CONTROLLINO brand that are fully compatible with the Arduino platform. The portfolio includes the sizes MICRO (32-bit RP2040 microcontroller), MINI, MAXI, MEGA and NEO with digital and analog I/O channels, relay outputs up to 16A/250V as well as interfaces such as Ethernet, Modbus TCP, RS485, UART, I²C, SPI and USB. The products are certified according to CE, UL and IEC 61131 and are used by startups through to Fortune 500 companies in industrial automation, automotive, aerospace as well as in IoT and education. Since 2016, more than 75,000 products have been sold and shipped to over 150 countries. Brand, product development and support are handled by Beans & Bits GmbH and Controvision GmbH, based in Schönefeld near Berlin.
- Site
- Schönefeld
- Processes
- Premium support (SLA), Technical support, Tutorials and training material, AI Studio (embedded AI training and deployment), Open-source software and Arduino libraries
- Materials
- CONTROLLINO MICRO, CONTROLLINO MINI, CONTROLLINO MAXI, CONTROLLINO MEGA, CONTROLLINO NEO
- Certificates
- CE, UL, IEC 61131
- Founded
- 2016
- Industries
- Industrial automation, Automotive, Aerospace, IoT, Education, Education/Education
- 01
Product development (hardware/firmware)
- 02
Contract manufacturing (electronics)
- 03
Testing and certification (CE, UL, IEC 61131)
- 04
Distribution and shipping
- 05
Technical support, tutorials, premium support (SLA)
Product Families & Interfaces
CONTROLLINO MICRO
32-bit controller based on the Arduino-compatible RP2040 with 18 I/Os, 24-bit analog inputs, ECC608 crypto chip as well as RS485 or CAN.
CONTROLLINO MINI
Compact open-source PLC in a DIN-rail housing for smaller control tasks.
CONTROLLINO MAXI
Medium size of the Arduino-compatible open-source PLC for industrial automation.
CONTROLLINO MEGA
Large size with up to 61 I/O channels and relays up to 16A/250V.
CONTROLLINO NEO
Another variant of the Arduino-compatible open-source PLC family.
Locations
Schönefeld
DEAdministration, sales and legal seat (Controvision GmbH)
Industries
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-source PLC / Industrial PLC (Arduino-compatible) | CONTROLLINO (Controvision GmbH / Beans & Bits GmbH) MINI | – | – | – | – |
| Open-source PLC / Industrial PLC (Arduino-compatible) | CONTROLLINO (Controvision GmbH / Beans & Bits GmbH) MAXI | – | – | – | – |
| Open-source PLC / Industrial PLC (Arduino-compatible) | CONTROLLINO (Controvision GmbH / Beans & Bits GmbH) MEGA | – | – | – | – |
| Open-source PLC / Industrial PLC (32-bit RP2040, Arduino-compatible) | CONTROLLINO (Controvision GmbH / Beans & Bits GmbH) MICRO | – | – | – | – |
| Open-source PLC / Industrial PLC (Arduino-compatible) | CONTROLLINO (Controvision GmbH / Beans & Bits GmbH) NEO | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Every CONTROLLINO unit is tested for all functions before delivery; the products are certified according to CE, UL and IEC 61131.
| Evidence | Schönefeld |
|---|---|
| CE | |
| UL | |
| IEC 61131 |
History
- 2016
Founded as a garage project in Innsbruck (Austria) by Marco Riedesser; triggered by repairing a coffee machine with Arduino.
- 2017
Trade fair appearance Didacta Stuttgart.
- 2022
Trade fair appearance SPS Fair.
- 2023
Trade fair appearance Hannover Fair; over 75,000 products sold.
- 2025
Termination of the cooperation with Industrial Shields (Boot&Work Corp. S.L.); brand and products remain with Beans & Bits GmbH and Controvision GmbH respectively.