Automating Kärcher’s cleaning operations to cut costs & downtime

/ IoT-BASED CLEANING AUTOMATION SYSTEM /

A scalable IoT platform for real-time cleaning control

years of engagement

IoT

system for real-time equipment control

/ SUMMARY /

Founded in 1935, Kärcher is a global leader in cleaning technology, offering innovative equipment, accessories, and services. Known for its high-performance cleaning machines, Kärcher continuously invests in advanced technologies to hold its leadership in the industry. Kärcher partnered with Orient Software to build a fully functional IoT-based automation system aimed at optimizing cleaning processes, improving efficiency, and minimizing operational costs. Working with Kärcher’s subsidiary Zoi over a five-year engagement, Orient delivered scalable enterprise systems and a user-friendly mobile and web portal for real-time monitoring and control of cleaning equipment.

Location

Germany

Cooperation period

5 years

Industry

Cleaning technology

Engagement model

Dedicated development team

Services used

Custom software development

Mobile app development

Web application development

Cloud computing

/ The situation /

A cleaning leader reaching for smart automation

Through its subsidiary Zoi, Kärcher set out to expand its business with smart automation — an advanced IoT system that could optimize cleaning operations, cut costs, and give the company real-time control over its equipment in the field. Delivering that vision called for extensive development resources with deep expertise in scalable enterprise systems and IoT architecture, all within a demanding timeline. Kärcher needed a partner who could execute quickly without compromising on quality. That search led it to Orient Software.

A new bet on smart automation

Through its subsidiary Zoi, Kärcher aimed to expand into smart automation with an advanced IoT system built to optimize cleaning operations and reduce costs.

Real-time control & smarter maintenance

The system had to deliver real-time monitoring and control of cleaning equipment and improve supply management and maintenance processes.

Deep expertise, tight timeline

Execution demanded extensive resources skilled in scalable enterprise systems and IoT architecture, all delivered efficiently within a demanding timeline.

/ THE SOLUTION /

A comprehensive IoT solution, built end to end

Orient Software formed a dedicated, full-position team to collaborate with Zoi and deliver a comprehensive IoT-based solution across architecture, applications, and workflows.

Smart IoT architecture

Orient’s team designed and implemented a scalable IoT system that collects and analyzes data from Kärcher’s cleaning sensors, then issues automated command signals to optimize how cleaning equipment operates.

Mobile & web portal development

The team built user-friendly mobile and web applications for real-time monitoring, equipment tracking, and supply management, with integrated status updates and alerts that keep maintenance timely and reduce downtime.

Process optimization

The team streamlined cleaning workflows through intelligent automation, cutting manual interventions by automating task management and supply tracking.

/ THE RESULTS /

Faster, leaner & ready to scale

Orient’s collaboration with Zoi and Kärcher delivered results across speed, cost, and equipment performance on an architecture built to grow with the business.