Remote Access via Ethernet
The EtherCAN/3-FD from esd electronics is an Ethernet-to-CAN gateway that provides two galvanically isolated CAN FD interfaces. It enables remote access to CAN or CAN classic buses via Ethernet.
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read more...Private 5G Infrastructure for Industrial Applications
Siemens has released an updated version of its private 5G infrastructure solution. The revised system enables coverage of up to 120,000 m² through the deployment of up to 24 radio units, each covering approximately 5,000 m².
read more...Verizon collaborats with Nvidia
Verizon collaborates with Nvidia to power AI workloads on 5G private networks with Mobile Edge Compute.
read more...The future of production: AI as a driver of digital transformation
Optimizing operational processes, reducing costs, developing new business models - the right use of AI opens up opportunities to overcome current challenges. In this article, you will find out what requirements are necessary and what use cases there are.
read more...Cloud2Cloud through Asset Administration Shell
Taking the asset further: the management interface offers the option of standardized data exchange between systems in the engineering process in public cloud environments. Dr. Marco Litto, Senior Vice President Strategy at Eplan, explains the solution approach and the Eplan roadmap for this.
read more...Interview with Dennis Gündel, Hilscher
Hilscher launches SPE Gateway
Hilscher is launching a new gateway to connect Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) to industrial Ethernet networks. Dennis Gündel, Product Manager for Gateways, shares insights on market expectations and the technological implementation.
read more...AI-based Continuous Monitoring
Each connected module now includes integrated AI functions: while this is standard in today’s smartphones, it remains rare in automation. Yet, such AI could serve as a foundation to detect communication issues caused by cyberattacks in real time.
read more...Interview with Dr. Ashish Chand, Belden
»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.
read more...The TSN Stack in Miniature Form
A seamless network using OPC UA PubSub and TSN all the way down to simple field-level sensors—can a streamlined TSN stack help make this vision a reality? BE.services is putting it to the test. Product Manager Melvin Francis explains the plans.
read more...»We follow a native integration of OPC UA into 5G«
5G-ACIA and the OPC Foundation have jointly published a whitepaper that analyzes the network capabilities of 5G and the potential integration of OPC UA. Dr. Xueli An on the contents.
read more...Phoenix Contact at the SPS 2024
Contactless energy and real-time Ethernet data transmission
The current variants of the 'NearFi couplers' from Phoenix Contact enable a doubling of the range for radio-based data transmission.
read more...Interview with PNO board member Xaver Schmidt
The End of the SPE Connector Drama?
Corresponding connectors have been available for Single Pair Ethernet since 2019. Unfortunately, there are two different versions of the mating face circulating in the industry. PNO board member Xaver Schmidt explains how the user request for a standardized SPE mating face is being met.
read more...OPC UA »models« the cloud world
The OPC Foundation Cloud Initiative was launched in April of this year. At the SPS, Stefan Hoppe, President of the OPC Foundation, announced a breakthrough in efforts, so to speak.
read more...There is a Human Element to IoT Implementation
Implementing IoT in an industrial environment - what company doesn't have that on their to-do list? But why do so many implementation projects fail? Christoph Müller, IIoT Partner Manager at In.hub, reflects on his experiences in an interview.
read more...The Missing Strategy
How can companies advance the digitization of their manufacturing sites? Mitsubishi Electric aims to support this challenge with a Kaizen-based concept. Stefan Knauf, Division Manager for Central Europe, explains in an interview exactly what this offering entails.
read more...IoT—As Simple as an App?
How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) approach the digitalization of their machinery? Could the solution lie in simple plug-and-play options? Dimitri Philippe, CEO of Coligo Technologies, shares his approach.
read more...End of the Linux Real-Time Dilemma
For 20 years, there have been software extensions that grant real-time capabilities to the Linux kernel. Carsten Emde, General Manager of OSADL, now reports a breakthrough on this front.
read more...Focus on Aapp-based Automation
The Vertical Farming Demonstrator
The focus of this year's presentation by the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance is the showcase of a vertical farming demonstrator. Through three use cases, it highlights the multi-vendor approach and interoperability within synergistic projects.
read more..."Promoting understanding of data room-based technologies"
The SCALE-MX project aims to establish the data economy in German SMEs and accelerate the digital transformation of the industry. In this interview, Angelina Marko, Managing Director of the Digital Ecosystems & Smart Services platform, sheds light on the vision, technological transfer and support for SMEs to enable data-based innovations and make the entire supply chain more efficient and transparent.
read more...Profinet or Ethernet up to 1000 Mbit/s
The 'FLEXtra Profinet' switch from Helmholz offers maximum flexibility thanks to freely configurable RJ45 ports, which can be used as Profinet or Ethernet with up to 1000 Mbit/s depending on the application.
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