Schneider Electric has launched an industrial copilot developed in collaboration with Microsoft.  The copilot integrates Microsoft Azure AI Foundry with Schneider Electric’s industrial automation software.

The new copilot is designed to address labour shortages and enhance complex industrial operations. By automating routine tasks, copilots boost productivity and allow workers to focus on complex activities. They improve efficiency with real-time recommendations. This leads to smoother operations and quicker decisions.

The copilot builds on Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert, an open software-defined automation solution. The copilot will be available within Schneider’s newly launched unified automation environment, EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform. The EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform integrates across various hardware and software platforms to enhance collaboration between copilots, operators, and engineers. It incorporates real-time data access, allowing more accurate recommendations, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

“We are at a pivotal moment where industry must reimagine and redefine what is possible by leveraging the latest technologies, including AI, advanced robotics, and software-defined automation,” said Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations at Schneider Electric. “To enhance US competitiveness and address the growing skills gap, the industrial workforce needs new tools. Our copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, bridges this gap by simplifying processes and boosting worker confidence. It ensures that engineers and operators can leverage Schneider Electric’s deep domain expertise to bring systems online faster and optimise them for long-term success.”