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Rockwell Automation industrial technology expansion

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Rockwell Automation is advancing industrial automation and digital transformation through AI-driven tools and remote support. The company launched TechConnectIQ Support, a 24/7 remote service for North American single-site customers utilizing AI and augmented reality to reduce downtime, with plans for regional expansion by 2027. Additionally, an API-enabled integration between the Plex Quality Management System and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI now provides automated quality intelligence and enhanced visual inspection. Demand is increasing due to North American reshoring initiatives and growth in the automotive, e-commerce, and data center sectors. Executives noted that manufacturing investments are accelerating as companies integrate supply chains across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. To address labor shortages, automation is being used for plant modernization. To manage cybersecurity risks, Rockwell has partnered with Anthropic via Project Glasswing to use Claude AI models for enhancing industrial defenses and remediating software vulnerabilities. ~~A report by Rockwell Automation~~ In response to rising threats and ~~Sapio Research, ‘Operational Resilience in~~ the ~~Age of Connectivity’, found that over one-third~~ expansion of ~~industrial organizations view cybersecurity as a major obstacle to growth, noting that IT and OT integration is a highly susceptible area for attacks. In response,~~ the IT-OT attack surface, the company expanded its SecureOT ~~suite with~~ suite. This expansion includes new managed services for infrastructure and Fortinet-compatible ~~services.~~ firewall management, providing 24/7 monitoring, patching, and threat detection to help manufacturers secure existing hardware without requiring equipment replacement. Furthering its AI capabilities, Rockwell announced FactoryTalk Conductor, an AI-native orchestration platform designed to coordinate AI-powered workflows using natural language. Scheduled for a Q1 2027 release, the platform will debut at Automation Fair 2026 and integrate with ~~existing~~ tools like Studio 5000 Logix Designer. The company also maintains a strategic alliance with Hitachi Energy to connect industrial electrical infrastructure with production management ~~systems.~~ systems, focusing on coordinating energy supply with production needs.

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