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Rockwell & Applied Robotics partner to deploy OTTO AMRs
Rockwell Automation

Rockwell & Applied Robotics partner to deploy OTTO AMRs

Rockwell Automation names Applied Robotics its first South Pacific partner to deploy OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing logistics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future
Platform-as-a-Service

Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Claroty unveils AI-powered CPS Library to boost asset visibility
Internet of Things

Claroty unveils AI-powered CPS Library to boost asset visibility

Claroty launches AI-powered CPS Library, a centralised asset catalogue enhancing visibility and vulnerability detection across OT, IoT, and healthcare networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rockwell brings NVIDIA's edge AI to FactoryTalk Design Studio
Private Cloud

Rockwell brings NVIDIA's edge AI to FactoryTalk Design Studio

Rockwell Automation integrates NVIDIA's Nemotron Nano AI into FactoryTalk Design Studio, enabling secure, real-time edge AI for industrial automation workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity
Firewalls

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
Robotics

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories

As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.

By Inba Rathinam • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy
Data Analytics

AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Asia Pacific manufacturers boost focus on cybersecurity threats
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific manufacturers boost focus on cybersecurity threats

Asia Pacific manufacturers rank cybersecurity as a top concern, second only to inflation, with 61% planning AI-based security within a year to tackle risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
ROKLive 2025 brings labs, launches & robotics to Gold Coast
Digital Transformation

ROKLive 2025 brings labs, launches & robotics to Gold Coast

ROKLive 2025, hosted by Rockwell Automation on the Gold Coast, offers hands-on labs, new product launches and robotics showcases for over 500 industry professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Nukon to offer Plex platform, boosting digital manufacturing in Australia
Digital Transformation

Nukon to offer Plex platform, boosting digital manufacturing in Australia

Nukon joins Rockwell Automation as Australia's first partner to resell and implement the cloud-based Plex platform, enhancing digital manufacturing efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
AI drives digital transformation as life sciences face labour gaps
DevOps

AI drives digital transformation as life sciences face labour gaps

Life sciences firms are boosting AI use to tackle skilled labour shortages and regulatory challenges, with 95% adopting smart manufacturing technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
Digital Transformation

AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency

In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Rockwell Automation launches OptixEdge for real-time data gains
Data Analytics

Rockwell Automation launches OptixEdge for real-time data gains

Rockwell Automation unveils OptixEdge, an edge gateway that processes industrial data locally in real time, boosting efficiency and cutting cloud costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell
Agricultural Technology

Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell

Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Industrial automation spending to hit USD $350 billion by 2030
Digital Transformation

Industrial automation spending to hit USD $350 billion by 2030

Research by IoT Analytics predicts that industrial automation spending will soar to USD $350 billion by 2030, revealing key trends across major global players.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
From automation to autonomous: The future of industrial operations
Robotics

From automation to autonomous: The future of industrial operations

Manufacturers worldwide are embracing autonomous operations, leveraging AI and robotics to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and workforce capabilities.

By Scott Wooldridge • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report
Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report

Rockwell Automation has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing global progress in sustainable practices and advanced technologies across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025