Our Philosophy
FORCAM is a global solution provider in the field of production control. As a group of companies under the umbrella of FORCAM ENISCO GmbH, we support corporations and medium-sized companies in sustainably securing their competitiveness through data-driven production – through smart manufacturing.
Since our foundation in 2001, our mission has been to support manufacturing companies in significantly increasing their efficiency, sustainability and innovative strength in production. One of the customers of our first factory software (Manufacturing Execution System – MES) was Mercedes-Benz. The Stuttgart-based car manufacturer received the “Factory of the Year” award in 2007, 2008 and 2012.
In 2020, the MES specialist ENISCO joined us. Since then, we have been the comprehensive solution partner for discrete manufacturing under the umbrella of FORCAM ENISCO GmbH. With our modular software solutions, we support our customers in discrete manufacturing at every step of the digital transformation. Our solutions enable individual compositions of existing and required IT systems.
FORCAM ENISCO technology is used by large and medium-sized companies alike – including Airbus, Audi, BMW, BorgWarner, Daimler, Foundation Wellness, KUKA, Pratt&Whitney, Schaeffler and Swarovski Optik. More than 100,000 systems worldwide are monitored and optimized with our technology.
Our corporate values are openness, reliability and appreciation. We live them at all our locations – at our headquarters in Böblingen, at our Ravensburg and Heidelberg bureaus and at our international offices in France, the USA, China and India.
These values also reflect our work philosophy: our MES solutions are fundamentally open to all systems and partners, we always strive for maximum reliability in consulting and implementation and thus earn the appreciation of our customers.
“Smart Factory Experts“
Milestones and history
2021
20th anniversary of the company
In 2021 FORCAM celebrates its 20th anniversary. From 10 employees in 2001, the company has grown to over 250 employees from 15 nations spread over 6 locations.
2021
New product offensive
With three new solutions, FORCAM is setting the course for the future and expanding its offering to become a comprehensive digitization service provider. New target groups and markets are to benefit from the holistic software offering.
2020
Innovation Award Baden-Württemberg
FORCAM receives the renowned Innovation Award of the State of Baden Württemberg for the second time in its history and therefore continues to be considered an innovation driver in its industry.
2020
Acquisition of MES expert ENISCO
FORCAM takes over the former Eisenmann subsidiary ENISCO and thus secures more than 50 jobs. Furthermore, the acquisition strengthens and complements the existing product portfolio.
2019
Dietmar Hopp takes over FORCAM
Dietmar Hopp becomes majority shareholder of FORCAM and thus secures the future growth of the company.
2018
Double award for innovation
Award as one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany as well as a leading platform provider in the field of IIoT.
2016
FORCAM launches its own academy
In order to better and more sustainably support customers and industry in the digital transformation, FORCAM’s own training academy is launched.
2016
World premiere of FORCAM FORCE™
The worldwide roll-out of the industrial IoT platform FORCAM FORCE™ begins, and the world’s first Smart Factory Starter Kit for medium-sized companies is launched at the same time.
2014
Move to new headquarter
Due to the strong growth in personnel in recent years, a move to Ravensburg took place in order to be able to meet future needs.
2013
FAZ headlines “Pioneer of Industry 4.0”
The renowned daily FAZ titles FORCAM as one of the pioneers and trailblazers of Industry 4.0, thus ensuring a strong media echo.
2012
US foundation FORCAM Inc.
FORCAM continues to expand its international presence, 2012 US founding FORCAM INC. based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2010
Dietmar Hopp increases shareholding
Dietmar Hopp increases his share in FORCAM to 18%. He is thus supporting the company’s further international growth and paving the way for its successor product FORCAM FORCE™.
2006
Innovation Award Baden-Wuerttemberg
FORCAM receives the prestigious Innovation Award of the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg for its factory software FACTORY FRAMEWORK
2004
SAP founder Dietmar Hopp
SAP founder Dietmar Hopp sees FORCAM’s future potential and is taking a 10% stake in the company to finance its growth.
2001
World first: Web-based MES solution
Development of the first fully web-based and server-centric production software. Daimler Motorenwerk Untertürkheim is acquired as the first major customer.
2001
Foundation of FORCAM
The former SAP managers Franz E. Gruber and Reinhold Krattenmacher found the company FORCAM, based in Friedrichshafen, together with 3 other former SAP colleagues.
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