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
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
"If nobody can explain how a machine behaves, nobody has it under control."
DI DI Markus Gruber,
CEO Selmo
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:
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:
01
Machine behavior is explicitly defined
Behavior is defined before implementation – independent of code, suppliers, or commissioning decisions.
02
Decisions start at the beginning
Critical decisions are made early. Changes during operation are exceptions, not part of the system.
03
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.
Make your decision
One structure.
Two realities.
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
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.
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.
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
01
Define
direction
before
engineering
01
Define
direction
before
engineering
02
Machine
behavior
upstream
upfront
02
Machine
behavior
upstream
upfront
03
Derive
execution
logic from
the model
03
Derive
execution
logic from
the model
04
Your machine
becomes a
premium asset
from day one
04
Your machine
becomes a
premium asset
from day one
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.
Management
Consulting
PTF Engineering
Process modeling
Selmo Studio
Certification
Workshops
Why global market leaders
rely on Selmo
Strategically defined machine behavior, globally validated methodology,
and regulatory security in one integrated system.
Guides & Reports
The Selmo vending machine
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
From the black box code
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MVO 2027
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