A startup from the shop floor. Direct from OWL intended.

Startup team from Ostwestfalen-Lippe, embedded in the mechanical engineering of the Hymmen Group.

The smart2i team, Bielefeld
Location Bielefeld. Ostwestfalen-Lippe
Home Hymmen Group Mechanical and plant engineering with decades of production experience.
Character Start-up. Short paths, fast decisions.
Our DNA

It all began with an idea, born out of the need for specific industrial applications.

smart2i was born on a real production line at Hymmen.

Hymmen × smart2i

Software made on
the shop floor,
not in a coworking space.

Since 2018 Making production data usable
Backed by Hymmen Machinery & plant engineering
What sets us apart

How we work, and what we don’t do.

Four principles that shape our roadmap, our code reviews and our discussions with customers.

01

Validated in the factory,
not on a whiteboard.

Every function is developed on a real-world system, using actual control systems and in line with real-world operational requirements.

02

The senior leads,
the team shapes.

Experienced senior software engineers set the direction. We make architectural and product decisions as a team.

03

Short lines of communication,
no silos.

Lively discussions with colleagues at Hymmen. From process engineering to control systems, everyone’s on hand.

04

We expect you to take responsibility
for your own work.

We believe that decisions are made by people, not processes. Ownership rather than tickets.

Disciplines that come together here

Four worlds, one product.

Industrial Intelligence only works when people with different backgrounds are part of the same team. That’s exactly what we have here.

D · 01 Traditional software development Cloud architecture, distributed systems, thoroughly tested backends, the foundation of the platform.
D · 02 Business Informatics Understanding of production processes, KPIs and shift patterns. Translates operational processes into software.
D · 03 Industrial programming PLCs, OPC UA, fieldbuses, MQTT: the bridge between the cloud and the control cabinet.
D · 04 Cognitive Computing Pattern recognition, anomalies, smart analysis, when raw data needs to be turned into decisions.
Public image

Where you can meet us in person can meet.

Most recent live coverage: Hannover Messe 2024
[ Featured image · Hannover Messe 2024 stand ]
Trade fair appearance

More than just an MES system: data-driven decisions for more efficient production.

At the 2024 Hannover Messe, we demonstrated how smart2i translates production data into decisions, right there at the live demo setup.

[ Image · Stand detail ]
Live setup

Data from real plants, analysed in real time.

[ Photo · Team at the stand ]
The team

Direct interaction with engineers from all over the world.

[ Images · Interviews ]
Discussions

Real-world use cases rather than PowerPoint slides.

[ Image · OWL Mechanical Engineering ]
Partners

On stage together with OWL Maschinenbau e.V.

Image copyright: OWL Mechanical Engineering Association

Careers at smart2i

Fancy joining in?

We are looking for people who are keen to help shape industrial software, whether you’re a traditional developer, a business IT specialist, a control systems expert or a researcher with a flair for manufacturing. We welcome both experienced professionals and those just starting out in their careers.

Get in touch now → Better to get to know each other first
info@smart2i.cloud · Usually replied to within 24 hours
Drop by

Are you in the area? Do pop in.

We are based in Bielefeld, right on the Hymmen Campus. Arranging a meeting at our office is usually straightforward. Conversely, if you want to run smart2i in your production facility, we can be with you just as quickly.

Address Theodor-Hymmen-Straße 3 · 33613 Bielefeld
Location
smart2i Industry Intelligence GmbH
Theodor-Hymmen-Straße 3
D-33613 Bielefeld
Mo–Fr8.00 am–6.00 pm Tel+49 521 5806 250 Webwww.smart2i.cloud