Automotive
Automotive plants rely on complex, highly automated production lines where every minute of downtime impacts launch schedules and margins. Software-defined automation gives OEMs and Tier‑1s the flexibility to adapt lines to new models, options and volumes without months of re-engineering.
Benefits
Zero-trust cybersecurity
Zero-trust cybersecurity – Browser-based engineering which enables secure and maintenance-free IDE access from anywhere.
Faster Model Changeovers via Centralized PLC Versioning
Faster changeovers for new models and variants through centralized PLC versioning and automated deployment.
Reduce your IT footprint and immediate cost savings
Reduce your IT footprint and immediate cost savings – Eliminate the burden of managing the IDEs and the laptops/virtual machines they run on. You’ll always work on the most up-to-date, fully patched version of the IDE and OS.
Higher OEE with Fewer Stoppages
Higher OEE and fewer stoppages with continuous backup, instant code restore and full audit trails. Calculate your ORR here.
Standardized Automation Across Plants and Suppliers
Standardized automation templates across plants and suppliers to reduce engineering effort and launch risk.
Protected Remote Access for Experts and Partners
Secure remote access for experts and partners without exposing the shop floor network.
Software Defined Automation Customers
Software-Defined Automation for Agile Automotive Manufacturing
Software-defined automation enables automotive manufacturers to rapidly reconfigure production lines for new models via centralized PLC versioning and automated deployments, minimizing downtime and launch delays.
Success Stories
Fugro Brings DevOps Rigor to PLC Programming With Software Defined Automation
Fugro Brings DevOps Rigor to PLC Programming With Software Defined Automation. Fugro’s engineers found that the vendor-native versioning tools for its programmable logic controllers (PLCs) did not provide sufficient visibility into all changes.
Clevertech integrates Software Defined Automation to offer scalable packaging solutions and improve machine efficiency
Clevertech SPA, a leader in packaging machinery innovation, has significantly enhanced its operations through the integration of Software Defined Automation's Industrial DevOps platform. This collaboration has enabled Clevertech to offer scalable packaging solutions, independent of proprietary PLC controllers, thereby improving machine efficiency throughout their lifecycle.
GRASS improves PLC management with Software Defined Automation Version Control
Furniture movement system manufacturer GRASS GmbH’s struggles to manage their PLC software code led to inefficiency, lost productivity, risk, and higher costs. Software Defined Automation (SDA) lets them quickly identify who changed what and when for any kind of industrial software running on their production machines.
Software Defined Automation helps Henkel increase productivity and improve collaboration
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses. The company’s portfolio includes adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, as well as laundry and home care and hair products for consumers. Henkel implemented Software Defined Automation (SDA) to standardize management of their programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Today, they are more efficient and productive with SDA’s secure solution.
AIT of TH Köln provides practical experience to automation engineering students
With Software Defined Automation (SDA), TH Köln Institut für Automation & Industrial IT (AIT) provides students with a practice environment for programmable logic controller (PLC) software development. Students can complete coursework anytime from any computer, while administrators no longer individually manage and distribute virtual machines, saving significant organizational effort and time.
Prevent Downtime With Intelligent Monitoring
Ever questioned your company’s production processes?
