Rockwell Automation introduced its elastic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform on December 9, 2025, announcing a cloud‑native, interoperable solution that unifies operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) across the manufacturing value chain.
The new platform is modular and scalable, allowing manufacturers to add or remove capabilities as needed while maintaining a single, unified data layer. Embedded analytics and AI‑driven insights provide real‑time visibility from raw material inventory through production and tooling, and connected worker technology gives operators instant access to critical information on the shop floor.
The launch addresses a key industry pain point: 21% of manufacturing leaders identify integration challenges as a top obstacle to digital transformation. By offering a single, elastic platform, Rockwell Automation aims to reduce complexity, lower costs, and accelerate the move toward autonomous production. The platform is a core element of the company’s Connected Enterprise strategy, which seeks to converge plant‑level and enterprise networks to securely connect people, processes, and technologies.
Industry analysts note that the elastic MES platform positions Rockwell Automation to capture growing demand for AI‑enabled manufacturing solutions, and the company’s recent price‑target upgrade reflects confidence in the platform’s ability to drive future revenue growth.
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