Case Study: ASPINA (global precision manufacturer) achieves IoT-enabled product innovation with Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT

Motoring toward the Internet of Things era

ASPINA, a 100-year-old precision motor manufacturer (formerly Shinano Kenshi) with global operations, faced a strategic shift from selling components to delivering integrated hardware‑and‑software solutions. To diversify into new markets and prepare for the IoT and 5G eras, the company needed to embed connectivity and analytics into its products and move beyond traditional mechanical engineering.

ASPINA adopted Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform, building a dashboard‑connected prototype in three months and proving the value of motors with embedded sensors and edge analytics. The initiative accelerated moves into industrial analytics and IoT‑enabled medical devices—now in advanced talks with multiple partners—expanded ASPINA’s product versatility, created new revenue opportunities, and positioned the company to capitalize on early 5G deployments.

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Marcel Azary

Senior Vice President for Business Development