Product, Service and Solution News

Reference Architectures help establish a robust and secure network infrastructure
Together with Cisco, we developed Reference Architectures to provide the network design guidance you need to successfully converge your manufacturing and enterprise networks.


Stratix™ switches facilitate your network convergence
Optimized for use in EtherNet/IP applications, the portfolio features Rockwell Automation and Cisco co-branded modular, managed switches for enterprise integration, management and diagnostics from within both IT and controls environments.



Register today for the next Rockwell Automation/Cisco Webcast: “What Every Plant Floor Controls Engineer Needs to Know about Working with IT”
Join us on April 16, 1-2 p.m. EST, to learn:

• How to achieve real-time network performance for control traffic including quality of service concepts
• Security best practices including implementing de-militarized zones and firewalls
• Managing control traffic including segmenting with virtual LANs and multicast management
• How to achieve high-availability with resilient networks including a review of rapid spanning tree
• Network Management best practices including IP addressing and management tools

Download “What Every IT Professional Needs to Know about Plant Floor Networking”
This 60 minute Webcast helps you to understand the unique requirements of plant floor networks, and how to integrate them successfully with corporate networks.

Configure your automation system with Integrated Architecture Builder
Integrated Architecture Builder is part of a powerful range of product selection and system configuration tools to help you choose and apply our products. This new release lets you quickly develop configurations for Logix-based control systems using EtherNet/IP, ControlNet™ and DeviceNet™ that include On-Machine™ solutions.



Increase reliability with industrial-grade Ethernet media
Our full suite of rugged, Ethernet-enabled components – including RJ45 connectivity, M12 connectivity and RJ45 accessories – are more robust than off-the-shelf Ethernet cabling. Specially-designed cable and rugged connector construction can increase your system's reliability and flexibility.



Non-display industrial computers withstand your harshest environments
Our 6117R-M3 non-display industrial computers can withstand temperatures to 55°C, 1.0g operating vibration and 15g operating shock yet provide enough power for industrial control applications.



Increase your skills through new ControlLogix® Certificate Program
Improve your plant system’s quality, efficiency and productivity using the latest ControlLogix technology, and earn professional recognition and credits at the same time. Choose from two Certificate Tracks: Maintenance or Programming.



Remanufacturing Services catalog with new 3-5 day turn-around advance remanufacturing pricing
Catalog includes 2008 remanufacturing, advance remanufacturing and advance exchange services pricing on Allen-Bradley® and select Reliance Electric™ products.



Solution Providers recognized by Control Engineering
Rockwell Automation partners Matrix Technologies and Bachelor Controls are named Control Engineering 2008 Systems Integrator of the Year.

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Corporate Responsibility Report: helping our customers grow responsibly
There is more to a company than financial results. Our sustainability depends on how we help you grow. Download our Corporate Responsibility Report and learn more about how we are helping you reduce your carbon footprint and energy usage, and addressing important global issues including the environment, safety, and employee and supplier diversity.

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Get results from the ARC manufacturing enterprise IT benchmarking survey
Complete the ARC Advisory Group manufacturing enterprise IT benchmarking survey and get a complimentary copy of the results emphasizing the areas most important to you.

OEMs: share your controller and visualization preferences
We want to understand what’s important to you. Please take a moment to tell us about your preferences through our Control Systems survey.

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