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Redefining Automation: A Guide to Open, Software-Defined Automation
This eGuide from Schneider Electric explores how open, software-defined automation is transforming industrial operations by decoupling software from hardware, enabling modular, vendor-agnostic systems. It highlights the benefits of universal automation, including faster deployment, reduced downtime, and improved scalability through shared-source standards like IEC 61499. By embracing this paradigm shift, industries can modernize their infrastructure, empower a more agile workforce, and future-proof their operations in an increasingly digital world.
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Rewriting the Rules: Schneider Electric’s Vision for Open, Sustainable Automation
Curious about the future of automation, sustainability, and career growth in industry? Schneider Electric has answers that challenge the status quo.
Universal Automation - A call for change
Industrial automation has come a long way—but we’ve reached a pivotal moment. Do we keep investing in decades-old technology, or embrace software-defined automation to unlock a more open, agile, and future-ready industry?
Case Story - sustainability and smart control hand in hand
Platinum Engineering helping to scale algae-based carbon capture breakthrough with Schneider Electric’s universal automation—proving that sustainability and smart control can go hand in hand.
Case Story - Leading food and beverage manufacturer embraces open, software-defined automation
A global food and beverage leader is redefining automation by piloting Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert to modernize its tempering process with open, software-defined control.
Achieving Business Value through a Software-defined Automation approach
Enhancing System Agility, Streamlining Engineering, and Boosting Operational Efficiency With open, hardware/vendor independent automation. A Frost & Sullivan Whitepaper In Partnership with Schneider Electric
How to future proof with universal automation Blog Article
What if you could modernise your industrial automation systems without ripping everything out and starting over? Discover how a smarter, more sustainable approach is already transforming the industry.