
Staff Profile (www.computer-automation.de)
Eric Brabänder takes over as CEO of Empolis
Eric Brabänder took over as CEO of Empolis on July 1, 2026. The long-time product and AI expert succeeds Andreas Klüter at the helm of the software company.

Proalpha at Novoplast (www.polyformnext.de)
ERP system creates transparency in project and series production
Novoplast is digitizing its production and quality processes: With Proalpha, all processes are efficiently networked, from drawing management and production planning to cross-border logistics. The latest system version opens up additional automation potential.

AI-supported manufacturing platform for SMEs (www.computer-automation.de)
Proalpha takes over Spanish MES provider Mapex
Proalpha acquires Spanish MES provider Mapex and expands its portfolio with an AI-supported, modular MES platform for digital shopfloor, ERP integration and international expansion.

AI-supported manufacturing platform for SMEs (www.industrial-production.de)
Proalpha takes over Spanish MES provider Mapex
Proalpha acquires Spanish MES provider Mapex and expands its portfolio with an AI-supported, modular MES platform for digital shopfloor, ERP integration and international expansion.

Proalpha Group (www.computer-automation.de)
Merger of the group companies Böhme & Weihs and Enit
The Proalpha Group, provider of ERP and business applications for SMEs, is taking its portfolio in the field of digital store floor solutions to a new level with the merger of its group companies Böhme & Weihs and Enit.

Cognitive process automation (www.computer-automation.de)
Proalpha takes over Insiders Technologies
The Proalpha Group, provider of business applications for SMEs, acquires Insiders Technologies and significantly expands its 'Industrial AI Platform' with AI applications and services for digital document processing.

Agentic AI (www.industrial-production.de)
Agent death or game changer for the German industry?
Christoph Kull, President Business Applications at Proalpha, shows in his commentary why Agentic AI (autonomous AI) must not remain a playground, especially for SMEs and production, and which factors are crucial for bringing technology, organization and culture together in such a way that AI really makes an impact in your own company.

Proalpha (www.computer-automation.de)
New Managing Director of Proalpha Switzerland
Stefan Inderbitzin took over the management of the Swiss branch of ERP software provider Proalpha on August 1, 2024. With his expertise in the technology sector, he will further strengthen the company's position on the Swiss market.

Proalpha (www.computer-automation.de)
President appointed for the ERP business
On July 1 of this year, the Proalpha Group appointed Michael Wüstemeier to the newly created position of President ERP. His area of responsibility covers all Proalpha ERP core application solutions.

Proalpha (www.computer-automation.de)
First acquisition outside the DACH region
ERP provider Proalpha is acquiring the Dutch company Metaal Kennis Groep BV (MKG), thereby expanding its ERP offering in the metalworking industry, which is primarily aimed at companies with up to 100 employees.

Proalpha (www.computer-automation.de)
First acquisition outside the DACH region
ERP provider Proalpha acquires Dutch company Metaal Kennis Groep BV (MKG), thereby expanding its ERP offering in the metalworking industry, which is primarily aimed at companies with up to 100 employees.

proALPHA (www.computer-automation.de)
ERP system as an enabler
In large parts of the economy, new regulations trigger a Pavlovian reflex of rejection. This also applies to measures aimed at climate protection. The manufacturing industry in particular has an enormous task ahead of it in this respect.

proALPHA (www.computer-automation.de)
The role of low/no-code platforms
Low/no-code platforms in combination with artificial intelligence are taking enterprise resource planning (ERP) to a new level. And yet: the operation of low/no-code platforms still goes far beyond simple "drag & drop" of code snippets.

Rubber-based seals (www.industrial-production.de)
Integrated ERP system for watertight processes
Rubber-based seals are used in window frames and escalators. They are also a must in tunnel projects to prevent water damage. Sealable, a specialist in sealing and insulation solutions, relies on an ERP system from Pro Alpha, which covers everything from sales to order processing, production planning, warehousing and shipping.

Rubber-based seals (www.polyformnext.de)
Integrated ERP system for watertight processes
Rubber-based seals are used in window frames and escalators. They are also a must in tunnel projects to prevent water damage. Sealable, a specialist in sealing and insulation solutions, relies on an ERP system from Pro Alpha, which covers everything from sales to order processing, production planning, warehousing and shipping.

ProAlpha (www.computer-automation.de)
How can supply chains become more resilient?
The currently pressing issue of resilience should be addressed in the backbone of the company - the ERP system. This can be achieved with the help of special applications based on AI.

ProAlpha (www.computer-automation.de)
New Chief Technology Officer appointed
The ProAlpha Group has strengthened its central position with Björn Goerke. He will take over the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with effect from October 1.

Data quality management (www.industrial-production.de)
Keeping data clean
The quality of a company's data is the direct basis for productivity, reliable decisions and customer satisfaction.

Digital transformation (www.industrial-production.de)
Retrofit - an opportunity for the future
The good thing about challenging times is the return to old virtues. Many a company is rediscovering its old inventive spirit, which was born out of a lack of economic opportunities and has been lost over the years. A new machine is not always the optimal solution. A retrofit often makes more sense.

Proalpha/Empolis (www.computer-automation.de)
Proalpha strengthens its AI expertise
Proalpha, provider of ERP software, acquires the Empolis Group. The aim is for Empolis' intelligent service management solutions to expand Proalpha's ERP portfolio for medium-sized companies in discrete manufacturing.

Enterprise software (www.industrial-production.de)
One technology platform connects everything
With the current release 9 of Proalpha, the software manufacturer is paving the way for a joint technology platform that will unite the solutions of all group companies in the future.

proAlpha (www.computer-automation.de)
Step by step to the ERP cloud
Economic reasons such as speed and costs speak in favor of ERP applications in the cloud. However, medium-sized companies are currently still hesitant, as placing core systems in the care of an IT partner is a step that needs to be carefully considered.

AI projects (www.industrial-production.de)
Questions of ethics: Doing what is feasible?
Researchers assume that AI will have human-like cognitive skills in the future, or even beyond. The question is not "if", but "when". Software manufacturer ProAlpha has therefore summarized what companies should look out for when planning the introduction of AI.

ERP system (www.industrial-production.de)
Partner for a good connection
The Willi Hahn company, Wiha for short, was founded in 1939 as a screw and nut factory. To this day, the company manufactures and procures customer-specific fasteners for industry.

Corporate Development & Strategy (www.industrial-production.de)
Proalpha expands its management team
Marine Gurzadyan has been appointed to the Management Board of the Proalpha Group.

ProAlpha (www.computer-automation.de)
Marine Gurzadyan expands management team
As the new Managing Director of Corporate Development & Strategy, Marine Gurzadyan will drive ProAlpha's growth through innovation and acquisitions.

VDMA software and digitalization (www.computer-automation.de)
New board elected
The VDMA Software and Digitalization Association has a new Board of Directors: the members elected Michael Finkler, Managing Director of proAlpha Business Solutions, as the new Chairman of the Board.

Interview with Eric Verniaut, ProAlpha (www.industrial-production.de)
The digital backbone of companies
Eric Verniaut, CEO of proAlpha, is certain that the coronavirus crisis will boost digitalization. In an interview with editor-in-chief Andrea Gillhuber, he spoke about the importance of transparency in processes and why nothing works today without partners.

Complete ERP solution (www.industrial-production.de)
Resource management for mechanical engineering, metal and CNC parts production
The machine and plant manufacturer Spaleck uses a complete ERP solution from ProAlpha for three different business areas: Mechanical engineering and contract manufacturing of metal and CNC parts. With several modules, the ERP system ensures the integration of CAD data, accelerated quotation preparation and process improvement for multi-variant production, among other things.

proAlpha (www.computer-automation.de)
Changes in management
There are changes in the management of business software provider proAlpha: Andree Stachowski, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) since 2015, will be succeeded by Michael T. Sander as Managing Director for Overall Sales.

Change of leadership (www.computer-automation.de)
Eric Verniaut becomes new CEO at Pro Alpha
Eric Verniaut will become the new CEO of the Pro Alpha Group on February 1, 2020. He succeeds Friedrich Neumeyer, who is stepping down from the management board.

Change of leadership (www.industrial-production.de)
Eric Verniaut becomes new CEO at proAlpha
Eric Verniaut will become the new CEO of the proAlpha Group on February 1, 2020. He succeeds Friedrich Neumeyer, who is leaving the management of proAlpha.

Data acquisition and processing (www.industrial-production.de)
Mobile application scenarios in production
Mobile working via any end device and almost anywhere makes company-wide processes more transparent and productive - from goods receipt to maintenance. However, mobile technologies only bring the desired productivity gains if they access the shared database of the company's ERP system.

Digital processes and ERP (www.industrial-production.de)
ProAlpha and GBTEC enter into cooperation
ProAlpha, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for medium-sized companies, and GBTEC, a specialist in cloud-based business process management, have signed a cooperation agreement.

Strategies for the ERP release (www.industrial-production.de)
Three paths to ERP migration
"Never change a running system", as the saying goes. Nevertheless, at some point, every company has to modernize its ERP system. This migration can be approached in different ways. ERP manufacturer ProAlpha has summarized the three main approaches.

Business Intelligence (www.computer-automation.de)
proAlpha acquires C4BI
ERP provider proAlpha has acquired 100% of the shares in C4BI and is thus further expanding its Business Intelligence (BI) team.

ERP and Industry 4.0 (www.industrial-production.de)
5 challenges, 5 solutions
The top 5 challenges for the use of ERP systems in industrial applications were identified in a recent study by the analyst firm Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) Germany. Pro Alpha offers possible solutions for these hurdles.

Enterprise Resource Planning (www.industrial-production.de)
ERP trends 2019 - this will be important
Many SMEs have decided to expand their ERP solution. Which topics should ERP managers have on their radar for 2019? Seven trends can be identified from studies and user discussions.

ERP software for production planning (www.industrial-production.de)
Late manufacturing creates production space
The Wesemann Group manufactures laboratory equipment, specialist scientific room equipment and sophisticated workplace systems for personal and product protection. When it comes to ERP software, the company also relies on ProAlpha' in production.

ERP systems (www.computer-automation.de)
Outsourcing to the cloud
There are economic reasons for outsourcing ERP systems to the cloud - and many small and medium-sized companies are now convinced of this. However, from a technical perspective, there are a few points to consider when moving to the cloud.

Follow-up with Michael Finkler (www.computer-automation.de)
The Smart Electronic Factory
Due to the Industry 4.0 hype, a lot of smart factory initiatives are emerging in Germany. Michael Finkler, Managing Director Business Development at Proalpha, explains what is special about the Smart Electronic Factory and what role it plays.

Corporate and production management (www.polyformnext.de)
ERP: Centralized and decentralized in one company
Gabriel-Chemie organizes a very special international IT structure. Arguments for or against the use of one centralized or several decentralized ERP systems can be found equally for cross-location applications.

ERP systems (www.computer-automation.de)
Metal profiles in batch size 1
Maas Profile offers over 40,000 material variants. A variety that places tough demands on the ERP system. With an integrated product configurator, product variants can be combined and production optimized for the respective order.

Faster delivery with an integrated IT solution (www.polyformnext.de)
Assembly and warehouse hand in hand
Jacob processes around 100 orders a day and supplies customers with an enormous variety of cable glands. Thanks to integrated assembly planning and warehouse management, this is much better than before.
