Rockwell Automation Opens New Advanced Technology Research Lab in Prague

07.08.2025 - 18:03:51

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and engagement with the standards and academic community.

Kyle Crum (left), director, and Marek Obitko, research lab manager, advanced technology, Rockwell Automation, open a new research lab in Prague, Czech Republic.

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 critical inputs to product and service development and will be a significant 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."

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com .