Membrain

What Membrain does

Membrain GmbH is a privately held German software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Unterhaching near Munich, specializing in mobile data acquisition and Industry 4.0 solutions for SAP-centric manufacturing enterprises. The company builds and sells native mobile applications that connect shop-floor operations — production, logistics, maintenance, asset inventory, and time tracking — bidirectionally to SAP ERP systems through its certified MembrainRTC platform, and extends this to machine and sensor data via the Membrain-IoT Suite built on OPC UA and MQTT. The technology stack is a proprietary .NET architecture supporting online/offline/hybrid operation on smartphones, tablets, and industrial scanners, with hardware integration across vendors such as Zebra and BARTEC.

Membrain serves more than 600 enterprise customers globally, concentrated in the DACH region (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) and spanning automotive, chemicals, aerospace and defense, building technology, food and beverage, cement, transportation, and energy. Named customers include Continental, MAN Truck & Bus, Clariant, MBDA, KNDS, Dormakaba, Deutz, Hirschvogel, and Weidmüller. The company sells through a direct enterprise sales motion via four German regional offices and subsidiaries in Switzerland and Austria, supplemented by SAP App Center listings, hardware-vendor partnerships (Zebra, WAGO, BARTEC), consulting co-marketing (dankl+partner, Materna), and an extensive trade-show calendar (LogiMAT, Hannover Messe, maintenance series). Revenue comes from software licenses and subscriptions, hardware resale, and professional services priced per Membrain price lists under multi-year contracts, with no public pricing disclosure. The company is founder/family-controlled (Managing Directors Harald Faulhaber and Wolfram Beck; legal representatives include Nils Faulhaber and Thomas Faulhaber), with no disclosed institutional funding or M&A activity.

Name

Membrain

Legal name

Membrain GmbH

Website

https://membrain-it.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Membrain GmbH is a German software company that builds native mobile and IoT applications — including production data capture, maintenance, asset inventory, and digital checklists — for SAP-centric manufacturing enterprises across the DACH region, serving 600+ customers such as Continental, Clariant, and MBDA via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mobile Software for SAP ERP Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT software
• SAP mobile integration
• Mobile data acquisition
• Industry 4.0 platform
• Enterprise asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterhaching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from Membrain software products including MembrainRTC platform, Membrain-IoT suite, and specialized applications for SAP integration (PAS, PAS-PM, PAS-AM, MembrainBDE, etc.). Sold as standard software with licensing terms per Endkunden-Lizenzbedingungen.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of Membrain Hardware alongside software products. AGBs explicitly cover delivery of Membrain Hardware and/or Membrain Software products.
3. Professional Services: Implementation services, repair services outside warranty, maintenance contracts, and other services. Pricing per Membrain price list for services not covered under standard licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Membrain GmbH develops and sells a native IoT and mobile data acquisition platform that connects SAP ERP systems with mobile devices, machines, and cloud solutions for industrial customers. The core product suite includes the MembrainRTC Mobile Platform 4.0 and the Membrain-IoT Suite, along with specialized applications for mobile maintenance, asset inventory, production data acquisition, logistics, time tracking, digital checklists, and lead capture. Software is sold under subscription licensing, complemented by hardware sales and professional services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MembrainRTC: Mobile platform 4.0 for Industry 4.0 connectivity and mobile data acquisition
• Membrain-IoT
• MembrainPAS-PM
• MembrainPAS
• MembrainSFC MDE
• MembrainBDE
• MembrainAPProve
• MembrainSFC BDE
• MembrainPAS-AM

Products and services

• Membrain-IoT Suite An IoT platform with drag-and-drop configurator enabling business departments to link machine and control data directly to ERP structures without IT resources. Designed for industrial customers seeking Industry 4.0 connectivity.
• MembrainRTC - Mobile Platform 4.0 Native .NET mobile platform for Industry 4.0 enabling paperless processes in production, logistics, and asset management. Features online/offline/hybrid capability, hardware independence, and full SAP module integration (MM, WM, PP, CS, FI-AA).
• MembrainPAS - Mobile Data Acquisition Mobile data acquisition solution for production, logistics, and warehouse operations integrated with SAP. Supports inventory, order picking, traceability, and Kanban processes on smartphones, tablets, and scanners.
• MembrainPAS-PM - Mobile Maintenance Mobile maintenance application for SAP PM/EAM enabling mobile access to maintenance orders, notifications, checklists, time and material confirmations, spare parts information, and machine status from smartphones and tablets.
• MembrainPAS-AM - Mobile Asset Inventory Specialized asset inventory solution for SAP FI-AA enabling digital asset management, movement tracking, and workflow automation for asset lifecycle management.
• MembrainBDE - Production Data Acquisition Production data acquisition solution with seamless SAP integration, offline capability, and compatibility with various backend systems and machine control systems including Beckhoff and Simatic.
• MembrainSFC MDE - Machine Data Acquisition Machine data acquisition solution with automatic data collection through OPC interfaces, support for OEE, GAE, TPI, and MCE key figures, and production and process monitoring capabilities.
• MembrainAPProve (BANF App) Mobile purchase requisition approval app for SAP enabling fast approval workflows on mobile devices. Available on all common platforms and listed in SAP App Center.
• Mobile Time Tracking SAP Mobile time recording solution with SAP CATS interface, supporting smartphone app and browser application for employee time documentation.
• Forms & Digital Checklists Digital checklist solution integrated with SAP enabling creation from Excel, Word, or ERP data, mobile processing on smartphones and tablets, automatic documentation, and IoT integration for semi-automated filling from OPC-UA sensors.
• MembrainLeadApp Lead management app enabling real-time customer and contact data acquisition at trade fairs, with business card scanning and voice input capabilities.
• Membrain Mobile Facility Management with SAP Mobile facility management solution enabling digital processes for facility operations integrated with SAP, supporting technicians with mobile workflows for building and infrastructure maintenance.
• Membrain Hardware Companion hardware products such as industrial scanners, PDAs, and mobile devices bundled with Membrain software for mobile data capture and inventory scanning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Go-live possible within a few days regardless of client count (3 to thousands)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAP SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified SAP Silver Partner and independent software vendor developing mobile applications with SAP connection. Membrain holds SAP-certified interfaces and develops (mobile) applications specifically for SAP modules including SAP-eWM, EAM, WM, FI, PM. Joint go-to-market through SAP App Center listing and co-marketing at SAP events.
• WAGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAGO is a global market leader in spring clamp technology and electrical connection. Membrain is featured as a WAGO IoT Partner, demonstrating integration capabilities between WAGO control systems and Membrain's IoT platform for automated machine monitoring and SAP integration.
• Zebra TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing independent software developer partnership with Zebra (formerly Motorola Solutions) for PDAs, handheld PCs, and smartphones. Membrain applications support Zebra hardware for mobile data capture and inventory scanning.
• Materna Information & Communications SEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaterna is a leading IT solutions provider for private companies and public institutions. Membrain is a Materna Diamond Partner, enabling distribution and implementation of Membrain solutions through Materna's customer base.
• COT COMPUTER OEM TRADING GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading solution provider for printers and auto-ID systems. Strategic partnership enables bundled solutions with Membrain software.
• dankl+partner consulting gmbhminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading management consultancy in maintenance, asset management, and engineering for over 30 years. Co-organizer of the annual Praxistag Smart Maintenance event with Membrain.
• fmprominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss Association for Facility Management and Maintenance - the largest Swiss industry and professional association in this sector. Partnership supports industry networking and knowledge transfer in Switzerland.
• FVI - Forum Vision Instandhaltung e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork for industrial maintenance working to develop forward-looking and practical solutions for maintenance issues. Partnership supports industry visibility and thought leadership.
• ÖVIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian Association for Maintenance and Plant Management - a neutral, independent knowledge platform and network. Partnership supports Membrain's presence at ÖVIA-Kongress events in Austria.
• MFA - Maintenance and Facility Management Society of AustriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian professional association for maintenance and facility management. Co-organizer of the Praxistag Smart Maintenance 2026 event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PTC: PTC's ThingWorx IoT platform and Creo/PLM offerings serve discrete manufacturers with industrial IoT, AR, and digital thread capabilities. It competes with Membrain-IoT and Digital Twin functionality as a larger, more diversified player.
• Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter / MindSphere): Siemens Opcenter and MindSphere are part of Siemens Xcelerator, providing MES, IoT, and digital twin capabilities for discrete manufacturers. They compete with Membrain's IoT Suite, Digital Twin, and BDE/MDE offerings as a broader enterprise portfolio play.
• SAP SE (Mobile / BTP / Fiori): SAP's own mobile capabilities (SAP BTP, Fiori, S/4HANA native apps, and partner-built solutions in the App Center) form the ecosystem in which Membrain operates. SAP's native mobile roadmap is both a partnership enabler and a competitive threat to Membrain's certified-interface value proposition.

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: CENIT is a German-listed IT consulting and software firm specializing in SAP and digital factory solutions, including PLM and 3DExperience integration. It is one of the closest DACH-headquartered competitors with overlapping SAP and manufacturing software offerings.
• ProGlove: ProGlove provides wearable barcode scanners and human-centered industrial software for manufacturing and logistics. It competes with Membrain's mobile data acquisition and Zebra-partnered scanning solutions on the shop floor.
• Poka: Poka is a connected worker platform for manufacturers, enabling digital work instructions, training, and frontline communication. It overlaps with Membrain's mobile maintenance, digital checklists, and training use cases, though less SAP-integrated.
• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip provides a frontline operations platform combining no-code app building, machine connectivity, and analytics for manufacturers. It directly competes with Membrain's PAS, PAS-PM, and Membrain-IoT Suite in mobile data acquisition and shop floor digitalization.
• Critical Manufacturing: Critical Manufacturing offers a modern MES platform for high-tech manufacturers, with strong SAP integration. It overlaps with Membrain's production data acquisition (BDE/MDE), quality, and machine integration use cases.
• iBASEt: iBASEt delivers manufacturing execution, quality, and MRO software for aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturers. It competes with Membrain's mobile maintenance and production data acquisition solutions in similar ERP-integrated shop floor use cases.

Emerging players

• Augury: Augury provides AI-driven machine health and asset performance monitoring for industrial customers. It overlaps with Membrain's IoT-Cockpit, Digital Twin, and IoT-based anomaly detection for maintenance use cases, with a focus on AI/ML.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/membrain_it
• Xx.com/MembrainGmbH

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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