TSN/A Conference 2025: TSN-based Factory Backbone for vPLCs – Best Practices and Experiences

TSN/A Conference 2025 | September 23, 03:00 p.m.

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TSN-based Factory Backbone for vPLCs – Best Practices and Experiences

by Philipp Neher and Florian Frick | ISW - University of Stuttgart

Abstract

Virtualized controllers are a key trend in the manufacturing industry. A major challenge is the connectivity to the field level. TSN is an enabler for the required IT/OT-convergence. The presentation highlights the TSN backbone concept, connecting vPLCs and fieldbus- and TSN-based devices, shows how different TSN mechanisms can be used and evaluates the performance. Pragmatic approaches for the configuration of the network, virtualized platforms, vPLCs and field devices are presented.

Authors:

Philipp Neher | ISW - University of Stuttgart | Germany
Hannes Grabmann | ISW - University of Stuttgart | Germany
Florian Frick | ISW - University of Stuttgart | Germany

TSN/A Conference 2025

The TSN/A Conference 2025 marks its 10th edition as a leading forum on converged networks, compute, and applications. Experts from industry and research present the latest developments in Time-Sensitive Networking, 5G, OPC UA, and edge technologies. The program includes lectures, live demonstrations, and workshops.

Date: September 23 and 24

Location: Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart, Germany)

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