# Rockwell Automation selected by Aalo Atomics for Aalo-X test reactor controls

Rockwell Automation has been selected by Aalo Atomics as the control platform provider for its Aalo-X test reactor, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program. Aalo reached criticality on its pilot reactor ahead of the July 4, 2026 deadline.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-07-16
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: control platform for nuclear test reactor, ControlLogix platform
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Rockwell Automation](https://endata.com/companies/2401.md) (supplier)
- [Aalo Atomics](https://endata.com/companies/93058.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rockwell-automation-selected-by-aalo-atomics-to-power-control-systems-for-aalo-x-critical-test-reactor-302827652.html), 2026-07-16: "This collaboration highlights the growing need for proven industrial control systems to enable new energy technologies at scale."

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