Rockwell Automation and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative AI. This collaboration will integrate Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio, aiming to enhance productivity and reduce time-to-market for customers building industrial automation systems.
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Deepen Partnership to Boost Industrial Automation
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft have announced a partnership extension to leverage generative AI for enhanced productivity and faster time-to-market. This collaboration aims to accelerate industrial automation design and development.
What’s New: Generative AI for Automation Design
Industrial organizations are set to benefit from this industry-first application of Generative AI for automation design. The partnership will integrate Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio, promising unprecedented capabilities for customers building industrial automation systems.
“The skilled labor shortage and ensuing lost productivity is the biggest challenge facing industrial organizations and their service providers today,” said Matthew Littlefield, President LNS Research. “Rockwell Automation and Microsoft’s strategic partnership is an exciting and high-potential step forward in addressing these long-term structural challenges.”
Major Updates: Enhancing Automation Across Roles
Rockwell and Microsoft are focusing on utilizing AI to enhance automation across various roles, including decision makers, control engineers, and operators. This shared vision aims to streamline processes and boost worker productivity.
“Together, we’re not just addressing current market needs; we’re shaping the future of technology in industrial automation,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation.
What’s Important to Know: The Future of Integrated Technology
The integration of Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio will enable engineers to generate code using natural language prompts, automate routine tasks, and enhance design efficiency. This innovation will empower seasoned engineers to mentor newcomers more effectively and efficiently. Furthermore, it will assist in sourcing relevant information from vast collections to further educate developers. Rockwell and Microsoft envision extending this integrated technology to solve other challenges, including Quality Management and Improvement, Failure Mode Analysis, and training frontline workers.
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