Milan Licina from SEW-EURODRIVE discusses the transformation from hardware-driven to software-defined automation in packaging machinery. He explains how the new Orchestration Suite addresses complexity challenges by providing centralized control, remote access, and automated maintenance for production lines. The conversation covers key issues like unplanned downtime costs, security in connected systems, and AI-supported functions for machine optimization. Licina emphasizes that the biggest efficiency gains come not from faster machines, but from better management of the complex systems around them. He shares insights on how software-defined automation will enable more flexible, autonomous factories that can adapt quickly to changing production requirements. #interpack #packaging #automation #digitalization #AI #industry40 #softwaredefinedfactory #SEWEurodrive