TELE Steuergeräte × SALZ Automation
Integrated Industrial Automation: Hardware,
Software, and Safety all in one
Why industrial automation must be rethought today
The automation market is fragmented: hardware, software, and safety engineering are often developed separately.
The problem: Many projects fail not because of the technology itself, but because of the interfaces between systems — resulting in high integration effort, delays, and rising costs.
At the same time, requirements are increasing:
- secure embedded systems
- certified functional safety according to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849
- modular, flexible architectures
- scalability across machines, production lines, and entire sites
The answer lies in integration instead of fragmentation. A holistic approach reduces complexity and creates planning reliability.
TELE Steuergeräte and SALZ Automation combine these disciplines into one integrated automation solution.
Hardware, Embedded Software, and Functional Safety from a single source
TELE Haase Steuergeräte GmbH and SALZ Automation GmbH combine their complementary expertise in a close engineering partnership. Both companies remain independent while collaborating closely on product development, system architecture, and customer projects.
The goal is clear: integrated automation solutions in which industrial hardware, embedded software, and functional safety are not combined retrospectively, but developed as one integrated system from the ground up.
TELE Steuergeräte – Industrial Automation, Device Development, and Energy Expertise
TELE Steuergeräte is a leading provider of industrial monitoring, control, and automation technology with more than 60 years of experience. The company focuses on in-house manufacturing, innovative device design, and durable, certified quality “Made in Europe.”
TELE has particularly strong industry expertise in energy applications and energy management. Its robust solutions are specifically designed for demanding industrial environments, energy infrastructure, and building technology.
The portfolio includes:
- Timing relays, switching relays and monitoring relays
- Power Monitors and grid- and system protection
- Control electronics for industrial applications
- IoT-enabled components and system integration
- EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services)
By combining development expertise, manufacturing depth, and industry know-how, TELE delivers reliable hardware solutions for modern automation systems.
Learn more about TELESALZ Automation – Embedded Software, Automation, and Functional Safety
SALZ Automation specializes in embedded software development, industrial engineering, and functional safety engineering for industrial systems. The company develops customized automation solutions and supports customers throughout the entire development process — from system architecture to certified safety solutions.
Core competencies of SALZ Automation:
- Embedded software for industrial applications
- Development of automation system architectures
- Functional Safety according to international standards (e.g. IEC, ISO)
- Certification consulting and safety engineering
- System-oriented industrial engineering
With a focus on modular, scalable, and secure systems, SALZ Automation supports companies in implementing future-proof automation solutions and driving digital transformation.
Engineering Solutions from SALZ Automation Embedded Software Development from SALZ Automation
TELE & SALZ Automation – Industrial Hardware and Automation for Industry and Building Automation
Together, TELE and SALZ Automation offer a comprehensive portfolio for industrial automation and building automation. The combination of robust hardware and intelligent embedded software enables powerful, secure, and connected systems.
The portfolio includes:
- Industrial control and safety components
- Automation solutions for machine building and plant engineering
- Systems for building automation and energy management
- IoT integration and connected control systems
- Customized end-to-end hardware and software solutions
Through the close integration of hardware development, software engineering, and functional safety, TELE and SALZ Automation create efficient, scalable, and future-oriented automation systems for a wide range of industries.
TELE Product Portfolio SALZ Automation Product Portfolio
Why integrated automation reduces complexity
By combining hardware, software, and safety expertise at an early stage, clearly defined systems with fewer interfaces can be created. This simplifies system engineering, reduces coordination effort, and significantly shortens development cycles.
Integrated industrial automation creates the foundation for sustainable and cost-efficient systems.
Industrial customers benefit from:
- reduced integration risks.
- clear responsibilities.
- global safety compliance.
- faster time-to-market cycles.
Scalable Automation – from single machines to multi-site rollouts
SALZ Automation develops modular, software-based automation architectures. TELE manufactures industrial hardware with flexible production capabilities. Together, they create systems designed for scalability.
Customers can:
- start with a single machine
- expand to complete production lines
- roll out automation across multiple sites
OEM-specific customizations remain possible without the need to redesign the entire architecture.
Hardware stability meets software scalability.
More Than a Partnership
Manufacturing depth meets embedded intelligence and certified functional safety.
The collaboration between TELE and SALZ Automation is more than a financial investment. It creates an integrated automation stack that reduces complexity and accelerates innovation.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Integrated Automation with TELE & SALZ Automation
Integrated industrial automation describes a system approach in which industrial hardware, embedded software, and functional safety are developed together from the very beginning. Instead of integrating individual components retrospectively, a seamless automation architecture is created with clearly defined interfaces, certified safety, and high scalability.
An integrated approach significantly reduces both technical and organizational complexity. Customers benefit from less coordination effort, lower integration risks, and shorter development cycles. In addition, functional safety can be considered early in the system design process instead of being added retrospectively.
TELE Haase Steuergeräte Ges.m.b.H. has acquired a stake in SALZ Automation GmbH. Both companies remain independent while working closely together in engineering, product development, and customer projects. The goal is to deliver integrated industrial solutions that combine hardware, embedded software, and certified functional safety from the very beginning.
The integrated automation stack is particularly suitable for OEMs and industrial companies with:
- complex machinery and equipment
- high functional safety requirements
- international rollout requirements
- the need for scalable automation architectures
Typical application areas include machine engineering, production lines, critical infrastructure, and industrial system solutions.
Yes. SALZ Automation brings extensive experience in the design and certification of functional safety according to international standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.Through the close collaboration with TELE, safety can be integrated systematically into both hardware and software architectures — starting from the very first concept phase.
The automation architecture is designed to be modular. Customers can start with a single machine and gradually expand the system to production lines or multiple sites. The underlying architecture remains consistent throughout the process, avoiding unnecessary redevelopment and accelerating scalability.
Yes. Despite the integrated approach, OEM-specific customizations remain fully possible. The modular architecture allows individual extensions without compromising safety, system stability, or scalability.