Who we are

More than a framework – your automation partner

ASKS GmbH is a software service provider for automation technology based in Blumberg, Germany. Founded in 2018 as a partnership (GbR), we today develop PLC and HMI software for machines and plants with a team of eight – around 95 % services, close to real-world projects. The ASKS Application Framework grew directly out of this practice: building blocks we rely on ourselves every day.

Our journey
2018
Founded as ASKS GbR (partnership)
2019
Incorporated as ASKS GmbH
2021
Move into our new office
Tevesstr. 29, Blumberg
2024
The team grows to 5 employees
2026
Management team expands to three equal partners
The team now counts 8 employees.
From the field, for the field
We come from machine and plant engineering and know the requirements from real projects – not from a datasheet.
Quality & maintainability
Tested, documented and consistent software that stays maintainable even after years and team changes.
Partnership at eye level
Close collaboration, short paths and direct contact with the developers – from the first concept to commissioning.
The team behind ASKS

A well-established, eight-strong team of software and automation developers – led by three equal managing directors. Short paths, bundled know-how, one dedicated contact.

MKMarcel Kanter
Marcel Kanter
Managing Director
DSDirk Schafran
Dirk Schafran
Managing Director
JRJürgen Renner
Jürgen Renner
Managing Director

“I build the tools I always wished I'd had as an automation engineer.”

Every ASKS Framework module grew from the conviction that automation software can be more structured, more reusable and simpler.