The industrial PC platform integrates Logix control, edge computing, and containerized application support.
Milwaukee, November 12th / PRNewswire / -- Rockwell Automation ( Rockwell Automation , Inc , NYSE : ROK ) today announced the launch of the LogixEdge ™ controller, a new industrial control platform designed to help manufacturers simplify system architecture and accelerate software-defined automation. By integrating Logix control, edge computing, and containerized applications into a single industrial PC platform, the LogixEdge controller enables manufacturers to deploy and manage automation and software workloads closer to production operations.
As industrial environments become increasingly interconnected, manufacturers are seeking new ways to integrate operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) in order to remain competitive without increasing complexity. The LogixEdge controller was developed to meet the market's requirements for architectures that support both deterministic control and modern software applications simultaneously. It enables control and software applications to run on the same platform, reducing the need for separate hardware and allowing for more flexible deployment of automation, visualization, and digitalization applications closer to the production process.
Leveraging containerized applications and modern software management practices, manufacturers can deploy, update, and manage software more consistently in distributed operations. This approach helps to reduce deployment times, simplify lifecycle management, and create a more adaptable automated infrastructure.
Rockwell Automation product manager Stefano Schiavella stated: "Industrial automation is evolving from a hardware-centric architecture to more easily deployable, manageable, and scalable software-defined systems. LogixEdge controllers integrate Logix control with modern computing capabilities on the same platform, which not only helps to reduce system complexity but also provides manufacturers with greater flexibility."
This release reflects an increasing adoption of software-defined automation, in which control, applications, and analytics can be more efficiently deployed into industrial operations. The LogixEdge controller is part of Rockwell Automation's vision for software-defined automation, aimed at helping manufacturers to connect people, processes, and technology to drive smarter and more efficient operations.
For more information about the LogixEdge controller, please visit Rockwell's website or contact your distributor. Register for Automation Fair 2026 to witness the practical applications of the LogixEdge controller and learn about the next steps in software-defined automation.
What is the LogixEdge controller? The LogixEdge controller is a product launched by Rockwell Automation, based on industrial PC. It integrates Logix control, edge computing, and containerized applications into a single platform. Its design is aimed at helping manufacturers simplify their architectures, reduce hardware requirements, and support software-defined automation strategies.
What is software-defined automation? Software-defined automation is a method that separates software capabilities from dedicated hardware, enabling more flexible deployment, management, and updates of control, analytics, and other industrial applications. Rockwell Automation's LogixEdge controllers support software-defined automation by allowing multiple workloads to run on a shared industrial platform.
Why would manufacturers adopt edge controllers that combine OT and IT? Manufacturers hope to simplify the architecture, reduce hardware requirements, and enhance the ability to access operational data. By integrating operational technology ( OT ) with information technology ( IT ) on the same platform, LogixEdge controllers help to reduce complexity, accelerate the digital transformation process, and improve operational flexibility.
How can the LogixEdge controller be integrated into the Logix product portfolio? The LogixEdge controller expands the Logix product portfolio by integrating trusted Logix control with edge computing capabilities on a single platform. They are designed to support software-defined automation, providing flexible options for scenarios where both control and software applications need to run simultaneously on the same device, while also complementing existing solutions based on Logix.
About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation ( Rockwell Automation , Inc , NYSE : ROK ) is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect human imagination with technological potential to expand the boundaries of human capabilities, making the world more efficient and sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation had approximately 26,000 employees at the end of the 2026 fiscal year, serving customers in over 100 countries. To learn how we drive the implementation of Connected Enterprise ® in various industrial enterprises, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
