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Rockwell Automation Launches New Season of ROKStudios

Rockwell Automation, recognized globally as a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has officially announced the launch of the new season of ROKStudios. This executive video series is designed to spotlight the real-world journeys of manufacturing leaders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as they navigate the nuances of resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation. The new episodes intend to provide insights into how organizations are progressively transitioning from conventional automation practices to more autonomous operations.

In this season, viewers will witness insightful conversations featuring a diverse group of industry stakeholders from sectors such as heavy machinery, consumer goods, energy, packaging, and machinery manufacturing. These discussions aim to portray how businesses are adapting to a landscape characterized by volatility coupled with sustainability pressure and technological complexity. The series emphasizes the importance of collaborative strategies in leading organizations through these transformative times.

Gustavo Zecharies, the EMEA President at Rockwell Automation, remarked, "What makes this season particularly compelling is the rich diversity of perspectives shared across episodes. Collaborating with our customers and partners, these conversations embody our vision for the future of industrial operations, blending thought leadership with tangible use cases that highlight the shift from automation to autonomy, thus creating real value."

Season Highlights

1. Cyber Resilience in Connected Operations: Javier Garcia, the CISO at Repsol, issues insights into how industrial leaders can effectively manage cyber risks across converged IT and OT ecosystems, taking into account regulatory requirements, operational availability, and safety.

2. How Technology Is Reshaping the Workforce: Tonny Peixoto, Technology Director at BIC, discusses strategies for empowering individuals as automation and AI reshape traditional industrial roles.

3. Redefining Manufacturing Resilience in a Volatile World: Guillem Clofent, President of Mespack and Pattyn, shares insights on how manufacturers can merge strategy and human resources to transition beyond automation towards autonomy.

4. From Execution to Lifecycle Intelligence: Carmen Palmisano, CEO of Avvale PLM, talks about rethinking the digital thread to enhance decision-making processes affecting product lifecycle and long-term outcomes.

5. Optimization to Autonomy in Heavy Industry: Danijel Koren, Investments Director at Nexe, discusses leveraging data for enhancing performance and resilience in energy-intensive sectors.

6. Sustainability in Packaging: Manolito Ciabatti, CTO at Tiber Pack, examines how innovative packaging can lead to significant operational and environmental advantages.

7. The New Discipline of Manufacturing Leadership: Dafni Vakasi, Smart Manufacturing Senior Manager at BIC, elaborates on how visibility and standardized processes can reshape excellence in operations at a larger scale.

8. EPC Perspective on Ecosystem Innovation: Sven Franke, Automation Corporate Head at ZETA, shares insights into how robust partner ecosystems can help Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms meet contemporary production demands effectively.

9. Engineering Future Industrial Performance: Mario Fornarola, Electrical Design Manager at Andritz Diatec, discusses how collaborative efforts and proactive risk management tactics are becoming paramount as machine design shifts towards software-centric solutions.

10. Connected Operations in Mining: Carlos Muñoz, Quality and Organization Manager at Procisa, explains how digital integration is transforming operational frameworks within the mining sector.

11. Scaling Manufacturing through Autogenerating Software: Carsten Søndergaard, Head of Software Engineering at MME Nordic, discusses how automation is expediting software engineering processes, enhancing consistency and speed.

The new season was recorded during Rockwell Automation's recent ROKLive EMEA event in Madrid and features a variety of previous episodes accessible at the ROKStudios portal. With over 100 recordings available, these resources are invaluable for industry professionals aiming to understand the current trends shaping industrial operations.

About Rockwell Automation

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation is globally recognized as a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. The company connects the creativity of skilled professionals with technological advancements to enhance productivity and sustainability across diverse industries. As of the end of the fiscal year 2025, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 experts dedicated to serving customers in over 100 countries. To discover more about their initiatives towards realizing the Connected Enterprise, please visit Rockwell Automation's website.