Revolutionising Machine Building

Intelligent, sustainable, and collaborative manufacturing – powered by Murrelektronik.

As we enter 2026, the machine-building industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from theory into real-world industrial applications, redefining how machines operate, adapt, and optimise performance. At the forefront of this transformation is Murrelektronik, enabling decentralised, intelligent, and future-ready automation architectures that simplify machine design while improving performance and sustainability. AI-driven predictive maintenance is reducing unplanned downtime by up to 30%, while machine learning-based quality control systems are decreasing defect rates by approximately 25%. This is no longer incremental evolution – it is a revolution where machines anticipate issues, dynamically adapt in real time, and optimise production schedules autonomously.

Automotive: Adaptive manufacturing for EV and ICE platforms

The automotive sector is rapidly evolving with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Production lines must seamlessly manage both EV and internal combustion engine  (ICE) powertrains, requiring highly adaptive automation systems capable of reducing changeover times by up to 60%.

Murrelektronik supports this flexibility through decentralised automation platforms such as MVK Fusion, which integrates standard I/O, safety, and power management into a single IP67-rated module. This significantly reduces control cabinet size, wiring complexity, and commissioning time – critical in high-mix automotive production environments.

Logistics: Intelligent automation and secure connectivity

In logistics, AI-driven Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are boosting productivity by up to 200% while reducing energy consumption by 30%. Intelligent connectivity and decentralised field integration are essential to maintain performance and scalability.

Murrelektronik enables this transformation with solutions such as:

• IMPACT67 for intelligent sensor and actuator integration with advanced diagnostics
• Xelity for secure and high-performance industrial networking
• MQ15 for compact, high-current power transmission in modular systems

These technologies create robust, secure, and scalable automation infrastructures capable of handling peak demand while maintaining operational efficiency.

Cobot applications: True human-machine collaboration

Collaborative robots (cobots) are redefining flexible manufacturing by operating safely alongside human workers. Their success depends on compact, decentralised, and safety-integrated architectures.

Murrelektronik plays a vital role in enabling cobot efficiency:

• MVK Fusion combines fieldbus, safety, and power in one IP67 module, ideal for direct mounting on cobot cells.
• IMPACT67 enables smart end-of-arm tooling integration with automatic parameterisation and predictive diagnostics.
• Mico Pro ensures intelligent circuit protection and maximum uptime.

This decentralised plug-and-play architecture reduces installation time by up to 40%, enhances safety integration, and lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Food & beverage: Precision with sustainability

In food and beverage manufacturing, AI-powered automation enables rapid format changes and 99.98% inspection accuracy. At the same time, sustainability has become a strategic necessity.

Murrelektronik contributes through energy-efficient power solutions such as Emparro, delivering high efficiency and advanced monitoring for reliable operations in demanding environments.

Decentralised modular systems like Cube67 simplify machine architecture, reduce wiring, and accelerate installation – helping manufacturers meet performance and sustainability goals simultaneously.

Addressing the skills gap through simplification

The manufacturing skills gap is being addressed through smart, simplified automation. Augmented Reality (AR) improves technician training, while decentralised IP67-rated automation eliminates complex control cabinets.

By moving intelligence closer to the machine, Murrelektronik reduces system complexity, simplifies diagnostics, and empowers a broader workforce to operate and maintain advanced production systems.

Logistics: Intelligent automation and secure connectivity

In logistics, AI-driven Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are boosting productivity by up to 200% while reducing energy consumption by 30%. Intelligent connectivity and decentralised field integration are essential to maintain performance and scalability.

Cybersecurity, digital thread and future-proofing

As connectivity increases, cybersecurity becomes mission-critical. Murrelektronik’s secure Ethernet infrastructure and intelligent diagnostics support encrypted communication and real-time monitoring.

Scalable, modular automation architectures ensure machines can evolve alongside AI advancements and changing market demands without major reinvestment.

The digital thread – supported by intelligent field-level data integration — enables seamless information flow from design through operation and predictive maintenance, improving lifecycle performance and reducing costs.

Sustainability and strategic partnerships

Sustainability is no longer optional – it is a business imperative. Energy-efficient decentralised architectures reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and improve RoI.

Forward-thinking manufacturers are partnering with Murrelektronik to move beyond cost-driven negotiations and focus on collaborative engineering that reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through smarter design.

The author is National System Sales Manager, Murrelektronik India Pvt Ltd.

Murrelektronik is a global leader in decentralised electrical installation and automation technology. Trusted by companies across many industries worldwide, Murrelektronik delivers cutting-edge solutions designed to streamline automation processes.