Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced an API-enabled integration between Plex Quality Management System (QMS) and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI. The integration expands AI-driven quality management and reflects Rockwell's continued investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and elastic MES solutions.
Rockwell continues to advance AI/ML across its offerings, including cloud-based MES platforms, edge AI and digital twins. According to Rockwell's "Scaling MES Across the Enterprise" report, 42% of manufacturing processes are expected to become AI-supported within the next year. The Plex QMS and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI integration offers manufacturers opportunities for strategic, automated quality intelligence.
"AI plays a critical role in Rockwell's industrial autonomy strategy," stated Devin Burke, Group Product Manager, Rockwell Automation. "With predictive intelligence, manufacturers can shift from scripted automation to adaptable autonomy as systems learn, adjust, and collaborate across software, hardware, and workers."
The integration builds on the API-first architecture of Plex QMS, enabling interoperability. When connected to FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI, Plex QMS delivers AI-driven workflows to new and existing camera systems. These workflows help detect anomalies and reduce defects. According to the company, traditional visual inspection is only 80% effective and often fails to store inspection history. The Plex QMS and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI integration offers improved visual inspection, as results recorded in the Plex system provide traceability, product serialization, and an accurate record of inspection history.
In addition to the new integration, Plex Connected Worker recently introduced AI-powered authoring agent within the Digital Work Instructions suite, which transforms CAD files and technical assets into structured, step-by-step instructions for frontline employees. Similarly, Plex includes an AI agent embedded within its Reporting and Analytics capabilities, delivering out-of-the-box dashboards that turn operational data into real-time, actionable insights. Users can engage these agents in natural language to proactively surface risks, predict issues, and drive faster, smarter decisions-moving from operational foresight to action with a single click.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1201 South Second St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-382-2000
www.rockwellautomation.com
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Plex Systems
900 Tower Dr., Ste. 1500
Troy, MI 48098
888-454-7539
Sales: 855-534-8012
www.plex.com