New Technology & Solutions

Meet the Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 integrated drive motor. Compact, lightweight and built for performance, this On-machine solution simplifies material handling from the start. Its innovative design and integrated features help cut installation time and reduce machine complexity, so you can build faster and avoid wiring headaches.

Available for North America customers: End of calendar year 2026

When you need a control and information platform that balances performance, scalability and flexibility for a wide variety of industrial applications, look no further than the CompactLogix® 5390 Controller. With less complexity, stronger security and a design that reduces indirect costs like panel space, our next advancement in the Integrated Architecture® multidiscipline controller family is engineered to help you build faster, scale smarter and operate with confidence. Discover how the CompactLogix® 5390 Controller helps you build competitive, efficient machines without overcomplicating your world.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026

Smarter motor control starts inside the panel. The EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution continues to advance, giving you a smarter, faster way to build connected control panels with reduced wiring, expanded motor control support, deeper diagnostics and increased power capability that keeps performance stable as your systems grow. With broader connectivity through the 100-E Contactor to devices like 140ME Motor Protective Switching Devices and E100 Electronic Overload Relays, you can access even more real time data and continue to benefit from faster troubleshooting, simplified installation and scalable architectures that adapt without major redesign. Step toward fully connected, data driven control panels now.

What if you could see every automation asset across every site — without chasing it down manually? FactoryTalk® AssetIQ™ is a cloud-based SaaS solution that gives enterprises a unified view of their industrial automation assets across multiple sites. It automatically discovers CIP based OT devices, tracking lifecycle and firmware status from a central dashboard.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026

FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ software version 2 redefines modern machine development with a more secure, scalable and simpler engineering experience. Building on the foundation of version 1, this latest version enhances Micro800™ controller capabilities with the Simulator, Watch list and code editor, introduces device management support for PowerFlex® 535 drives, streamlines Connected Components Workbench™ software migration, and strengthens integration with the FactoryTalk® ecosystem. Designed to accelerate productivity, this intuitive automation design software can modernize your Micro Control System to enable smarter, more connected industrial solutions.

Want to deploy a visualization platform that can modernize your operations at your pace? FactoryTalk® Optix™ software offers one unified platform that is completely scalable to fit your needs. With the latest release, FactoryTalk Optix software lets you scale from a standalone HMI all the way to a full plant-wide SCADA. With reduced integration costs and IT-friendly modernization, this centralized solution provides the visibility you need across all lines, machines and devices. Make smarter decisions with data that you can trust.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026

As your need for faster innovation, tighter IT/OT convergence and more flexible architectures increases, your traditional control systems may be struggling to support new workloads, modern software practices and simple scaling from development to production. The LogixEdge™ Controller is the first IPC-based controller in the Logix portfolio built on software-defined automation principles. It combines embedded Logix control with containerized workloads in a compact industrial platform, enabling applications like FactoryTalk® Optix™ to run alongside the Logix engine so you can simplify your architectures, support software-centric strategies and introduce IT-friendly device management capabilities for easier deployment and maintenance across connected operations.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026

Running modern, data-heavy applications can push traditional HMI hardware to its limits. OptixPanel™ Pro is built to handle that demand. This new addition to the OptixPanel portfolio supports FactoryTalk® Optix™ applications with the performance and flexibility needed for advanced visualization and edge use cases. With modular hardware, open architecture, and built-in security, it helps you scale your systems, improve insight and adapt as your operations evolve.

Available for customers: First quarter, calendar year 2027

Upgrading legacy HMI systems often means downtime, redesign and rewriting applications. PanelView™ Pro helps you avoid that. This new addition to the PanelView™ portfolio is built for FactoryTalk® View ME and makes it easier to modernize without disruption. Keep your existing applications, maintain familiar cutouts and reduce engineering effort. With modular hardware and a managed operating system, you can improve performance, simplify maintenance and stay aligned with evolving cybersecurity requirements while upgrading on your timeline.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026

Accelerate operational productivity through smarter integration, higher density and extended motion capabilities with the expanded PointMax™ I/O offering. The new stepper module enables adaptive machine designs with optimized space utilization, reduced third-party dependencies and seamless integration into the Rockwell Automation ecosystem. Plus, additional new modules offer consolidated AC input, enhanced application compatibility and increased channel density for simpler POINT I/O™ to PointMax™ I/O migration. From lab automation to electronics assembly, PointMax™ I/O helps manufacturers build scalable, high-performance machines faster and more efficiently.

As manufacturing becomes more complex, expanding digital systems and connected devices are creating an explosion of operational data. Yet many manufacturers are still playing catch-up when it comes to turning that data into actionable intelligence. With newly embedded and agentic AI capabilities, the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ is designed to unleash the power of operational data and unlock new levels of intelligence, performance, and autonomy. Across the enterprise, the embedded and agentic AI capabilities in Plex can help manufacturers scale execution, optimize operations, and shift performance to support proactive decision-making, keeping people in control where it matters most.

Available for customers: Series of software releases beginning July 2026

Gaining visibility into OT cyber risk is only the first step. SecureOT™ Platform Managed Services helps industrial organizations turn insights into action with ongoing platform management, expert guidance and prioritize recommendations from Rockwell Automation specialists. We handle the day-to-day management of SecureOT Platform so internal teams can stay focused on operations while continuously reducing risk and strengthening cyber resilience.

Unplanned technical issues can slow you down, but resolving them shouldn’t. With the new TechConnectIQ℠ Support experience, you gain a faster, smarter way to keep your operations moving with one contract for remote hardware and software support. TechConnectIQ combines flexible support options and real-time access to software installed base data for a seamless experience. Easily schedule callbacks, move effortlessly from self-service to live expert support, and access the insights you need to solve complex challenges with confidence. Available 24x7x365, our experienced engineers are ready to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics. With MyRockwell, you can tap into a connected ecosystem to search knowledge across domains and manage software updates.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026 for single-site contract customers in North America.

Why shouldn't your smaller-scale operations have the same strong reliability and connectivity as larger networks? The Stratix® 2100 Unmanaged Switch is a compact, cost-effective Ethernet solution for small machines and networks. It helps reduce panel space and overall system cost while delivering reliable connectivity. Stratix® 2100 Unmanaged Switch has increased gigabit speeds, better traffic handling and improved energy efficiency. Select models include Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power connected devices and conformal coating for harsh environments. With a rugged design and extended temperature ratings, the Stratix® 2100 provides dependable, price-sensitive networking for OEMs and system integrators looking for simple, reliable performance.

Available for customers: Third quarter, calendar year 2026

What if you could improve network performance and speed right at the distribution layer? The Stratix® 7810 and 7820 Switches are rack-mounted, high-performance managed switches built for the distribution layer of industrial networks. Supporting Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing on IOS-XE, they help move and manage data across operations. Stacking up to four switches simplifies management while increasing capacity and resiliency. Select models add Power over Ethernet (PoE) and built-in GPS for Precision Time Protocol (PTP), enabling high-performance, time-sensitive industrial applications.

Available for customers: Fourth quarter, calendar year 2026