Rockwell Automation and Michelin Strengthen Collaboration in Digitalization of Manufacturing
罗克韦尔自动化和米其林加强制造业数字化合作

Rockwell Automation, Inc, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced it has strengthened its collaboration with Michelin, the French multinational tire manufacturing company, focusing on digital innovation across Michelin’s manufacturing processes.  

致力于工业自动化和数字化转型的全球最大公司罗克韦尔自动化公司宣布加强与法国跨国轮胎制造公司米其林的合作，专注于米其林制造流程的数字化创新。

With more than three decades of collaborative history, this new step signifies a strategic evolution from traditional automation to a digital-focused effort, underlining a commitment to continuous innovation.

双方有着三十多年的合作历史，这新的一步标志着双方从传统自动化向以数字化为重点的战略演进，彰显了双方对持续创新的承诺。

Key initiatives of this collaboration include:

• Modernizing traditional manufacturing equipment through digitalization
• Integrating advanced analytics and data science tools at the operational and plant levels, utilizing a wider partner ecosystem, including Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business
• Boosting operational reliability and efficiency through digital solutions

这项合作的主要举措包括：

• 通过数字化实现传统制造设备的现代化
• 在运营和工厂层面整合先进的分析和数据科学工具，利用更广泛的合作伙伴生态系统，包括罗克韦尔自动化旗下的Kalypso公司
• 通过数字化解决方案提高运营可靠性和效率

Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president, Rockwell Automation, said: “This new step is a testament to our evolving relationship with Michelin. We are eager to build on our historical collaboration, leveraging our combined strengths to face future industrial challenges and drive forward digital innovation. It marks a new chapter in our journey, deepening our commitment to Michelin’s digital transformation in machine automation, and solidifying the mutual trust between our companies.”

罗克韦尔自动化高级副总裁Frank Kulaszewicz表示："这一新的举措证明了我们与米其林不断发展的合作关系。我们迫切希望在历史合作的基础上再接再励，利用我们的综合优势应对未来的工业挑战，推动数字创新。这标志着我们的合作历程翻开了新的篇章，深化了我们对米其林在机器自动化领域进行数字化转型的承诺，巩固了我们两家公司之间的相互信任。"  

This collaboration between Michelin and Rockwell Automation is comprehensive, covering multiple aspects of digital transformation. Joint efforts in prototyping and testing will validate the feasibility and effectiveness of new ideas, and enhance the efficiency of R&D initiatives, laying the groundwork for ongoing co-innovation and co-development.

米其林与罗克韦尔自动化之间的合作是全方位的，涵盖了数字化转型的多个方面。双方在原型开发和测试方面的共同努力将验证新创意的可行性和有效性，并提高研发计划的效率，为持续的共同创新和共同开发奠定基础。

“Our strengthened commitment allows us to fast-track our digitalization strategies through this sustainable innovation collaboration,” said Nicolas Jaunet, manufacturing engineering vice president, Michelin. “Our combined expertise will accelerate our manufacturing to scale up innovation through smart technology while creating greater people skills and a more attractive work environment.”

米其林制造工程副总裁Nicolas Jaunet表示：“我们加强了承诺，通过这种可持续的创新合作，我们能够快速推进数字化战略。我们的专业知识相结合，将加速我们的生产，通过智能技术扩大创新规模，同时创造更高的人员技能和更具吸引力的工作环境。”