Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at transforming the industrial sector. By combining their strengths, the companies will offer manufacturing customers advanced cloud and AI solutions that provide actionable insights, optimize operations, and enhance scalability—fostering efficiency and sustainable growth across the industry.
This collaboration showcased several cutting-edge solutions at the Automation Fair® in Anaheim, California, held from November 18–21. Microsoft participated as an exhibiting sponsor, joining forces with Rockwell to highlight their partnership. By combining Rockwell’s deep expertise in industrial automation with Microsoft’s advanced cloud and AI technologies, the two companies aim to bridge the gap between traditional industrial processes and modern digital innovations, offering integrated solutions to unlock the full potential of industrial data.
“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Microsoft as we work to meet the evolving challenges faced by today’s manufacturers,” said Jessica Korpela, director, global customer innovation at Rockwell Automation. “This enhanced collaboration fuses cloud and AI technologies with our extensive expertise in industrial automation, enabling our customers to reach unprecedented levels of efficiency, innovation and resilience in their operations.”
The Rockwell-Microsoft partnership represents a bold step forward in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, setting a new standard for connected, AI-driven operations that empower both companies and their customers to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
