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Open Source Automation Development Lab

German software organisation

The Open Source Automation Development Lab eG (OSADL) is a German organization intended to promote and coordinate the development of open source software for the machine, machine tool, and automation industry. As of March 2013, it has more than 40 member companies from around the world, including machine manufacturers, manufacturers of automation hardware and software, semiconductor companies, user associations and open source software service providers. Membership fees are used for the most part to fund development of the software.2 Its chief executive is Carsten Emde.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Dec 8, 2005Founded1
  • Industryautomation, plant engineering1
  • HeadquartersHeidelberg1
  • Websitewww.osadl.org

The Open Source Automation Development Lab eG (OSADL) is a German organization intended to promote and coordinate the development of open source software for the machine, machine tool, and automation industry. As of March 2013, it has more than 40 member companies from around the world, including machine manufacturers, manufacturers of automation hardware and software, semiconductor companies, user associations and open source software service providers. Membership fees are used for the most part to fund development of the software.2

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Dec 8, 2005Founded Founded1

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