Rockwell makes FactoryTalk Optix data ready
- October 22, 2024
- William Payne

Automation specialist Rockwell Automation has updated its FactoryTalk Optix portfolio with DataReady smart machines. The update enables contextualised machine data that’s ready for operational use.
DataReady smart machines improve machine-level visualisation. They are designed to enable data transfer and provide real-time insights. FactoryTalk Optix provides HMI functionality and the collection, organisation, and contextualisation of data. Data can then be sent to cloud applications for operational efficiency insights and enterprise analytics.
The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio allows users to choose their own technology mix. New Rockwell customers can design HMI applications that natively communicate with both Rockwell and third-party systems and run on a range of hardware and web interface options. FactoryTalk Optix applications can connect to diverse software, devices and systems with OPC UA support.
FactoryTalk Optix portfolio includes:
- FactoryTalk Optix Software
- FactoryTalk Optix software is an HMI visualisation platform that a user can access from their browser or download to their computer.
It enables users to design and deploy an HMI and includes features such as multi-user collaboration, web-based design and test, and integrated version control.
- FactoryTalk Optix software is an HMI visualisation platform that a user can access from their browser or download to their computer.
- OptixPanel
- OptixPanel graphic terminals are sealed HMI appliances that come pre-loaded with FactoryTalk Optix and FactoryTalk Remote Access software licenses. The device is an all-in-one solution that can run at first power-up. The pre-installed, closed OS reduces risk in implementation and maintenance.
- FactoryTalk Remote Access solution
- FactoryTalk Remote Access is designed for secure connections to equipment, allowing teams to respond to needs faster and resolve production issues from anywhere.
- ASEM 6300 Industrial PC
- ASEM 6300 Industrial PCs are available in box and panel form and allow for greater customisation.
- Embedded Edge Compute Module
- The Embedded Edge Compute Module builds on compute functionality with Logix.
This Edge solution provides key scalability and remote support functions to today’s workforce.
At first release, the Embedded Edge Compute enables FactoryTalk Optix software and provides a communication path to REST API, OPC UA and MQTT to meet the needs of a variety of applications.
“Rockwell is innovating rapidly with the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio, introducing significant enhancements that give customers real benefits,” said JP Wright, director of Production Automation Visualisation at Rockwell Automation. “The FactoryTalk Optix platform value extends beyond HMI to support edge data collection and exchange with enterprise applications such as analytics to optimise production and connectivity with operations management applications such as DataMosaix, the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform and Fiix maintenance software to accelerate digital transformation. The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio is one of the most complete HMI and data platforms in the industry.”
“FactoryTalk Optix allows us to deliver solutions on a single platform,” said Jim Tolbert, senior controls engineer, Tessy Automation. “Before Optix, we needed to use other data platforms to effectively integrate components and machines together. Optix provides a centralised and accessible platform for data exchange and visualisation.”
“Today’s OEMs are increasingly playing a more significant ongoing role, with proactive involvement to ensure that machines and equipment are successful,” said Mark Hobbs, senior software product manager at Rockwell Automation. “This capability from Rockwell is not only built for a single application. It’s flexible, meaning these machines are designed to be modular and capable of sharing data in a usable format with a variety of applications.”