Accelerating Machine Development with FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™
A modern software environment for faster, more efficient machine programming.
Machine builders and automation teams are constantly looking for ways to develop systems faster while maintaining reliability and performance. As machines grow more complex and timelines tighten, the tools used to design, program, and manage control systems play an increasingly important role in overall project success.
Modern engineering teams need software that supports faster development cycles, simplifies troubleshooting, and allows them to work across multiple devices without unnecessary complexity.
FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ from Rockwell Automation was developed with these challenges in mind, providing a modern software environment designed to streamline machine development and improve programming efficiency.
A Modern Approach to Machine Programming
FactoryTalk Design Workbench represents the next generation of software for Micro Control Systems. Built within the FactoryTalk ecosystem, the platform offers a familiar Logix-style experience while introducing a modern architecture and improved workflows.
By providing a unified design environment, engineers can manage multiple controllers, configure systems, and develop programs more efficiently within a consistent user interface.
This modernized approach helps reduce development time while allowing teams to focus on improving machine performance rather than navigating fragmented software tools.
Designed for Performance and Flexibility
Key capabilities include:
- Unified user experience with a common organizer view and design workspace
- Faster programming workflows for creating, building, uploading, and downloading programs
- Multi-device connectivity that allows engineers to access multiple controllers simultaneously
- Compatibility with other 64-bit software environments
- Simplified troubleshooting through centralized access to connected controllers
- Seamless migration support from Connected Components Workbench™ and Micro800 programs
A More Efficient Development Environment
By combining modern architecture with familiar programming workflows, FactoryTalk Design Workbench helps engineering teams accelerate development while maintaining consistency across projects.
Whether designing new machines or updating existing control systems, the platform enables engineers to build, test, and manage programs more efficiently while supporting scalable automation architectures.
Explore FactoryTalk Design Workbench
This overview video highlights how FactoryTalk Design Workbench supports faster machine development through modern programming workflows and multi-device configuration capabilities.
For a deeper look at the platform’s capabilities and development environment, visit Rockwell Automation’s product page or download our FactoryTalk Design Workbench eBook.