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AI & Enterprise
Rockwell Automation Korea appoints Kim Nak-hyun as new president
Rockwell Automation said on Aug. 13 it has appointed Kim Nak-hyun (김낙현), head of its Industry & OEM sales division, as the new president of Rockwell Automation Korea. Kim joined the company in 2004 as a software product manager and later held roles spanning domestic OEM sales and Asia-Pacific responsibilities in safety, smart devices, and manufacturing and assembly industries. Most recently, he led domestic sales and drove growth across industries including autos, EV batteries, tires, chemicals, semiconductors and life sciences.
AI & Enterprise
Manufacturing digitisation needs OT know-how, not just IT, Rockwell executive says
Competition is intensifying between IT companies and operational technology (OT) specialists as manufacturers push digitalisation, with each side expanding into the other’s territory. Rockwell Automation, known for industrial automation solutions such as PLCs, is accelerating efforts to internalise digital capabilities rather than outsource them. A Rockwell Automation Korea executive said manufacturing digitisation requires deep OT understanding to be effective and to reduce risks. The company’s strategy focuses on digital twins, data analytics, AI and OT security.
Industry
Rockwell Automation to unveil AI autonomous manufacturing system at AW2026
Rockwell Automation said on Monday it will take part in the 2026 Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition (AW 2026) in Seoul from March 4 to 6, where it will unveil an AI-based autonomous manufacturing system. Its booth will feature five zones covering AI-powered design, operations and maintenance, as well as innovation and industry applications. The company will also run daily booth tours, seminars and one-on-one consulting sessions.