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The story behind IXON
IXON offers secure edge gateways and a cloud platform for remote access and data insights within the industrial sector.
We help machine builders, factories and system integrators connect to machines and installations worldwide, improve service processes and strengthen collaboration among all stakeholders.
A journey that connects us all
Foundation: 2014
Our story begins in 2014, with our founder Willem Hofmans. With years of experience in software for mechanical engineering, he saw how much time, energy and value was lost in service processes. That could, and should, be better! From that conviction, IXON was born.
2014 - 2016
IXON was introduced as a user-friendly solution that allows machine builders around the world to easily connect to their machines. It all started with a remote access solution, the RSR 1, followed by the IXrouter and the IXON Cloud platform.
2017 - 2021
We grew into a rapidly expanding organization with sales colleagues in 8 European countries. By 2021, 40,000 machines worldwide were connected, and the team had grown to 60+ employees,. The office could barely keep up with the growth.
2022 - 2023
In 2022, IXON moved to a larger building and expanded internationally with the establishment of the USA office and the Serbian development team. Also, the IXON Marketplace, the partner ecosystem and the AppEngine were launched.
2024 - Today
IXON launched the SecureEdge gateway family. The company has grown into a global tech organization with 125+ employees, 10 sales offices and distributors in 40 countries. Worldwide, more than 100,000 machines are connected to IXON Cloud.
Future
We remain true to our roots: down-to-earth, ambitious and with a strong focus on simplicity in technology. We continue to support machine builders, manufacturers and system integrators in their growth and to collaborate in the most efficient way.
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Associations & certifications
ASSOCIATION
VDMA
German Machine Building Association
Association
FHI
Dutch Federation of Technology Branches
Association
ANIE
Italian National Federation of Electrotechnical
and Electronic Enterprises
ASSOCIATION
UCIMA
Italian Automated Packaging
Machinery Manufacturers Union
Association
PMMI
US Association for Packaging
and Processing Technology