SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces OrchestrationSuite Powered by Software Defined Automation
A tool for the future of automation
December 3, 2025
The web-based OrchestrationSuite tool from SEW-EURODRIVE is an on-demand suite that simplifies industrial automation by enabling software to be deployed, managed, and updated via a single platform. It combines cloud-based engineering environments, secure remote access, and AI-supported functions in a flexible solution.
Now, the Bruchsal-based drive and automation specialist is taking another step forward: In collaboration with its partner company Software Defined Automation Inc. (SDA), OrchestrationSuite is being further developed to make it even more transparent and powerful for users.
“The partnership with SDA allows us to coordinate the workflows of OEM development (Dev) and end customer operations (Ops) across the entire automation cycle, thereby transferring principles from the IT world directly into the installed OT (operational technology),” explains Dr. Hans Krattenmacher, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) at SEW-EURODRIVE. “Our customers benefit from simplified software provisioning for PLCs, robots, and drives, centralized versioning and availability of updates and backups – all of which is manufacturer-independent, secure, and scalable via the cloud.”
The MOVI-C® drive and automation platform from SEW-EURODRIVE is fully integrated into the OrchestrationSuite. This enables the OrchestrationSuite to provide consistent web-based access to engineering tools, such as MOVISUITE® and MotionStudio®, in order to efficiently control and automate the configuration, commissioning, and operation of MOVI-C® components.
Thanks to open interfaces, third-party tools can also be seamlessly integrated. Engineers can work directly in the browser without having to install local software – a real efficiency gain.
The powerful platform enables fine-grained access control for users, groups, devices, and projects and supports the secure remote provisioning of various automation software. Automated backup and recovery processes minimize downtime, while transparent version tracking across different PLC providers ensures maximum traceability. AI-powered features automatically document PLC code and translate it into human-readable language. In addition, individual pipelines (automatic executable task lists) can be configured for automated updates and backups of entire device fleets – including control software, setups, and firmware.
“Our vision at SDA is to turn factories into software systems,” says Dr. Josef Waltl, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the software manufacturer based in Boston in the US and Garching near Munich. “The collaboration with SEW-EURODRIVE shows how this vision is becoming reality: The intuitive OrchestrationSuite is a change driver. It works independently of systems, locations, and manufacturers, simplifies the lifecycle management of all automation resources, strengthens cybersecurity in industrial environments, and supports the path to the software-defined factory. Together with SEW-EURODRIVE as our partner, we are creating next-level automation with the software of tomorrow – today.”
About SEW-EURODRIVE
Founded in 1931, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG is a family business 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 22 700 employees, 18 production plants, and 92 assembly plants in 57 countries.
As a market leader in its field, SEW-EURODRIVE keeps applications, processes, systems, and machinery moving in countless sectors – from airport logistics to industrial processes. With around 850 researchers and developers working in research and development, the company 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.
Further information can also be found at www.sew-eurodrive.de.
About Software Defined Automation Inc.
Founded by manufacturing, industrial software, and cloud experts, Software Defined Automation envisions a future where industrial controller management is simple, secure, and efficient. The company brings IT-like best practices for development, operations, and security to industrial automation to transform the way engineers interact with and maintain their control systems. Its modern cloud solution for managing multi-vendor automation environments helps manufacturers increase factory uptime, reduce mean time to recover, and maximize the productivity of their assets. The company is headquartered in Boston with offices in Munich, Germany.
For more information, visit www.softwaredefinedautomation.io.
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