Schneider Electric Pushes Open Automation at Automate 2026
Event summary
- Schneider Electric is headlining Automate 2026 in Chicago (June 22–25), showcasing open software-defined automation, industrial AI, and electrification.
- The company recently earned NEMA Make it American™ certification across more than 20 U.S. facilities, reinforcing its commitment to domestic manufacturing.
- Schneider Electric is collaborating with partners like AVEVA, AWS, Intel, and Microsoft to demonstrate hardware-agnostic open automation solutions.
- A main-stage keynote on June 22 will feature Schneider Electric's Andre Marino alongside executives from FANUC America, Cognex, and Intrinsic.
The big picture
Schneider Electric's push for open, software-defined automation aligns with broader industry trends toward digital transformation and electrification. As domestic manufacturing resurges, the company's focus on interoperable solutions positions it to capitalize on modernization demands in aging industrial infrastructure and booming data centers.
What we're watching
- Ecosystem Integration
- How Schneider Electric's collaboration with partners like AVEVA and Microsoft will drive adoption of open automation platforms.
- Domestic Manufacturing Resurgence
- Whether Schneider Electric can leverage its NEMA certification to capture a larger share of the U.S. industrial automation market.
- Technological Adoption
- The pace at which industries will transition to software-defined, hardware-agnostic automation systems.