FrameworX leverages modern technology to deliver industrial-grade performance with enterprise flexibility.

Built on .NET with native Python 3 integration, the platform provides a unified development experience that deploys seamlessly across desktop, web, and mobile platforms through WebAssembly technology.

  • 100% .NET managed code
  • Python 3 native integration  
  • WebAssembly deployment
  • 100+ native connectors
  • Millisecond response times
  • Single file deployment

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Core Runtime Technology

The platform operates on 100% .NET managed code with a multi-threaded driver core delivering millisecond response times through service exception handling and optimized execution paths.

Runtime OptionUse CaseBenefits
.NET 8Cross-platform deployments
(Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM)		• Smaller footprint
• Container-ready
• Modern performance
.NET Framework 4.8Windows-specific integrations• Legacy library support
• Windows API access
• Industrial hardware compatibility
Docker ContainersCloud and edge deployments• Scalable architecture
• Cisco IoT App Hosting
• Simplified deployment


Development Languages

Primary Languages

  • C# - Compiled performance with strict validation for control systems
  • Python 3 - Interpretive flexibility for analytics and data processing
  • Interoperability - Seamless method calls between C# and Python

Secondary Languages

  • VB.NET - Full platform access with legacy support
  • JavaScript - HTML5 page scripting and legacy integration


Integrated Development Environment

Editor Type

Features

Purpose

C#/VB.NET Editors

IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, debugging

Control logic and system integration

Python Editor

Output playground, interactive execution

Analytics and data processing

SQL Editors

Query builder, visual designer

Database integration

JSON/XML Editors

Schema validation, formatting

Web data exchange

Rich Text Editor

PDF/HTML output

Report generation


Native Connectivity Architecture

FrameworX includes a comprehensive communication stack built directly into the platform, eliminating middleware dependencies and delivering superior performance

Built-in Communication Stack

Standards

  • OPC UA Server
  • OPC UA Client
  • MQTT Broker
  • MQTT Client (Flat & Sparkplug B)

Storage

  • Embedded SQLite
  • Time-series historian
  • Alarm database
  • Solution database

Protocols

  • 100+ native connectors
  • Direct implementation
  • No middleware required
  • Optimized performance


WebAssembly and UI Technologies

Canvas Displays

Fixed element relationships ideal for:

  • Process diagrams
  • P&IDs
  • Synoptic screens

Dashboard Displays

Responsive grid layout perfect for:

  • KPI monitoring
  • Data visualization
  • Analytics presentation

RESS Technology

Responsive Design + Server-Side Components delivers optimal user experience across all devices:

  • Server Detection - Identifies device class (phone, tablet, desktop)

  • Optimized Delivery - Sends appropriate content and resources

  • Responsive Behavior - Maintains flexibility within device class

  • Reduced Engineering time - all displays are shared by all layouts

  • Result - Fast loading with adaptive layouts


Desktop Layout  (Native or Web) 

Mobile Layout


Python Integration Excellence

Solution-Specific Python Management

FeatureBenefitUse Case
Independent Python VersionsEach solution uses its own interpreterLibrary compatibility management
Solution-Contained ScriptsScripts stored in .dbsln databaseSimplified deployment and IP protection
Output PlaygroundInteractive execution in designerTesting and development
C#/Python InteropCall methods across languages

Call methods across languages


UNS Integration and Data Access

Dynamic TagProvider Technology

Local UNS Governance

  • Tags defined in solution
  • Manual mapping to sources
  • Full control over namespace
  • Traditional workflow

Dynamic External Governance

  • Zero-configuration at runtime
  • Adapts to external sources
  • Automatic discovery
  • Reduced engineering time

External Application APIs

  • .NET SDK - Full platform access for C# applications
  • Python SDK - Data access for analytics and ML applications

Execution Architecture

Server-Side Execution

  • Multi-threaded parallel tasks
  • Exception control and recovery
  • Millisecond scan rates
  • Optimized driver core

Client-Side Execution

  • Automatic exception encapsulation
  • ASYNC non-blocking calls
  • UI responsiveness maintained
  • Server method invocation


Deployment & DevOps

Solution Deployment

  • Single File Deployment - Complete solution in .dbsln file
  • Encrypted Configuration - Security and IP protection built-in
  • Cross-Platform - Deploy same solution to any supported OS

Version Control Integration

  • JSON Export - Human-readable, diff-friendly files
  • Git Compatible - Standard version control workflows
  • Collaborative Development - Multi-developer support


Next Steps

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  • Explore [Key Differentiators] for competitive advantages
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