Rockwell Automation and Actemium developed an AI-powered application called Real-Time Coefficient of Performance (RtCOP) that optimizes industrial refrigeration in frozen food plants. RtCOP continuously selects the most energy-efficient operating settings, boosting energy efficiency by 17% and saving an estimated $130,000 annually per site. This autonomous system also reduces equipment strain, enhancing reliability and addressing workforce skill shortages. The solution runs on Rockwell's PlantPAx distributed control system and is being scaled across multiple plants with performance monitoring dashboards.
The global hazardous area equipment market, valued at $13.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $25.28 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.48%. Growth is fueled by stricter industrial safety regulations like ATEX and OSHA, and the adoption of ...
Rockwell Automation's report reveals that while 93% of manufacturers have adopted Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), only 28% have deployed it across their entire enterprise, limiting performance gains. Integration with other systems like ERP and...
