In today’s mobile machinery landscape, performance is no longer defined by mechanics alone. Intelligence, adaptability, and software-defined functionality are becoming the true differentiators.

At Exertus, we call this shift “Heart of the Machine.” But what does it actually mean in practice?

From motion to intelligence

Every machine starts with movement, but competitive machines go beyond that. They sense, react, adapt, and evolve.

The “heart” of a machine is its control system: The combination of hardware, software, and logic that defines how the machine behaves in real-world conditions. At Exertus, this core is built on programmable controllers that are designed to be fully configurable, scalable, and ready to adapt to changing requirements.

Instead of locking customers into fixed functionality, we enable machine builders to define their own logic — from basic I/O control to advanced motion and system behavior.

One platform – total flexibility

Exertus solutions are based on a unified approach where hardware and software are designed to work seamlessly together. Our controllers combine computing power, connectivity, and configurable I/O into compact, robust units built for demanding environments.

At the same time, our software ecosystem, including Guitu5, ensures that development is not a bottleneck, but a competitive advantage. Guitu5 enables fast, low-code application development, allowing even non-software specialists to build and modify control logic efficiently.

The result is a platform where innovation is not constrained by tools or licensing models, but accelerated by them.

Freedom to create – without compromise

Traditional control system development often comes with trade-offs: complexity vs. usability, flexibility vs. cost, speed vs. quality.

Exertus takes a different approach.

Our philosophy is built around Freedom To Create:

• Freedom to design your machine logic the way you want
• Freedom to iterate and improve without dependency on external resources
• Freedom to scale from simple systems to advanced, connected machines

This approach shortens development cycles, reduces project risk, and enables faster time-to-market—critical factors in an increasingly competitive industry.

Designed in software – built into hardware

What makes “Heart of the Machine” tangible is how seamlessly ideas move from concept to implementation.

With Exertus:

• Control logic is designed in intuitive software environments
• Validated early through simulation and testing
• Deployed directly into robust, field-proven hardware

This tight integration ensures that what you design is exactly what your machine delivers—reliably, efficiently, and at scale.

Experience it yourself

To bring this concept to life, we have created a new video that captures the essence of modern machine control—and what it means to build the heart of your machine with Exertus.

But more importantly, we invite you to experience it firsthand.

At events like iVT Expo, we demonstrate how this philosophy translates into real solutions — from compact controllers like the CDC1430 to complete toolchains that enable rapid development and deployment.

Because in the end, “Heart of the Machine” is not just a message. It is a practical, proven way to design smarter machines, faster than ever before.

A Preview Of The Brand New Theme

Before iVT Expo even begins, we’d like to give you an exclusive first look. From precise I/O to advanced control logic, we give you the freedom to define exactly how your machine performs, and evolves. To bring this to life, we’ve created a new short video that captures the essence of what Exertus enables.

Take a moment to watch it before the show and see how we’re redefining machine control. When you visit us at iVT Expo, we’ll show you how this vision translates into real solutions you can start using immediately.

See you in iVT Expo 2026, Köln Messe at the Heart of the Machine,
June 10 –11, 2026, Hall 1, Booth 2230