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Business Model and Partnerships

EsoCore is developed and maintained by Newmatik through a collaborative partnership model that ensures sustainable development while providing partners with maximum flexibility and control. This unique approach combines open-source principles with commercial viability, creating a win-win ecosystem for all stakeholders.

Development Model

Lead Developer: Newmatik

Who is Newmatik?
Newmatik is a European electronics and software company with deep experience in PCB assembly and industrial product development. With EU manufacturing and a software‑driven approach to automation, Newmatik combines hardware engineering with modern cloud and embedded development to deliver reliable, production‑ready solutions at scale.

Newmatik serves as the primary technology developer and maintainer of the EsoCore platform, providing comprehensive development services across all technical domains:

Hardware Development:

  • Industrial-grade sensor integration and board design
  • Power management and safety compliance (EN ISO 13849)
  • Environmental hardening (IP54-IP65, -20°C to +60°C operation)
  • EMC compliance and regulatory certification
  • Modular RS‑485 sensor bus enabling partner‑specific and proprietary sensor modules without Edge hardware changes

Firmware Development:

  • STM32-based embedded systems programming
  • Real-time sensor data collection and processing
  • Edge AI/TinyML implementation for anomaly detection
  • OTA firmware update capabilities and device management

Cloud Platform Development:

  • Django REST Framework Server backend systems
  • REST API development and data management
  • Real-time dashboards and analytics
  • Role-based access control and multi-tenant architecture

Testing and Certification:

  • Comprehensive quality assurance frameworks
  • Safety compliance validation and testing
  • End-to-end system integration testing
  • Regulatory certification and compliance documentation

Business Model (Open Core)

EsoCore follows an open‑core model under the Apache 2.0 License: the core is free and open source, while advanced capabilities and services are offered commercially.

  • Open‑source Edge: Free adoption to drive developer and industry traction
  • Commercial add‑ons: Advanced modules, integrations, monitoring dashboards
  • Enterprise support & SLAs: Priority fixes, security backports, training, and architectural guidance
  • Premium features & licenses: Optional proprietary capabilities for regulated or advanced use cases
  • Cloud hosting / SaaS: Optional managed cloud layer and turnkey deployments
  • Managed services & consulting: Custom development, integrations, certifications, and rollout support

Funding and Partnership Structure

Initial Funding Partners

EsoCore's development is funded through strategic partnerships with two leading industrial companies who recognize the transformative potential of this technology:

Company A: Industrial Door Sector

  • Industry Focus: Industrial door and access control systems
  • Application: Monitoring and control of sectional doors, overhead doors, and automated door systems
  • Use Case: Predictive maintenance, operational analytics, and safety compliance for industrial door installations
  • Market Position: Established manufacturer seeking to enhance their product offerings with IoT capabilities

Company B: Manufacturing Equipment Sector

  • Industry Focus: Precision machining and manufacturing equipment
  • Application: Real-time monitoring of milling machines, drilling equipment, and precision manufacturing tools
  • Use Case: Tool wear detection, quality assurance, vibration analysis, and production optimization
  • Market Position: Technology company providing monitoring solutions for manufacturing environments

Partnership Benefits

  • Non-Competing Markets: Both partners operate in distinct industrial sectors with minimal market overlap, ensuring mutual benefit without direct competition.
  • Brand Independence: Partners can market and sell EsoCore technology under their own brand names, maintaining their market identity and customer relationships.
  • Ongoing Development: Newmatik ensures continuous platform evolution, feature development, and security updates, providing partners with long-term technology advancement without internal R&D costs.
  • Market Expansion: Additional partners can join the ecosystem at any time, expanding the platform's reach and accelerating development through shared investment.

Open Source Philosophy

Edge Platform: Fully Open Source

  • Complete Transparency: All source code for hardware designs, firmware, and cloud platform components are published under the Apache 2.0 License, ensuring maximum accessibility and collaboration.
  • Hardware Specifications: Complete PCB designs, component specifications, and manufacturing documentation are publicly available, enabling partners to manufacture devices independently if desired.
  • Community Contributions: Open development model encourages contributions from the broader industrial IoT community, accelerating innovation and improving platform robustness.

Intellectual Property Framework

  • No Single Owner: No individual party holds proprietary rights to the core EsoCore platform. All partners benefit equally from platform improvements and developments.
  • Shared Innovation: Improvements to the core platform benefit all ecosystem participants, creating positive network effects and shared value creation.
  • Patent Protection: Apache 2.0 License provides comprehensive patent protection, ensuring partners can use and distribute the technology without legal concerns.

Why collaborate if it’s open source?

Yes—anyone can copy, manufacture, and sell the open‑source software and hardware. Collaboration with Newmatik is still the fastest, lowest‑risk, and most cost‑effective path:

  • Speed to market: Direct access to maintainers, roadmap, and proven reference designs
  • Lower total cost: Avoid hidden engineering, certification, and maintenance overheads
  • Quality and reliability: Hardware bring‑up, EMC/EMI practices, and field validation
  • Security and compliance: Regular updates, audits, and documentation aligned with standards
  • Support and SLAs: Enterprise‑grade support, training, and incident response
  • Upstream benefits: Features and fixes flow back, reducing long‑term fork costs

Proprietary Customization Model

Market-Specific Intelligence

While the core platform remains open source, partners retain full ownership of their market-specific implementations:

  • Custom ML Models: Partners can develop proprietary machine learning algorithms optimized for their specific equipment types and failure modes.
  • Industry-Specific Algorithms: Specialized processing algorithms for unique sensor configurations or industry requirements remain proprietary to each partner.
  • Custom Sensor Modules: Partners can introduce exclusive or proprietary sensors as RS‑485 modules that integrate seamlessly with the platform without modifying the Edge or architecture.
  • Configuration Management: Custom device configurations, thresholds, and operational parameters specific to partner applications.
  • Data Analytics: Proprietary analytics and reporting capabilities tailored to specific industry needs and customer requirements.

Development Options

  • Partnership with Newmatik: Partners can collaborate with Newmatik for custom development, leveraging our expertise while maintaining ownership of proprietary components.
  • Independent Development: Partners have complete freedom to develop custom features in-house using the open-source platform as a foundation.
  • Hybrid Approach: Combination of Newmatik collaboration for core features and independent development for highly specialized requirements.

Partners with proprietary fault detection or domain-specific know‑how can work with us to implement closed‑source components for their customers and markets. Alternatively, we can co‑develop custom sensors and modules that may be shared openly with the community or kept proprietary when required. We encourage open source and ask partners to consider contributing improvements back to strengthen the shared platform and build a de‑facto industry standard.

Fork-Friendly Architecture

Complete Independence Option

  • Self-Sufficiency: If partners choose to discontinue their relationship with Newmatik, they have complete access to all necessary components to continue independently.
  • Fork Protection: Apache 2.0 License ensures partners can fork the entire project, create independent development paths, and maintain full control over their technology stack.
  • No Vendor Lock-in: Partners are never dependent on Newmatik for continued operation, providing ultimate flexibility and risk mitigation.

Technical Enablement

  • Complete Documentation: Comprehensive technical documentation ensures partners can understand and modify all aspects of the system.
  • Modular Architecture: System design facilitates easy modification and extension without requiring deep understanding of all components.
  • Standard Interfaces: Use of industry-standard protocols and interfaces minimizes dependencies on proprietary components.

Licensing Framework

Apache 2.0 License

The EsoCore project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, which provides:

  • Commercial Use: Full permission for commercial use, modification, and distribution
  • Patent Protection: Comprehensive patent grant from contributors to users
  • Attribution Requirements: Simple attribution requirements that don't burden commercial applications
  • Compatibility: Excellent compatibility with proprietary components and commercial licensing

License Benefits for Partners

  • Maximum Flexibility: Partners can integrate proprietary components without licensing conflicts
  • Patent Safety: Strong patent protection reduces legal risks for commercial deployment
  • Fork Freedom: Complete freedom to fork and continue development independently
  • Commercial Distribution: Full rights to distribute modified versions commercially

Proprietary Component Licensing

  • Partner Ownership: All custom algorithms, configurations, and market-specific implementations remain fully owned by the developing partner
  • Independent Licensing: Partners may license their proprietary components under any terms they choose
  • No Sharing Requirements: No obligation to share proprietary enhancements with other ecosystem participants

Governance and Decision Making

Platform Evolution

  • Newmatik Leadership: Newmatik maintains technical leadership and architectural decision-making for the core platform
  • Partner Input: Regular consultation with funding partners ensures development aligns with market needs
  • Community Feedback: Open source community contributions and feedback guide platform enhancement priorities

Conflict Resolution

  • Technical Disputes: Newmatik has final authority on core platform technical decisions
  • Market Conflicts: Clear market segmentation prevents conflicts between partners
  • IP Disputes: Apache 2.0 License and clear proprietary boundaries minimize potential conflicts

Future Partnership Opportunities

Ecosystem Expansion

  • Open Invitation: Additional companies can join the partnership ecosystem, bringing new funding and market expertise
  • Diverse Industries: Platform flexibility enables expansion into new industrial sectors and applications
  • Scaling Benefits: Larger partner ecosystem accelerates development and reduces individual partner costs

Revenue Sharing

  • Development Costs: Shared development costs among partners reduce individual investment requirements
  • Market Access: Partners gain access to technology and markets beyond their traditional scope
  • Innovation Acceleration: Collaborative development creates competitive advantages for all participants

Summary

The EsoCore business model creates a sustainable, flexible ecosystem that benefits all participants:

  • Newmatik maintains technical leadership and ensures ongoing platform development
  • Partners gain access to cutting-edge IoT technology while retaining market independence and proprietary advantages
  • Open Source Community benefits from transparent development and the ability to contribute to platform evolution
  • End Users benefit from rapid innovation, competitive pricing, and freedom from vendor lock-in

This collaborative approach ensures EsoCore's continued evolution while providing all stakeholders with the flexibility and independence necessary for long-term success in their respective markets.