How to Start Using Industrial DevOps?
Industrial automation is under pressure: shorter product cycles, more complex software, cybersecurity regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act, and a shortage of experts. Classical update strategies are slow, risky, and expensive. Updates that take 60 minutes and may risk shutting down a plant are no longer acceptable.
Industrial DevOps offers a way forward: high-level programming, virtualization, automated testing, and a holistic toolchain – bringing faster cycles, higher quality, and reduced costs.
But how do you actually get started?
1. Start small – define your first MVP
Don’t aim to transform your entire automation stack at once. Start with a minimum viable product (MVP) that addresses one clear use case.
2. Build a digital twin and deploy to real hardware
Your MVP should include:
This ensures you can test safely in a virtual environment and validate results on real machines.
3. Involve your colleagues early
While running your MVP, include the colleagues who will work with the system later. Their feedback will highlight real-world needs and help overcome resistance to change.
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4. Challenge the system
Don’t treat your MVP gently – push it to its limits. Introduce edge cases, failure scenarios, and unexpected conditions. The more you test now, the more robust your system will be later.
5. Add more functionality step by step
Once the MVP proves itself, extend it iteratively:
With each step, your Industrial DevOps capabilities grow – without overwhelming your teams or systems.
Need a guide on your journey?
At voraus robotik, building Industrial DevOps is part of our DNA. We support companies with:
👉 If you’re ready to start small and scale fast, let’s talk.
