Conplement
Conplement AG is a Nürnberg-based German software firm that builds Asset Administration Shell platforms (twinsphere), IoT device management (omnect), and embedded Linux security, serving industrial manufacturers with Digital Twin, VDI 2770, and EU Digital Product Passport implementations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersNürnberg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Conplement does
Conplement AG is a Nürnberg-based, privately-held German software and digital transformation services company focused on industrial manufacturers in the DACH region. Its commercial footprint spans two complementary lines: a proprietary product portfolio (twinsphere, twinstudio, omnect Device Management, omnect Secure OS, and Calinga) and accompanying professional services for custom development, Digital Twin implementation, GenAI integration, SBOM/vulnerability management, and embedded systems.
The technical core is the twinsphere platform — an Asset Administration Shell (AAS) compliant cloud service hosted on Microsoft Azure that enables companies to register, validate, localize, and retrieve Digital Twins via a standardized JSON/XML/AASX API. The platform targets use cases including Digital Product Passport, VDI 2770 document handover, Digital Data Chain Consortium readiness, and digital nameplates. twinstudio (launched/recognized in 2025) is an integrated toolkit within that suite for creating and managing AAS instances and templates with guided workflows. The omnect line adds IoT device management and a customizable embedded Linux OS for connected industrial devices, while Calinga provides localization management.
The business model blends SaaS subscriptions (twinsphere, omnect Device Management, Calinga), licensing (omnect Secure OS), and project-based professional services for digital transformation consulting, custom software development, and standards-compliance implementations. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct engagement with named industrial accounts such as R. STAHL, Vorwerk, Knick, Zollner Elektronik, AS-Schneider, Endress+Hauser, and Brabender — supported by a content-heavy marketing mix (whitepapers, case studies, LinkedIn) and alliance co-marketing via IDTA, Open Industry 4.0 Alliance, LNI 4.0, and Microsoft. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
Conplement firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Conplement
- Legal name
- conplement AG
- Website
- https://conplement.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Conplement AG is a Nürnberg-based German software firm that builds Asset Administration Shell platforms (twinsphere), IoT device management (omnect), and embedded Linux security, serving industrial manufacturers with Digital Twin, VDI 2770, and EU Digital Product Passport implementations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Conplement industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Digital Twin Software
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Twin for Manufacturing & Production Optimization (IMAIAMAO)
Keywords
Where Conplement is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nürnberg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Conplement business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Professional Services - Software Development: End-to-end custom software development services for industrial, IoT, and digital transformation projects. Services span from concept to finished product with agile development, DevSecOps practices, and AI-powered solutions.
- Professional Services - Digital Twin Consulting & Implementation: Consulting and implementation services for Digital Twins, Asset Administration Shells, VDI 2770 compliance, Digital Product Passports, and digital transformation strategy.
- twinsphere SaaS Platform: Software-as-a-Service subscription for twinsphere Digital Twin platform. Provides cloud-based AAS management with flexible, scalable, and location-independent usage. Access secured via Microsoft Azure.
- omnect Device Management: IoT device management platform sold as SaaS subscription with device management, security, and update automation capabilities.
- omnect Secure OS: Customizable embedded Linux OS licensing for IoT and industrial applications with security features.
- CALINGA Platform: Localization and translation management platform subscription for internationalization and translation management.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | twinsphere SaaS Platform |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Conplement product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Conplement AG develops and operates the twinsphere Suite for Digital Twins built on the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) standard, alongside the omnect IoT Device Management platform, omnect Secure OS (embedded Linux), and Calinga localization platform. The company also delivers professional services including custom software development, Embedded Systems engineering, GenAI solutions, SBOM & Vulnerability Management, and Digital Twin consulting for industrial manufacturers and process industry clients.
Product overview
Conplement AG offers a portfolio of products and solutions for digital transformation. The core offering includes twinsphere, a comprehensive Suite for Digital Twins built on the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) standard, which includes twinstudio as an integrated toolkit component for creating and managing AAS. The company also offers omnect for IoT Device Management and omnect Secure OS as a customisable embedded Linux operating system, and Calinga for localisation and translation management. Beyond proprietary products, Conplement provides services including custom software development, GenAI solutions, SBOM & Vulnerability Management, Embedded Systems development, and consulting for Digital Twin implementation, VDI 2770 document handover, and Digital Product Passport.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- twinsphere: AAS (Asset Administration Shell) platform suite for Digital Twins, supporting VDI 2770, Digital Product Passport, and standardized product information management.
- twinstudio
- omnect
- omnect Secure OS
- Calinga
Products and services
- twinsphere The Suite for Digital Twins - an efficient, scalable and powerful AAS (Asset Administration Shell) platform enabling companies to manage Digital Twins in the cloud, optimize value chains, and implement use cases such as Digital Product Passport, VDI 2770-compliant documentation, and digital nameplates. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and process industry enterprises.
- twinstudio An integrated toolkit within the twinsphere suite for the effortless creation, management and visualisation of Asset Administration Shells, submodels, and templates. Features guided workflows, real-time validation, and is targeted at users without deep AAS expertise.
- omnect Device Management IoT device management platform providing full control over connected devices with automated updates, top-tier security, and effortless integration. Features seamless connectivity through modern interfaces and encryption protection against cyber threats. Targeted at enterprise IoT deployments.
- omnect Secure OS A customisable embedded Linux OS tailored to specific needs, providing robust protection, seamless integration, and automated updates for IoT devices and industrial applications. Targeted at industrial manufacturers building connected products.
- Calinga Localization and translation management platform that optimizes product internationalisation through automated translations, seamless collaboration, and maximum transparency for faster market entry and cost reduction. Targeted at companies managing multilingual product content.
- Individual Software Development End-to-end custom software development services for industrial, IoT, and digital transformation projects, spanning from concept to finished product with agile development, DevSecOps practices, and AI-powered solutions. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and process industry companies.
- Digital Twin Consulting & Implementation Consulting and implementation services for Digital Twins, Asset Administration Shells, VDI 2770 compliance, Digital Product Passports, and digital transformation strategy. Targeted at industrial manufacturers seeking to implement Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- GenAI Solutions Generative AI solutions from use case identification through rollout, automating processes and enabling business growth for industrial enterprises. Targeted at companies seeking to integrate AI into operational workflows.
- SBOM & Vulnerability Management Solutions for Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and dependency tracking, enabling early vulnerability detection and proactive security management with a Security by Design approach. Targeted at industrial companies developing connected software products.
- Embedded Systems Development Embedded systems engineering services covering IoT device firmware, connected product development, and integration with omnect Secure OS. Targeted at manufacturers developing smart connected devices.
Quantifiable outcome
- Efficient supplier management with simplified administration of suppliers, certificates, and contracts
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Conplement
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Conplement technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
Conplement partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MicrosoftcoreConplement is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation as well as Data & AI. The twinsphere platform is hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. AWS also shown as partner in logo strip.
- Next Level Mittelstand (NLM)coreActive member contributing expertise in sovereign digitalisation, data-driven business models, and AI/GenAI solutions. With twinsphere AAS platform, supports manufacturing companies in managing and networking digital twins.
- IDTA (Industrial Digital Twin Association e.V.)coreActive member shaping the future of Digital Twin in Industry 4.0. Provides momentum for Digital Twin in Industry 4.0 to achieve international success. twinsphere platform uses IDTA metamodel and standards.
- Open Industry 4.0 AlliancecoreAccess to wide network of companies, research institutions, and experts working on Industry 4.0 solutions. Enables knowledge exchange, best practices sharing, and innovative ideas generation.
- LNI 4.0 (Labs Network Industry 4.0 e.V.)coreAccess to specialized testbeds and test centres for trialing and developing new technologies under real-world conditions. Broad network of industrial partners and academic institutions for collaboration.
- Cyber Security Alliance (Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit)minorNetwork exchange with other IT companies for effective protection against attacks. Strengthens customer trust, promotes business growth, and ensures long-term success.
- sofficocoretwinsphere leverages Orchestra by soffico for IT/OT connectivity, connecting production and IT systems (MES, ERP, SCADA) to create a standardised and actionable data foundation for Digital Twins.
- Digital Data Chain Consortium (DDCC)coreMember supporting Digital Data Chain requirements for digitally networked supply chains. twinsphere supports DDCC requirements for companies operating in digital supply chain environments.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Conplement competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Siemens: Siemens Xcelerator and the legacy MindSphere platform target the same industrial digital twin / IIoT buyer Conplement serves. Siemens is the dominant incumbent in DACH industrial software and represents the primary competitive threat on enterprise accounts.
- Dassault Systèmes: Dassault's 3DEXPERIENCE platform competes for digital twin, PLM, and systems engineering budgets across process and discrete industries. It is a partner of CONTACT Software and a strategic incumbent in the same enterprise procurement cycles.
- Schneider Electric: Schneider's EcoStruxure platform competes for industrial IoT, asset management, and process automation digital twin budgets — a market Conplement accesses through process industry customers like R. STAHL and Endress+Hauser.
- PTC: PTC's ThingWorx and Creo platforms are direct competitors in industrial IoT, digital twin, and PLM for discrete manufacturers. While much larger and globally distributed, PTC competes for the same enterprise RFPs around digital twin infrastructure.
- Bosch.IO: Bosch.IO offers industrial IoT and digital twin platforms directly overlapping with omnect and Conplement's broader IIoT services portfolio. Part of Bosch's broader manufacturing technology stack and a significant DACH incumbent.
- Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's FactoryTalk and Plex platforms target industrial digital transformation and connected device management analogous to omnect. Although US-centric, Rockwell competes for global enterprise digital transformation RFPs.
- AVEVA: AVEVA specializes in industrial software for process industries (chemical, pharma, oil & gas) — a core Conplement segment. AVEVA's digital twin and asset management capabilities overlap directly with twinsphere's process industry use cases.
Direct peers
- CONTACT Software: CONTACT Software is a German-based PLM and industrial IoT software vendor serving discrete manufacturers and process industry with similar mid-market DACH focus. Both companies deliver custom industrial software plus proprietary PLM/IoT platforms — a near-identical go-to-market and product surface area.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Conplement social profiles
Digital presenceConplement compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Conplement financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Conplement leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Conplement funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Conplement M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Conplement
What does Conplement do?
Conplement AG develops and operates the twinsphere Suite for Digital Twins built on the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) standard, alongside the omnect IoT Device Management platform, omnect Secure OS (embedded Linux), and Calinga localization platform. The company also delivers professional services including custom software development, Embedded Systems engineering, GenAI solutions, SBOM & Vulnerability Management, and Digital Twin consulting for industrial manufacturers and process industry clients.
Is Conplement a public or private company?
Conplement is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Conplement founded?
Conplement was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Conplement based?
Conplement is headquartered in Nürnberg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Conplement make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Professional Services - Software Development is the primary driver. The others are professional Services - Digital Twin Consulting & Implementation, twinsphere SaaS Platform, omnect Device Management, omnect Secure OS and CALINGA Platform.
Who are Conplement's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, Schneider Electric, PTC, Bosch.IO, Rockwell Automation and AVEVA. CONTACT Software is listed as a direct peer.
Does Conplement have an API?
Yes. twinsphere provides a standard-conforming API for retrieving Asset Administration Shells (AAS). Via a twinsphere SDK, users can generate AASs, upload them to the platform, and manage them there. The platform supports data exchange via JSON | XML | AASX formats. Through gateways or standard interfaces, authorized systems (e.g., customer portals) can retrieve AAS. A push mechanism allows configuration of which systems get delivered the AAS or just containers. The twinsphere suite includes API, connector and gateway services for integration with existing systems and processes. Developer documentation is at www.conplement.de/en/twinsphere.
What industry is Conplement in?
Conplement's product category is Industrial Digital Twin Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAMAO, Digital Twin for Manufacturing & Production Optimization. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7373.