Develops and produces HMI and PLC control solutions based on the open automation platform ctrlX OS for machine builders and OEMs.
Grossenbacher Automation AG
St. Gallen (CH)New on Amplifa
About Grossenbacher Automation
Grossenbacher Automation AG, headquartered in St. Gallen, develops modern control and operating solutions based on the Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS, in close collaboration with Bosch Rexroth. The portfolio includes HMI-PLC combination devices, HMI panels and compact industrial controllers of the Cubuni series, as well as custom development of machine and system concepts that go beyond the standard products. The devices rely on ARM-based hardware, real-time capability with cycle times from 5 ms, app technology via the ctrlX OS App Store, and Security by Design in accordance with IEC 62443 as well as CRA compliance. Production of state-of-the-art electronics and control devices takes place in an international context – from small series to large volumes. As a sister company of Grossenbacher Systeme, the company is part of the Amalthea Group with around 300 employees in three countries. Target groups are machine builders and OEMs in industrial and building automation.
- Site
- CH-9008 St. Gallen
- Processes
- Custom development of machine and system concepts beyond the standard products, Custom solution development / engineering, Hardware expertise (HMI/PLC), Production in an international context, Consulting on automation concepts
- Materials
- ctrlX OS (Open Software Automation), ARM hardware (i.MX8M Mini / i.MX93), IEC 62443 / CRA-ready
- Certificates
- IEC 62443 (product certification), CRA-ready
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Industrial automation, Building automation
- 01
Engineering / solution development
- 02
Hardware development (HMI/PLC)
- 03
Production of electronics/control devices
- 04
Commissioning & support
Development & Production
ctrlX OS (Open Software Automation)
Linux-based operating system with an app ecosystem for open, scalable automation.
ARM hardware (i.MX8M Mini / i.MX93)
Efficient processor platform for HMI PLCs and controllers with motion up to 4 axes.
IEC 62443 / CRA-ready
Certified security architecture with Device Portal and container technology for device updates.
Locations
St. Gallen
CHHeadquarters
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom development of machine and system concepts beyond the standard productsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | small series – large volumes | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Security
The ctrlX OS platform is certified to IEC 62443 and prepared for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), with a Device Portal for device updates and container technology. Product performance was validated in collaboration with Bosch Rexroth.
| Evidence | St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| IEC 62443 (product certification) | |
| CRA-ready |