Transaction-Network
Prevent machine downtimebefore it happens.
For plant operators, machine builders, and material suppliers who want to stop coordinating service and let it run automatically.
FOR
Plant Operators
Your machines are down.
And you see it too late.
Missing transparency, unplanned downtime, no proactive recommendations.
Stabilize productionFOR
Machine Builders
Your service only grows
with more staff.
Too many callbacks, no remote access, rising expectations, and no self-service.
Scale serviceFOR
Material Suppliers
We bring the customer.
Not just the shelf space.
Instead of paying for reach, sell where the demand is real: directly at the machine.
Discover marketplaceCECIMO Machine Tools Innovation Award 2025
Awarded for industrial service innovation
The Industrial Service Network
Built for Service. Built to Scale.
ISO-Certified Security
Data protection & compliance to the highest standards
What is Transaction-Network?
No Tool. No Portal. No Platform.The infrastructure that runs service.
Your machines. Every vendor. One system.
No phone call. No email. No paper trail.
Service runs. Without anyone having to coordinate.
Because service only works when everyone operates together in one network.
The Industrial Service Network.
The Pioneers Choose Transaction-Network
Leading industrial companies trust our service ecosystem
80,000+ Machines
(Assets). Worldwide in the Network.
Together with our partners, we connect over 80,000 machines worldwide and create a service ecosystem that prevents unplanned downtime before it occurs.
Parts. Fully Automated.
Machines (Assets). Worldwide.
Gigabytes of Data. Daily.
The Ecosystem
What is Transaction-Network?
More than software. The industrial service ecosystem.
Transaction-Network is not a tool and not a portal. It is the industrial service ecosystem where manufacturers, OEMs, service partners, and material suppliers work according to the same processes.
Machine signals become clear service jobs.
Processes run structured and automated across company boundaries.
One process. One structure. One shared service workflow.
Results
Our approach delivers
results
Downtime Never Happens
Machine downtime is prevented through early detection before it stops production.
Delivery Deadlines Are Met
Even with thin staffing — automated processes secure your commitments.
Operating Costs Drop Measurably
Automated transactions and digital workflows replace manual coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
The most important answers about Transaction-Network
- What is the difference between a service platform and a service infrastructure?
A service platform is a tool one company buys and uses internally. A service infrastructure like Transaction-Network connects multiple parties - OEM, plant operator, service partner, supplier - on the same structure. No single company owns it. Everyone benefits from it. Think of it like a railroad: not owned by any single train, but everyone runs on it.
- What is an Industrial Service Network?
An Industrial Service Network is a digital infrastructure that connects plant operators, machine builders, service partners, and material suppliers in a shared service process. Unlike traditional service portals or maintenance systems (CMMS), it operates across company boundaries and across manufacturers.
- Who developed the Industrial Service Network?
The concept of the Industrial Service Network was developed and defined by Transaction-Network. Transaction-Network is the first implementation of this infrastructure category in European mechanical engineering - founded by Gerd Bart, based in Gottmadingen on Lake Constance in Germany.
- Who is Transaction-Network built for?
Three groups: Plant operators who need to prevent machine downtime and keep delivery commitments. Machine builders (OEMs) who want to scale their service without hiring proportionally more staff. And material suppliers who want to sell directly where demand is real - right at the machine.
- How fast can I get up and running?
The platform is ready to use immediately. After sign-up, you connect your machines and start using the ecosystem. Integration happens through standardized APIs and our team guides you through it. First service cases can be automated within days.
- Is Transaction-Network vendor-independent?
Yes. Transaction-Network is not tied to any single machine manufacturer. Machines from different vendors connect through standardized interfaces (OPC UA, REST API). Customers like Gerhard Schubert, United Grinding, Zollern, Singulus, and many more all run on the same infrastructure simultaneously.
- How secure is my data?
Security is non-negotiable. Transaction-Network is ISO-certified and fully GDPR-compliant. Your machine data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You always retain full control over your data and can manage access permissions at a granular level.
- What does it cost?
Pricing is based on your specific usage - number of machines and the modules you need. Book a call and we will put together a tailored proposal. Most customers see ROI within the first few months through avoided downtime alone.
- Can I try the service infrastructure?
Absolutely. We offer a Proof of Value (PoV): up to 6 months of full access to the production system for up to 5 customers with 3 machines each. You get real results in live operations before deciding on a full rollout.
Still have questions?
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About Gerd Bart
Gerd Bart is the founder and mind behind Transaction-Network. With over 20 years of experience in industry, he has experienced the problems of machine maintenance firsthand: Opaque processes, missing connectivity, expensive downtime.
His vision was clear: A digital ecosystem that connects manufacturers, machine builders, and suppliers — in real-time, automated, across manufacturers.
"Service doesn't have to be complicated. It just needs the right infrastructure." — Gerd Bart
Today, Transaction-Network works with leading industrial companies and was awarded the CECIMO Machine Tools Innovation Award in 2025.
The Game Changer
Seconds
From Incident to Service Job
The Game Changer:
We Call It Instant Service.
What used to require a whole day of coordination — recording the incident, coordinating internally and externally, clarifying — now happens live, transparently, and automatically.