FROM DELIVERING SECURE CONNECTIVITY TO STEERING INDUSTRIES
TOWARDS EFFICIENT PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Driven by his understanding that connectivity would fundamentally change the way machines operate, Spencer Cramer founded ei3 in 1999. His insight paved the way for unprecedented improvements in efficiency and sustainability, and he continues to lead this revolution in manufacturing today.
1999
ei3 at the forefront of change
Spencer Cramer founds ei3 to capitalize on emerging broadband connectivity. It is this connectivity that enables electronic data exchange for industrial processes.
2002
Pioneers Industry 4.0 and IIoT as we know it today
ei3 is granted a patent on remote service access, which is then licensed to Rockwell, Siemens, Bemis, Amcor, and others.
2005
Establishes multi-tenant, “cloud based”, no-code, white-labelled service
Provides an easy, fast and risk-free start. Machine builders can add their brand logo and identity to offer our refined products with confidence and ease.
Energy Star Service Provider of Excellence Award
ei3 CEO, Spencer Cramer receiving the 2005 Energy Star Service Provider of Excellence award from US Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abraham for our work to integrate building data with Portfolio Manager.
Launches Software Design & Development Centre in Montreal, Canada
ei3 establishes this subsidiary to tap into the software engineering expertise and incredible creative energy of Quebec’s largest city.
Receives ‘Cool Vendor’ Award
Gartner honors ei3 for its IT Approved, OT Managed Technology.
2017
Opens Data Science Center in Zurich, Switzerland
With this subsidiary, ei3 further expands its production portfolio with a data science-as-a-service offering and an app for lifecycle and predictive maintenance services.
2018
Becomes the first IIoT company in North America to achieve ISO 27001 certification