We were honored to have THREE presentations during this year’s Rockwell Automation Fair.
E Tech Group team members presented on:
- Oligonucleotide Production Automation Improves Yield and Consistency for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer on Tuesday, November 7th
- A manufacturer of Oligonucleotide pharmaceutical drugs to treat muscular dystrophy worked with us for the Gen 1.1 Project, a project that converts a highly manual process into a fully automated, robust, reliable system to improve yield and ensure consistency. E Tech Group worked with the manufacturer to implement FactoryTalk/PlantPAx for fully automated cleavage and deprotection, purification, and clean-in-place. The system also ensures that batch data is easily and readily available for easy review and approval.
- PlantPAx 5.0 Makes Oligos Go! Accelerating the Pace of Life Science Research on Tuesday, November 7th
- E Tech Group provided a robust PlantPAx 5.0 solution for a new Oligonucleotides Production Facility. This plant is accelerating life science R&D through genome engineering at high throughput. E Tech Group designed, programmed, and tested the system, and the client is set up for years of success.
- Leveraging the Power of Industry 4.0: A Case Study on Tuesday, November 7th, and Thursday, November 9th
- This discussion broke down how you can gain Industry 4.0 value through the design of IoT solutions to get Edge and Cloud Computing data connecting your business (IT) and factory floor (OT) systems. This case study provided specific examples of system implementation and reviewed three strategies: going beyond the minimum, advanced analytics and machine learning applied at the edge and in cloud-based industrial data platforms, and premier product integration on an IoT platform.
We were also excited to exhibit and engage with colleagues, clients, and prospective partners at our booth on Wednesday and Thursday. We hope everyone had as wonderful a time as we did, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
And not to be overlooked, we had a blast hosting our own Happy Hour at Lord Hobo on Wednesday evening.
Key Themes from Rockwell Automation Fair 2023
Across sessions and conversations at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023, a few consistent themes stood out, particularly around how automation strategies are adapting to support more complex and data-driven production environments.
One recurring focus was the need for better alignment between control systems, data platforms, and operational workflows. As facilities expand and processes become more interconnected, gaps between systems can create challenges in visibility, troubleshooting, and long-term sustainability.
There was also strong interest in how industrial automation in life sciences is evolving to support scalability without sacrificing compliance. Attendees were looking for ways to standardize system design while still accommodating the unique requirements of different processes and products.
Continuing the Conversation on Life Sciences Automation
Events like Rockwell Automation Fair highlight how quickly automation technologies and expectations are evolving, especially in industries where precision and compliance are critical.
If you weren’t able to attend or want to revisit specific topics, you can explore additional content on life sciences automation, industrial cybersecurity, and system integration strategies across our blog. You can also refer back to our event preview post for more context on the sessions and focus areas leading into the event.
Thank you to our partners at Rockwell for a great week of education, connection, and DISCOVERY!