Eclipse ThreadX at Embedded World 2025 – Setting the Standard for Open Source Safety-Certified RTOSes

The embedded industry is at a pivotal moment: safety-critical systems are growing in complexity, and proprietary solutions are struggling to keep up with evolving regulatory requirements, and long-term sustainability concerns. Moreover, their cost impedes innovation in increasingly competitive markets that see margins under pressure at a time when organisations need to step up their technology investments. The Eclipse ThreadX RTOS is rewriting the rules — combining the power of open source with the rigorous safety certifications required for automotive, medical, industrial, and appliances. At Embedded World 2025, we will showcase how ThreadX is leading the way in redefining safety-certified embedded systems through open collaboration.

Historically, companies developing safety-critical applications have faced a difficult choice — invest in costly proprietary RTOS solutions or attempt to navigate safety certification challenges alone. ThreadX eliminates this tradeoff. It is the first and only safety-certified open source RTOS, offering real-time determinism, a small footprint, and industry-proven reliability across over 12 billion devices. With no developer seat costs and transparent, scalable certification fees, it delivers a cost effective alternative to proprietary solutions, while ensuring long-term sustainability through the ThreadX Alliance.

As part of the Eclipse Foundation’s vision for open source innovation in embedded and safety-critical computing, the ThreadX Alliance ensures the ongoing evolution of the RTOS by providing exclusive access to safety certification documentation, fostering industry collaboration, and ensuring a sustainable future for mission-critical embedded systems based on open source. Visit Booth 4-554 in hall 4 at Embedded World to see firsthand how ThreadX is setting a new benchmark for open, safety certified RTOS innovation.