Rockwell Automation and Infinitum have entered an exclusive agreement to jointly develop and distribute a new class of high-efficiency, integrated low voltage drive and motor technology. This solution will significantly save energy and cut costs for industrial customers globally, while helping them reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. As companies grow more energy conscious and…
Hirata boosts efficiency with emulation software
Hirata Corporation is an OEM machine builder based in Kumamoto, Japan. It is active in automotive and semi-conductor industries and end-to-end machine supply from design and engineering through commissioning. 2019: Hirata’s challenge It seems that everything was on track, but program debugging and position education had been a headache at Hirata for a long time.…
Rockwell Automation at ProMat 2023 in March
Rockwell Automation has announced its plans to exhibit at ProMat 2023, taking place March 20-23 in Chicago. ProMat 2023 brings together thousands of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof to demonstrate the future of supply chain and the tools needed to enhance operations and drive business forward. Those who…
Rockwell Automation endpoint protection services
For organizations to secure their operations and reduce cyber threats, a successful cybersecurity strategy requires solutions to secure endpoints – any device that is connected to a network outside of its firewall, including laptops, HMIs, switches, IoT devices, and more. Rockwell Automation and CrowdStrike are providing manufacturers with comprehensive Endpoint Protection Services, combining Rockwell Automation’s…
Enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro800 Controllers save time and costs
Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation. The improved 2080-Lx0E controllers offer greater connectivity and design efficiency through the new Class 1 implicit messaging capability with up to eight EtherNet/IP devices support. The 2080-Lx0E controllers…
Rockwell Automation celebrates 31st Automation Fair 2022
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, opens its annual event, Automation Fair, in Chicago with members of its global PartnerNetwork. The event brings together more than 15,000 makers, builders, and innovators from across the globe, for industry forums, hands-on labs, networking events, and to learn…
Rockwell Automation enables better asset management with My Equipment Subscription
The launch of My Equipment Digital enables new functionality with digital collection and updating of industrial automation asset data through the use of network-based devices. The digital collection method includes firmware information and a one-time vulnerability assessment. Customers can self-manage and track their installed base automation assets through their My Equipment subscription, enhancing their ability…
Rockwell Automation and Cognite form strategic partnership
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Cognite, a global leader in industrial data software, today announced a strategic partnership to further unlock the value of manufacturing data and accelerate technological change for the industry. The partnership combines Rockwell’s FactoryTalk software offering of next-generation edge connectivity to plant…
Rockwell Automation expands threat detection offering through managed services
Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022, providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from a cyber incident. The Threat Detection portfolio is evolving to offer new services that will enable Rockwell Automation to better meet its customers’ needs…
FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer helps simplifies sizing, selection of motion control components
Machine designers can save time and access the data they need to optimize their motion designs with the new FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer software. The software enables users to select, analyze and validate their system components using new intuitive workflows and comparison tools. It is now available for download on the Rockwell Automation website. FactoryTalk Motion…
Rockwell Automation enhances VFDs for high-speed motor applications
Demanding manufacturing environments, such as utility, oil, gas, and mining operations, rely on medium voltage power to drive large industrial motors — often running 24 hours a day. Meeting these needs, Rockwell Automation announces new enhancements to medium voltage PowerFlex 6000T variable frequency drives (VFDs). PowerFlex 6000T drives with TotalFORCE technology deliver more than just…
Rockwell Automation partners with Dragos
The incident response retainer program helps industrial organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents in operational technology (OT) environments. The best-in-class incident response retainer program includes: * Dedicated Integrated Control System (ICS) incident responders from Dragos * Local and trusted field service engineers and global network services resources from Rockwell Automation *…
Rockwell Experience Center at ARMI
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced today the grand opening of the Rockwell Experience Center at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) in Manchester, N.H. The center recognizes Rockwell’s long-term investment in ARMI, a member-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the bioeconomy…
Rockwell Automation integrates PowerFlex Drives into CENTERLINE motor control centers
Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers billions annually. New industrial automation hardware from Rockwell Automation aims to improve those results. Providing real-time predictive analytics, operational intelligence and high-performance motor control are key to boosting uptime. CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center (MCC), configured with a new PowerFlex 755TS variable frequency drive, delivers these solutions. CENTERLINE 2100 motor control…
Rockwell Automation offers new online capabilities with industrial automation software
The new Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 34 release allows support for the latest hardware, while giving customers an improved download and online experience that enhances the export of project-simultaneous activity. Key enhancements include: Portfolio alignment with FactoryTalk Linx and CIP Security showcases the combined developments and applications in the latest version. Developments in the…
Rockwell Automation releases new, highly customizable industrial monitors
Rockwell Automation, a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces the release of a new line of industrial monitors that can help machine builders differentiate their machines and meet a wide range of application needs. The new Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300M industrial monitors, part of the product family formerly known as VersaView 6300, offer…
Micro Controllers and Design Software optimize smart machine design
Machine builders can design and program standalone machines more efficiently with the new Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software release from Rockwell Automation. These new controllers ease project implementation with the new DNP3 protocol, a set of open standard communication protocols used in SCADA and remote monitoring systems…
Rockwell Automation introduces new on-machine drives
Rockwell Automation announces the release of its new Allen-Bradley Armor PowerFlex AC variable frequency drives for industrial motor control applications. The on-machine drives provide quicker installation, simple commissioning, and predictive maintenance. As an on-machine solution, the Armor PowerFlex drives move controls and hardware out of a cabinet and onto the machine, closer to the application.…
An IoT lesson in IT/OT collaboration
By Shubham Garg, Automotive Industry Manager, Rockwell Automation Digital transformation in manufacturing, and the Industry 4.0 implementations that define these transformations, are increasingly critical for post-COVID resilience and competitive advantage overall. Yet for many companies, the benefits lie on the other side of significant implementation challenges. This is especially the case for established global manufacturers,…
Rockwell Automation and Ansys partner to optimize industrial operations
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) and Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced that the enhanced Studio 5000 Simulation Interface now connects with Ansys digital twins. This gives automation and process engineers new ways to use simulation to improve the design, deployment, and performance of industrial operations. The Studio 5000 Simulation Interface connects Rockwell Automation industrial control systems…
Digital twins are key to virtual production environments
By Keith Higgins, VP of Digital Transformation, Rockwell Automation To help identify design issues earlier in the machine build cycle, machine designers look to virtually commission new production lines using digital twin technology. This technology can simulate nearly every aspect of machine operation without needing access to a single piece of physical equipment. It allows…
Rockwell Automation unveils new capabilities in FactoryTalk InnovationSuite to accelerate digital transformation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced a set of new capabilities for FactoryTalk InnovationSuite, powered by PTC to simplify, scale and accelerate digital transformation for industrial organizations. This news follows the recent announcement that the two companies are extending and expanding the scope of their strategic alliance following strong market momentum and widespread industry recognition of InnovationSuite.…
How to achieve end-to-end PLM by designing for IoT connectivity
IoT is finally being recognized and flexibly integrated as an enterprise enabler, particularly for end-to-end product lifecycle management (PLM). Keith Higgins, VP of Digital Transformation, Rockwell Automation, Dave Duncan, Vice President of Product Management – PLM, Digital Engineering Solutions, PTC The marriage between physical and digital worlds now is more apparent than ever. Phones can…
Allen-Bradley Compact Box PCs and Thin Clients
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced the availability of its new Allen-Bradley VersaView 6300 box PCs and thin clients to deliver computing performance in compact, durable and affordably priced packages. The VersaView 6300 box PCs and thin clients fit in the palm of a hand, making them the smallest industrial computers to date from Rockwell Automation.…
Rockwell Automation’s new FLEX 5000 I/O Modules
New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 safety I/O modules can meet the needs of producers in process and heavy industries that require fixed field-wiring terminations or both vertical and horizontal I/O mounting in their distributed safety applications. The three new FLEX 5000 safety I/O modules provide distributed safety I/O for the Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5380 and GuardLogix…