Softing AG is a Germany-based software and systems company specializing in hardware and software solutions for industrial automation, automotive electronics, and IT networks. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Haar near Munich, the company operates through three main segments: Industrial, which focuses on fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet integration for Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications; Automotive, providing diagnostics, testing, and data communication tools for electronic control units in vehicles, including autonomous driving and connected car technologies; and IT Networks, offering measurement equipment to certify, qualify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber-optic cabling based on global standards. With around 413 employees, Softing AG generates significant revenue from the USA, Germany, and the rest of the world, emphasizing standardized technologies for seamless interoperability in process engineering, discrete manufacturing, and network infrastructure. As a global provider, it supports customers in optimizing digital data exchange, ensuring reliable connectivity, and enhancing efficiency across automotive manufacturing, industrial production, and IT systems throughout their lifecycles.