When Powers Combine

Hitachi and Rockwell collaborate to help industries accelerate electrification

Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation announced a collaboration October 15 that aims to combine elements of power and automation to further the electrification of industry. The pairing is "centered on an integrated grid-to-process architecture that combines the infrastructure powering industrial facilities with the systems that manage production," according to a joint press release from the companies.

By bringing together expertise in grid connection, power quality, energy management, protection and control, process automation, and digital operations, Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation aim to help customers achieve a more seamless integration of grid and process systems.

Mining and metals will serve as the initial focus of the collaboration. As demand grows for the critical minerals, mining companies must simultaneously expand production, modernize operations, and accelerate the electrification of their own facilities.

Planning power and production systems together can streamline engineering, improve cross functional coordination and support digital mining operations, while exploring scalable and modular approaches that can support future expansion and evolving electrification requirements.