Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has presented GX Works3 version 1.032J, is an engineering tool for configuring settings, programming, debugging, and performing the maintenance for programmable controllers such as MELSEC iQ-R series/MELSEC iQ-F series. By comparing with conventional GX Works2, the functions are enhanced and their operability have been improved.

The engineering software is sometimes considered a fundamental part of the control system in addition to the hardware components. The core of the system, it includes various steps of the product life cycle, from the design stage all the way to commissioning and maintenance of the control system. Today, intuitive, easy-to-use software suites are expected as a standard for modern manufacturing needs. GX Works3 is the latest generation of programming and maintenance software offered by Mitsubishi Electric specifically designed for the MELSEC iQ-R Series control system. It includes many new features and technologies to ensure a trouble-free engineering environment solution.