New software company Stormbit GmbH launched

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Hermann Schäfer (Image credit: Stormbit GmbH)

With the foundation of the Stormbit GmbH, the Systec & Solutions Group is expanding its portfolio with a specialized software company focused on data-driven production environments and communication management. Stormbit develops digital solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing systems and make production data available in real time exactly where it is needed — directly within the process.

The company’s portfolio includes context-based visualization of production-relevant data, device tracking solutions, and continuous information availability throughout the entire manufacturing process. In addition, the application provides the foundation for predictive maintenance concepts. The goal is to improve transparency, efficiency, and safety — particularly in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, as well as food and cosmetics manufacturing.

Many production environments still face significant media discontinuities: despite increasing digitalization, information is often still documented on paper or distributed across multiple systems. Especially in sensitive areas such as GMP-compliant cleanrooms, this can lead to deviations, delays, and potential sources of error.

This is where Stormbit comes in. As a spin-off of Systec & Solutions GmbH — an internationally established specialist for HMI systems in cleanroom environments — the company combines deep process expertise with modern software development. Its mission: bringing data to where decisions are made. Validated, in real time, and in the right context.

“Providing the right information at the right time in the right place is the key to safe and efficient production processes,” explains Hermann Schäfer. “In practice, however, this information is often fragmented or not digitized. With Stormbit, we close this gap and deliver data exactly where it is needed at the decisive moment. Stormbit provides the technological foundation, by integrating existing data sources and transforming them into a seamless, actionable view of processes and assets.”

VEYA: Paperless labeling and real-time visualization in the cleanroom

One of the first examples is the VEYA solution. The system enables paperless, GMP-compliant labeling and visualization of production-relevant data in cleanroom environments. Through LCD-based HMIs, ePaper-based labels (LSLs; Life Science Labels), and a dedicated app, key information such as production data, room parameters, status messages, and cleaning states are displayed in real time.

The data is sourced directly from existing enterprise systems and centrally managed, preventing conflicting or outdated information — a common issue with manual labeling processes. This significantly reduces potential errors while also minimizing manual documentation efforts through digital data provisioning. The result is greater transparency, improved process reliability, and enhanced audit readiness.

Beyond data visualization, Stormbit’s portfolio also includes additional scalable applications that can be deployed across industries — from pharmaceuticals to food and cosmetics manufacturing.

Experienced Managing Director focused on growth and international expansion

Stormbit GmbH is led by Hermann Schäfer, an experienced entrepreneur with extensive expertise in developing and scaling business models.

Hermann Schäfer is an electrical engineer specializing in communications technology and combines technical expertise with strong entrepreneurial execution capabilities. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and expanded numerous companies — both organically and through strategic partnerships and M&A activities.

Among his key achievements are the establishment of a U.S. subsidiary and his significant contribution to the growth of Systec & Services, the predecessor company of today’s Systec & Solutions GmbH, culminating in its later acquisition by Körber Pharma.

In additional leadership roles, including as Business Unit Director at Possehl Digital, Hermann Schäfer helped expand an investment portfolio from three to ten companies. His core strengths include market expansion, scalable business model development, and the successful implementation of transformation and change processes.

With a combination of technological expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a strong focus on digital innovation, Hermann Schäfer aims to strategically drive Stormbit’s growth and position the company as a strong partner for future-ready communication solutions.

About Stormbit

Stormbit GmbH is part of the Systec & Solutions Group and develops software solutions for the context-based visualization and utilization of production data. Its goal is to make validated information digitally available throughout the entire manufacturing process — in real time, in the right place, and without media discontinuities. In doing so, Stormbit helps companies make processes safer, more efficient, and more scalable.