Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation has introduced TechConnectIQ Support, a 24/7 remote service for industrial automation, initially available to contract customers with one site in North America; expansion to additional regions is planned for 2027. The service combines hardware and software support in three tiers (Basic, Standard, Professional) and provides web-based real-time access to specialists, scheduled callbacks, and live support via the myRockwellAutomation TechConnect hub. Built-in AI capabilities include federated search, augmented-reality guidance, and instructional videos; the service builds on the TechConnect offering that has existed for more than 20 years. » More on de.investing.com

Rockwell Automation announced an API-enabled integration that connects the Plex Quality Management System with FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI and incorporates AI-powered cameras for automatic defect detection in quality processes. The announcement and the upcoming cash dividend of $1.38 per share (ex-dividend Aug. 17, 2026) supported the stock, which rose about 3.0% to $448.02 in afternoon trading. Analyst sentiment remains largely positive (Baird Outperform, Evercore raised its price target), and the move recoups part of the pullback following the early-August quarterly results. » More on de.investing.com

Rockwell Automation has integrated FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI via API into the Plex Quality Management System to embed AI-based visual inspections into quality workflows. The solution supports new and existing camera systems, records inspection results on the Plex platform, and ensures traceability and a complete inspection history. The integration is built on Plex’s API-first architecture; Rockwell highlights additional AI capabilities on the platform, such as an authoring agent for digital work instructions and analysis agents. The company sees AI as a core part of its industrial autonomy strategy and expects a strong increase in AI-enabled manufacturing processes. » More on de.investing.com