CODESYS AI Workshop Series in Switzerland - Rapperswil-Jona

CODESYS Engineering with AI Support

Numerous functions in the CODESYS Development System already support you in engineering complex PLC applications. Ultimately, however, it is up to you as a PLC programmer to implement the logic task – drawing on your own experience and the available code pool from libraries. But what if generative AI supported you as a „virtual colleague“? When writing code, structuring projects, creating documentation or testing your application. Too good to be true? Try it out for yourself… CODESYS experts and independent Swiss CODESYS system partners will support and guide you along the way! Getting started has never been more convenient.

Contents

• Intro: Possible applications of AI in industrial control technology
• Using the AI chatbot in the CODESYS Online Help
• Explanation of the MCP interface
• Connecting the CODESYS Development System via MCP
• Hands-on exercises
• From the practice of a CODESYS system partner: Using AI for automated engineering workflows with CI/CD pipelines
• From the practice of a CODESYS system partner: AI-supported connection and acquisition of machine data in SQL databases
• Further possible applications of AI with CODESYS

What can you expect?

During the workshop, you can see for yourself what AI-supported engineering in CODESYS makes possible. The CODESYS team will provide everything you need on site:

• Information on MCP
• CODESYS MCP Server as an add-on for the CODESYS Development System
• Demo licenses for using the CODESYS Professional Developer Edition
• Limited test access to a generative AI
• Demo on the use of local LLMs on hardware with Intel CPU
• Practical demonstrations by the experienced CODESYS system partners Inasoft and Actemium Schweiz AG

What do you need to bring?

Please bring your own MS Windows PC with local administrator rights. Ideally, you will have already downloaded and installed version 3.5 SP22 (latest version) from the CODESYS Store in advance (see https://store.codesys.com/en/codesys.html). To do so, please set up an account in the CODESYS Store if you do not have one yet. Together, we will then install and configure the required add-on.

Terms of participation

Presentations and discussions in German

As a participant, you will receive the conference documents as a PDF (available for download afterwards), refreshments during the breaks and lunch. The number of participants is limited. In the event of cancellation after 05 October 2026 or non-attendance, the participation fee will not be refunded. If the number of registrations is too low, the event may be cancelled at short notice.

Objective

Test within a defined framework whether and how the use of AI can support you in implementing control projects in CODESYS. When setting up and applying the AI, you will be guided by the CODESYS team and the experienced CODESYS system partners from Inasoft and Actemium Schweiz. This gives you a solid basis for decision-making while investing only limited time and resources. Benefit from the exchange with the speakers and other workshop participants.

After the workshop, you can take your experience back to your company and continue to benefit from it free of charge for a further four weeks. Please note: after the workshop, you will need your own AI access with an MCP interface.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at everyone who programs applications for PLC projects. In addition, team leaders of PLC programmers and everyone who strategically evaluates and is responsible for the use of AI in control technology will benefit.

Speakers

Roland Wagner, Head of Product Marketing, CODESYS GmbH

Physics engineer; after five years of experience in an automation company, he has been with the CODESYS Group (formerly 3S-Smart Software Solutions) since 1999, Head of Marketing since 2000 and Head of Product Marketing since 2013. Well known for CODESYS training courses, publications in trade journals, and presentations at congresses and specialist events in automation technology.

Leo Bareth, Product Marketing, CODESYS GmbH

Technical journalist (B.A.) and computer enthusiast, specialist in engineering and AI systems in the CODESYS Development System environment, with extensive experience of Linux platforms.

Dr. Lilly Palackal, Product Marketing, CODESYS GmbH

MSc. Mathematics, specialist in AI-optimized workflows with public and local AI systems.

Ruedi Gloor, Managing Director, Inasoft GmbH, CODESYS Premium System Partner

Mechanical engineer, expert in robotics and motion control in mechanical and plant engineering. Extensive expertise and experience in the database connection of industrial systems. Many years of experience with CODESYS.

Roger Kunz, Managing Director, Inasoft GmbH, CODESYS Premium System Partner

Electrical engineer, specialist in PLC programming and drive technology in mechanical and plant engineering. Extensive expertise and experience in the database connection of industrial systems. Many years of experience with CODESYS.

Yann SEGET, Software Engineer & AI Expert, Actemium Schweiz AG, CODESYS System Partner

Software engineer specializing in the convergence of IT and OT and responsible for AI topics at Actemium Schweiz. Additional expertise in cloud infrastructure and the integration of modular industrial solutions. Supports projects holistically – from requirements analysis through design, documentation, development, testing and commissioning to continuous improvement. With Actemium Schweiz since 2020.

Pierre ROMANN, Automation Engineer & Project Manager, Actemium Schweiz AG, CODESYS System Partner

Graduate engineer in mechatronics, automation engineer in the bioprocess and pharmaceutical sector with a focus on PLC and SCADA systems, design, documentation, development, testing and commissioning. With Actemium Schweiz since 2017.