Rockwell Automation, the world’s leading company in industrial automation and digital transformation, is set to showcase groundbreaking technology at ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi. In partnership with Sensia, a joint venture with SLB, Rockwell is poised to highlight advanced automation solutions that cater to the Middle East’s rapidly evolving energy sector, which is accelerating toward a low-carbon future. Rockwell and Sensia aim to support energy companies in their journey toward sustainability, helping them accurately capture real-time emissions data—a crucial but challenging step for industries prioritizing carbon reduction.
“Our goal is to support companies on their sustainability journey by aligning operational efficiency with environmental goals,” states Emmanuel Guilhamon, Rockwell’s Global VP for Sustainability. The company’s approach integrates sustainability into business practices, providing both environmental and economic value.
Robotic Automation: Transforming Industrial Processes
One of the highlights at Rockwell’s ADIPEC stand will be the Taurob robot, developed in collaboration with Taurob. This partnership empowers companies to adopt autonomous operations using sophisticated robotic solutions. These robots not only tackle manufacturing challenges such as skill shortages but also optimize flexibility and manage an increasing array of SKUs. Robots are becoming more intelligent, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into broader systems, paving the way for fully autonomous industrial operations.
With the help of Rockwell’s digital services branch, Kalypso, Taurob robots are being embedded into digital twin and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) frameworks, transforming critical inspection and maintenance processes. This approach provides a holistic solution for energy companies striving to meet their sustainability and operational goals by leveraging automation, safety, and efficiency.
AI-Driven Process Improvements
In addition to robotics, Rockwell will display AI-based solutions that enhance decision-making and efficiency in process industries. Through the FactoryTalk® Optix™ platform, Rockwell introduces a human-machine interface (HMI) that combines AI with intuitive user control, enhancing situational awareness across industrial operations. This platform, along with Rockwell’s analytics tools like FactoryTalk® LogixAI® and GuardianAI™, enables predictive maintenance, ensuring that production runs smoothly with minimal downtime.
These solutions are tailored for energy-intensive sectors such as mining, metals, critical minerals, and chemicals. As Sebastien Grau, Rockwell’s Global VP for Process Industries, notes, “Our focus is on delivering unified solutions across various verticals, connecting our customers into an ecosystem that drives innovation and accelerates the energy transition.”
Driving Innovation in Energy Transition
Rockwell Automation is dedicated to supporting the energy sector’s shift towards greener practices. Their technology not only aids in decarbonization but also enables energy companies to adopt sustainable practices across various fields, from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy and carbon capture.
With its innovative solutions, Rockwell is helping industrial companies navigate the complexities of the energy transition, positioning itself as a leader in the convergence of automation, AI, and sustainability.
