About FORMATION
Spatial intelligence and tracking infrastructure as a service
Order picking warehouse

Spatial intelligence for the physical world

Tracking infrastructure as a service

FORMATION is a spatial intelligence company that turns movement into operational intelligence. We provide tracking infrastructure as a service so teams can see what is where, why it moved, and what should happen next.
  • Track → Trace → Trigger as a single operational loop.
  • A shared Map for workers, managers, and systems.
  • Built for Asset Tracking across sites and workflows.

Map-first, workflow-ready

From Map to Digital Twin

FORMATION starts with a Map anyone can use. Map Markers, Geofences, and asset history build a Digital Twin that powers Insights and Dashboard views for real-world operations.
  • Map Markers for people, assets, and zones.
  • Geofencing to trigger tasks and alerts.
  • Insights and Dashboards for Situational Awareness.
Tracker

Active, passive, and Hybrid Tracking

QR Code Tracking and RTLS in one system

Use QR Code Tracking for low-cost coverage and Active Tracking where precision matters. Hybrid Tracking connects them into one operational view.
  • Passive Tracking with QR Code Tags.
  • Active Tracking with RTLS (BLE, UWB, GPS).
  • Hybrid Tracking to balance cost, precision, and scale.
API integrations

Built to plug into operations

Integrations, APIs, and Workspace alignment

FORMATION integrates with ERP, MES, and IoT brokers so data flows into the Workspace and back into your systems of record.
  • APIs for asset updates, events, and automation.
  • MQTT and Omlox-compatible integrations.
  • Export data for analytics and reporting.
Boschinnovation

Roots and early pilots

Founded in Berlin in 2020

FORMATION was founded in 2020 in Berlin by a group of serial entrepreneurs and spatial technology experts. We were accelerated by Bosch in our first year and have grown solely through customer sales — without the need for outside capital.
    Planning with formation

    Our mission

    Spatial intelligence for defence readiness

    Empower the defence world with a new breed of spatial intelligence.
      Founder ian hannigan

      Ian Hannigan (CEO)

      Vision, product design, and strategic leadership

      Ian Hannigan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FORMATION. Based in Berlin, Ian brings deep expertise in product design, innovation, and user-centric workflows. With a background in product consultancy and UX design, he leads FORMATION’s strategic direction — shaping how spatial intelligence translates into real-world operational impact for customers across industries. LinkedIn
        Founder jilles van gurp

        Jilles van Gurp (CTO)

        Technology leadership and systems architecture

        Dr. Jilles van Gurp is Chief Technology Officer at FORMATION and an experienced technology entrepreneur. With decades of experience building scalable software services and leading engineering teams, Jilles oversees architecture, platform development, and technical strategy that power FORMATION’s map-first tracking infrastructure. He’s also active in the tech community as a mentor, consultant, and open-source maintainer. LinkedIn