Control is a decision.

Smart machine behavior begins before engineering.

Up to 40 % shorter project runtimes
Up to 50 % faster commissioning
Up to 70 % less downtime

Machine control has a name: Whitebox

With our solution, you're on the safe side!
Up to 40 % shorter project duration
Up to 50 % faster commissioning
Up to 70 % less downtimes

Decide once. Operate with certainty.

Transform your machines into high-performance assets.

 

 

Decide once.
Operate with certainty.

Transform
your machines into
high-performance assets.


 
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The illusion of control

"If nobody can explain how a machine behaves, nobody has it under control."

DI DI Markus Gruber, CEO Selmo

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The illusion
of control

"If nobody can explain how a machine behaves, nobody has it under control."

DI DI Markus Gruber,
CEO Selmo

The Illusion of control XXL 2

The solution for real control
is called
Whitebox.

For controllable machine behavior that creates safety, accountability and control - with clear responsibility.

 

 

 

Machine behavior is
defined upfront:
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In traditional engineering approaches, key decisions are made late in the process. If the behavior is only defined during implementation, it can only be adapted. Fundamental decisions are no longer possible at that stage. Behavior must be defined before implementation. Clearly defined machine behavior requires its own decision layer – with clear rules:

 

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Machine behavior is explicitly defined

Behavior is defined before implementation – independent of code, suppliers, or commissioning decisions.

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Decisions start at the beginning

Critical decisions are made early. Changes during operation are exceptions, not part of the system.

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Safety is systemically anchored

Clearly defined rules, formal models, and clear responsibility prevent structural uncertainty throughout the entire lifecycle.

If you pay for premium performance shouldn't your machines also deliver premium behavior?

Make your decision

One structure. Two realities.

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Make your decision

One structure.
Two realities.

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Blackbox

 



Machine behavior is interpreted instead
of defined. Reactive problems, diffuse responsibility and structural risk are
part of everyday life.

 

Accountability is diffuse

Behavior emerges implicitly

States are incomplete

Deviations are discovered late / not at all

Dependence on individuals

Errors are discovered

Control arises reactively

Risk is managed downstream

Knowledge lies with individuals
 

 

This creates operational fragility, supplier
dependency and long-term uncertainty.

 

 

Whitebox

 


 

Machine behavior is defined instead
of interpreted. Managers work with clear responsibility, predictable control
and structural security.
 

Accountability is clear

Behavior is formally defined

States and transitions are explicit

Deviations are detected immediately

Knowledge is structurally anchored

Errors are systematically prevented

Full control over machine behavior

Risk is systematically controlled

Knowledge is secured within the system


 

Shifts the organization from reactive
problem solving to structural control.

 

 

 

 

The Whitebox Experience
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The Whitebox Experience

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Uncertainty is history

 

The Selmo Method defines machine behavior as a conscious decision,
not as a result of code or commissioning.
This creates predictable,
auditable machine behavior with clear accountability,
independent of people or projects.

 

 

Uncertainty is history

The Selmo Method™ defines machine behavior as a conscious decision, not the result of code or commissioning. This creates predictable, auditable machine behavior with clear accountability, independent of people or projects.

Key benefits of the Whitebox

 
With Selmo, commissioning machines is no longer a search for behavior. It is its confirmation. Integration aligns model and reality. Operations become transparent and auditable. Changes remain structurally validated. A machine operated with Selmo is not based on hope, but on a clearly defined structure.
Measurable impact:

01/  Reliable compliance with MVO 2027

With Selmo, machine logic is fully traceable, verifiable, and auditable. Compliance is achieved structurally  not through retroactive documentation.

02/  Shorten project runtimes by 20 - 40 %

Selmo defines the machine behavior before programming begins and eliminates late-stage iterations. Projects become predictable, changes manageable, and time-to-market measurably shorter.

03/  Faster commissioning by 30 - 50 %

Through pre-validated, deterministic models, Selmo reduces uncertainty during commissioning. Acceptance processes become clearer, faster and fully reproducible.

04/  Reduce downtimes by 40 - 70 %

Selmo reduces unplanned downtimes by 40 - 70 % by defining the machine behavior deterministically and structurally preventing deviations.

05/  Reduce maintenance costs by 25 - 50 %

With transparent states and clear logic, Selmo reduces maintenance effort by 25 – 50 %. Maintenance becomes predictable, targeted, and data-driven instead of reactive and inefficient.

06/  Increase OEE to 85 - 95 %

Through higher availability, reproducible performance, and fewer disruptions, Selmo sustainably increases OEE to 85 – 95%. OEE becomes predictable and controllable instead of estimated and explained retrospectively.

07/  Increase output by 5 - 20 %

Selmo increases production output by 5 - 20 % by eliminating bottlenecks and recurring losses through stable, deterministic processes.

 

From Blackbox to Whitebox
in 5 clear
steps.

 


Working with Selmo is deliberately simple, structured

and premium. We eliminate uncertainty not only from your
machines, but also from your decision-making process.

 

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From
Blackbox to Whitebox
in 5 clear
steps.

 

Working with Selmo is deliberately simple, structured and premium. We eliminate uncertainty not only from your machines, but also from your decision-making process.

 

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Blackbox

01 - PTF Workshop

→ Machine behavior is decided

 

Objective:
Define and decide machine behavior collaboratively before technology and code are created.

 

Result:
A shared target vision of machine behavior.

02 - Formal modeling of machine behavior

→ Behavior is formally modeled

 

Objective:
Describe behavior formally, unambiguously, and completely.

 

Outcome:
The Whitebox model =
the machine becomes explainable, verifiable, and decidable.

03 - Validation & simulation

→ Safety is verified before implementation

 

Objective:

Validate behavior before it becomes expensive.

 

Outcome:
Verified machine behavior
(no surprises during commissioning)

04 - Derivation of the execution logic

→ Technology is derived from decisions

 

Objective:
Implementation becomes derivation, not interpretation.

 

Outcome:
Reproducible, deterministic control logic.

05 - Operation, audit & further development

→ The machine becomes a strategic asset

 

Objective:
Behavior remains stable - even when changes occur.

 

Result:
The machine becomes a long-term premium asset

Whitebox

Machine behavior under control.

Deterministic. Transparent. Verifiable.

Your Whitebox in just a
few days.

 
By defining and standardizing the machine behavior, Selmo
enables fast implementation, accelerated commissioning and
and predictable operations - often within a few days instead of months.

Analysis

Design

Automate

Operation

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Define
direction
before
engineering

01

 

 

 

 

Define
direction
before
engineering

Ready within days - 01 - 02

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Machine
behavior
upstream
upfront

02

 

 

 

 

Machine
behavior
upstream
upfront

Ready within days - 02 - 02

03

 

 

 

 

Derive
execution
logic from
the model

03

 

 

 

 

Derive
execution
logic from
the model

Ready within days - 03 - 02

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Your machine
becomes a
premium asset
from day one

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Your machine
becomes a
premium asset
from day one

Ready within days - 04 - 02

Your path to safe,
intelligent premium machines

 
Selmo is the first system to directly transform process models into executable, verifiable machine
behavior. Machine behavior is no longer interpreted - it is defined, structured and verifiable right from the start. This creates
a new standard for industrial machine systems: predictable behavior, clear responsibility and structural control.
Path to premium - Selmo Studio
Management
Consulting
Path to premium - PTF
PTF Engineering
Path to premium - Process modeling
Process modeling
Selmo Studio
Path to premium - Certification
Certification
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Workshops

Why global market leaders
rely on Selmo

 
Strategically defined machine behavior, globally validated methodology,
and regulatory security in one integrated system.

Machine behavior
defined upfront.

 

 

 

 

 

Strategy

Machine behavior
defined upfront.

 

 

 

 

 

Strategy

Global leaders - Strategy

Patented and
globally validated.

 

 

 

 

 

Proof

Patented and
globally validated.

 

 

 

 

 

Proof

Global leaders - Proof

Markets follow
defined standards.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulation

Markets follow
defined standards.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulation

Global leaders - Regulation

Machine behavior
defined upfront.

 

 

 

 

 

Strategy

Machine behavior
defined upfront.

 

 

 

 

 

Strategy

Global leaders - Strategy

Patented and
globally validated.

 

 

 

 

 

Proof

Patented and
globally validated.

 

 

 

 

 

Proof

Global leaders - Proof

Markets follow
defined standards.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulation

Markets follow
defined standards.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulation

Global leaders - Regulation
 
Customers who rely on Selmo
 
Guides & Reports

Whitepaper MVO2027

MVO 2027

The white paper briefly explains what will change with the MVO 2027 and what is important to know. It shows the most important points at a glance and helps you to get your bearings quickly.

LR 20264

Checklist

Checklist

Manual PLC programming is still standard in many companies - but it harbors hidden risks that have a massive impact on costs and operational reliability.

 

LR 20261

The Selmo vending machine

Selmo Automat

The Selmo standard enables transparent, documented and MVO-compliant machine control.
In the white paper, you will learn how the Selmo Automat, the core of the standard, enables verifiable processes and automatic verification - safely, traceably and in compliance with standards.

LR 20262

Maximum machine
performance

Machine performance

Discover in the white paper how you can exploit the maximum potential of your machines. We show you innovative ways to improve your machine performance. Download the white paper now and maximize the efficiency of your operations.

LR 20265

Industrial performance
is entering a new era...

and we are leading
the global discussion.

 
Our blog explains, contextualizes, and outlines practical paths -
for companies that want to make their machines transparent, secure, and controllable.

 

 

 

Insights from
News & Blog

Selmo is
not for everyone.

But for those who are serious.

 
Selmo is for companies:
That want to know what their machines are actually doing,
take responsibility for that
behavior
and ensure clarity across teams and years.
Selmo is not required when implicit behavior
is acceptable, but is the standard when clarity is required.
 

Decide with clarity
before you commit.

 

If you can live with implicit behavior and black-box thinking, you don't need Selmo.
If you define clarity as the standard for control and quality, you should talk to us.

 


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