Rockwell Automation 
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Deploying lean initiatives to improve processes and products

Maximizing operational experience at Rockwell Automation
Monday, Oct. 30 Location Code
12:45pm-3:55pm Rockwell Automation MT/05
Thursday, Nov. 2 Location Code
8:15am-11:25am Rockwell Automation ThT/04

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Go and see how Rockwell Automation's Twinsburg, Ohio facility does lean!

Please note: Lunch is not provided for Monday tours.

Overview

Rockwell Automation deploys lean initiatives as well as machine learning and data analytics to improve its processes and products for customers. During this tour of the company's Twinsburg, Ohio facility, go and see manufacturing technology and a connected enterprise (industry 4.0) firsthand. You will observe the manufacturing operations around printed circuit board technology and its final product, "PanelView," which is part of its "Programmable Logix Controllers." See how advances in automated optical inspection, electronic detailed work instructions, and Rockwell's "Factory Talk Production Center" help to drive the IT/OT to maximize the operational experience.

Please note: ESD heel straps are required to attend this tour and will be provided by the tour site.

Company

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation. Its brands include Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk software and LifecycleIQ Services. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 people and has customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Fortune 500 company reported fiscal year 2021 global sales at $7.8 billion. www.rockwellautomation.com

Restrictions / Requirements

To participate in a tour, all attendees must adhere to and respect the tour hosts' restrictions and requirements.
Non-adherence may exclude you from a tour.

  • No recording devices
  • Leather like closed-toe shoes (No high heels)
  • Long or short-sleeved shirt/blouse
  • Long pants (no shorts, skirts, dresses)
  • Other: See tour description
  • Safety glasses