CLOUDSME UG

Their core work

CLOUDSME UG is a German SME specializing in cloud-based solutions for manufacturing companies, particularly helping small and mid-sized manufacturers adopt cloud infrastructure and digital tools. Their work centers on bridging the gap between cloud computing platforms and production engineering workflows — making cloud orchestration, simulation, and digital twin technologies accessible to companies that lack in-house IT capabilities. Based in Duisburg, they operate at the intersection of cloud services and industrial digitalization, consistently contributing to EU Innovation Actions that bring cloud technologies onto factory floors.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

CLOUDSME began with general-purpose cloud application orchestration (COLA, 2017), then quickly specialized toward industrial use cases with CloudiFacturing (2017-2021), which applied cloud infrastructure specifically to production engineering and predictive manufacturing. Their most recent project, DIGITbrain (2020-2023), marks a further evolution toward digital twins and Digital Innovation Hub networks — moving from infrastructure provider to platform enabler for manufacturing SMEs.

CLOUDSME is moving from generic cloud infrastructure toward specialized digital twin platforms for manufacturing, positioning them well for Industry 4.0 and DIH-related initiatives.

How they like to work

CLOUDSME operates exclusively as a participant, never leading consortia — consistent with a small SME contributing specialized cloud expertise to larger collaborative efforts. With 72 unique partners across 19 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia typical of Innovation Actions. This broad partner base suggests they are adaptable integrators comfortable working across different organizational cultures and technical environments.

Despite having only 3 projects, CLOUDSME has built a wide network of 72 partners spanning 19 countries, reflecting the large-consortium nature of their Innovation Action projects. Their reach is firmly pan-European with no narrow geographic concentration.

What sets them apart

CLOUDSME's name and track record tell the same story: they are purpose-built to help SMEs adopt cloud technologies for manufacturing. Unlike larger IT companies that offer generic cloud consulting, CLOUDSME brings direct experience from EU-scale Innovation Actions where cloud platforms were tested with real manufacturing end-users. For consortium builders, they offer a rare combination — a small, focused company with broad European network experience and hands-on knowledge of deploying cloud and digital twin solutions in SME production environments.

Highlights from their portfolio

• DIGITbrain
  Their largest funded project (EUR 320K) and most recent, representing their strategic move into digital twins and Digital Innovation Hub ecosystems for manufacturing SMEs.
• CloudiFacturing
  Core to their identity — directly connecting cloud infrastructure to production engineering with predictive digital manufacturing capabilities.