Rockwell Automation Unveils ControlLogix 5590: Powering the Next Era of Industrial Control
Shanghai, October 7, 2025 — Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the release of its much-anticipated ControlLogix® 5590 controller. As the core engine of the Logix platform, this advanced controller integrates multi-domain control and software connectivity, helping manufacturers simplify operations and scale smarter automation across their enterprises.
A Future-Ready Platform for Modern Manufacturing
Manufacturers today face growing challenges—from global competition and workforce shortages to increasing security risks. Legacy, siloed control and data systems often limit agility and raise operational costs. The ControlLogix 5590 addresses these issues head-on, offering a unified, flexible, and high-performance control solution designed to enhance efficiency while supporting long-term digital transformation.
“The ControlLogix 5590 controller is more than a next-generation upgrade—it’s the intelligent core of future-ready industrial automation,” said Dan DeYoung, Vice President and General Manager of Rockwell Automation’s Production Design and Control division.
Integrated Safety for Simplified Protection
Each ControlLogix 5590 controller includes built-in functional safety capabilities, eliminating the need for separate safety modules. Certified to international safety standards, it helps manufacturers protect personnel, equipment, and processes with a streamlined architecture that improves reliability and reduces engineering complexity.
High Performance for Demanding Industrial Applications
With faster processing speeds and expanded memory, the ControlLogix 5590 is engineered to handle complex applications such as process control, batch operations, discrete manufacturing, motion control, and robotics. It enables scalable architectures and boosts productivity by centralizing high-performance operations on a single interoperable platform.
Built-In Cybersecurity Based on IEC 62443 Standards
Incorporating embedded cybersecurity features, the controller helps defend against both existing and emerging cyber threats. These protections—aligned with the IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity standard—ensure operational continuity and compliance while maintaining the high connectivity modern manufacturing demands.
Unified Software Suite for Streamlined Engineering
Through seamless integration with Studio 5000 Logix Designer® and FactoryTalk® Design Studio™, engineers gain a unified software environment that simplifies project design, accelerates deployment, and enhances collaboration across teams. The upcoming FactoryTalk Design Studio 2.03 (to be released in November 2025) will support the standard and XT (corrosion-resistant) ControlLogix 5590 models, with process versions to follow in future updates.
Expert Insight: Simplifying Performance and Security
“Today’s manufacturers need control platforms that meet performance, safety, and security demands—without adding operational complexity,” said Craig Resnick, Vice President at ARC Advisory Group. “By combining high-speed processing, integrated safety, and robust cybersecurity in one architecture, Rockwell Automation enables companies to modernize efficiently while enhancing resilience.”
Shaping the Future of Smart Manufacturing
The launch of the ControlLogix 5590 controller underscores Rockwell Automation’s commitment to empowering industries with smarter, safer, and more scalable control technologies. As factories continue to evolve toward connected, data-driven ecosystems, this innovation marks a key step forward in building the resilient automation infrastructure of tomorrow.