Broadcom and SEW-EURODRIVE are powering the future of software-defined manufacturing

In today’s dynamic industrial landscape, companies face a number of challenges, including scalability, dependence on proprietary hardware, and a shortage of skilled workers.

To help the industry address these challenges, VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom Inc., joins SEW-EURODRIVE, a leader in drive automation solutions, in its efforts to lead the transition to a new era of software-defined manufacturing with SEW-EURODRIVE products DriveOperations concept. This comprehensive set of tools is designed to enable companies to increase operational capabilities, reduce costs and more effectively manage complex tasks.

Leveraging the VMware Edge Compute Stack (ECS) platform, DriveOperations offers real-time edge computing and advanced edge security with a rapid deployment control plane. These capabilities enable rapid and touchless application deployment across a wide range of certified devices, breaking the dependency on proprietary systems, increasing operational agility, and enabling digital transformation and experiences at the edge.

VMware Edge Compute Stack will enable SEW-EURODRIVE to automate the DriveOperations platform and scale its functionality – without traditional hardware dependencies. Additionally, VMware Edge Compute Stack removes complexity with an edge-optimized runtime and orchestration platform, so companies can focus on their business goals. It expertly handles operational workloads, including real-time applications, and its simplified operations address both complexity and cost.

“We are at a turning point in production. By disaggregating hardware and software and implementing software-defined architectures, manufacturers can not only improve performance, security and marketability, but also fundamentally transform the productivity of their environments,” said Saadat Malik, vice president and general manager of Edge Computing, Software-Defined Edge Division, Broadcom. “We are excited that SEW-EURODRIVE has selected VMware Edge Compute Stack (ECS) to help its customers realize the transformational benefits of software-defined manufacturing advantage. We look forward to working with our mutual clients as they embark on a journey to ensure lasting differentiation for their businesses.”

Want to learn more? Visit the Software-Defined Edge team at the SEW-EURODRIVE booth at the Smart Production Solutions Italia event on May 28-30, 2024. SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveOperations platform is a joint effort between Broadcom, Software Defined Automation Inc., FLECS Technologies GmbH, and Clevertech SPA