The new automation challenge according to SEW

Virtualisation and cloud-based infrastructures are fundamentally transforming business models-moving away from offering individual physical components to providing services on a pay-per-use basis

Cloud, remote access and virtualisation. Dematerialisation drives changes not only in purchasing methods - from products to services - but also in technological advancements. It completely changes the approach to engineering and commissioning: in fact, centralised cloud solutions enable management of activities anytime, anywhere. Maintenance is also virtualised, allowing for timely and efficient services, even remotely.

Connecting designers and installers with the virtual PLC. SEW-EURODRIVE is developing a new concept of hyperconnectivity, namely, integrating field-level operations with machine and plant management. This innovation simplifies interactions between machine designers and installers, ultimately benefiting end users by enhancing sustainability and optimising costs.

In particular, Virtual PLC solutions enable flexible management without the need to install an external control panel. As automation systems become increasingly complex, virtualisation is key to managing this growing complexity, providing manufacturers and machine builders with unified, customised interfaces. Finally, collaboration between systems, suppliers, and system integrators helps reduce costs while maximising productivity and efficiency.