Swiss VISENSE and Octotronic Unite to Launch OctoCore
Revolutionising Unified Data Integration in Smart Manufacturing

VISENSE, a Swiss provider of AI-driven video analytics and low-code technology, has merged with Octotronic, an expert in smart factory data architectures and digitisation projects, to form Octotronic AG. The newly established company has launched OctoCore, a groundbreaking Unified Namespace (UNS)-based DataOps platform designed to make the digital transformation of manufacturing scalable and cost-efficient.
Empowering Digital Transformation with OctoCore
Octotronic positions itself as “Smart Factory Architects,” serving medium to large manufacturers, including industry leaders like ABB, BMW, Siemens, VAT, and Roche. The company combines unified data architecture with low-code AI analytics and advanced visualisation tools. The merger reflects a shared vision to tackle the toughest challenges in manufacturing and scale AI-driven initiatives directly on the shop floor.
Challenges in Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation
Digital transformation remains a top priority for manufacturers, yet numerous barriers hinder progress. Technological and organisational hurdles often impact scalability, particularly for AI use cases. According to a recent MIT and Microsoft report, while 64% of manufacturing executives experiment with AI, only 35% successfully implement AI-driven solutions. Barriers such as poor data quality, inadequate integration, and weak governance highlight the need for platforms like OctoCore.
Introducing OctoCore: Unified DataOps for Industry 5.0
OctoCore is engineered to address these challenges by unifying and governing data across the automation pyramid. It facilitates IT-OT convergence, eliminates data silos, and creates a cohesive ecosystem that promotes collaboration and drives scalable digital transformation.
Key features of OctoCore include:
- Seamless Connectivity: Pre-built connectors for industrial equipment, OPC UA, MQTT protocols, and enterprise systems like ERP, MES, and SCADA.
- Data Transformation for Standardisation: Raw data processing ensures meaningful storage within the UNS, enabling consistent analytics.
- User-Friendly UNS Interface: A transparent interface acts as a real-time digital twin of the factory, streaming actionable data across operations.
- Data Quality and Governance: Robust governance measures, including audit trails and role-based access control (RBAC), ensure data integrity for scalable AI use cases.
- Low-Code Analytics Platform: Supports rapid use case development from simple logic operations to advanced AI models, enabling timely responses to critical events.
- Custom Dashboard Builder: Real-time visualisation tools linked to analytics events for actionable insights and alerts.
OctoCore’s open architecture supports integration with third-party applications, lowering costs and removing barriers for manufacturers relying on legacy systems.
Strategic Vision and Market Insights
This merger represents a significant milestone for both companies. By uniting our strengths, we can accelerate growth, expand our market presence, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. We aim to become the global standard for unified data architectures, empowering manufacturers to eliminate silos and drive innovation.
said Christian Reich, COO and CFO of Octotronic.
McKinsey research underscores the importance of this initiative, noting that 85% of industrial companies prioritise digital transformation, with global investments exceeding $300 billion annually. Yet, many projects falter due to incomplete solutions—a gap Octotronic aims to bridge with OctoCore.
A Step Towards Industry 5.0
Angelo Burgarello, Partner at Look AI Ventures, a Czech VC backing VISENSE, remarked
By combining VISENSE’s AI and industrial software expertise with Octotronic’s strengths in smart factories and IoT, the team has developed a scalable product in OctoCore. It aligns with Industry 5.0 trends and empowers manufacturers to unlock the full potential of digital transformation.
Octotronic AG is poised to reshape smart manufacturing, providing a scalable and transformative platform for the next era of industrial innovation.
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