MILWAUKEE, WIS., February 29, 2024 —Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has expanded its On-Machine™ solution offering to empower companies to design machines that reach production faster and deliver more value over their lifespan.

On-Machine solutions enable decentralized control architectures where automation components are field-mounted rather than kept in large electrical enclosures. This approach offers more simplified, modular machines that can have lower total costs, reduced footprint and less time to operation. By enabling key components to be easily accessed by factory personnel, they are better enabled to proactively identify and address problems and increase system uptime.

As companies look for new ways to advance their sustainability initiatives and meet new regulations, On-Machine solutions from Rockwell Automation provide an opportunity to make a leap in meeting these goals. By reducing cabling by up to 90% and scaling down or eliminating temperature control systems, companies can lower the resources and energy required to manufacture their products. On-Machine solutions can also enable automation systems that are much more modular and scalable than traditional systems. 

“Manufacturers are facing market trends that quickly change and consumers that are demanding more customization and innovation,” says Joe Azzolina, senior product manager, Armor PowerFlex, Rockwell Automation. “On-Machine solutions are less constrained by physical boundaries such as enclosure size or ridge architectures. This means that modular design is easier to achieve, and OEMs and end users alike can be adaptive and build for the future.”

Rockwell Automation offers a broad range of On-Machine technology scalable solutions designed to help meet rigorous application needs and unlock new value in industrial processes. Below are some of our newest On-Machine options:

• ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives: Provides high-performance of the Kinetix^® 5700 platform in a compact, IP66/67 rated form factor, configurable as near-motor drive or integrated drive-motor solution.
• ArmorBlock 5000^® I/O Blocks: Offers ratings up to IP69K, three power variants, flexible mounting options and use IO-Link technology for harsh environments.
• Armor™ PowerFlex^® Drives: Provides On-Machine VFD motor control solutions that enable more smart, safe, secure and simple operations, featuring gigabit dual-port EtherNet/IP™ communication with hardware and network safety features.
• ASEM™ 6300PA On-Machine Industrial PCs-Helps save time, space and installation cost. With a fanless design and wide temperature specs, these PCs are built to deliver years of reliable operation.