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What we offer

Services

From first adoption of IEC 61499 through to tooling, training, and European research — Flexbridge supports every stage of your journey.

Consulting

IEC 61499 Adoption & Transition

Whether you are starting fresh with IEC 61499 or migrating from a legacy PLC platform, Flexbridge provides hands-on expert guidance at every stage — from architecture decisions through to deployment.

  • New Adoption

    Helping companies new to IEC 61499 get started the right way — choosing the right tools, designing the right architecture, and avoiding common pitfalls.

  • Legacy Migration

    Structured transition from existing PLC systems to IEC 61499-based distributed control, with minimal disruption to production.

  • Architecture Review

    Independent review of existing or planned IEC 61499 system designs, with actionable recommendations for performance, maintainability, and standard compliance.

Engagements are project-based — we scope each engagement to your specific situation rather than offering off-the-shelf packages. Get in touch to discuss your needs →

Products

Hardware & Software

Flexbridge develops both hardware and software products for IEC 61499-based automation systems.

Hardware

IceBlock

IceBlock is a distributed nano-PLC platform implementing the IEC 61499 standard. Designed to enhance existing equipment with distributed intelligent control and enable plug-and-produce flexibility in industrial environments.

  • IEC 61499 native distributed control
  • Wireless peer-to-peer connectivity
  • Compact, cost-effective form factor

Training

IEC 61499 Training & Education

Flexbridge offers both online and on-site training for engineers and teams adopting the IEC 61499 standard — from introductory courses through to advanced distributed system design.

  • Online Courses

    Free, self-paced video courses covering IEC 61499 fundamentals and advanced topics. Learn at your own pace with structured content and practical examples.

  • On-site Workshops

    Custom workshops delivered at your facility. Tailored to your team's background, tools, and specific automation challenges — from half-day introductions to multi-day deep dives.

  • Custom Programmes

    Training programmes designed around your organisation's roadmap — combining online modules with hands-on sessions and follow-up support.

Research Projects

Horizon Europe Projects

Flexbridge participates in European research projects that push the boundaries of industrial automation — collaborating with universities and industry partners across the EU.

  • 1-SWARM

    Completed

    January 2020December 2022

    Swarm-based coordination for intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems

  • MEDUSA

    Ongoing

    October 2024March 2028

    Enabling Manufacturing as a Service through secure data exchange, AI-driven efficiency, and equal access to on-demand manufacturing across Europe

  • UPRAISE

    Ongoing

    Equipping professionals with advanced interdisciplinary digital skills for the virtual worlds economy

Funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.