Overview
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American industrial automation and digital transformation company specializing in control systems, software, and services for manufacturing and industrial operations. It is one of the largest providers of automation solutions globally and owns the Allen-Bradley and FactoryTalk product brands.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Rockwell Automation, Inc. |
| Founded | 1903 (as part of predecessor organizations; modern entity formed 2001) |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Industry | Industrial automation, control systems, industrial software |
| Key Brands | Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk |
| CEO (recent) | Blake D. Moret |
| Markets Served | Manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, food and beverage, life sciences, utilities |
| Core Offerings | PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, industrial control systems, MES software, analytics |
Description
Rockwell Automation provides hardware, software, and integrated solutions for industrial automation. Its Allen-Bradley brand covers controllers, motor control, and industrial components, while FactoryTalk focuses on software, including visualization, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and analytics.
The company emphasizes connected enterprise solutions, integrating control systems with information technology to enable data-driven manufacturing. Its platforms are widely used in factory automation, process control, robotics integration, and smart manufacturing environments.
History
Rockwell Automation traces its roots to early 20th-century industrial companies, including Allen-Bradley, founded in 1903. Allen-Bradley became a major manufacturer of motor controls and industrial electronics.
In 1985, Rockwell International acquired Allen-Bradley, significantly expanding its industrial automation presence. In 2001, Rockwell International split into two companies: Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins (now part of Collins Aerospace). Rockwell Automation continued as an independent company focused solely on industrial automation.
Since then, the company has expanded through acquisitions and development of digital and networked automation technologies, positioning itself as a leader in smart manufacturing and industrial digital transformation.