As we move into 2025, global industrial automation giant Honeywell is demonstrating a series of clear and decisive strategic shifts. Through a bold divestiture to sharpen its focus on core operations, a wave of major product launches centered on AI and sustainability, and the continued deepening of its "East for East" strategy, Honeywell is actively reshaping its future. The company's goal is clear: to emerge as a more focused and competitive leader in global automation.   I. Major Strategic Reshaping: Sharpening the Automation Core to Pave the Way for Becoming a "Pure Automation Enterprise"   In a move that sent ripples through the industry in July, Honeywell announced it was evaluating strategic alternatives for its Productivity Solutions & Services (PSS) and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions (WWS) businesses. These units, which serve the transportation, warehousing, and logistics markets and collectively generate nearly $20 billion in annual revenue, were once key components of the company's diversified portfolio.   This action is not an isolated event but a pivotal step in Honeywell's recent series of portfolio adjustments. Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur made the strategic intent unambiguous: this move "marks an important milestone on our path to creating a pure automation company and succeeding after the planned spinoff of Aerospace next year." The goal is to shed non-core assets and concentrate all resources and energy on its three core automation domains—Building Automation, Process Automation, and Industrial Automation—which are seen as having strong, long-term structural growth potential.   To fuel this focused growth, Honeywell appointed industry veteran Jim Maser as the new President and CEO of its Process Automation business in the same month. Maser's deep background in energy services signals Honeywell's strengthened commitment to driving automation and digital transformation within the energy sector.   II. The New Technological Frontier: AI-Powered Evolution from "Automation" to "Autonomous" Operations   While streamlining its portfolio, Honeywell is simultaneously firing on all cylinders in innovation within its core technologies. The central theme is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to propel industrial operations from basic "automation" toward more advanced "autonomous" functioning.   Revolutionizing Life Sciences Manufacturing: In April 2025, Honeywell launched the cloud-native AI platform TrackWise® Manufacturing, designed to transform manufacturing in the life sciences industry. This platform tackles long-standing industry pain points—like inefficiency, errors, and drug launch delays caused by heavy reliance on paper-based processes—through AI-assisted workflows. It aims to deeply integrate the "Quality by Design" philosophy into manufacturing, helping pharmaceutical companies bring products to market faster and more safely.   Upgrading Industrial Cybersecurity: At its user conference in June, Honeywell unveiled AI-based solutions for "Cyber Proactive Defense" and "OT Security Operations Centers." These solutions utilize behavioral analytics to establish security baselines for industrial control systems, proactively identifying and mitigating potential cyber threats to provide forward-looking protection for critical infrastructure.   Expanding the Digital Twin Platform: The capabilities of its Digital Prime digital twin platform have been expanded, integrating three core functions: solution enhancement support, enablement services, and panoramic assurance. This platform allows users to fully test and modify engineering projects in a virtual environment, thereby reducing downtime and increasing output upon physical deployment. It serves as a critical tool on the path to autonomous operations. A Honeywell survey underscores this trend, revealing that a striking 91% of energy sector decision-makers believe AI has the potential to enhance energy security in the near term.   III. New Growth Engines: Deepening "East for East" with a Flourishing Wave of Localized Innovation in China   Honeywell views China as a core engine for its global innovation and growth. Its actions in 2025 strongly demonstrate its commitment to deepening its roots in the local market.   Hosting the First China Growth Summit: In early July, Honeywell chose Shanghai's Pudong district to host its inaugural global Growth Summit. The event, attended by over 250 guests, focused on discussions around automation, energy transition, and the future of aviation. This choice clearly signals the company's intent to place the needs of the Chinese market at the heart of its global strategy.   Launching "Created for China" Products: At the third China International Supply Chain Expo, Honeywell premiered two automation products developed by its local Chinese R&D teams:   Smart Shipping Solutions: Covering ship-shore collaboration, fleet management, and energy efficiency optimization, these directly address the sustainable development needs of China's intelligent shipping industry.   Efficient Smart Operations & Maintenance Module: Developed based on the Building Performance Suite (BPS) platform, it focuses on asset management, automated inspection, and predictive maintenance for complex building operations scenarios. Additionally, Honeywell released a white paper titled The New Engine for Intelligent Manufacturing, exploring the path to lean digitalization in China's chemical industry.   Gaining International Recognition for R&D and Manufacturing Capabilities: Six automation products (such as the RAEGuard energy storage gas detector and the HF700 series of fixed scanners) researched, developed, and manufactured in China won the prestigious 2025 Red Dot and iF Design Awards. Notably, over half of these award-winning products achieved complete localization across design, R&D, and production. This proves that Honeywell's China team not only serves the local market but also possesses world-class innovative capabilities.   Strengthening End-to-End Supply Chains: The Nanjing facility of Honeywell's Smart Industrial Technology Group, one of its largest global sensor production bases, achieves an impressive output rate of "an average of 9.5 sensors per second." This complete local value chain—from R&D to manufacturing and service—significantly enhances the resilience of Honeywell's supply chain.   IV. The New Future Landscape: Where is the Automation Giant Heading?   Looking ahead, Honeywell's strategic blueprint is coming into clear focus:   A More Focused Portfolio: Following the disposition of the PSS/WWS businesses and the spinoff of its Aerospace segment, a "new Honeywell," sharply focused on its core automation arenas, will emerge in 2026.   A Smarter Technological Path: AI will be deeply integrated into all its products and solutions, becoming a universal enabler for helping industrial customers achieve safe, reliable, and efficient "autonomous operations."   Deeper Local Synergy: China will continue to serve as a key source of global innovation. The "East for East" strategy will deepen further, with localized products and solutions not only serving the Chinese market but also radiating their influence globally.   In summary, throughout 2025, Honeywell is accelerating its journey toward an AI-driven future fueled by deep local innovation through a decisive "streamlining" initiative paired with a concurrent technological "strengthening" plan. In a complex global industrial landscape, this automation giant is working diligently to transform itself into a more agile and powerful leader.   At last, our company TZ Tech is a professional supplier for Honeywell DCS parts. We can supply related control components from TDC200, TDC300 to HC900 and Experion PKS Series. All the parts will be 100% brand new, original with factory sealed. We can provide the real pictures or video call with you to show the real Honeywell goods, once get your confirmation we will arrange fast shipment for you to get quickly. 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December 18,2025

The Global Industrial Automation Landscape is Evolving Rapidly: Giants Lead the Way, Domestic Brands Rise Strongly (Industry Overview) As the global manufacturing industry undergoes a profound transformation towards intelligent and digital transformation, the industrial automation market is experiencing unprecedented development opportunities and a changing competitive landscape. Recently, reports released by several authoritative market research institutions (such as Gartner, Interact Analysis, and MIR) show that after a brief adjustment, the industrial automation market returned to a growth trajectory these two years, with its competitive landscape exhibiting a distinct characteristic of "international giants leading with technology, and domestic brands breaking through in niche markets." I. Market Leaders: "All-Round Players" of Integrated Solutions The first tier is dominated by a few multinational giants with full-chain product lines and deep industry knowledge. They are not only hardware suppliers but also top-level designers and ecosystem builders of digital transformation. Siemens (Germany): As an advocate of Industry 4.0, its TIA (Total Integrated Automation) and Digital Enterprise Suite constitute the core barrier of integrated hardware and software. Rockwell Automation (USA): A dominant player in the North American market, Rockwell Automation's "Connected Enterprise" strategy is its core strength. Its FactoryTalk software suite is deeply integrated with the Logix control platform, giving it a significant advantage in discrete manufacturing, particularly in automotive, packaging, and life sciences. Its deep collaboration with PTC further strengthens its capabilities in digital twins and AR applications. Schneider Electric (France): Leveraging its EcoStruxure open architecture, Schneider Electric has successfully extended its strengths from energy management to industrial automation. Its acquisition of AVEVA has resulted in a highly competitive full lifecycle solution, from design and construction to operation and maintenance, in the building, infrastructure, and hybrid process industries. Its Modicon PLC and TeSys motor control product lines have a broad market base. ABB (Switzerland/Sweden): A world leader in robotics, motion control, and electrification. Its ABB Ability digital platform covers everything from equipment to the cloud. It possesses strong technological capabilities, particularly in robotic automation (especially the YuMi and SWIFTI collaborative robot series) and process automation (derived from its integration with B&R). II. Market Segments and Key Component Leaders Besides the conglomerates, several brands have established unshakeable advantages in specific products or vertical sectors. FANUC (Japan): The leading global industrial robot manufacturer, renowned for its extremely high reliability, precision, and integration. Its "zero downtime" philosophy and vast Fanuc system ecosystem make it a standard component in machine tools, automotive assembly lines, and other fields. Mitsubishi Electric (Japan): Offers a complete product line in the FA (factory automation) field, from PLCs, servos, and inverters to industrial robots and CNCs, boasting extremely high cost-effectiveness and market share, especially popular for small and medium-sized projects in Asia. Omron (Japan): Excels in sensors, vision systems, and control components. Its "i-Automation!" concept focuses on "integration (control upgrades)," "intelligence (ICT applications)," and "interaction (human-machine collaboration)," demonstrating outstanding performance in precision manufacturing fields such as electronics and semiconductors, and medical equipment. Emerson (USA): A traditional powerhouse in process automation, its DeltaV system is a benchmark in industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, and life sciences. Recently, it has been promoting software-defined automation, aiming to simplify the operation of complex process plants. III. The Strong Rise of Chinese Brands: From "Domestic Substitution" to "Technological Innovation" In recent years, Chinese industrial automation brands have shown astonishing growth rates and innovation capabilities, breaking through from the low-end market to the mid-to-high-end market. Inovance Technology: Known as "China's Little Siemens," its product line covers frequency converters, servo systems, PLCs, industrial robots, and new energy electrical control. With its rapid response to the local market, high cost-effectiveness, and industry-customized solutions, it has made significant inroads in the lithium battery, photovoltaic, elevator, and general manufacturing industries, and its servo and PLC market share has entered the top tier domestically. Supcon Technology: China's "national team" in process industry automation. Its Distributed Control System (DCS) has maintained the number one market share in key domestic sectors such as chemical and petrochemical industries for many consecutive years, and is undergoing a comprehensive transformation from an automation product supplier to a smart manufacturing solutions provider. Estun: A leading domestic industrial robot company, it has rapidly acquired core technologies through multiple overseas acquisitions (such as Cloos), building a competitive full-industry chain from core components and robot bodies to solutions for specific industry segments. Other important players: Including Delta (Taiwan, strong in drive and power supply), Xinje Electric (small PLCs and servos), Hechuan Technology, and Leadshine Intelligent, all are active in their respective niche markets, jointly promoting the self-reliance of China's manufacturing industry. IV. Future Trends: Software-Defined and Ecosystem Competition Industry analysis indicates that the focus of competition in industrial automation is shifting from single hardware performance to a comprehensive contest of "software platforms + industry knowledge + open ecosystems." The deep application of AI and machine learning in predictive maintenance, visual inspection, and process optimization, as well as cloud-based open automation architectures, will be key to the next round of reshuffling. In summary, the current industrial automation brand landscape has clearly formed a hierarchy. International giants, with their deep-rooted expertise, are leading the technological direction, while Chinese brands, with their agility, cost advantages, and increasingly sophisticated product capabilities, are reshaping the global market. 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December 03,2025

Frequent Developments in Industrial Automation, with Focus on Fanuc Collaborations and Technological Evolution    Against the backdrop of rapid smart manufacturing development, innovation and collaboration in the industrial automation sector remain highly active. Among these, Fanuc—a company connected to the legacy of "GE Fanuc"—has been particularly dynamic in its recent initiatives. At the same time, the trend of "re-automation," which empowers the upgrading of traditional equipment, has also emerged as a noteworthy development. Fanuc Deepens Industry Collaboration, Strengthening the Automation Ecosystem   In the first half of 2025, Fanuc achieved significant progress in its collaborations within the Chinese market.    Partnering with Local Enterprises to Advance Precision Measurement: At the 19th China International Machine Tool Exhibition (CIMT2025) in April 2025, Fanuc entered into a strategic collaboration with China’s General Technology Guoce Timescale Technology Co., Ltd. Together, they launched the Nanoscale Timescale Fanuc Protocol Product. This product, having undergone 18 months of rigorous technical validation, marks the first implementation of a full closed-loop solution from "measurement-control-execution", promising to significantly enhance the machining precision and efficiency of CNC machine tools.    Joining Forces with Industry Partners to Introduce Smart Machining Solutions: In June 2025, Xiamen Golden Egret Special Alloy Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Fanuc jointly held a new product launch event under the theme "Intelligent Integration, Unlimited Manufacturing." Focusing on the integration of efficient machining and smart manufacturing, they unveiled a new PCD tool solution and showcased customized machining strategies for applications such as new energy vehicle structural components and precision parts for consumer electronics. These initiatives are designed to help users improve machining efficiency and stability. Automation Upgrades: A New Trend in Retrofitting Older Equipment Beyond cutting-edge collaborations, upgrading existing equipment with advanced automation technologies has become an important approach for manufacturers seeking to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.    Robots Empowering Equipment Upgrades: This trend is exemplified by a case in the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry. When C&B Machinery was tasked with relocating and upgrading a double-disc grinder for a major American automaker, the company removed the outdated, complex automation system and replaced it with a standard Fanuc robot. This retrofit achieved higher efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with the customer’s existing automation platform, demonstrating how "re-automation" can breathe new life into traditional equipment. Historical Context: The Legacy of GE Fanuc and the Current Landscape    To provide some background: The original GE Fanuc joint venture was dissolved in 2009, and its operations were split between two companies:    GE Digital: Took over the software portion of the joint venture. Its Proficy series of industrial software (such as HMI/SCADA iFIX) continues to see application in the automation sector.    Fanuc: Focuses on CNC systems, robotics, and factory automation solutions, consistently introducing new products and partnerships, as highlighted above.    For GE Fanuc, TZ Tech is a professional supplier. No matter how old your system is, or even if some parts are discontinued, we can still provide you with the relevant spare parts.  Currently, our advantageous series include 90-70, 90-30, PACSystems* RX7i, RX3i, VersaMax PLC and some other robot parts etc. If you're still struggling to find a suitable supplier, please contact us immediately. After receiving your email or WhatsApp message, our sales staff will promptly connect with you to understand your needs and provide a timely quote.  If you're interested in learning more, message us now!

November 25,2025

New Products, New Production Lines, New Partners: Siemens Continues to Strengthen its Presence in the Chinese Market Recently, Siemens held its 2025 Process Industries Intelligent Measurement and Analysis New Product Launch and Million-Dollar Celebration in Dalian High-tech Zone, officially launching four new products focused on intelligent measurement and analysis for the process industries, and announcing the official operation of the intelligent measurement pressure core component production line at its Dalian plant (SSCL). By strengthening its local production capacity and expanding its high-performance product portfolio, Siemens will further help industry customers improve quality and efficiency, accelerating the digital and intelligent transformation of the process industries. In addition, the first batch of 10 intelligent measurement and analysis product service execution partners officially joined Siemens' Authorized Service Partner (ASP) system, further improving the digital industrial service ecosystem.   “As China’s manufacturing transformation enters a deeper phase, manufacturing enterprises need to be more flexible and faster in seizing market opportunities. Focusing on the process industry, while pursuing efficiency, it is also necessary to strictly adhere to the lifelines of accuracy, safety, and stability,” said Liu Likang, Senior Vice President of the Digital Industries Group and General Manager of the Process Automation Department at Siemens (China) Ltd. "To this end, Siemens has implemented a comprehensive localization upgrade from R&D to production and service. Based on four new intelligent measurement and analysis products focused on the needs of the Chinese market, these products leverage their precise and efficient measurement and analysis capabilities to help customers deeply uncover the value behind production data, providing strong support for production process optimization and quality improvement."   The four newly released products, with their superior performance and localization advantages, help customers achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and can be widely used in multiple industries such as chemical, petrochemical, power, and pharmaceutical.   SIWAREX Weighing Module: Siemens' new SIWAREX weighing module, with its self-positioning, compact, and integrated design, provides a precise and reliable solution for industrial weighing applications. This module integrates a load cell, anti-tipping bolts, horizontal tie rods, and multiple fixing components, supports C3 accuracy class, and is available in standard and intrinsically safe explosion-proof versions, with a weighing range covering from 10kg to 100t. The product is easy to install and debug, and can be widely used in industries such as biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, petrochemical, and chemical, adaptable to various application scenarios such as hopper scales, tank scales, container scales, and platform scales.   SIPART PS2 Series Smart Valve Positioners: Siemens' SIPART PS2 series smart valve positioners, with their modular design, comprehensive diagnostic functions, and complete certification system, are widely compatible with various pneumatic actuators, meeting the needs of industries such as chemical, petrochemical, power, steel, papermaking, and pharmaceutical.  This year, this series will undergo a comprehensive performance upgrade, further enhancing the green, safe, and efficient operation of factories.   PTFE Eco Electromagnetic Flow Meter: Specifically designed for the Chinese market, the Siemens PTFE Eco electromagnetic flow meter offers high-performance, intelligently compatible, and reliable flow measurement solutions with its core advantages of "more adaptable, more economical, and more intelligent." This product can be widely used in water/sewage treatment, HVAC systems, lithium batteries, semiconductors, municipal engineering, and high-end manufacturing scenarios, enabling accurate measurement and efficient control, helping companies optimize operational efficiency.   SITRANS SSE IQ Soft Sensor: Siemens' SITRANS SSE IQ soft sensor breaks through the limitations of traditional physical sensors, empowering process measurement and analysis with scientific computing and advanced artificial intelligence technology. This product can deeply analyze massive amounts of historical data, extract correlations between parameters, build and train process models, and achieve high-precision predictions through continuous optimization. Its innovative algorithms effectively improve measurement accuracy, providing industrial customers with more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective digital measurement solutions.   Furthermore, the first batch of Intelligent Measurement and Analysis Product Service Implementation Partners has joined Siemens' Authorized Service Partner (ASP) system, bringing the total number of partners to 10. This will provide more industrial enterprises in the field of intelligent instrumentation, especially numerous SMEs in industrial parks, with timely, technically demanding, and highly reliable instrumentation industrial services. In the future, Siemens will continue to expand the reach of its Authorized Service Partner system, ensuring that Siemens-quality industrial services are readily available.  On the path to efficient and precise industrial automation, TZ Tech is your trusted partner. 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November 18,2025

Rockwell Automation Expands Global Presence with Multiple New Initiatives, Strengthening Commitment to Chinese Market  The U.S. industrial automation giant is driving smart manufacturing upgrades worldwide while viewing the Chinese market as a key pillar of its global strategy.  Rockwell Automation has recently announced multiple new developments across various sectors. From showcasing its new control platform at Europe’s SPS 2025 exhibition to launching autonomous mobile robot production lines in the U.S., and deepening cooperation in the Chinese market, the industrial automation leader is fully committed to advancing the digital and intelligent transformation of global manufacturing.  01 European Market Strategy  At the upcoming SPS 2025 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany later this month, Rockwell Automation will showcase its **latest industrial automation solutions** under the theme "Shaping the Future of Industrial Operations."  The company plans to introduce its ControlLogix® 5590 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) at the event, designed to help manufacturers streamline operations and securely scale smart systems.  Vincenzo Monaco, Managing Director of Rockwell Automation for the DACH region, stated, "Across the DACH region, manufacturers are rapidly adopting smart technologies to maintain competitiveness."  Other highlights at the exhibition will include the PointMax™ I/O flexible remote input/output system, FactoryTalk® Analytics™ LogixAI® industrial artificial intelligence solutions, and Emulate3D® digital twin technology.  02 U.S. Production Facility Developments  In the North American market, Rockwell Automation has officially commenced production at its newly built 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at its Milwaukee headquarters.  The plant is assembling “OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)”, designed to transport heavy materials in busy factory floors and confined spaces.  These autonomous mobile robots help manufacturers enhance safety, improve transition times, and minimize product damage by reducing reliance on manually operated forklifts.  This development follows Rockwell's acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and its industrial division, OTTO Motors, several years ago.  03 Commitment to Chinese Market  During the China International Import Expo, Shi An, President of Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd., emphasized the importance of the Chinese market to the company's global strategy.  "China has long been a crucial component of our global business strategy," Shi An stated.  He praised China's focus on cultivating and expanding new growth drivers in areas such as digitalization, green development, and smart manufacturing, noting that this aligns closely with Rockwell Automation's vision and strategy.  China's comprehensive industrial chain presents a significant strategic opportunity for Rockwell Automation.  04 Global Project Collaboration  Rockwell Automation's partnership with a Japanese gas company represents another milestone in its European modernization projects.  Rockwell Automation is assisting the Japanese gas company in a comprehensive corporate-wide modernization effort across multiple European sites, replacing traditional Rockwell controllers with modern ControlLogix programmable logic controllers.  Rodrigo Riera, Vice President of Rockwell Automation's Southern Region EMEA, commented, "Deploying modern process control modules has opened new opportunities for the Japanese gas company."  This modernization initiative covers the company's air separation unit installations at multiple sites across Europe.  05 Software Ecosystem Innovation  On the software front, Rockwell has released “FactoryTalk® Design Workbench”, a free design software for micro-control systems.  The software provides a unified programming, configuration, and troubleshooting workspace for Micro800 controllers, offering a consistent development approach for machine builders and manufacturers working with compact standalone systems.  Through its annual update program, Rockwell Automation plans to extend support beyond Micro800 controllers in future versions.  “Rockwell Automation's global expansion” reflects the future landscape of smart manufacturing: In North America, autonomous mobile robots are rolling off production lines in Milwaukee; in Europe, a new generation control platform is set to debut at SPS 2025; while in Asia, China's comprehensive industrial chain and digital transformation are deeply aligning with the automation giant's strategy.  As industrial artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, Rockwell Automation is actively building a more connected, intelligent, and efficient industrial future.  TZ Tech Limited is a professional supplier for Rockwell Allen Bradley, we can help you solve the production problem and deliver fast for related components. 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November 06,2025