Make bolder impact in your industry with Open, Software-Defined Automation
Shaping Industrial Automation
Open, Software-Defined Automation enables industries to build more agile, intelligent, and future-ready operations. By combining flexibility, real-time insights, and scalable architectures, it helps businesses accelerate innovation, optimize performance, and adapt to evolving demands.
Why Open, Software-Defined Automation?
• Flexibility by Design: Modernize at your own pace while protecting existing investments and avoiding vendor lock-in.
• Smarter Decision-Making: Leverage real-time data and advanced analytics to improve visibility, efficiency, and operational outcomes.
• Greater Operational Autonomy: Reduce manual intervention, enhance productivity, and enable teams to focus on higher-value activities.
Customer Advocacy & Success Stories
H2E Power Systems
From Vision to Impact: Transforming Industries Through Collaboration
Discover how H2E Power Systems and Schneider Electric are driving innovation through Open, Software-Defined Automation - enabling smarter, more resilient industries. Hear from Mr. Siddharth Mayur, Founder & MD of H2E, on how this collaboration is unlocking new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd
Empowering Industries with Open Systems: Shaping Industries of the Future
Discover how Kochi Metro Rail Ltd and Schneider Electric are driving innovation through Open, Software-Defined Automation enabling smarter, more resilient industries. Hear from Mr. Gokul TG, Assistant General Manager, on how this collaboration is unlocking new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Water Security starts with Open, Software-Defined Automation
Open, Software-Defined Automation is reshaping India’s path to Water Security by 2047—placing open, interoperable, and intelligent automation at the heart of a smarter, more sustainable water future. Featuring Mr. Shiv Mohan Dixit, Technical Advisor at the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti – a key voice in this digital shift, shares powerful insights on how embracing Open, Software Defined Automation can revolutionize water infrastructure and utility operations.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Strong Partnership for India's Historic Missions
Schneider Electric has delivered many automation systems across various applications at SDSC SHAR, reinforcing its role as a trusted technology partner to ISRO. ISRO is at the forefront of India’s space exploration and satellite launch capabilities, driving innovation in scientific research, satellite communications, and interplanetary missions.
Water Treatment Plant, Bhandup, Mumbai
Schneider Electric Wins contract to Automate India’s Largest Water Treatment plant in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Discover how Schneider Electric along with Welspun Enterprises and Veolia are powering India’s largest water treatment plant through Open, Software-defined Automation — enabling safer, smarter and more efficient water management for 22 million people in Mumbai.
Nestlé Nescafé
Helping the world wake up every day
Nestlé needed to eliminate power disruptions and reduce costly maintenance throughout its Nescafé Toluca factory, which is responsible for 60% of the company's soluble coffee production. Our solutions and services deliver that reliability, along with predictive maintenance and a lower total cost of ownership.
NASA Johnson Space Centre
The future of industrial automation is open and software-defined
Watch now to see highlights from Schneider Electric’s exclusive EAE Houston event, where industry influencers explored how open software-defined automation (SDA) is reshaping industrial automation. From expert panels and live demos to a visit to the City of Conroe, discover how open SDA is driving greater choice, speed, and flexibility.
- Industrial Automation Software
Industrial Automation Software
Industrial Automation Software Motion Control and Robotics 
Motion Control and Robotics
Motion Control and Robotics Variable Speed Drives and Frequency Drives 
Variable Speed Drives and Frequency Drives
Variable Speed Drives and Frequency Drives Push Buttons, Switches, Pilot Lights and Joysticks 
Push Buttons, Switches, Pilot Lights and Joysticks
Push Buttons, Switches, Pilot Lights and Joysticks PLC, PAC and Dedicated Controllers 
PLC, PAC and Dedicated Controllers
PLC, PAC and Dedicated Controllers Interface, Measurement and Control Relays 
Interface, Measurement and Control Relays
Interface, Measurement and Control Relays Signaling Units 
Signaling Units
Signaling Units Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) 
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Power Supplies, Power Protection and Transformers 
Power Supplies, Power Protection and Transformers
Power Supplies, Power Protection and Transformers Remote SCADA and Telemetry Systems 
Remote SCADA and Telemetry Systems
Remote SCADA and Telemetry Systems Process Control and Safety 
Process Control and Safety
Process Control and Safety Measurement and Instrumentation 
Measurement and Instrumentation
Measurement and Instrumentation Industrial Communication 
Industrial Communication
Industrial Communication Contactors and Protection Relays 
Contactors and Protection Relays
Contactors and Protection Relays Enclosures and Accessories 
Enclosures and Accessories
Enclosures and Accessories
Reports & Whitepapers on Open Automation
Open, Software-Defined Automation for Smarter Water Security
Enable smarter water security with open, software-defined automation that improves efficiency, visibility, and operational resilience.
Watch nowThe future of work in industry: Empowering the next-generation workforce through digitalization
The majority of industrial companies say attracting talent is a key challenge. Increased automation and digitalization can overcome it and empower the next generation workforce.
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Software-defined industrial automation: A perspective from IDC
IDC provides insights into the significant transformation occurring in industrial automation through software-defined automation.
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New ways of automation – a documentary about manufacturer independent industrial automation
Experts from industry, mechanical engineering, universities and science explain how a manufacturer-independent, software-centric and standards-based approach to automation is bringing a paradigm shift for industrial organizations.
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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.
Discover our Innovative Software
EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert
Software-defined industrial automation systems create step-change improvements throughout your complete operational lifecycle.
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EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin
A digital twin software suite to create digital models of real machines. Full virtual machine engineering can save time to market by up to 50% and commissioning time by up to 60%.
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AVEVA System Platform
AVEVA System Platform is a scalable industrial software platform for supervisory, SCADA, and IIoT applications that integrates the process with enterprise business systems.
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EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert
EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert
PR & Media Coverage
Schneider Electric demonstrates how AI‑powered, open software‑defined automation transforms green hydrogen and complex industries with Microsoft
Read moreSchneider Electric joins hands with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for India’s historic space missions
Read moreSchneider Electric Wins contract to Automate India’s Largest Water Treatment plant in Mumbai
Read moreSchneider Electric’s new Copilot enhances open automation with Microsoft AI
Read moreIndia emerges as one of the most advanced markets for autonomous energy operations, with 73% targeting full autonomy within five years
Read moreSchneider Electric India announces Open Automation Movement: Empowering Industries for Complete Digital Transformation and Flexible Integration
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What is Software-Defined Automation?
Software-defined automation (SDA) is a modern approach that separates industrial control logic from hardware. By leveraging open automation principles, it enables scalable, flexible, and interoperable systems. SDA transforms how machines operate by making control software hardware-agnostic and easier to update or reconfigure.
How Software-Defined Automation Works
Software-defined automation uses open architectures and virtualization to decouple control applications from physical hardware. With open automation, developers create software once and deploy it across multiple devices. This promotes faster updates, better integration, and simplified scaling—all while supporting diverse industrial environments.