MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., also known as Foxconn, and
Rockwell Automation announced today that they are collaborating to
implement Connected Enterprise and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
concepts for smart manufacturing in Foxconn's new U.S. facilities.
The companies will also collaborate to develop and apply Smart
Manufacturing solutions at Foxconn's global electronics assembly
operations and within the related industry eco-system. Technologies and
extensive domain expertise of both companies will be combined to deliver
a state of the art manufacturing system with unparalleled levels of
operational efficiency.
Terry Guo, Foxconn Chairman and CEO, said, "I am very excited about the
opportunity for Foxconn and Rockwell Automation to work together.
Foxconn is the global leader in electronics design manufacturing, and
Rockwell Automation is the world’s largest company dedicated to
industrial automation and information. I am confident that together we
will increase operational efficiencies in electronics manufacturing to
new levels, achieving the vision of Smart Manufacturing and Made in
China 2025."
The companies will also work together on workforce development and
training. Specifically, as Foxconn increases its employee base in the
United States, it has committed to participate in the
previously-announced program developed by Rockwell Automation and
ManpowerGroup to upskill military veterans and create a pool of
certified talent for in-demand advanced manufacturing roles across the
United States.
Blake Moret, Rockwell Automation President and CEO added, “We are
excited about the opportunity to work with a global technology and
manufacturing leader to deliver advanced IIoT solutions to the
electronics manufacturing industry. Our work with Foxconn will further
demonstrate the power and broad applicability of The Connected
Enterprise. We are also pleased that Foxconn shares our commitment to
expanding and upskilling the U.S. workforce to ensure there is the
necessary talent for advanced manufacturing roles.”
About Foxconn
Foxconn is the world’s foremost provider of joint-design,
joint-development, and environmentally-friendly manufacturing, assembly,
and after-sales services to Global Computer, Communication and Consumer
electronics leaders. Foxconn has its corporate headquarters in Taipei,
Taiwan.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company
dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers
more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 22,000 people
serving customers in more than 80 countries.
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Source: Rockwell Automation, Inc.