Software at the Core of Industrial Automation.
The SEW Innovation Hub Canada is a dedicated software and digital innovation division within SEW Canada, and a strategic expansion of SEW Germany’s global innovation ecosystem.
Built in Canada, connected globally. We develop the software that powers next-generation industrial automation, from digital platforms to intelligent, connected systems.
About the Innovation Hub.
The SEW Innovation Hub Canada represents a deliberate expansion of SEW’s capabilities beyond hardware, placing software-defined automation at the center of future industrial systems. While SEW Canada has traditionally focused on hardware excellence, the Innovation Hub is purpose-built for software development, applied research, and digital platforms that scale globally.
Why the Hub Exists
Industrial automation is changing rapidly. Global supply chain volatility, demographic shifts, decarbonization, and digital transformation demand new approaches. The Innovation Hub exists to address these challenges through software-driven solutions, applied research, and long-term platform development.
Global Connection
The Innovation Hub operates as part of SEW’s worldwide innovation network, collaborating closely with SEW Germany and international R&D teams. Software developed in Canada is designed for global deployment across SEW’s product portfolio and customer base.
Focus Areas
- Software-defined industrial automation
- Industrial Internet of Things and connected systems
- Corporate digital platforms and solutions
- Autonomous and intelligent industrial applications
- Applied research bridging academia and industry
University Collaboration
The Innovation Hub is built on strong collaboration with leading Canadian universities. These partnerships support applied research, student engagement, internships, and direct pathways from academia into industrial software careers. This environment enables rigorous research to translate into real-world industrial impact.
Government Collaboration
The Innovation Hub actively works with government bodies to advance Canadian innovation, support high-skilled talent development, and accelerate technology adoption. These collaborations strengthen Canada’s position in industrial digitalization and advanced manufacturing.
Why Join Us
Engineers at the Innovation Hub work on complex, real-world systems with long-term impact. This is an environment for deep technical ownership, global collaboration, and meaningful industrial software development.
Contact Us.
SEW-EURODRIVE Company of Canada Ltd. | Innovation Hub
1-277 Cityview Blvd, Vaughan, ON, L4H 0A9
- TEL: 1 289 259 2376
- [email protected]