Integrated Architecture by Rockwell Automation: Unified Operations

Bringing disparate systems together and establishing a holistic approach is exactly what Integrated Architecture from Rockwell Automation is designed to do. Integrated Architecture helps break down barriers, securely providing access to data that has traditionally been trapped and contextualizing it to provide actionable, cross-system intelligence to the right people at the right time.  In other words, Integrated Architecture enables relevant information and analysis to move seamlessly and securely from device to boardroom.

The benefits of Integrated Architecture go beyond data and insights. Digital engineering using a standard, collaboration-friendly framework speeds up design time and slashes implementation costs. A common control platform supports a manufacturing environment that is at once productive, safe, sustainable, and agile. Manufacturing systems that work together automatically (and even autonomously) create less friction and free up time and resources for higher-value initiatives. Secure networking across devices and systems creates resilience and helps reduce cybersecurity risks. Across the board, Integrated Architecture empowers enterprises to both be ready for the future and more proactively shape it. 

Unified Control and Information Across the Enterprise

System-wide intelligence: Evolve and adapt with data and analytics solutions that deliver contextualized information from device to boardroom

Secure data & information: Protect your operations and stay compliant with technology designed for resilient, secure connectivity across systems

Standard design framework: Boost productivity and accelerate delivery with a modern design and development environment that spans disciplines

Integrated control platform: Unify your manufacturing processes with multi-discipline control enabled by a scalable automation & information infrastructure

The Benefits of Integrated Architecture by Rockwell Automation

Simplify design:

• Streamline workflows by using a common design environment to design, develop and deliver automation projects
• Increase productivity with design tools that support seamless collaboration and intuitive workflows
• Reduce application complexity with modular coding capabilities
• Scale hardware and software to the needs of an application, without the need for manual, custom integration or different programming tools

• Mitigate risk with a single control engine and network technology across applications and environments
• Reduce maintenance hassles with common components and tools across manufacturing systems
• Manage and maintain from anywhere with secure remote access technologies that work across control disciplines and applications

• Seamlessly integrate new equipment on a single network built on standard Ethernet and communication protocols
• Shift to meet new production needs using a single automation architecture across a variety of applications, from small machines to an entire facility
• Accelerate transformation by using common automation components and seamless integration to bring new facilities online quickly, update operations or build new equipment

Improve and accelerate decision-making:

• Optimize production performance with visibility into real-time data across the enterprise
• Empower operators and decision-makers with contextualized information presented where and when it's needed
• Drive better business outcomes and pave the way for autonomous operations to come with AI-powered insights on improving sustainability, safety, throughput and more

Technology Spotlight - Logix

At the heart of Integrated Architecture is Logix technology, which seamlessly integrates process, batch, discrete, drives, safety, and motion control functions into one infrastructure across applications and environments. The versatility and scalability of this common control engine allows manufacturers to adapt to evolving production requirements and expand operations without compromising performance or reliability. Whether applied in process and power or motion and safety applications, Logix creates the foundation for Integrated Architecture deployments.

Confidently Plan for the Future with a Unified Industrial Control and Information Approach

Integrated Architecture is the key to levelling up your operations. With Integrated Architecture, your industrial operations perform as a single cohesive system across applications, including power, process, batch and machine safety. Connected, secure information sharing and operational analytics provide analysts and operators alike with actionable, cross-system intelligence. This holistic approach allows you to streamline operations, improve machine safety, integrate new equipment more easily, and boost day-to-day productivity across your enterprise.

If you’re interested in learning more about how Integrated Architecture by Rockwell Automation could benefit your business, contact us.