Rockwell Automation launched the new generation AI module to help improve the industrial production process

Rockwell Automation Information and Industrial Automation (NYSE: ROK) has announced the launch of a new generation AI module that provides predictive analysis that simplifies the decision-making process without the need for intervention of data scientists.

In information released today, on May 2, Rockwell Automation said that workers in industries can now easily use data from their devices to predict problems related to them. manufacturing and improving processes with existing automation systems with their control skills set. The new FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI module is known as Project Sherlock, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the aim of detecting abnormalities in production and warning workers to investigate multiply or process, if necessary.

According to Rockwell Automation, existing data analysis technologies often require users to have deep expertise in both data science and industrial processes. However, the additional module for this ControlLogix controller simplifies that requirement by doing the work of a data scientist. This module is attached directly to the control frame and transmits control data via the back board to build predictive models. It can continuously monitor the entire production process, detect abnormalities that go against the original understanding.

“FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI module makes forecasting analysis easier, helps workers make smarter decisions in production. This module will quickly learn applications using your ControlLogix, thereby informing operators and technicians when unusual changes are detected in the system. This can assist those in charge of capturing product quality issues before it actually happens, thereby ensuring the integrity of the process, ”said Jonathan Wise, Product Manager by Rockwell Automation.

For example, this module can help operators detect performance differences in devices such as mixing systems that can directly affect product quality or even cause “downtime.” “.

In addition, the module can also be used as a virtual sensor. Suppose, in order to understand the moisture content of a canned food product, instead of workers having to read it, this module analyzes variables from chain equipment such as spray systems, drying systems. and the combustion system to predict a measurement, which is virtual.

FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI is the latest module in the module profile of Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Analytics platform. This profile includes FactoryTalk Analytics for Devices, which has the function of learning about automated system structures to inform workers about the problems of individual devices. The LogixAI module extends this functionality by learning about an automated system application and helps to identify anomalies in the overall functionality of that application.