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Embedded Linux Platforms for Industrial AutomationSectorise GmbH – Your Trusted Partner for Cutting-Edge Embedded Technologies. Together, we elevate your products to the next level.
Platform your products
At Sectorise GmbH, we are committed to revolutionizing the development of Linux platforms. Our mission is to empower businesses with open-source solutions that enhance flexibility and efficiency in embedded software development. Guided by a vision rooted in sustainability and innovation, we strive to standardize and streamline products, improve maintainability, and ultimately reduce costs.
What is the Sectorise Platform
The Sectorise Platform serves as the foundation for your industrial applications. It enables efficient control and monitoring of your machines and systems while providing developers with a reliable and stable base.
Focus on your core competencies! The Sectorise Platform handles the essential foundational functions, allowing you to concentrate on developing your products.
What We Offer
Embedded Software Development
Our experts develop customized embedded software solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Linux Platform Integration
We offer comprehensive integration services to seamlessly connect your existing systems with our Linux platform, enhancing efficiency and streamlining your operations.
CODESYS Customization
We help you integrate CODESYS into your Linux embedded system and unlock the full potential of its runtime environment.
Combined with our platform concept, it is the ideal solution for connecting to your cloud.
Validation and Consulting
We analyze your technological ecosystem and provide consulting on:
- Technological platform design
- Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and SAFe
- Technical requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act
Our Offers
Starter Package: Quick Analysis
Get started with efficient Embedded Linux platform development! Within 1-2 days, we conduct a quick analysis together with your development team to review your product technology (PLC, OS) and perform an initial assessment. This gives you a clear understanding of your current position and the opportunities available to stay future-ready.
Example:
You want to connect your heterogeneous machine landscape to the cloud to centralize data collection and analysis. The challenge: Your machines use different protocols and data formats, making integration difficult.
We conduct a quick analysis of your machine landscape and develop actionable recommendations for unifying data communication. In doing so, we take your existing systems into account and suggest suitable technologies, such as OPC UA, as a standardized communication method.
Validation and Consulting
We dive deeper and validate your entire technical ecosystem in the field of Embedded Linux to uncover the potential of a tailored platform solution. We identify your challenges, evaluate the benefits of using the Sectorise Platform, and develop a customized solution approach. You gain comprehensive insights into the platform’s capabilities and benefit from our expertise.
As part of platform development, we support you in the change process and technical organizational development as needed.
Your company uses a variety of industrial PCs in production, each equipped with different software. Manual software updates are time-consuming and error-prone. You are looking for a secure and efficient solution for distributing software updates.
Solution with Hawkbit:
Hawkbit is an open-source platform for managing software updates (Over-the-Air Updates). With Hawkbit, you can centrally manage, distribute, and monitor updates.
Specific Solution Approach (see “Development Support” package):
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Hawkbit Integration:
We integrate Hawkbit into your existing IT infrastructure and set up a centralized update server. -
Connecting Industrial PCs:
We install Hawkbit clients on your industrial PCs to ensure regular communication with the update server. -
Creating Update Packages:
We assist you in preparing update packages for your software and deploying them on the Hawkbit server. -
Defining a Rollout Strategy:
Together, we design a rollout strategy that meets the specific needs of your production, such as phased updates or updates during designated times. -
Monitoring and Reporting:
Hawkbit provides comprehensive monitoring and reporting features, enabling you to track and document the update process effectively.
development support
Sectorise GmbH provides comprehensive development support for Embedded Linux projects to help clients achieve their unique requirements.
Our development support is tailored to each client and is discussed in detail based on specific needs.
Phase 1: Analysis and Design
- Requirement Analysis:
Together with the client, the specific requirements for the embedded system are thoroughly analyzed and documented. - Feasibility Study:
Sectorise GmbH evaluates the technical feasibility of the project and identifies potential challenges. - System Architecture:
A suitable system architecture is designed to optimally meet the client’s requirements. - Technology Selection:
Sectorise GmbH advises the client on selecting the appropriate hardware and software components.
Phase 2: Implementation and Integration
- Software Development:
Sectorise GmbH develops the embedded Linux software according to the client’s requirements. - Driver Development:
Drivers for hardware components are developed and integrated. - Integration of the Sectorise Platform:
The Sectorise Platform is deployed as the foundation for the embedded system and tailored to the client’s specific needs. - Quality Assurance:
Sectorise GmbH conducts comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and stability of the software.
Phase 3: Deployment and Maintenance
- Deployment Support:
Sectorise GmbH assists the client in commissioning the embedded system. - Documentation:
Comprehensive documentation is provided, detailing the system’s functionality. - Maintenance and Support:
Sectorise GmbH offers long-term maintenance and support for the embedded system.
Additional Services
- Training:
Sectorise GmbH provides training for the client’s developers, equipping them to use the Sectorise Platform and the developed software components effectively. - Consulting:
Sectorise GmbH offers expert advice on all aspects of Embedded Linux and the development of embedded systems.
Benefits of Development Support
- Expertise:
Clients benefit from Sectorise GmbH’s extensive experience in the field of Embedded Linux. - Time Savings:
Clients can focus on their core competencies while Sectorise GmbH handles the embedded system development. - Cost Reduction:
Efficient development and the use of the Sectorise Platform help lower development costs. - Quality Assurance:
Sectorise GmbH ensures the quality and stability of the embedded system. - Future-Readiness:
The Sectorise Platform provides a forward-looking foundation for embedded systems.
This development support enables our clients to realize innovative and reliable Embedded Linux systems, enhancing their competitiveness in the market.
CRA-Compliance-Services
Sectorise GmbH supports businesses with customized solutions to meet the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Our services include analyzing existing processes, integrating secure platform solutions, and conducting hands-on CRA workshops. With our comprehensive CRA guide, we provide a clear roadmap to achieve compliance while reducing costs. As your partner for security and efficiency, we make your products future-ready.
A medium-sized company in the automation industry could optimize its security processes and achieve CRA compliance more efficiently through collaboration with Sectorise GmbH.
With our Yocto layer, generic logging and automated updates can be seamlessly integrated, while our workshops specifically address vulnerability management and security by design. This allows companies to reduce security risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhance their market opportunities.
Discover Our Linux Solutions
Take the opportunity to optimize your products with our expertise in Linux development. Contact us to learn more about our tailored open-source services in the embedded software domain. Let’s work together to develop and enhance your platforms for greater efficiency.