What CodeWrights does

CodeWrights GmbH is a Karlsruhe, Germany-based software consulting and development firm founded in 2002 that serves device manufacturers and plant operators in the process automation industry. The company delivers tailored consulting and technical implementation across four core capability areas: Industrial Cybersecurity (EU Cyber Resilience Act and IEC/ISO 62443 compliance), Digital Twins, Embedded Software Engineering (microcontroller firmware, embedded Linux, embedded UIs), and Asset Management (device integration, configuration, diagnosis, and maintenance). Its work is anchored in industrial interoperability standards, with deep expertise in OPC-UA, NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture), PA-DIM (Process Automation Device Information Model), FDT/DTM, FDI, MTP, and Ethernet-APL, alongside legacy protocol support for HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, IO-Link, AS-Interface, and LoRaWAN. CodeWrights also builds cloud and mobile applications on AWS, Azure, Netilion, and Cumulocity, with cross-platform delivery for iOS, Android, and Windows.

The firm operates a hybrid professional services and software licensing model. Revenue is generated through time-and-materials consulting and implementation engagements billed on agreed day rates, perpetual software licenses for development tools and templates, and annual subscriptions (3-year initial term) that bundle maintenance and support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard surcharges apply for night, weekend, and holiday work. CodeWrights sells exclusively through a direct, consultative sales team targeting enterprise device manufacturers, and it claims more than 3,000 completed projects and over 100 long-term partners worldwide, supported by active membership in FieldComm Group, PROFIBUS, PACTware, ZVEI, and CyberForum.

As of July 1, 2025, Endress+Hauser AG holds full ownership of CodeWrights GmbH after acquiring Pepperl+Fuchs's stake, positioning the firm as a wholly owned subsidiary of a global process-automation instrumentation leader while preserving its Karlsruhe operating base and existing service offering.

Name

CodeWrights

Legal name

CodeWrights GmbH

Website

http://www.codewrights.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CodeWrights is a Karlsruhe-based software consulting and development firm serving device manufacturers in process automation, delivering tailored services in OPC-UA, NOA, PA-DIM, FDT/FDI integration, industrial cybersecurity, embedded software, and digital twin development under Endress+Hauser ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Software Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management (BPAEAKAF)

Keywords

• Industrial automation software
• Embedded software engineering
• Industrial cybersecurity consulting
• Process automation devices
• OPC-UA integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services in Cybersecurity, Digital Twins, and Embedded Software Engineering for automation technology devices. Services provided as time and materials engagements or through project-based contracts. Includes advisory services from concept through implementation and test automation.
2. Software Licensing: Standard software licensing including development tools, templates, and pre-existing software. Available as perpetual license (purchase) or subscription. Subscription includes maintenance and support with annual fee.
3. Maintenance and Support: Maintenance services including updates, defect analysis/resolution, and phone/email support during business hours. Provided remotely during business hours (Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 CET). Includes software maintenance contract terms.
4. Implementation Services: Technical implementation services following consulting engagements - from specification through implementation to test automation. Full lifecycle support for device development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CodeWrights is a Karlsruhe-based software consulting and development firm that delivers tailored services and technical implementation for device manufacturers and plant operators in industrial automation. Core offerings include consulting and implementation in Cybersecurity (EU Cyber Resilience Act, IEC/ISO 62443), Digital Twins, and Embedded Software Engineering, supported by deep expertise in standards such as OPC-UA, NOA, PA-DIM, FDT/DTM, FDI, MTP, and Ethernet-APL.

Product overview

CodeWrights is a software consulting and development company specializing in industrial automation technology. The company offers a portfolio of specialized services rather than a unified software product: Cybersecurity consulting (EU Cyber Resilience Act, IEC/ISO 62443), Digital Twins, Embedded Software Engineering (microcontrollers, embedded Linux, industrial protocols), and Asset Management. These core offerings are delivered alongside specialized implementation services for industry integration standards including OPC-UA, NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture), PA-DIM (Process Automation Device Information Model), FDT/DTM, FDI, and MTP. The company also provides device connectivity services supporting protocols like HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, IO-Link, AS-Interface, and LoRaWAN, plus cloud platform solutions for AWS, Azure, Netilion, and Cumulocity. Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, CodeWrights serves device manufacturers in the process automation industry with both consulting and technical implementation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPC-UA Consulting and Implementation Services Tailored consulting and implementation of OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) for industrial devices, including companion specifications like PA-DIM, enabling secure, standardized information exchange between devices and multi-vendor platforms. Targeted at device manufacturers in process automation.
• NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture) Implementation Services Implementation of NAMUR Open Architecture to transmit device information over a second communication channel without affecting existing automation structures. Use cases include Unique Identification, Device Health, automated As-Built and Dimensioning Design Check, applicable to both brownfield systems and greenfield deployments with APL or MTP.
• PA-DIM Development Services Development of Process Automation Device Information Models (PA-DIM) that deliver interoperability and seamless access to device information independent of the underlying communication protocol, addressing the large installed base in the process industry.
• FDT/DTM Development Services Creation of device or gateway DTMs (Device Type Managers) based on the device information model, EDD, FDI, or fully customized, delivered on a proven FDT platform for fast and efficient DTM authoring for process automation devices.
• FDI Device Package Development Services Development of FDI Device Packages for process automation devices, including bridges between FDI and FDT standards to avoid double investment for customers operating in both ecosystems.
• MTP (Module Type Package) Creation Services Authoring of Module Type Packages providing vendor-neutral, functional descriptions of process module automation, increasing flexibility of production sites.
• Industrial Communication Protocol Integration Services Device connectivity services supporting multiple industrial communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, IO-Link, AS-Interface, and LoRaWAN, enabling device manufacturers to connect equipment to diverse customer infrastructures.
• Ethernet-APL Development Services Firmware and protocol development, data information modeling, connectivity/configuration application development, and graphical user interface development for Ethernet-APL (10BASE-T1L), enabling low-power smart sensor deployments with high-bandwidth connectivity.
• Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting (EU CRA / IEC 62443) Consulting and implementation support for industrial cybersecurity, including EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance and IEC/ISO 62443 standards, helping device manufacturers secure products and processes in line with evolving regulations.
• Embedded Software Engineering Services Embedded software development services covering microcontrollers, embedded Linux, embedded user interfaces, and industrial communication protocols, with deep expertise in safety-critical product development and modern software architectures for process automation equipment.
• Digital Twin and Digital Product Passport Services Development of Digital Twin solutions and Digital Product Passports for industrial devices, including mobile applications and application user interfaces that expose device data to customers on desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms.
• Cloud and Mobile Application Development Services Application development services targeting AWS, Azure, Netilion, and Cumulocity cloud platforms, with cross-platform mobile development for iOS, Android, and Windows to enable customer access to device data.
• Asset Management Services Device integration, configuration, diagnosis, and maintenance services for industrial automation assets, helping plant operators manage installed device fleets efficiently.
• Application Frontend & Backend Development Services Full-stack application development services covering digital twins, digital product passports, mobile applications, and application user interfaces that connect device data to industrial users across platforms.
• Standard Software Licensing (Perpetual and Subscription) Licensing of CodeWrights' standard development tools, templates, and pre-existing software as either a one-time perpetual license or an annual subscription that bundles maintenance and support, enabling customers to use proven building blocks in their automation projects.
• Maintenance and Support Services Subscription-based maintenance and support for licensed software, providing updates, defect analysis and resolution, and telephone/email support during business hours (Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 CET), with terms automatically adjusting when additional software is licensed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3000 projects completed across various applications and technologies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FieldComm GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member participating in working groups. FieldComm Group develops and supports global digital transformation standards for process automation including FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART, and OPC-UA.
• PROFIBUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member organization developing and supporting PROFIBUS communication standard used in industrial automation.
• PACTwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of PACTware initiative, which provides open source platform for device configuration and asset management in process automation.
• ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnnik- und Elektronikindustrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of ZVEI, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, participating in technology policy and standardization efforts.
• CyberForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CyberForum, a regional IT and cybersecurity network in the Karlsruhe technology region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CONTACT Software: German PLM, IoT and digital-twin software provider serving industrial OEMs and equipment manufacturers. Comparable as a mid-sized German vendor offering consulting plus licensed software for connected-product and digital-twin use cases that overlap with CodeWrights' portfolio.
• Cybus: German industrial IoT middleware and consulting firm focused on factory data integration, edge connectivity and OT/IT convergence. Comparable in size, geography (Germany) and customer profile (industrial manufacturers) and in delivering OPC-UA and cloud-platform integration services.
• Itris Automation: Independent French industrial automation software consultancy offering OPC-UA, PLC programming, SCADA and embedded services. Closely comparable to CodeWrights as a specialized, vendor-neutral consulting/implementation firm serving device manufacturers with similar protocol expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Software AG: German enterprise middleware and IoT vendor (Cumulocity, webMethods) used in industrial-integration projects. Comparable as a German-headquartered vendor whose Cumulocity IoT platform is explicitly listed in CodeWrights' integration targets, competing for adjacent consulting scope.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Schneider's industrial-digital platform offering device integration, process automation and cybersecurity services. Comparable customer profile (process-industry OEMs/operators) and overlapping standards-based integration work, though delivered as part of a global enterprise portfolio.
• Honeywell Forge: Honeywell's process-industry digital platform covering asset management, cybersecurity and integration. Competes for similar consulting and integration budgets in process automation as CodeWrights, but as a much larger incumbent with proprietary stack components.
• Siemens (Industrial Edge / MindSphere): Global industrial-automation incumbent whose MindSphere IoT platform and Industrial Edge portfolio compete for OPC-UA and digital-twin integration budgets. Overlaps with CodeWrights' integration and OPC-UA services but as part of a much broader automation portfolio.
• ABB Ability: ABB's industrial IoT and digital platform serving process-industry customers with device-integration, asset-management and cybersecurity offerings. Overlaps with CodeWrights' PA-DIM/NOA/cybersecurity services but is bundled within ABB's full automation stack.

Emerging players

• MVTec Software: Munich-based industrial machine-vision software vendor serving automation OEMs and device manufacturers. Comparable customer base (industrial device OEMs) and similar scale/region, with adjacent rather than overlapping technology focus (vision vs. protocol integration).

Others

• Pepperl+Fuchs: Former co-owner of CodeWrights and a major industrial-sensor/interface manufacturer. Adjacent rather than competitive: shares customer profile (process-automation OEMs) and overlapping expertise in fieldbus/IO-Link, but operates as a hardware vendor rather than an independent software-services firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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