Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Belden has acquired Macmon secure, the manufacturer of professional software for network access control.

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Belden is launching a new member of the 'Bobcat' product family with the Bobcat high-port switch from Hirschmann.

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT is working with partners from the fields of mechanical engineering, network technology and robotics to develop an end-to-end real-time communication infrastructure based on 5G mobile technology and Time Sensitive Networking (TSN).

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The TSN/A Conference took place for the fifth time on October 7 and 8, and yet it was a premiere: for the first time in the form of a virtual conference, the event reached 210 participants from over 20 countries.

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Time Sensitive Networking is gaining ground in convergent networks with critical applications and strict time requirements. But what needs to be considered in network planning? And why does configuration play a key role?

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A team of specialists from Beck IPC, Hirschmann, NXTGN and SMC gave themselves four weeks to implement an IoT project. - The result can be seen at the Beck IPC stand in Hall 9.

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What role will the Ethernet standard TSN play in the future activities of the OPC Foundation? The OPC Foundation provided answers to this question at a press conference at SPS IPC Drives.

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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.

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Is OPC UA plus TSN the exclusive industrial communication solution of the future? The so-called "Shaper Group" is now emphasizing this conviction with a white paper. Computer & AUTOMATION offers it for download.

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The Wika Group acquired Hirschmann Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS) from the US company Belden on January 1, 2018.

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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.

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How quickly and with what consistency will the real-time Ethernet standard TSN be introduced? The TSN/A Conference on September 20 and 21 explored this question. Over 400 experts gathered to find out about the status quo.

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TSN is to form the backbone of the new automation architecture! However, there is still a lot of homework to be done before the communication standard can be implemented quickly and extensively in industry.

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Is the real-time Ethernet variant TSN 'the' communication standard for Industry 4.0 production, the automobile of the future and the consumer world of tomorrow? More than 400 participants at the TSN/A Conference on September 20 and 21 in Stuttgart got to the bottom of this question.

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TSN - the real-time extension of standard Ethernet - was a hot topic at Hannover Messe 2017. Four short trade fair videos document how quickly the technology could find its way into the industry and the benefits of using it.

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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.

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The cScale S6 Truesafety control system from Hirschmann has been certified by TÜV in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 PL d and EN/IEC 62061 SIL 2 and meets the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

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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.

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Sercos International will be presenting the transmission of the Sercos III real-time protocol via IEEE 802.1 TSN (Time Sensitive Networks) for the first time at SPS IPC Drives 2016.

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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.

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What products are available on the growing mobile automation market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products in a series of pictures.

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Firewalls are a central element in almost every security concept. However, the term 'firewall' is now very broadly defined. In this respect, the question arises: Which firewall is suitable for which purpose or for which attack scenario?

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Belden presented the first switch based on 'IEEE 802.1 real-time Ethernet TSN' for its Hirschmann brand at the Hannover Messe 2016. Computer&AUTOMATION spoke with Dr. Oliver Kleineberg about the present and future of TSN at Belden.

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Hirschmann has signed a partnership agreement with Secomea. Together, the companies want to develop new remote access solutions.

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