Rockwell Automation Reaffirms Commitment to Carbon-Neutrality Through Accelerating Smart, Safe and Sustainable Manufacturing at 29th Automation Fair(R) At Home

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The first hybrid live and virtual Automation Fair At Home saw over 40,000

participants registered from 146 countries and featured speakers include

PartnerNetwork(TM) representatives from Cisco, Cytiva, ExxonMobil, Gartner,

Microsoft, Thermo Fisher Scientific and more

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) the world's largest company dedicated to

industrial automation and digital transformation, along with its

PartnerNetwork(TM), held its 29th signature industry showcase event, Automation

Fair(R) At Home [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/events/in-person-events/automation-fair.html ], November 16-20, 2020. Due to the pandemic,

the event had been dynamically re-imagined as a primarily virtual experience to

safeguard customer, partner, and employee health and safety, with all content from

the event available on-demand now until June 2021.

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Automation Fair At Home showcases the newest products, solutions, and services

in industrial automation and digital transformation. Due to the hybrid nature

of this year's event, attendees across different time zones and geographies had

access to over 175 engaging educational opportunities and over 90 exhibits,

through livestreams and on-demand video recordings. The agenda included

engaging hands-on labs, training sessions focused on the newest hardware and

software technologies, industry-focused forums, and more.

Commenting on the event, Blake Moret, CEO and Chairman, Rockwell Automation,

said, "The acquisition of ASEM S.r.l and Kalypso, as well as partnerships with

Microsoft, PTC, and others, make our ecosystem the best in the industry. This

partner ecosystem combined with our technology and domain expertise allow us to

say that there is no one better positioned to add value at the convergence of

IT, and operational OT technology for our customers. We bring the Connected

Enterprise to life for customers around the world and across a wide variety of

industries. And during these times it's especially important to look at the

ways we increase the resilience, agility, and sustainability of our customers."

He added, "Sustainability is at the forefront of Rockwell Automation and our

customers' minds. We are committed to a carbon-neutral future, helping our

customers achieve their own sustainability goals such as increased energy

efficiency, recycling to play a role in the circular economy, and renewables."

This year's Automation Fair At Home drew particular attention to the unique

challenges facing the sector, with Rockwell Automation making a series of

announcements aimed at bolstering the resilience, agility and sustainability of

industrial manufacturers. To help companies innovate faster and more

sustainability through an integrated digital engagement model, Rockwell

Automation launched LifecycleIQ Services[https://ir.rockwellautomation.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2020/Rockwell-Automation-Unleashes-New-Possibilities-for-Industrial-Companies-with-LifecycleIQ-Services/default.aspx ], and announced the expansion of its

cybersecurity certifications and product line [https://ir.rockwellautomation.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2020/Rockwell-Automation-Combats-Industrial-Cyber-Threats-With-New-Security-Certifications-and-Products/default.aspx ] to combat industrial cyberthreats.

The company also announced the acquisition of Fiix Inc. [https://ir.rockwellautomation.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2020/Rockwell-Automation-Acquires-Fiix-Inc.-Cloud-Software-Company-for-Leading-Edge-Maintenance-Solutions/default.aspx ]

in line with its software strategy, to enhance productivity and efficiency

through maintenance and operational insights.

Scott Wooldridge, President of Asia-Pacific at Rockwell Automation, said, "With

its rapid urbanisation, growing middle-class population and talent pool,

Asia-Pacific is already a global manufacturing hub, and the sector continues to

be one of the region's key growth drivers."

"The Asia-Pacific operations from Rockwell Automation are of strategic interest

to our global business and we want to partner with established and emerging

enterprises and industries across all local markets to help them make the digital

leap; facilitating the region's economic recovery from the pandemic," he continued.

Other highlights of the event, also available on-demand, included keynote

Perspectives into YOUR next, Rockwell Automation Experience virtual tours and

Bold Conversations panel discussions:

Virtual Tours: The Rockwell Automation Experience

-The Rockwell Automation Experience enables participants to virtually tour

three newly designed spaces at the Rockwell Automation Milwaukee headquarters:

Digital Engineering Hall, Digital Thread Experience, and Products & Technology Showcase.

-The Digital Engineering Hall tour features machine design, operations, and

maintenance, with an end-to-end demonstration of a digital engineering project.

-The Digital Thread Experience uses a real-world example to help attendees

visualize moving from siloed operations to a digitally connected enterprise.

-The Products & Technology Showcase features the latest Rockwell Automation

innovations in control, information and lifecycle services. After each tour,

participants can discuss products and technology with Rockwell Automation experts.

Bold Conversations

-Beyond updates on industrial automation, a segment of the event was dedicated

towards tackling broader industry and societal issues, with Rockwell Automation

executives sharing personal experiences and thought leadership on addressing

these subjects

-Topics discussed include: Inclusive Leadership During the Time of the

Pandemic, Equity in Early STEM Education, Combatting Microaggressions in the

Workplace, Inclusive Workplaces in a Divisive World, and more.

To attend Automation Fair At Home On-Demand, free online registration is

required here [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/events/in-person-events/automation-fair.html ].

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc.[ https://www.rockwellautomation.com/] (NYSE: ROK), is

a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect

the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is

humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs

approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than

100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise

to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Automation Fair, Automation Fair At Home and PlantPAx are trademarks of

Rockwell Automation Inc.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork(TM) Program

The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork(TM) program offers global manufacturers

access to a collaborative network of companies mutually focused on developing,

implementing, and supporting best-in-class solutions to achieve plant-wide

optimization, improve machine performance, and meet sustainability objectives.

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