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We bring compa­nies together
to test open stan­dards
in real use cases.

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Compat­i­bility

Test your tech­nology with
the right part­ners in a trusted,
pre-compet­i­tive space.

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you can take to customers
and trade fairs.

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OPEN
INDUSTRY 4.0
ALLIANCE

We are the Imple­men­ta­tion Alliance for Industry 4.0

We empower tech­nology providers, users, and poli­cy­makers to drive digi­tal­iza­tion through collab­o­ra­tion and the adop­tion of existing stan­dards. This approach enables seam­less inte­gra­tion and inter­op­er­ability across the manu­fac­turing value chain.

Our Mission & Vision

MEMBERS

Our Members, both tech­nology users and providers, collab­o­rate pre-compet­i­tively to develop inter­op­er­able solu­tions and drive digi­tal­iza­tion in indus­trial envi­ron­ments.

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PART­NERS

Our Part­ners, from asso­ci­a­tions to research insti­tu­tions, collab­o­rate to bridge stan­dards with real-world appli­ca­tions and drive the future of digi­tal­iza­tion.

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CUSTOMERS

Our Customers connect with a diverse indus­trial network, access expert insights, and discover industry-aligned solu­tions to support their digital trans­for­ma­tion.

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NEWS

OI4 News

May 26th, 2026

New Lead­er­ship and Strategic Direc­tion at the OI4 Alliance

The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4 Alliance) is setting the course for its next phase of growth and strategic devel­op­ment. As of July 2026, Michael Riester, industry expert and long-standing active member of the OI4 Alliance commu­nity, will assume the role of Managing …
December 18th, 2025

365 Days in 10 mins. Our Year 2025.

Explore our inter­ac­tive, gami­fied 2025 recap and expe­ri­ence how the OI4 commu­nity turned collab­o­ra­tion into real progress.
November 4th, 2025

SPS 2025 Press Release OI4 [DE]

At SPS 2025, the OI4 Alliance show­cases open, inter­op­er­able solu­tions and live projects shaping the future of automa­tion.

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