Resource efficiency

Service

Choosing the right embedded operating system

Learn about embedded operating systems (OS) designed for resource-limited devices and their role in simplifying development. Find out together with Concept Reply how the right embedded OS can streamline your project and enhance portability and performance.

Service

Tailored IoT Update Managers

Keep your IoT device software up to date safely and securely with Concept Reply.

Elevating Quality Standards in Industry 4.0

A strong quality management process is essential in helping you avoid regulatory fines, process interruptions, and product waste. ​

Setting New Standards in Vehicle Damage Assessment with AI

Developed in partnership with Intel and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Concept Reply's AI solution is engineered to streamline processes and enhance precision across insurance, maintenance, and fleet management domains

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Industry 4.0 Hackathon

Concept Reply, in collaboration with industry powerhouses, offers a customized workshop to propel Digital Transformation in your organization by delivering unique solutions to enhance your company's efficiency, productivity, and success.

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Industry 4.0 Hackathon

​​Concept Reply, in collaboration with industry powerhouses, offers a customized workshop to propel Digital Transformation in your organization by delivering unique solutions to enhance your company's efficiency, productivity, and success.​

News & Communication

Concept Reply Joins Intel Partner Alliance to Develop Next-Gen AI Solutions

Concept Reply, part of the Reply network specializing in AWS solutions focused on automotive and manufacturing sectors, announced today its partnership with Intel through the Intel Partner Alliance. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey towards building customized, next-generation AI solutions.

Greening the Assembly Line

As IoT continues to proliferate across industries, it brings immense opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, with this technological advancement comes the increased responsibility to ensure sustainability and minimize environmental impact.

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Connected Products

White Paper

Precision farming: How to develop ISOBUS conform?

The use of smart machines and sensors enables more efficient and sustainable farming. Our white paper shows how the networking of devices succeeds thanks to ISOBUS-compliant development.

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28.05.2024 - 30.05.2024 / Parma

Event

SPS Italia 2024

Concept Reply takes part in the main Italian event focused on the upcoming trends and most challenging themes for industrial automation. We will present: "Innovative Pathways to Smart Manufacturing: From a Holistic Approach to Machinery Modernization, Reshaping Robotics and Automation with AI".

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TOPIC

White Paper

Precision farming: How to develop ISOBUS conform?

The use of smart machines and sensors enables more efficient and sustainable farming. Our white paper shows how the networking of devices succeeds thanks to ISOBUS-compliant development.

22.04.2024 - 26.04.2024 / Hanover

Event

Hannover Messe 2024 with Concept Reply

Concept Reply is participating in the Hannover Messe 2024 from April 22 to 26 under the guiding theme "Industrial Transformation" to inform about the new standards in the field of Industrial IoT at a partner booth.

17.04.2024 - 18.04.2024 / Wolfsburg

Event

PartnerForum Volkswagen 2024

Reply has its own stand at this year's Volkswagen PartnerForum in Wolfsburg on April 17 and 18. Autonomous Reply, Concept Reply and Storm Reply present innovations with which Reply supports the Volkswagen Group.

Video

Traffic Light Detection for Autonomous Driving

At this year's Consumer and Electronics Show, Concept Reply and Intel come together to discuss their new Traffic Light Detection solution, promoting safety and efficiency for connected vehicles.

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Autonomous driving and traffic lights detection

Empowering autonomous vehicles to accurately detect traffic lights through Reply's AI-powered innovation aimed at revolutionizing the road safety in urban areas.

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Artificial Intelligence

Best Practice

AI on the Edge

Explore the value of AI within your manufacturing line, and the transformative components that are guaranteed to elevate productivity, increase optimization, and enhance security.

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UI/UX design

Article

UI/UX design for embedded domains

Designing a user-friendly UI/UX for embedded systems is a particular challenge. Concept Reply analyses the complex interplay of hardware, software and user requirements to ensure the success of end-to-end solutions in this field.

IoT

Case Study

Smart services for Multivac

An IIoT platform enables intelligent monitoring and control of packaging systems in real time.

IoT

Best Practice

Introduction to the Cloud IoT Ecosystem

To help you with the first steps towards the IoT cloud, we offer you an overview of the ecosystem. Therefore, we discuss important considerations for building IoT solutions, and introduce a few of the most used IoT cloud services.

Best Practice

SECURITY-CENTRIC INNOVATIONS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

The ramifications of security breaches are not just technical but can also have severe financial, reputational, and legal implications. In this blog, we explore cybersecurity best practices in the automotive world.
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IoT

Case Study

Predictive maintenance for washing machines

A new AWS-based IoT solution for Schulthess enables data aggregation for washing machines and predictive maintenance to save time and costs.

IOT

Best Practice

IOT INTEGRATION IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Learn how IoT has the ability to transform the supply chain practices within the automotive industry paving the way for better OEM and customer experiences.

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IOT

Best Practice

HARNESSING THE POWER OF IOT IN AUTOMOTIVE

How can end users and automotive OEMs take advantage of the convergence of IoT and automotive?

Find out.

Charging Infrastructure

Case Study

More Flexibility for Charging Parks

Concept Reply and Phoenix Contact Smart Business have developed the Charge Link Service – a new type of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) broker with routing logic that makes it possible to connect charging stations to multiple backend systems.

Official Website

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Project Info

Arrowhead Tools - Grant agreement ID: 826452
Start Date - 1 May 2019
End Date - 31 July 2022
Funded under
- INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP
Project Costs
- Total cost: € 83 757 196,26
- EU contribution: € 21 154 991,47

General Info

The Arrowhead Tools project aims for digitalisation and automation solutions for the European industry, which will close the gaps that hinder the IT/OT integration by introducing new technologies in an open source platform for the design and run-time engineering of IoT and System of Systems

Digital Solutions

Case Study

Arrowhead Tools for Engineering of Digitalisation Solutions

Project co-funded by Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe Funded Projects to implement tools for digitalization and automation solutions for the European industry.

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IOT

Best Practice

Rapid Prototyping The Key to Product Success

Discover how rapid prototyping can help reduce failure rates and increase time to market, in the product development process.

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INNOVATION PROJECTS

POR and Concept Reply

Concept Reply participated in various research and development projects within the POR FESR driving the Innovation and digital transformation for SME subsidizing infrastructure or productive investments capable of creating employment.

Fostering innovation and digital transformation for SMEs through productive investments that generate employment.

Embedded Software Development

Article

Embedded Development

Documentation and testing are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to embedded development. Our experts from Concept Reply show what you need to bear in mind and which processes and tools facilitate successful development.

Micro Frontend

Article

Micro Frontend Architecture

Application frontend is getting complex these days and choosing a right architectural design approach can help to solve problems in a simpler way. This article describes the experience of Concept Reply in working with micro frontends.

IoT

Best Practice

Connected Car

Concept Reply´s Connected Car project is about collecting data from vehicles, storing the necessary information and providing the services to the end-users. Due to a big transition in vehicle to server communication for the newly manufactured vehicles, the number of data flowing to the system increased massively.

IoT

Case Study

Sustainable mobility for the smart city

ServiceGuard, developed by Concept Reply, is a web application for more efficiency and quality in the operation of traffic infrastructures. The web-based application is used to monitor and control traffic objects, for example traffic lights, parking facilities and sensors.

Cloud Computing

Case Study

Cloud-Enabled Battery Solution - CEBS

The Cloud-Enabled Battery Solution (CEBS) from Concept Reply uses the IoT for greater sustainability in electromobility. The solution reads battery systems data from all manufacturers in the cloud in real-time, enabling control, optimization, and data-based applications.

IoT Platform

Case Study

vjumi: digital repair shop service for when you're on the road

Concept Reply has developed an IoT platform and a mobile vjumi app for Select AG, for the analysis of vehicle condition, predictive maintenance and direct communication between the workshop, the workshop customer and the vehicle.

Edge IIoT

Best Practice

LEVERAGING EDGE COMPUTING WITH AN INDUSTRIAL IOT SOLUTION

Edge computing has made a name for itself as a crucial enabling element for the technological transformation underlying the industry 4.0 paradigm. Concept Reply has designed and developed a digital solution capable of exploiting the full potential of edge computing, while managing a multiplicity of IoT devices.

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CONCEPT QUALITY

Reply IoT Labs

Into the IoT Labs we support our customers in field sensorisation and digitalisation, connectivity issues, IoT audio applications (advanced predictive maintenance, voice assistants) and the product pre-certification prior to its commercial launch.

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Embedded Systems

White Paper

FPGA: Developing new Hardware

Concept Reply consults on the choice of a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Solution. The company helps make the right decision at the very start of the project and goes smoothly through all steps on the way to a successful product.

Deep Learning

Case Study

VOICE CONTROL IN SMART INDUSTRY USING ALOHA TOOL FLOW

In the framework of ALOHA H2020 project, Concept Reply realized an embedded keyword spotting system based on deep learningtechniques to control collaborative robots and machinery in an industrial environment.
The voice control runs at the edge rather than in the cloud, so there are no concerns about response latency, data security, access control, user privacy and legal risk.

23.07.2021 / Webinar

Event

CONNECTED INSURANCE - A SOLUTION TO EMPOWER PROPERTY OWNERS AND REDUCE COSTS

Join this webinar to find out how the Connected Insurance platform from Reply empowers insurance companies to detect and quickly respond to problems (for example, high humidity and water leaks) in their customers’ homes, offices or other insured properties while reducing damages and insurance claims.

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INNOVATION PROJECTS

PON AND CONCEPT REPLY

Concept Reply participated in various research projects within the PON, driving improvements in terms of innovative know-how on state-of-the-art technologies, product quality, working environment and safety.

Multiple innovation projects enhancing research and technological development

RFID

Best Practice

PRODUCTION TRACKING AUTOMATION WITH RFID

Concept Reply has developed an RFID Intelligent Tracking solution, a digital service for the rapid and effective introduction of RFID technologies in the industrial sector, for businesses of any size. The solution, developed thanks to Concept Reply’s partnership with highly specialised technology suppliers, enables the digitalisation of assets in a factory setting to be implemented rapidly and progressively.

19.05.2021 - 20.05.2021 / Online

Event

Reply Autonomous Days 2021

Autonomous vehicles such as cars, drones, robots and many more are becoming increasingly popular. The Reply Autonomous Days 2021 take a deep dive into different fields and implementation possibilites of such autonomous systems.

06.05.2021 / Online

Event

Clubhouse Talk: From Cloud to Edge - The Next IT Transformation

Join our talk "From Cloud to Edge - The Next IT Transformation" on the audio-based social network platform Clubhouse and exchange ideas with the experts about the latest findings in research on Edge Computing.

IOT

Case Study

Linde Material Handling: Innovation for Aftersales

Industrial forklift trucks are complex vehicles. In addition to the standard equipment, each model is delivered with optional additional features. Concept Reply and Linde Material Handling support new business models in this traditional field automating the customization process as an aftersales service for customers.

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Test Automation

Case Study

Test Automation for the Naval Industry

Concept Reply has developed a service to automate the execution of Performance Test scenarios for a leading company in the naval sector, operating in 4 continents and 20 countries that offers design and construction services for cruise ships, naval vessels, ferries and mega-yachts.

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EDGE COMPUTING

Case Study

Gkn Introduced an Edge Gateway to Support Its Own Additive Manufacturing Solution

GKN is developing a digital twin system equipped with interfaces capable of monitoring all stages of the manufacturing process. This innovation, which has the potential to radically change the design, production, sale and maintenance of complex products in different industries, is made possible by edge computing.

real-time localisation

Best Practice

Reply Tracking & Location System

The Reply Tracking and Location System is a real-time localisation system created by Reply to automatically identify and monitor the position of objects and personnel across indoor environments or facility entrances.

IOT

Case Study

Linde Material Handling: Services for the digital truck

The digitalised forklift truck from Linde Material Handling are fitted with a variety of sensors and a connection to the cloud. Concept Reply provided support with the development of solutions for campaing management and visualising the technical parameters for the digital twin.

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IoT Development

White Paper

5 Lessons learned on inter Microcontroller Communication

In the Internet of Things devices become connected to the Internet. However, in complex industrial environments devices also need to communicate with each other directly. This means enabling Microcontrollers to send and receive messages as well as triggering tasks.

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15.09.2020 / Webinar

Event

IMPORTANCE OF LONG TERM AND STRESS TESTS IN IOT EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

In this session, Concept Reply highlights the best practices developed in the embedded software team to make sure the testability of the devices since the design phase. Using long term tests stimulating different interfaces at the same time, it is possible to prevent deadlocks, memory leaks and unexpected behavior during the product life cycle.

10.09.2020 / Webinar

Event

BUILDING THE DIGITAL FACTORY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MASTER THE CHALLENGE

Industry 4.0 and the digitalization of production sites is on everyone's lips. But how can the shopfloor be connected with heterogeneous machines? How can old and new technology be combined and what data should be collected? Together with their partner Actyx, Concept Reply introduces you to solutions and experiences to successfully digitize your factory.

Best Practice

Digital Twin: your digital companion for manufacturing

Concept Reply created the DTWIN framework to support the rapid development of Digital Twin solutions connected to the physical world. This is thanks to Edge IoT devices from which the Digital Twins extract process information, interfacing directly with machine tools and production systems.

Functional Safety

White Paper

Lessons Learned from Functional Safety Standards

The importance of safety of embedded products is increasing. Issues after the rollout can be catastrophic and might not be fixable without direct access to the devices. Concept Reply gives advice on how to ensure the development of a safe product using functional safety standards.

Embedded Solutions

Best Practice

Automating Software Updates within Connected Cars

Enable car features without manual intervention - in today's dynamic IT and automotive industry, process automation is the key to reducing costs during this process. Concept Reply makes this possible with a smarter car sharing module.

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Automotive

Best Practice

DevOps for Automotive

In the automotive sector Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) with nightly builds and smoke tests enable software checks on test racks. The Concept Reply team proposed a set of new processes which led to full automation in software release.

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Internet of Things

Best Practice

An introduction to IoT Protocols

IoT is an interdisciplinary field that allows a wide range of devices, from the smallest sensors to industrial machines, to communicate and affect each other close to real-time. Concept Reply has faced complex use cases over time and learned to craft architectures, utilizing multiple mixes of IoT protocols as well as different patterns to reach the optimal solution for clients.

IoT & Cloud

Blog

Deep Dive into the World of IoT with Concept Reply

The developers of Concept Reply deal with the Internet of Things every day and would like to give you an insight into the technical background of IoT. Learn more:

CONCEPT REPLY BLOG

teknowlogy IoT C&SI Survey

Research

Leading IoT Consulting & System Integration provider in Europe

The IoT C&SI Survey 2020 examines customer feedback on IoT consulting and system integration providers and partnerships based on 24 key performance indicators, including competitiveness, consulting expertise, implementation, solution development, collaboration, customer satisfaction and business value.

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Cloud Plattform

Best Practice

Intelligent Fleet Management

As the automotive industry is increasingly expanding its business to include services, car sharing and ride hailing are becoming key areas of innovation in passenger transport. A multinational car manufacturer has approached Concept Reply to develop a next generation ride-hailing service.

IDG Study

Research

Internet of Things Trends: Key Findings

Last year, companies increasingly implemented IoT projects with an extremely high success rate. The IDG study "IoT 2019/2020 - The Most Important Key Findings", in which Concept Reply participated, provides precise figures.

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20.11.2019

News & Communication

Communication Valley Reply and Concept Reply have been named CISCO’s “Ecosystem Partner of the Year for South Europe”

Santiago Solanas VP Cisco South EMEAR and Agostino Santoni CEO of Cisco Italy have named Communication Valley Reply and Concept Reply as "Ecosystem Partner of the Year for South Europe, Middle East and Russia".

Streetlighting Application

Case Study

IoT-Supported Lighting for Smart Cities

Together with Phoenix Contact, Concept Reply is developing a platform for the targeted control of street lights based on the IoT-capable LoRaWAN protocol. The street Lighting application helps towns and cities to quickly and safely enter the world of smart cities.

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Embedded IoT Solutions

Best Practice

Encryption key injection for a BT-PAN channel

Concept Reply has gained extensive expertise in developing Android-based IoT embedded systems. In a recent project, Concept Reply provided two controllers of its IoT embedded platform, housed in two separate ECU, with a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (BT-PAN) for a major automotive manufacturer.

Digital Twin

Best Practice

Digital Twins for the Intelligent Factory

Manufacturers must leverage the potential of technological developments such as IoT, cloud computing and machine learning to stay competitive. One possibility: the concept of the Digital Twin.

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IoT

Event

Munich IoT MeetUp

Connecting devices has enormous potential to create value, but we need coordinated approaches for the introduction of the next generation of paradigms within IoT. Concept Reply therefore wants to offer a meeting place for visionary IoT enthusiasts with its Meetup Group.

MEETUP

Who we are

Concept Reply advises and supports their customers from Automotive, Manufacturing, Smart Infrastructure and other industries in all aspects related to Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing.

The aspiration is to offer end-to-end solutions throughout the entire value chain: starting at the definition of an IoT strategy to advising of application possibilities up to the conceptualization and implementation of a concrete solution. This includes the selection of suitable technologies and components, the communication and interaction between the objects and devices as well as their integration.

Concept Reply designs and develops whole project plans as well as customized individual components and sections.

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The Accelerator for
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03.11.2019 - 07.11.2019 / Barcelona

Event

Reply at Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2019

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2019 is Europe's Leading Conference for CIOs and Senior IT Executives to power digital transformation. This year’s Symposium will take place at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB).

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17.09.2019 / Berlin

Event

Concept Reply at the Osram IoT Awards

Concept Reply takes part in the OSRAM IoT Awards, the first IoT related prizes awarded in Germany. The ceremony takes place in Berlin on 17 September 2019.

Embedded Devices

Best Practice

Always up to date with FOTA updates

The Firmware Over the Air Update (FOTA update) is one of the most important features for the vast majority of modern embedded devices. Concept Reply has developed its own solution with three partition sets for a customer in the automotive industry, making the customer's system more fault tolerant and robust. In addition, Concept Reply created a checklist to guide you through the requirements of FOTA Updates and help find a dedicated software solution.