Shaping Industrial Automation
We empower customers to become better, bolder, and faster by enabling highly competitive, sustainable, and future-ready operations. This transformation is unlocked through open, software defined automation, fueled by data-driven insights, and brought to life by the dedication and expertise of our passionate people. Together, we help businesses innovate, optimize performance, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Open, Software-defined automation
At Schneider Electric, we are pioneers in open automation, leveraging our legacy of innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our software-defined automation (SDA) approach offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, ensuring your operations are always at the cutting edge.
We take a lead in driving the Open, software-defined automation with the aim to bringing greater agility, efficiency, and sustainability to industries by creating greater awareness & adoption: and promote open automation as industries undergo digital transformation.
Why Choose Open, Software-Defined Automation?
- Build a Foundation of Flexibility: Adapt to modern challenges while safeguarding existing investments.
- Drive Intelligent Decision- Making: Combine advanced analytics with real-time data for better operational efficiency.
- Enable True Autonomy: Minimize dangerous or repetitive tasks and prioritize value-added work.
Industrial Automation Software – where Versatility meets Innovation
Our extensive industrial software portfolio is tailored to meet the needs of numerous industries across several applications, leveraging partnerships with leading software companies. It can help businesses elevate their digitisation efforts and achieve their sustainability and performance goals.
EcoStruxure Automation Expert
Introducing our open, software-defined automation solution, EcoStruxure Automation Expert. This software decouples control hardware from the software, enabling greater flexibility, scalability and adoption to new technologies.
Key Benefits:
- Maximize efficiency and minimize costs with a hardware-independent automation system tailored to your ambitions
- Accelerate productivity and power better business decisions with digital continuity that breaks down data silos.
- Innovate and maximize your investments with a future-ready automation system that evolves at your pace.
Digitalization in Industries
Digitalization is key to operational efficiency and sustainability. Our digital portfolio, including AVEVA’s world-leading industrial software, supports you throughout the entire lifecycle of operations. From design to maintenance, we empower you to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.
Our Approach:
- End-to-End IoT Services: Comprehensive digital services for every stage of your operations.
- Focus on People: Change management and governance programs to upskill employees and adapt to evolving IT and OT roles.
1. What is New Automation and how is it different from traditional automation?
New Automation combines advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing with traditional automation methods. Unlike traditional systems, which are rigid and isolated, New Automation is flexible, adaptive, and integrates seamlessly across various processes, enabling real-time data analysis and decision-making.
2. Why is Open Automation important for modern industries?
Open Automation is crucial for modern industries as it provides flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. It allows seamless integration of various systems, promotes interoperability, and reduces vendor lock-in. This helps industries stay agile, adopt new technologies, and adapt to changing market demands.
3. What are the benefits of adopting New Automation powered by Open Automation?
Adopting New Automation with Open Automation brings benefits like improved efficiency, reduced operational costs, and greater flexibility. It enables real-time data analytics, faster decision-making, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring quicker adaptability to market changes.
4. How does Open Automation support industrial digital transformation?
Open Automation supports industrial digital transformation by enabling the integration of new technologies with legacy systems. It provides access to cloud-based platforms, real-time monitoring, and data analytics, which facilitates smarter decision-making, improved collaboration, and greater process optimisation.
5. What role does software play in Open Automation systems?
Software is the backbone of Open Automation systems, enabling communication, data analysis, and process control. It supports seamless integration across various devices and platforms, ensuring real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent decision-making to optimise operations and improve productivity.
6. How can New Automation improve operational flexibility and efficiency?
New Automation enhances operational flexibility by allowing quick adaptation to changing market conditions. It optimises processes through intelligent automation, reducing human intervention, and enabling faster production cycles. This leads to improved efficiency, reduced errors, and more cost-effective operations.
