Electrical Automation Trends in Industry.
- Grupo Edmar
- Sep 30
- 3 min read
September 30, 2025 - Electrical Automation Trends in Industry.
Electrical Automation Trends in Industry.
In recent years, electrical automation has gone from being a luxury to a necessity for industry. The so-called "Industry 4.0" has driven the adoption of automated systems that integrate machinery, processes, and personnel through advanced technologies. This not only improves productivity but also increases safety, reduces operating costs, and helps comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Industrial Automation and Digitalization.
Factories are no longer limited to manual controls. They now use distributed control systems (DCS) , PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) , and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to monitor and coordinate processes in real time.
Main benefits:
Greater precision in production.
Less human error and reduced waste.
Complete traceability of each process.
Example: In a bottling plant, a PLC controls the speed of the conveyor belts and automatically detects defective bottles to remove them without stopping the line.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
One of the major goals of electrical automation is to achieve more efficient and sustainable processes. Thanks to real-time measurement and monitoring systems, it is possible to:
Identify excessive consumption and adjust loads.
Schedule automatic starts and stops to reduce energy during non-productive times.
Integrate renewable sources (such as solar panels) into industrial processes.
This not only reduces costs but also companies' carbon footprints. In Mexico, more and more industries are seeking energy efficiency certifications, and the use of high-quality transformers (such as those from Grupo Edmar) contributes significantly to this goal.
Integration of IoT in electrical automation.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has opened the door to a new level of automation. Connected sensors now transmit real-time data to platforms that analyze and generate automatic alerts.
Key benefits:
Predictive maintenance: detecting failures before they occur.
Remote monitoring: access from any device connected to the Internet.
Continuous optimization: automatic adjustments based on usage patterns.
Example: In a food processing plant, sensors on electric motors measure vibrations and temperature. If a motor shows signs of wear, the system warns before it fails, preventing unplanned shutdowns.
Automated Electrical Safety.
Safety is a fundamental pillar. Today, smart relays , circuit breakers , and remote disconnection systems are used that respond in milliseconds to a power failure.
Benefits:
Protection of personnel against electric shocks or short circuits.
Longer equipment life by avoiding overloads.
Compliance with electrical safety regulations .
In industries such as petrochemicals or mining, where a mistake can have serious consequences, this type of protection is essential.
New Technologies: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
AI and machine learning are revolutionizing electrical automation. These technologies analyze large volumes of data to:
Predict failures in electrical equipment.
Automatically adjust operating parameters to improve efficiency.
Design more flexible and scalable processes.
Example: An AI system can learn a plant's power consumption patterns and adjust power distribution in real time to avoid demand spikes.
Real examples of electrical automation.
In Mexico, major companies in the automotive, food, and energy sectors are already implementing:
Smart transformers that communicate their status to control centers.
SCADA systems for internal electrical networks.
Fully automated motor control centers .
This translates into fewer stoppages, lower energy costs, and more competitive production globally.
Edmar Group's role in electrical automation.
Although Grupo Edmar does not design complete automation systems, it does manufacture reliable electrical transformers , an essential component for any automated system. By relying on quality transformers, industries ensure a stable power supply , avoiding voltage drops or failures that can affect the operation of intelligent systems.
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