We use innovative technologies for the automation of your machines and systems through to the entire factory, including a functional guarantee. From planning to commissioning, you benefit from our many years of experience and receive everything from a single source. So that you can start thinking about your processes of tomorrow today.
It's difficult, even impossible, to imagine modern industrial production without it, but it was once no more than a wishful dream. So, where exactly does the term "Automation" come from? The ancient Greeks revered "Automatia" as the goddess of chance. In his "Politeia" (politics), Aristotle expressed the hope that one day machines would work on their own so masters would no longer need slaves. The linguistic origins of the term automation therefore lie in the Greek, with the term generally referring to independent (autonomous) activity.
In English, the term "automation" describes both and means the process of creating automation and the automation technology as a result.
A “machine” is a self-contained production unit (device) that fulfills a specific function. Machines can be mechanical, electrical or electronic and as such are often part of a larger system. Typical machines are the filling and packaging machines in food production, e.g. tubular bag machines or cup or glass filling machines.
In contrast, the term “plant” generally describes a more complex system with which a specific production process is realized. Such a system usually consists of several machines or production modules and other components that are networked via control systems and work together in the system.
A central feature of SEW-EURODRIVE's system and machine solutions is our MOVI-C® modular automation system. This provides our customers with the basis for implementing complete automation solutions - integrated, scalable and all from one manufacturer. Consisting of drive technology, control technology, inverter technology (for decentralized or control cabinet installation) and the associated software, MOVI-C® ensures maximum relief and the future security you need.