What iDOO GmbH does

iDOO GmbH is a German industrial software company founded in May 2024 as a corporate startup of CiTEX Holding GmbH, headquartered in Melle, Germany with a North American subsidiary (iDOO USA LLC) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company targets manufacturers in the plastics extrusion industry - including pipe, profile, tube, hose, cable, and film producers - with an Industrial IoT and data platform designed to deliver real-time transparency, process optimization, and automated quality documentation across production lines.

The platform centers on the iDOO Portal as a unified access point and is built on the Industrial Data Manager (OPC-UA and gateway connectivity), the Experience-based Assistant (AI-driven knowledge retrieval powered by findIQ), the Product Quality Pass (automated quality reporting), and Secure Edge Services (edge computing powered by Hilscher). A forward-looking layer includes three AI/AR proofs of concept: a multimodal AI Agent orchestrated via Model Context Protocol, an AI Process predictive analytics module, and an AR App linking physical products to quality data via QR codes. The competitive positioning rests on the CiTEX Group's 40+ years of extrusion manufacturing expertise, the data-feed from sister company iNOEX's sensor technology, and an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement through iNOEX.

iDOO monetizes primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions priced per production line, supplemented by time-and-materials professional services for setup, integration, and consulting, and separately invoiced hosting fees. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise sales, commissioned sales partners, an exclusive global distribution agreement with iNOEX, and demand generation through industry trade fairs (notably K Trade Fair 2025 debut), LinkedIn, content marketing, and an Outlook-integrated demo booking system. The company has no disclosed external funding, no public revenue figures, and uses CiTEX Group resources to support early operations.

Name

iDOO GmbH

Legal name

iDOO GmbH

Website

https://idoo.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iDOO GmbH is a German Industrial IoT and data platform company serving plastics extrusion manufacturers with real-time process optimization, automated quality documentation, and AI/AR-enabled shop-floor solutions, distributed worldwide through sister company iNOEX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Support & Device Lifecycle Services (IMACD) (BPAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT platform
• Plastics extrusion software
• Production data analytics
• Process optimization software
• Edge computing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: Software as a Service provided on subscription basis. Customers can choose between iDOO hosting (shared server) or Customer's own hosting options. Annual payment in advance. Pricing is per production line.
2. Professional Services: Initial setup of software, integration into existing IT infrastructure, configuration, consulting services, and training are invoiced separately on a time-and-materials basis.
3. Hosting Services: Operating and hosting costs for iDOO hosting option are invoiced separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iDOO provides an Industrial IoT data platform for plastics extrusion manufacturers, integrating production-line data via OPC-UA connectivity and delivering real-time analytics and KPIs through the iDOO Portal. The portfolio includes the Industrial Data Manager for device connectivity, the Experience-based Assistant for AI-driven knowledge management, the Product Quality Pass for automated quality documentation, and Secure Edge Services for edge computing with secure remote service.

Product overview

iDOO is a modular Industrial IoT and data platform for the plastics extrusion industry. The core offering centers on the iDOO Portal as the unified access point, supported by the Industrial Data Manager for OPC-UA device connectivity, the Experience-based Assistant powered by findIQ for knowledge management, the Product Quality Pass for automated documentation, and Secure Edge Services powered by Hilscher for edge computing. The platform also includes three AI/AR proofs of concept: AI Agent (multimodal conversational AI), AI Process (predictive analytics), and AR App (product visualization). All solutions target process optimization, quality assurance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iDOO Portal: One platform for all services - integrates all production services and provides key KPIs and analyses across locations
• Industrial Data Manager
• Experience-based Assistant
• iDOO Product Quality Pass
• Secure Edge Services
• AI Agent
• AI Process
• AR App

Products and services

• iDOO Portal A centralized Industrial IoT platform that integrates all iDOO production services and provides key KPIs and analyses across multiple locations, serving as the main touchpoint for all services with fully customizable dashboards.
• Industrial Data Manager Data management software providing seamless device connectivity via OPC-UA and gateways, enabling real-time process optimization, long-term data analysis, and a comprehensive overview of production lines.
• Experience-based Assistant An AI-driven tool powered by findIQ that captures, shares, and retains operational experience across teams and generations, providing instant access to industry know-how for rapid problem-solving on the shop floor.
• iDOO Product Quality Pass An automated quality documentation solution that generates quality reports per produced item based on recorded production data and compares them with standard requirements, eliminating manual entry errors.
• Secure Edge Services Edge computing services powered by Hilscher featuring a 'Secure by design' concept, providing secure remote service, integration of production-related data collectors, and precise monitoring of machine libraries with cloud flexibility.
• AI Agent A multimodal AI-powered agent that delivers real-time guidance and assistance by orchestrating AI models and services via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for context-aware troubleshooting and performance insights.
• AI Process A predictive AI capability that detects problems before they occur, predicts trends, and identifies anomalies to keep extrusion operations running smoothly.
• AR App An augmented reality application that bridges physical and digital worlds by connecting physical products to data through QR codes, enabling interactive AR experiences for visualizing product quality and production information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five production sites successfully connected in four weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HilschercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Hilscher is the technology partner powering iDOO's Secure Edge Services with their 'Secure by design' concept. They provide secure remote service capabilities, production-related data collectors, and machine library monitoring. Hilscher is described as the leading technology and solution provider in industrial communication.
• findIQcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025findIQ powers the iDOO Experience-based Assistant, combining experience with technology to turn expert know-how into precise, field-ready guidance. findIQ is described as a digital maintenance expert available anytime, anywhere for smarter troubleshooting.
• SKZ Das Kunststoff-ZentrumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SKZ is a plastics technology center providing product testing with certified quality assurance, analyses and expert reports. They partner with iDOO for innovation in the plastics industry.
• Hans WEBER MaschinenfabrikminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hans WEBER is a partner for mechanical engineering solutions in grinding technology, extruder technology, robotics, and automation. They collaborate with iDOO on innovative solutions for modern manufacturing.
• iNOEXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025iNOEX is the exclusive worldwide distributor of iDOO services. iNOEX's sensor technology provides the data foundation for iDOO analyses. iNOEX is an innovation leader combining market expertise with advanced measuring technologies.
• CiTEX HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CiTEX Holding promotes and develops innovative, cross-sector technologies for industry with special focus on extrusion. iDOO is a corporate startup of CiTEX Holding, combining proven innovative strength with digital platforms and agile methodologies.
• PiXARGUSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PiXARGUS manufactures cutting-edge systems for inline measurement and surface inspection of profiles, tubes, hoses, cables, and films. Part of CiTEX Group network.
• iBAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025iBA develops and masters completely new extrusion processes with courage and curiosity to keep perfecting the process. Part of CiTEX Group network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Insights Hub (MindSphere): Siemens Insights Hub (formerly MindSphere) is a large-scale industrial cloud platform for connectivity, analytics, and AI across manufacturing — a major incumbent competing with iDOO's IIoT platform, though targeting multi-vertical enterprises rather than plastics extrusion specialists.
• AVEVA: AVEVA provides industrial software including PI System for plant data historians, MES, and analytics across process and discrete manufacturing — a broad incumbent offering data infrastructure and analytics that overlaps with iDOO's plant-wide data and analytics stack.
• PTC (ThingWorx): PTC's ThingWorx is an established enterprise IIoT platform for connecting assets, building industrial apps, and applying AR/AI in manufacturing — a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities with iDOO but serving a much wider range of industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• HighByte: HighByte Intelligence Hub is an industrial dataops platform that unifies OT/IT data and publishes it to cloud and analytics tools for manufacturing customers — functionally analogous to iDOO Portal and Industrial Data Manager in connecting plant data to operational analytics.
• MachineMetrics: MachineMetrics is an IIoT platform that connects manufacturing machines, captures real-time production data, and provides analytics and AI-driven insights for process optimization — a direct functional comparison to iDOO's Industrial Data Manager and iDOO Portal, though it serves discrete manufacturers more broadly than iDOO's plastics extrusion focus.
• Cognite: Cognite is an Industrial DataOps platform that contextualizes OT/IT data and powers AI applications for process industries — directly comparable to iDOO's approach of unifying production data with AI-driven insights, though Cognite targets heavy-asset industries broadly.
• Sight Machine: Sight Machine provides an AI/analytics platform for manufacturing operations, combining real-time data ingestion, process analytics, and AI models for quality and yield optimization — overlapping directly with iDOO's data platform and AI Process capabilities.
• Braincube: Braincube offers an Industrial AI platform for continuous manufacturing that connects plant data, applies analytics and AI, and drives process improvement — a strong functional analogue to iDOO's IIoT-plus-AI stack for industrial customers.
• Litmus Automation: Litmus Automation provides an edge-to-cloud industrial data platform (Litmus Edge) for device connectivity, data collection, and AI/analytics in manufacturing — directly comparable to iDOO's Industrial Data Manager and Secure Edge Services for industrial device data.

Others

• iNOEX: iNOEX is iDOO's sister company within the CiTEX Group and its exclusive worldwide distributor; iNOEX's sensor and measurement systems supply the underlying production data that iDOO's Industrial Data Manager analyzes. It is a key ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idoo-global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about iDOO GmbH