New Product Introductions by Rockwell Automation

As food and beverage manufacturers continue to modernise their operations, the need for greater flexibility, connectivity, and operational efficiency has never been more important. At Anuga FoodTec India 2026, Rockwell Automation will showcase a portfolio of newly introduced technologies designed to help manufacturers simplify machine design, improve productivity, enhance visibility, and accelerate digital transformation.

Leading the showcase are the ControlLogix® 5590 and CompactLogix™ 5390 controllers, which continue to provide the foundation for modern Integrated Architecture® applications. Whether supporting complex multidiscipline control strategies or enabling high-performance machine control, these platforms help manufacturers connect production systems, improve operational visibility, and prepare for the future of intelligent manufacturing.0

Supporting this next generation of machine architectures is PointMax™ I/O, a scalable and flexible local I/O platform designed to simplify wiring and accelerate machine development. Integrated directly with CompactLogix 5390 controllers, PointMax provides manufacturers with a modern I/O foundation capable of adapting to changing production requirements while supporting efficient machine design.

Rockwell Automation is also bringing intelligence closer to the production floor with ArmorBlock 5000™ On-Machine I/O solutions. Designed for deployment directly on machines in harsh industrial environments, ArmorBlock technology features integrated IO-Link capabilities that help simplify commissioning, improve troubleshooting, and provide real-time diagnostics and device visibility. Its rugged IP-rated design enables reduced wiring, shorter cable runs, and lower installation costs while supporting smarter machine architectures.

For manufacturers looking to optimise control cabinet design, Rockwell Automation will demonstrate its EtherNet/IP™ In-Cabinet Solution, highlighting how connected architectures can help streamline control system design, improve communication infrastructure, and support increasingly connected manufacturing environments.

Visitors will also experience ArmorKinetix® Distributed Servo Drives, a technology designed to enable distributed motion architectures by bringing servo control closer to the machine. This approach helps machine builders reduce cabinet requirements, simplify installation, and create more flexible machine designs that support modern manufacturing objectives.

Another key innovation on display is the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, a smart and connected motor starting solution designed to simplify motor control. Combining

contactor and overload relay functionality into a compact form factor, the M100 incorporates Rockwell Automation's patented Point-on-Wave technology to help improve operational efficiency, optimise panel space, reduce wiring complexity, and enhance system reliability. The solution also supports advanced diagnostics, overload protection, and functional safety requirements up to SIL 3 and PLe.

Together, these innovations reflect Rockwell Automation's commitment to helping food and beverage manufacturers build more connected, flexible, and productive operations.

Visit Rockwell Automation at Anuga FoodTec India 2026 to experience these innovations firsthand and discover how they can help transform your manufacturing operations for the future.

Drop by Booth H81 at Hall 3 to explore how we are creating the future of industrial operations.