Rockwell Automation integrates AI-powered visual inspection into Plex QMS to boost manufacturing quality and defect detection.

Rockwell Automation has launched an integration between its Plex Quality Management System (QMS) and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI, enabling AI-driven visual inspection within manufacturing workflows. This integration enhances quality control by improving defect detection accuracy beyond traditional methods and providing traceability through recorded inspection histories. It supports Rockwell's broader strategy to embed AI and machine learning across industrial automation, helping manufacturers shift towards adaptable autonomy and smarter decision-making. Additional AI features in Plex include AI-powered digital work instructions and real-time analytics agents that turn operational data into actionable insights for faster risk prediction and issue resolution.