Florian Gramß — CEO

Celebrating 11 years at Siemens, I’ve grown from an apprentice electrician into an Innovation Manager driving the convergence of open-source technologies and industrial automation. Leading a cross-national team across Germany and Spain, I focus on turning emerging ideas into real, scalable value for industry. I’m responsible for Siemens’ ROS-focused StartIn, the “SIMATIC Connector for ROS,” and continue advancing our open-source efforts following the successful completion of the aerOS project. We are now fully engaged in the hands-on EU project AMALTEA, focusing on flexible production and expanding the ecosystem of open-source tools that bridge ROS and industrial automation. With a background in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Applied Research, I am now pursuing a Ph.D. in Software Engineering for Robotics. My leadership philosophy centers on transparent stakeholder engagement and creating a culture where innovation thrives without borders. Passionate about developing future talent, I’ve guided more than 60 student projects and built an educational platform that inspires school students to explore robotics, nurturing early curiosity and technical confidence. Empowering the next generation is a core part of my mission to democratize access to technology. As I look ahead, I invite fellow innovators and industry leaders to join me in exploring the evolving role of ROS in industrial automation—and to shape a future where bold ideas move effortlessly from concept to implementation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Industrial Automation with a focus on open-source technologies.

Location: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Experience: 5 yrs 7 mos