Products & Solutions24.03.2025

Swissbit Storage for Industrial Automation and Robotics

von Norman Schmidt
Swissbit Storage for Industrial Automation and Robotics

Industrial automation and robotics have fundamentally changed production. While efficiency and productivity are increasing, the requirements for reliable and robust data storage are also growing. In my new article, I show the challenges that companies have to overcome - and how Swissbit offers the ideal support with innovative storage solutions.

Five Key Requirements for Storage Solutions in the Automation and Robotics Industry

Industrial environments require specialized storage solutions to ensure reliability, security, and longevity. The key requirements include:

1. Reliability & Temperature Resistance – Operates in extreme conditions, handling temperature shifts, power interruptions, and environmental stress.
2. High Endurance – Designed for embedded systems requiring durability, even in small capacities.
3. Versatile Form Factors – Wide range of modules and interfaces for diverse industrial applications.
4. Longevity – Supports legacy interfaces and long-term product availability.
5. Security – Protection against data manipulation and theft.

Swissbit’s Storage Solutions for Industrial Automation

Driven by Industry 4.0, Swissbit ensures top-tier storage solutions tailored to industrial challenges, offering:

  • Ruggedized designs for harsh environments
  • Advanced security (AES encryption, TCG Opal)
  • Industrial-grade endurance & reliability
  • Lifecycle management & customization options
  • Made in Germany

Swissbit e.MMC and SD Cards for PLC

Automation technology demands more than storage capacity—it needs durability, endurance, and reliability. Swissbit's SD cards and e.MMC solutions meet these demands.
Industrial automation demands more than storage capacity; it demands reliability, durability, and performance. Swissbit's SD cards and e.MMC solutions are the clear choice for industrial control systems, delivering unmatched performance and reliability.

Swissbit SD Cards: Maximum Durability and Reliability

Swissbit SD cards set the industry standard with their unique high-end gold contacts, featuring the thickest plating and most advanced alloy composition available.
They have superior corrosion resistance for long-term stability in harsh environments, enhanced abrasion resistance for more insertion cycles without performance degradation, and optimized electrical contact quality for consistent, reliable data transfer.

Swissbit is the only manufacturer to offer Industrial SD cards with a Chip-on-Board (COB) design. COB technology fully seals the memory and controller, protecting against mechanical stress, moisture, and contaminants. This delivers an unrivaled level of robustness for industrial applications.

Swissbit e.MMC: Precision Performance for Industrial Automation

Swissbit e.MMC solutions are built to handle the specific challenges of industrial automation. Their exceptional small sector performance ensures efficiency, even in workloads with frequent low sector count operations. This is critical for industrial control systems, where rapid, reliable data access is essential.

Key advantages:

  • Low-latency architecture for real-time responsiveness in automation processes
  • Superior durability to withstand constant write cycles and operational stress
  • Cross-temperature reliability, ensuring stable performance in extreme cold and heat

From SD cards to e.MMC, Swissbit delivers storage solutions that set the benchmark for industrial automation. With unmatched durability, optimized performance, and industry-leading innovation, Swissbit storage is engineered to last.

💡Learn more about the 3D NAND e.MMC Series EM-30 and SD cards.

Success Stories: Swissbit in Action

The following usage scenarios will show that Swissbit offers exactly the right products for the industrial automation and robotics.

e.MMCs & SD Cards for PLCs

A leading PLC manufacturer relies on Swissbit e.MMCs for booting and data storage, choosing Swissbit for:
✔ Best-in-class small sector performance
✔ High reliability & endurance
✔ Optimized power consumption
✔ Long-term availability (until 2035)

💡Learn more about 3D NAND e.MMC Series EM-30 and SD cards.

X-75m2 SATA SSD 960GB for Warehouse Robots

An innovative robotics company uses Swissbit’s X-75m2 SATA SSD for AI-driven warehouse robots, benefiting from:
✔ 24/7 reliability & rugged design
✔ High endurance for heavy workloads
✔ Power efficiency for extended battery life
✔ Long-term supply & customization

💡Learn more about x75m2 SATA.

N3000 M.2 2280 for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

A leading AMR manufacturer selects Swissbit N3000 SSDs for seamless intralogistics automation, valuing:
✔ Industrial reliability & high endurance
✔ Optimized power consumption
✔ Long-term availability

💡Learn more about M.2 PCIe SSD products like N3000.

SD Card for PLCs in Extreme Environments

A global PLC manufacturer trusts Swissbit S-56 SD cards due to:
✔ Superior endurance & reliability
✔ Resistance to harsh conditions
✔ Unique Chip-on-Board (COB) design

💡Learn more about SD cards.

Swissbits High-End microSD Cards for Industrial Use

In industrial environments, SD cards are exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. In addition, the SD cards are expected to work seamlessly after several thousand plug cycles.
Swissbit Micro-SD cards have the highest quality gold contacts. The advanced alloy combined with a higher thickness ensure maximum durability. The main advantages are
✔ Higher corrosion resistance
✔ Higher abrasion resistance (durability during plug cycles)
✔ Improved electrical contact quality

💡 Explore Swissbit SD cards & industrial-grade storage solutions.

Why Swissbit?

  1. Proven Expertise: 20+ years in industrial storage with "Made in Germany" quality.
  2. Top-Tier Products: Maximum reliability, durability, and performance.
  3. Exceptional Support: Expert engineers and strong supply chain advantages.

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Norman Schmidt

Norman Schmidt is Product Marketing Manager at Swissbit and an expert in industrial storage solutions. With a focus on market entry strategies, competitive analysis and the development of innovative sales strategies, he drives Swissbit's positioning in key industries such as industrial PCs and mission-critical applications.

After studying economics, he worked for five years as a product manager at GLYN, where he was responsible for industrial computers. He then briefly took on the role of Head of Product Management at Verbatim before joining Swissbit.

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