
Federation Architecture | Part 3 (www.computer-automation.de)
Toward an Industrial-Grade AI for OT
Operational Technology (OT) controls physical processes and therefore operates under preventive and deterministic constraints. Modern AI, by contrast, is probabilistic and improves through iterative learning. Reconciling these paradigms remains a defining challenge of industrial AI.

Federation Architecture | Part 2 (www.computer-automation.de)
No Architecture Is Perfect
Having introduced the principles of Federation Architecture in Part 1, this article examines their practical implications. It describes operational effects, limitations and areas of application, and situates FA within existing industrial architecture models.

Federation Architecture | Part 1 (www.computer-automation.de)
Rethink IT-OT Convergence in an AI-Driven World
AI is shifting threat models for industrial infrastructures. Federation Architecture proposes a disciplined middle ground between isolation and full integration - with edge autonomy, one-way data flow, and human approval.

Belden cooperates with Chicago Quantum... (www.computer-automation.de)
Networks for the quantum age
Belden, a provider of connectivity solutions, has announced a partnership with the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), a center for quantum science and engineering. The aim is to prepare network infrastructures for the challenges of the quantum age.

AI Agents in the Industry | Part 3 (www.computer-automation.de)
Bridging the Gap
Companies are increasingly using AI agents as digital employees in industrial environments. This raises a crucial question: how can we effectively connect these agents to the data sources they need to do their work? Two approaches to connecting AI agents with enterprise data sources.

AI agents in the industry | Part 2 (www.computer-automation.de)
Data Architecture as a Foundation in the AI Era
When an AI Agent recommends replacing critical network infrastructure based on subtle performance degradation patterns, human operators face a trust challenge. Should they allocate budget and resources based on advice from the "digital colleague"? What if the recommendations involve substantial investments in time, equipment replacement, or system modernization?

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
Flexibility in network design
Belden introduces the Hirschmann standard switch 'Greyhound2000' to the market. The 19-inch Ethernet switch offers a very high fiber optic port density and configurable port modules that can be flexibly adapted to different connection scenarios.

Interview with Dr. Ashish Chand, Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
»Automation is a Key Component«
Sustainability is a megatrend in the industry. We spoke to Belden‘s CEO Dr. Ashish Chand about the vision of a CO2-neutral future and the role automation technology will play in it.

Safety I/O modules (www.industrial-production.de)
Transfer data securely with I/O modules
Belden is expanding its Lion product range with new Lion Safety I/O modules for functional safety in highly automated processes.

In focus: energy management (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 07/2024
Read in the current issue of Computer&Automation how ChatGPT can provide support in the conception phase, how LLMs are used in code analysis and whether TSN can be considered as a backbone for virtualized control systems.

Belden - SPE - Part 3 (www.computer-automation.de)
The path to open systems
The use of Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) is particularly useful in combination with norms and standards that define the system properties beyond the physical connection technology and thus enable open and interoperable systems.

Belden - SPE - Part 2 (www.computer-automation.de)
The opportunities of SPE technology
Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) allows Ethernet technology to be used right down to the level of sensors and actuators. This makes it much easier for various user groups to access and view these devices.

In focus: Agriculture (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 05/2024
Strategies for the future are one of the topics covered in the current issue of Computer&Automation. Read about the reforms that associations are demanding from politicians, the opportunities offered by technologies such as ChatGPT and SPE and the role that robots play in control cabinet assembly.

Most read (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in April 2024
The most-read articles in April demonstrate the innovative strength of the automation industry and its ability to adapt new technologies.

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
SPE - the status quo
The standardization of Single Pair Ethernet is driven by application priorities. How can industry-specific diversification be handled in practice?

In focus: IT meets OT (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 04/2024
What is the current status of Single Pair Ethernet? Are LLMs suitable as intelligent assistants? What is the 'All Electric Society'? The latest issue of Computer&Automation provides answers to these questions. Plus: the winners of the 'Products of the Year 2024' readers' poll.

Belden to SPE (www.computer-automation.de)
SPE - The chicken and egg problem
For Belden, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a central topic at the trade fair stand. Oliver Kleineberg, CTO Industrial Automation at Belden, explains in an interview why now is the time to take a closer look at SPE.

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
Intuitive web interface
Belden launches the Lite Managed Switch product family 'Lemur', offering features such as advanced security and Full Gigabit Ethernet.

In focus: Connection technology (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 07/23
Communication and networking is the central theme of the current issue: first insights into the program of the TSN/A-Conference 2023, the cover story is all about SPE at field level and the "Digital Twin" series deals with the digital twin as an integration entity.

Review (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in July 2023
The top articles in July? Take the topic of (cyber) security, mix in artificial intelligence, look at the advances in exoskeletons, think about Single Pair Ethernet in manufacturing and ask about news from Siemens.

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
Single Pair Ethernet at field level
Single Pair Ethernet as a key technology for a continuous network from the sensor to the cloud is accelerating the use of Ethernet in process and factory automation, building technology and transportation.

Take part and win (www.computer-automation.de)
Products of the year 2023 - your vote counts!
96 products in 12 categories are up for election for the "Products of the Year 2023"! Take part and win Saturn vouchers worth €500, among other things!

Belden at the SPS 2022 (www.computer-automation.de)
Management of Industrial Edge devices and data
Belden, a provider of specialized solutions for network technology, is launching the industrial edge solution 'Belden Horizon'.

Acquisition (www.computer-automation.de)
Belden takes over NetModule
The network technology provider Belden has acquired NetModule, thereby expanding its expertise in the wireless sector.

Industrial networks (www.industrial-production.de)
Belden takes over Macmon Secure
Belden has acquired Macmon secure, a manufacturer of network access control software.

Takeover (www.computer-automation.de)
Belden buys Macmon Secure
Belden has acquired Macmon secure, the manufacturer of professional software for network access control.

Universal Automation.org (www.computer-automation.de)
A new alliance based on IEC 61499
Manufacturer-independent automation! This demand is at the heart of the newly founded UniversalAutomation.org. The association wants to use the IEC 61499 standard to create new possibilities for engineering more efficient and flexible systems.

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
Up to 24 ports
Belden is launching a new member of the 'Bobcat' product family with the Bobcat high-port switch from Hirschmann.

Belden (www.computer-automation.de)
OTN Systems complements network division
Belden has now reached an agreement with OTN Systems to acquire the company. Belden is paying USD 71 million for the company and the transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the year.

SPS 2019 (www.industrial-production.de)
Networked all the way to the cloud
Belden, a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud for the first time at SPS, including new switches, a multiport firewall and Single Pair Ethernet.

Networking solutions (www.industrial-production.de)
From the sensor to the cloud
At SPS, Belden will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud that help to save costs and time and ensure high productivity and availability. A range of new products from Belden, Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation will be presented.

Product presentations (www.computer-automation.de)
Building blocks for Industry 4.0
I4.0-capable components on machines and systems are essential for the smart factory of the future - everything from sensors and control systems to cloud connectivity is required. Below is a small selection.

Current product presentations (www.computer-automation.de)
News from the area of networking
What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.

Product presentations (www.computer-automation.de)
News about TSN & OPC UA
OPC UA is now finding its way into new products across the board. But more and more companies are also including the term TSN in their product descriptions. The picture gallery presents some of these innovations.

TSN configuration (www.computer-automation.de)
Usability - the key to success!
If the OPC UA on TSN solution is to establish itself as 'the' standard, there are still some tasks to be solved. In particular, the issue of network configuration must not only be solved, but also implemented in a user-friendly way.

Real-time Ethernet (www.industrial-production.de)
TSN in Industrial Ethernet networks
Belden has launched a complete solution for the configuration and use of TSN in Industrial Ethernet networks. This solution from Hirschmann combines the TSN firmware versions of the Industrial Ethernet switches with the Industrial HiVision 8.0 network management software.

The end of the Shaper ... (www.computer-automation.de)
... and the triumph of TSN plus OPC UA
The Shaper group of companies was committed to the goal of establishing TNS plus OPC UA as 'the' communication standard - from the sensor to the cloud. Now that the work for this path has been transferred to the OPC Foundation, the group of companies is disbanding.

Predictive maintenance (www.computer-automation.de)
The latest products
Collecting and analyzing data: These are the basic requirements for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions. Computer&AUTOMATION presents new products from these areas.

Ethernet TSN (www.computer-automation.de)
Switch manufacturers support Ethercat approach
At SPS IPC Drives 2017, the Ethercat Technology Group (ETG) presented its approach on how Ethercat will use TSN technologies. Now the switch manufacturers Moxa, Hirschmann, Hilscher and Xilinx have expressed their support for this approach.

Mobile automation (www.computer-automation.de)
Wika takes over Hirschmann MCS
The Wika Group acquired Hirschmann Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS) from the US company Belden on January 1, 2018.

Industrial communication (www.computer-automation.de)
More power for WLAN transmission
How can the potential of wireless communication in industry be fully exploited? In addition to choosing the right antenna, there are various other optimization options that are worth knowing about.

Belden/Hirschmann (www.computer-automation.de)
Kleineberg becomes CTO of the Core Networking division
Belden, a provider of signal transmission solutions, has appointed Dr. Oliver Kleineberg as Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Core Networking division of its Industrial IT platform.

Belden / Hirschmann / Beck IPC (www.computer-automation.de)
From the sensor to the cloud via TSN
Belden/Hirschmann is convinced that the time-honored automation pyramid is transforming into an automation pillar. A joint demo with Beck IPC is intended to illustrate this transformation.
SPS IPC Drives 2017 (www.computer-automation.de)
New products in Nuremberg
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2017? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what can be seen in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.

Communication (www.computer-automation.de)
WLAN in the factory - the selection criteria
WLAN is suitable for various applications in the factory. However, due to the many influencing factors, it is not always obvious how a network based on the IEEE 802.11 standard can be optimized to meet the requirements of industrial use. - Here is some help.

CC-Link Partner Association (www.computer-automation.de)
Working group for network security established
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has set up a working group on the security of industrial Ethernet. The aim is to create a guide for users who want to build secure networks with the open Gigabit Ethernet technology CC-Link IE.

I/O systems (www.computer-automation.de)
Three protocols in one device
Lumberg Automation is expanding the 'LioN-Power' I/O system for industrial automation applications at field level with a family of active I/O modules.

Impressions (www.computer-automation.de)
The Hannover Messe 2017 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2017, exhibitors clearly demonstrated what Industry 4.0 can look like in practice. Computer&AUTOMATION has captured exciting applications, products and impressions in a series of images.

Current products (www.computer-automation.de)
News about controls
What's happening in the field of control systems? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.
Cellular routers (www.computer-automation.de)
Numerous applications
Industrial cellular radio routers OWL LTE and OWL LTE M12 from Belden feature extra secure remote access and improved routing functions in a single unit.
