CODESYS Group Employee Directory
Software DevelopmentBavaria, Germany51-200 Employees
Headquartered in Kempten, Bavaria, Germany, the CODESYS Group develops hardware-independent automation software that aligns with IEC 61131-3 standards. Founded in 1994 by Dieter Hess and Manfred Werner, the company serves both manufacturers of industrial controllers and users who automate machines and systems with its software. Its offerings include an engineering environment, a platform-agnostic control system, and an Industry 4.0 platform, with built-in support for edge and cloud connectivity and IIoT data exchange. The ecosystem supports about a thousand device types from over five hundred manufacturers and is used by tens of thousands of users worldwide. Its software includes integrated safety capabilities certified by TÜV for IEC 61508, including SIL2 and SIL3, and a virtual safety controller is available. In June 2026, the company announced a collaboration with MESCO Engineering to advance functional safety in industrial automation.