Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Many companies invest time and money into research projects so that they can further develop their products and stay competitive in an everchanging market. Rockwell Automation is one of the, if not the biggest, industrial automation component manufacturers, so it comes as no surprise that Rockwell Automation has invested in a new research lab to continue advancing automation technologies.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new advanced technology research lab in Prague. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock

Advanced Technology Research Lab

The new advanced technology research lab, located in Prague, Czech Republic, will feature staff that works directly on future Rockwell products, reviews customer needs, and identifies new opportunities in the industrial automation space. The team will also work with industry leaders and standards organizations to help grow the industry. The lab will be an addition to Rockwell’s existing facility in Prague, and the team will work with nearby universities to help future generations build advanced automation products.

Listening to The Customer

Customers are the ones who use products and test them over long periods of time. Listening to customers' complaints allows companies to grow and produce products that meet customers' needs better than previous versions. Rockwell's new research lab will take customers' suggestions at face value and put them to the test. The research team will trial customer suggestions and hopefully integrate them into future versions of products.

Rockwell Automation’s lineup of PLCs are among many of the company’s well-known hardware offerings. Image used courtesy of Rockwell Automation

Development Never Stops

For companies to stay competitive, they must continue to develop and improve their products. One way to do this is to research new technologies and develop ways to incorporate them into new products. Rockwell is investing in its customers and products by opening a lab with the sole purpose of conducting research. By making this investment Rockwell aims to churn out advanced products for many years to come.