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Rockwell Automation Fair 2025 is set to convene in Chicago this November, bringing together global industry leaders to address the shifting landscape of industrial digital transformation. As engineers and system integrators gather at McCormick Place, the focus intensifies on high-performance motion control, power quality optimization, and the evolution of hybrid actuation technology. This event serves as a primary stage for partners like Delta Motion, MTE Corporation, and Kyntronics to demonstrate how they are solving the persistent challenges of legacy system migration and operational efficiency

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Look, if you’ve spent any time in a control room lately, you know the feeling of staring down a machine that’s running on prayers and obsolete PLC modules. It is not exactly a fun Monday morning. That is where Delta Motion is stepping in with a bit of a "miracle worker" vibe. They are showing off how theirRMC motion controllersaren't just sitting there looking pretty; they are essentially the plug-and-play lifesavers for aging Allen-Bradley infrastructure. If your old motion cards are deciding to retire, Delta’s approach to seamless integration withControlLogix and CompactLogix platformsis exactly what you need to keep your production line from turning into a very expensive paperweight. Their live demonstrations, especially the Two-Cylinder Press, really underscore that you don't always have to rip and replace everything to get modern, high-speed performance.

Moving on to the "clean power" side of things—because let’s be honest, your VFDs are probably creating enough electrical noise to wake the neighbors. MTE Corporation is bringing their A-game to booth #329. Their SyntriX Active Harmonic Filter is the kind of gear that makes a power engineer sleep a little better at night. By utilizing silicon carbide technology and some rather clever algorithms, they are tackling the harmonic distortion issues that usually end up roasting your motors before their time. For anyone dealing with VFD-induced damage, their focus on safeguarding assets through load-side filtering is arguably the most practical lesson you will learn on the show floor. It is about stopping heat loss and power quality degradation before it hits your bottom line.

Then we have Kyntronics, who are essentially taking the "mechanical headache" out of heavy-duty movement. They are highlighting electronic hybrid actuators that manage to bypass the usual trade-offs of hydraulic systems. We are talking about the side-load tolerance and force of a traditional hydraulic system but without the messy, leak-prone hoses and the constant maintenance cycle of screw-type actuators. It’s an interesting pivot for the industry, moving toward on-demand power that doesn't sacrifice the precision of a PID-controlled mechanical system. Whether you are dealing with 100 lbs or 150,000 lbs of force, Kyntronics is proving that you can have a completely sealed, high-durability system that actually stays in operation rather than spending half its life in the shop. The takeaway for the Chicago event is clear: the hardware in our plants is getting smarter, cleaner, and a lot tougher, which is a welcome relief for those of us who have to keep these systems running.

Written by: Alex Sterling. With over fifteen years of hands-on experience in plant floor commissioning and system architecture, Alex focuses on bridging the gap between legacy control systems and the next generation of industrial edge computing.