Facts about ITK Engineering

From start-up to leading digital engineering provider: ITK has been instill intelligence in systems worldwide since 1994 – and today, as a wholly-owned subsidiary, we do this with a strong partner at our side, Bosch.

ITK at a glance

An international software and systems engineering company with a firm grasp of development methods, ITK covers the entire range of tech from embedded systems to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Customers at home and abroad in sectors ranging from automotive, industrial, and railway engineering to medical systems, agricultural/ construction machinery, and motorsports enjoy the benefits of our tailor-made consultancy and development services. Today, approximately 1,150 employees across 10 locations in Germany and 4 additional locations worldwide bring more than 30 years of expertise to the table.

Facts and figures about ITK Engineering, including the number of employees, locations, year founded, and industries.

A corporate subsidiary with a great history

ITK founder Michael Englert works in his basement office

How it all began

A 486 DX 4 processor, 8 MB of RAM, and an 80 MB hard disk – those specs would hardly elicit a smile today, but they were state of the art when ITK was founded in 1994. Equipped with a small computer and a great passion for technical cybernetics, Michael founded ITK in a basement office in Kuhardt with the vision of instilling intelligence in machines.

Milestones along the way

Since the early 2000s, ITK has been steadily expanding beyond the Palatinate region: Starting with a few additional locations in Germany, the company gradually developed a network of subsidiaries in European and international markets. In 2017, ITK became part of the Bosch Group, and in 2024, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Michael Englert, founder of ITK Engineering, commenting on the sale of the company to Bosch

The time has come for us to look for a strategic partner in a highly competitive market. With Bosch, we will be able to better position our core competencies on the international market. What’s more, we can also better exploit growth opportunities, particularly through digitalization, and play an even more active role in shaping the market across all sectors.
Michael Englert, commenting on the sale of the company to Bosch

Declaration of corporate governance

Statutory provisions require companies subject to co-determination to set and publish target quotas of women in management positions and deadlines for achieving these targets. Accordingly, ITK Engineering GmbH hereby publishes its declaration below in accordance with Section 289f (4) of the German Commercial Code (HGB).

Declaration of corporate governance (only in German)

ITK WORLDWIDE

Locations

ITK has ten sites in Germany. Our company employs 1,150 people worldwide, including our colleagues at four international locations and continue to grow internationally in the future.

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Smart traffic management in Essen

A team of innovative enterprises is supporting the city of Essen in the digitalization of its traffic system. As part of the COMO (Connected Mobility Essen) project, ITK is playing a pivotal role by developing an AI-solution for real-time traffic management based on an advanced forecasting algorithm for live data. In this way, we are setting new standards for urban traffic: less traffic jams, improved air quality and an efficient traffic flow.

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A man opens a Bosch smart oven equipped with sensors and AI for accurate cooking time prediction.

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AI for Smart Home Devices

Companies that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their products not only create value for customers – they also actualize opportunities for their product ranges. ITK Engineering helped BSH Hausgeräte GmbH optimize its built-in ovens using AI. The result is a smart home solution that delivers value today and is ready to adapt to tomorrow’s demands.

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