Any company interested in the development of Open Source Software for the machine and automation industry and for embedded systems may become a regular member of the OSADL cooperative. There are three different membership levels for regular members – Gold, Silver and Bronze.
In addition, OSADL welcomes associate members. Larger companies have the choice between Bronze, Silver or Gold level; individual, sole proprietorship or small businesses may join as associate member at base level; organizations may join as associate member organization.
Last but not least, there is a special membership for academic institutions who may become an academic member.
Irrespective of the membership category, companies and academic institutions from all over the world are welcome and accepted.
Poster of Regular OSADL Members (print quality)
OSADL-Regular-Members-Poster-2026-01.pdf OSADL Regular Members - Poster (as of January, 2026) | 3.0 M |
Poster of Associate OSADL Members (print quality)
OSADL-Associate-Members-Poster-2026-01.pdf OSADL Associate Members - Poster (as of January, 2026) | 1.1 M |
Poster of Academic OSADL Members (print quality)
OSADL-Academic-Members-Poster-2024-05.pdf OSADL Academic Members - Poster (as of May, 2024) | 3.2 M |
Not yet a member? Joining OSADL is easy: Please find the related information on our page "How to join".



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