Rockwell Automation Launches OptixEdge
Rockwell Automation introduces OptixEdge. This new edge gateway solution transforms industrial data processing. It helps customers save time and costs.
Unlocking Data's Potential
Smart machines generate immense data. However, only 44% of data is used effectively. Many companies face data utilization challenges. These include network limits, security risks, and high storage costs. Traditionally, data moves to distant cloud servers. This process is expensive and inefficient.
Edge Computing for Real-Time Insights
OptixEdge solves these issues directly. It processes information at the machine, in real-time. The solution connects to control systems. It uses Rockwell's FactoryTalk® Optix™ software. This collects, analyzes, and sends data to the cloud. Users monitor and analyze machine data from anywhere. Therefore, insights are faster, costs are lower, and decisions are smarter.
Jessica Morell, a Rockwell Automation software product manager, comments, "OptixEdge empowers customers. They gain control of their data. It offers powerful edge computing capabilities. Users find flexibility, security, and ease of use. Processing data at the source unlocks valuable insights. It improves efficiency and drives innovation."
Key OptixEdge Capabilities
OptixEdge includes a built-in Wizard App. This pre-installed FactoryTalk Optix application simplifies data collection. Users easily configure it with a web browser. This cuts engineering time. Additionally, users can build custom applications.
The solution is designed for efficiency. It runs lightweight applications with included software. Secure remote access and troubleshooting are available. FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ offers remote assistance. Engineers troubleshoot systems over a secure VPN.
OptixEdge is open and flexible. It integrates with existing Rockwell hardware. It also works with third-party terminals and controllers. Furthermore, OptixEdge saves costs. It improves network performance. Users send less data to the cloud. This reduces storage expenses.