Rockwell Automation, a leading enterprise in industrial automation, informatization, and digital transformation, recently announced the addition of DataReady™ Smart Machines to its FactoryTalk® Optix™ portfolio. This innovative initiative aims to further drive the realization of operational and maintenance value by deeply mining real-time industrial data.

According to JP Wright, Director of Production Automation Visualization at Rockwell Automation, the FactoryTalk Optix platform not only surpasses traditional human-machine interface (HMI) functions but also supports edge data collection and exchange, seamlessly integrating with enterprise applications such as analytics. The newly launched DataReady Smart Machines further enhance the platform's visualization capabilities, enabling seamless transmission and real-time insights into machine-level data. This feature not only improves operational and maintenance efficiency but also provides valuable data support for enterprise analysis.

The launch of DataReady Smart Machines marks a significant step forward for Rockwell Automation in the digital transformation of industrial automation. The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio offers users modern development practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing, to accelerate product launches, reduce development costs, and improve quality. Additionally, users can enjoy flexible licensing options, selecting required features based on actual needs, thereby lowering usage costs.

Notably, the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio also supports users in choosing their own technology combinations, allowing new customers to participate in designing HMI applications and achieving seamless communication with Rockwell systems and third-party systems. This feature makes FactoryTalk Optix a highly flexible, scalable, and interoperable platform.

To further enhance user experience, Rockwell Automation has also introduced products such as the OptixPanel™ graphical terminal, FactoryTalk Remote Access™ solution, and ASEM™ 6300 industrial personal computer. These products, combined with FactoryTalk Optix software, provide users with more convenient, efficient, and secure industrial automation solutions.

Furthermore, leveraging its rich experience in edge computing, Rockwell Automation has launched an embedded edge computing module. This edge solution provides employees with critical scalability and remote support capabilities, further enhancing the overall performance of the FactoryTalk Optix platform.

With the launch of DataReady Smart Machines and the continuous improvement of the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio, Rockwell Automation will continue to lead the trend of digital transformation in industrial automation, providing global customers with more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable industrial automation solutions.