With the open-source automation framework “cinnamon”, ekvip is breaking new ground in the development of PLC software for special-purpose mechanical engineering.

Currently, there is a lack of uniform standards in the industry, as control manufacturers rely on their own unrefined or monolithic solutions. These turn out to be too inflexible for various applications. In addition, proven software development methods from the IT are not used, which leads to inefficient processes, a high susceptibility to errors and poor maintainability.

With “cinnamon”, ekvip is developing an innovative framework that makes PLC software development more efficient. Thanks to its modular structure, it is highly flexible and uses the modern principles of object-oriented software development. It shortens development times, facilitates adjustments over the entire product life cycle and improves code quality through automated tests.

A key advantage of “cinnamon” is its hardware independence, which is ensured by various abstraction layers and enables flexible, future-proof development. The open-source approach expands the user base and promotes continuous improvement. Developers can freely use and actively develop the software. This reduces the dependency on proprietary solutions and at the same time promotes a collaborative culture of innovation.

ekvip is setting new standards in the automation software industry with “cinnamon” and offers an agile solution for the challenges of object-oriented PLC software development.