Interview with the CEO of Murrelektronik: “The automation pyramid becomes a volcano

The automation world is increasingly realizing that open automation is not just a buzzword for Murrelektronik, but rather a principle of efficiency. The trade magazine openautomation, which highlights markets, trends, and innovations in the world of open automation, therefore conducted an in-depth interview with Murrelektronik CEO Dr. Ulrich Viethen for its current issue 6/2025—and also invited him to talk on its podcast series “WeLiveOpenAutomation.”

One of the key messages is that openness is the key to efficiently implementing complex tasks and thus making innovation scalable. 

For Dr. Ulrich Viethen, this principle of efficiency turns the previous view of automation on its head: “The automation pyramid has become a volcano—full of energy, in motion, with new eruptions of dynamism and decentralization.”

Don't want to wait until the magazine lands on your desk? No problem – you can read the entire interview today on the magazine's website:

Dr. Ulrich Viethen, Geschäftsführer von Murrelektronik, über Herausforderungen und Chancen

Or listen to it here as a podcast:

Podcast: #WeLiveOpenAutomation