Rockwell Automation is opening a new research lab in Prague, the Czech Republic. The new lab will be part of the company’s Advanced Technology team, which helps Rockwell deliver new products and services. It also works on pure research on industrial automation and engages with the standards and academic communities.

The Prague team will work to address anticipated customer needs, validate the future of Rockwell products, and identify opportunities and limitations of new technologies. Their research results will be inputs to product and service development and will be a contributor to Rockwell’s intellectual property portfolio.

“Our Advanced Technology team is a key part of Rockwell’s innovation ecosystem, helping to translate emerging technical concepts and identify potential industrial applications,” said Kyle Crum, director, Advanced Technology.

The new lab will add research and technology capability to Rockwell’s existing facility in Prague. The team will collaborate with local universities to share knowledge, experience, and best practices to create the advanced technologies of tomorrow.

“Prague is a great location for research because we already have established relationships in the region and can extend this to universities focused on autonomous intelligent systems,” said Crum. “We’re looking forward to deepening our relationships in Europe and helping all our customers become more resilient, agile, and sustainable.”