Rockwell Automation Opens New Silicon Valley Innovation Center for Electric Vehicles

Rockwell Automation, provider of premier solutions and services
      plan for the automotive sector, opened today a
      new Center
      of innovation for electric vehicles (EV) at 111 North Market
      Street in San Jose, California, in its development center
      IT solutions. The center will offer demonstrations of
      live manufacturing, practical tests using a new
      technology and events showcasing the collaboration with
      industry experts and Rockwell Automation partners.

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Building on the modeling of augmented and virtual reality,
      the VE Innovation Center offers start-ups and
      builders established an environment conducive to learning
      new technologies and standards, so that they can market
      electric vehicles faster, less risky and less
      cost.

It's the combination of Rockwell Automation technology with that
      of its partners which is the originality of the center. For example,
      FactoryTalk InnovationSuite from Rockwell Automation, powered by PTC,
      is an unmatched integrated solution that combines PTC software
      and Rockwell Automation. In the same way, Eagle Technologies
      provides the battery assembly machine and FANUC, the technologies
      robotic. These two solutions are integrated with the technology of
      Rockwell Automation.

Hirata, a turnkey assembly line builder, offers a
      assembly cell that illustrates assembly and unit testing
      electric drive. Emulate 3D, the simulation software of
      Rockwell Automation, allows prototyping and testing machines
      before their construction. teamtechnik performs functional tests
      to confirm performance before integrating training into the
      electric vehicle.

"In response to growing consumer demand from around the world,
      electric vehicle manufacturers are facing delays in
      aggressive production, "said John Kacsur, Vice President,
      Automotive and Tire Industries, at Rockwell Automation. " We have
      created the Innovation Center for Electric Vehicles to expand
      their possibilities and to enable them to offer their products to
      consumers quickly and at the lowest possible cost, while
      operating more efficiently.

"It's an immersive experience that helps clients develop and
      concretize The Connected Enterprise (the connected company): our
      vision of intelligent manufacturing that allows them to take advantage of
      data and to obtain positive commercial results, "
      Mr. Kacsur. "With more than 4,000 automotive manufacturing projects
      designed, installed and commissioned successfully, Rockwell Automation
      knows how to help electric vehicle manufacturers to
      to market faster and better manage their risks
      professionals. "

Mr Kacsur underlined that the VE Center supports the efforts of
      digitization not only for automotive and automotive customers
      pneumatic, but for all sectors. Customers are invited to
      visit the VE center and meet industry experts.

According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, electric vehicles should,
      by 2040, represent 54% of new vehicle sales. The
      batteries currently account for one-third of the cost of a vehicle
      electric. As the cost of batteries continues to fall, the
      demand for electric vehicles will increase up to
      40 million new EV batteries needed each year for
      equip new vehicles.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world leader in
      information and automation, makes its customers more
      productive and the world more sustainable. Rockwell Automation is headquartered in
      Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 23,000 people in
      customer service in more than 80 countries.

Emulate 3D and FactoryTalk are trademarks of Rockwell
      Automation Inc.

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