Automation on your own terms
Accelerate your business's competitive edge with open, software-defined automation.
Unlike traditional automation, EcoStruxure Automation Expert is flexible and hardware agnostic. Built for seamless interoperability and digital continuity, it scales easily- without the hassle or cost of rebuilding systems.
Increased efficiency
Increase efficiency, cut costs and safeguard quality with flexible, tailor-made automation.
Accelerated productivity
Achieve digital continuity by eliminating silos and gaining better control of operations.
Maximised investments
Maximise ROI with innovative, software-defined architectures built to evolve at your pace.
See how EcoStruxure Automation Expert’s open, software-defined architecture enables seamless hardware integration, agile scaling, and real-time insights to help you reach your unique business goals.
PET reinvented, industry transformed
"Through software-defined automation and hardware independence, we have been able to effectively de-risk our operations and push the boundaries of our technology."
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Fabio Silvestri
Head of Marketing and Business Development at GR3N
Flexible, open automation
"EcoStruxure Automation Expert immediately guaranteed the availability of an automation architecture capable of integrating digitalisation and innovation at all levels, not only in the production processes, with the appropriate flexibility and openness."
Guiseppe Zichitella
IT Manager, Zicaffe
Empowering flexible digital innovation
"EcoStruxure Automation Expert was born as a natural bridge between IT and OT technologies. This makes it ideal for hosting value-added services… and provides a substantial benefit towards a sustainable path for digital transformation."
Gian Petro Pagliarini
VP Operations, Repack
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Water and Environment
The new era of water management
Water utilities face ageing infrastructure, rising costs, and workforce challenges. Legacy systems slow down decisions. EcoStruxure Automation Expert delivers real-time insights and scalable control, increasing efficiency, cutting costs, and enabling innovation.
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Consumer Packaged Goods
Flexible automation for manufacturers
The Consumer Packaged Goods industry must maintain quality, accelerate time-to-market, and meet shifting demands. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is agile and efficient, enabling sustainable, data-driven manufacturing.
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Energies and Chemicals
Resilient, data-driven energy operations
The Energies and Chemicals industry is under pressure to ensure quality, safety, and uptime while cutting emissions. EcoStruxure Automation Expert delivers data-driven insights- enabling resilient, sustainable operations, and streamlined execution.
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Mining, Minerals and Metals
Drive ROI with smart automation
The Mining, Metals and Minerals (MMM) industry faces pressure to decarbonise and boost asset efficiency. EcoStruxure Automation Expert offers software-defined automation— cutting emissions and enabling real-time, future-proof control for greater ROI.
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What is flexible automation?
Flexible automation is a type of innovative automation strategy designed to quickly and efficiently adapt to changes in production needs. Unlike traditional fixed automation systems, which are suited for repetitive, high-volume tasks, flexible automation is future-ready. It can efficiently manage a diverse range of tasks. This approach emphasizes custom automation solutions tailored to specific activities, facilitating agile scaling and ensuring that businesses can respond quickly to market fluctuations. Such a future-focused strategy is critical for organizations aiming to thrive in ever-changing environments.
How can flexible automation benefit your industry?
Flexible automation can significantly enhance industries by providing custom automated processes that align with an organization’s unique operational objectives. In areas such as manufacturing, water and wastewater, energies and chemicals, the ability to implement agile scaling allows businesses to adjust production levels without undergoing extensive modifications. This future-drive capability not only boosts productivity and minimizes downtime but also enhances quality control. Adopting a custom automation strategy allows companies to become future-ready and position themselves to adapt effortlessly to emerging technologies and evolving customer expectations.
What are the examples of flexible automation?
There are numerous examples of flexible automation showcasing its versatility:
- Robotic arms that can be reprogrammed to perform different assembly tasks as needed.
- Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that can navigate changing warehouse layouts efficiently.
- Custom automation solutions in packaging lines that readily adjust to accommodate various product sizes and shapes.
- Smart inspection systems utilizing AI to adapt to diverse quality control parameters.
- Cloud-based automation platforms that support future-drive decision-making and enable remote operations.
These highlight how effective implementation of flexible automation strategies can lead to scalable, future-focused capabilities.