Rockwell Automation Ushers in a New Era in Industrial Control with the Launch of the ControlLogix 5590 Controller

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Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) launched the new ControlLogix 5590 controller on October 7, 2025, a high-performance Logix‑platform controller designed for multidiscipline industrial control.

Key features include integrated functional safety certified to global standards, built‑in cybersecurity aligned to IEC 62443, high‑speed processing with expanded memory for process, batch, discrete, motion and robotics, and a unified engineering experience via Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio.

FactoryTalk Design Studio support for Standard and XT controllers arrives with version 2.03 in November 2025; support for the P (Process) variant will follow in a later release. A hands‑on preview is scheduled at Rockwell's Automation Fair, Nov. 17–20, 2025.

Positive

• Includes integrated functional safety certified to global standards
• Built‑in cybersecurity aligned to IEC 62443 standards
• Unified software support with Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk Design Studio
• Designed for multidiscipline control across process, batch, discrete, motion and robotics

Negative

• FactoryTalk Design Studio support for the P (Process) variant postponed to a future release
• Full software support for Standard and XT requires FactoryTalk Design Studio 2.03 in November 2025

Insights

Industrial Automation Strategist

New ControlLogix 5590 launch upgrades Rockwell's platform capabilities but offers no direct financials; watch adoption and software timing.

The announcement describes the ControlLogix 5590 as an integrated controller combining safety, high-speed processing, expanded memory and IEC 62443-based cybersecurity, plus a unified software stack including Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio. These features clarify the product's intended business mechanism: replace fragmented proprietary controls with a single Logix-family controller to simplify engineering and consolidate multidiscipline control workflows.

Risks and dependencies remain factual and narrow: the impact depends on customer adoption, certified safety claims, and timely software support. The release notes that FactoryTalk Design Studio will support Standard and XT controllers with version 2.03 in November 2025, and P-variant support will follow in a later release; that sequencing constrains immediate use in some process environments.

Concrete items to monitor include uptake at Automation Fair on Nov. 17-20, 2025, certification details for the integrated safety features, and the actual availability and compatibility of FactoryTalk Design Studio v2.03 in November 2025. Near-term signals of market traction will be partner announcements, pilot deployments, and documented interoperability outcomes within the next 6–12 months.

Built for performance, safety and security, the integrated platform empowers manufacturers to streamline operations and scale smarter systems

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the highly anticipated launch of its newest controller, ControlLogix^® 5590, the powerhouse at the core of the Logix platform. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing, this all-in-one controller delivers seamless software integration and multidiscipline control across the enterprise to streamline operations like never before.

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Manufacturers are navigating a perfect storm of challenges, from rising global competition and workforce shortages to growing safety and security risks. Contributing to the complexity are disconnected control and data systems built on propriety technologies, which limit flexibility and keep costs high. The ControlLogix 5590 controller is a purpose-built solution to help manufacturers tackle these challenges with ease and take control of their operations.

"The ControlLogix 5590 controller isn't just an upgrade, it's a powerhouse engineered for the future of industrial automation," said Dan DeYoung, global vice president and general manager, production design & control, Rockwell Automation. "We're giving our customers the ability to build smarter and more secure systems right out of the box, with a platform designed to meet the demands of today and ready to scale for tomorrow."

Key capabilities of the ControlLogix 5590 controller include:

• Integrated Safety: Every ControlLogix 5590 controller includes advanced, integrated functional safety capabilities designed to help protect people, equipment and operations, without the need for separate safety models. Certified to meet rigorous global standards, it helps customers build safer systems with less complexity and more confidence.
• Powerful Performance for Demanding Applications: Delivers high-speed processing and expanded memory capacity to support complex operations. From process and batch to discrete, motion and robotics applications – the ControlLogix 5590 controller is ideal for manufacturers looking to design scalable architecture, optimize throughput and drive efficiency on a single high-performance and interoperable platform.
• Built-In Cybersecurity: Includes built-in security features designed to help protect systems from current and emerging cyber threats. These protections are based on global standards (IEC 62443) and help customers keep their operations connected and compliant with modern security requirements.
• Streamlined Engineering Experience with a Unified Software Suite: A unified software suite, including Studio 5000 Logix Designer^® and FactoryTalk^® Design Studio™*, helps streamline development, accelerate deployment and simplify workflows across the enterprise.

"Manufacturers today require control platforms that can address performance safety and security requirements without adding complexity to their operations," said Craig Resnick, vice president, consulting at ARC Advisory Group. "Solutions that converge high speed processing, integrated safety and robust cybersecurity in a single architecture help organizations modernize more efficiently while maintaining operational continuity and increasing operational resilience."

Get a first-hand look at the ControlLogix 5590 controller at Rockwell's Automation Fair^® event, taking place Nov. 17-20 in Chicago, or visit Rockwell's website to learn more.

*FactoryTalk Design Studio will support the ControlLogix 5590 Standard and XT (corrosion-resistant) controllers upon release of version 2.03 in November 2025. Support for the P (Process) variant will follow in a future version of FactoryTalk Design Studio.

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.

 

 

 

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FAQ

What is the ControlLogix 5590 controller that Rockwell Automation (ROK) announced on Oct. 7, 2025?

The ControlLogix 5590 is a high‑performance Logix‑platform controller for multidiscipline industrial control with integrated safety and built‑in cybersecurity.

How does the ControlLogix 5590 address safety and security for manufacturers (ROK)?

Every 5590 includes integrated functional safety certified to global standards and built‑in cybersecurity features based on IEC 62443.

When will FactoryTalk Design Studio support ControlLogix 5590 for Standard and XT controllers?

FactoryTalk Design Studio will support Standard and XT controllers with version 2.03 in November 2025.

Is the ControlLogix 5590 P (Process) variant supported at initial release for ROK customers?

No; support for the P (Process) variant will follow in a future FactoryTalk Design Studio release after 2.03.

Where and when can investors and customers see the ControlLogix 5590 in person?

Rockwell will showcase the ControlLogix 5590 at Automation Fair in Chicago on Nov. 17–20, 2025.

Which engineering tools integrate with the ControlLogix 5590 announced by Rockwell (ROK)?

The controller integrates with Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk Design Studio for a unified engineering workflow.