In this way, the drive and automation specialist supports its customers early on in the safe and compliant design of their machines and systems. Machine builders and operators gain planning certainty and benefit from comprehensive documentation for their risk assessments, as well as simplified implementation thanks to integrated technical security features.

A key advantage of the MOVI‑C® automation modular system from the Bruchsal-based family-owned company is its consistent security functions across all devices. These enable the easy implementation of security measures and simplify deployment throughout the entire automation system. SEW-EURODRIVE thus offers plant builders and operators worldwide consistent and comprehensive security-compliant solutions for all MOVI-C® product series.

Implementing the security features requires minimal effort

Proven part numbers, model codes, and familiar engineering tools remain unchanged. At the same time, the continuous availability of spare parts for existing systems is ensured, as the new devices are operationally compatible with their predecessors. For operators, this means investment security. In addition, in many cases, it is possible to upgrade existing systems and machines to secure firmware with minimal disruption. The MOVI-C® automation module can also be used without restriction in countries outside the scope of MVO and CRA. This ensures that customers are well-positioned globally with a single product. SEW-EURODRIVE thus underscores its role as a reliable partner in industrial automation.

As early as 2021, the company obtained certification under IEC 62443-4-1 for its secure product development process and has since implemented a significant portion of the requirements. SEW-EURODRIVE undergoes regular audits against ISO 27001 and is consistently working toward compliance with the NIS2 Directive.

With this holistic approach combining technology, organization, and partnership, SEW-EURODRIVE acts as a reliable partner to both plant and machine manufacturers as well as operators, helping them meet regulatory requirements early on and future-proof their automation solutions.

Dr. Hans Krattenmacher, Managing Director of Corporate Innovation Mechatronics, explains the importance SEW-EURODRIVE places on security: “As a pioneer in drive technology, we integrate Security by Design into all our solutions and products and support our customers as a trusted partner through their secure digital transformation.”

About SEW EURODRIVE

Ever since it was founded in 1931, the family business SEW EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG has been headquartered in Bruchsal, near Karlsruhe, in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Today, SEW EURODRIVE is one of the world's leading specialists in drive and automation technology, with around 22 700 employees, 18 production plants, and 92 assembly plants in 57 countries. As one of the leading companies in its field, SEW EURODRIVE keeps applications, processes, systems, and machinery moving in countless sectors – from airport logistics to industrial processes. With around 850 research and development staff, it is making an innovative contribution to shaping the future of drive technology. Proximity to customers is one of SEW EURODRIVE's top priorities. An extensive sales and service network provides professional advice on site and ensures the rapid availability of spare parts and repairs – anywhere in the world. Alongside its headquarters and production facilities in Bruchsal and its plant in Graben-Neudorf, the company operates 30 other sites across Germany.

About SEW-EURODRIVE in the partner country Brazil

When SEW EURODRIVE opened its first branch on the South American continent back in 1978 – over 48 years ago – in Brazil, many European beverage manufacturers who were SEW EURODRIVE customers also built new production plants overseas. The global manufacturer of drive technology components and customized automation solutions has now become a permanent fixture in this multicultural country. Key sectors in Brazil that use SEW EURODRIVE technologies include the sugar and ethanol industry, mining, and the automotive industry. Today, SEW EURODRIVE BRASIL, which has its national headquarters and a production plant in Indaiatuba (in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo), employs over 1700 staff at 18 locations, including two assembly plants in Rio Claro and Joinville. That makes Brazil the third-largest foreign subsidiary of the Bruchsal-based family company after China and France.