KUALA LUMPUR, November 12 – As Malaysia’s manufacturing sector anticipates a 4.5% growth in 2025, the industry is also grappling with digital transformation challenges to keep pace with global standards. Ng Wei Jie, Business Vice President for Industrial & Process Automation at Schneider Electric Malaysia, highlights universal automation as a game-changing solution. By employing modular, plug-and-play software ecosystems, universal automation enables companies to upgrade systems without overhauling their infrastructure, reducing costs, and simplifying digital adoption.
Beyond efficiency, universal automation drives sustainability by optimizing energy usage and resource management, two key focuses under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert platform, based on the IEC 61499 standard, supports Malaysia’s vision for a greener, more technologically advanced manufacturing sector by offering adaptable, brand-agnostic solutions that lower operational costs while meeting environmental goals.
