Robust data distribution
Ifm is launching unmanaged 6-port Ethernet switches that are suitable for TCP/IP-based IIoT applications and all common automation protocols.
read more...Industrial Communication
read more...Simple integration into OT/IT systems
Moxa offers an add-on module for WLAN applications for the industrial network management software 'MXview'.
read more...International meeting of experts enters the next round
Ethernet gets a real-time extension with TSN - and even a new transmission medium with 5G! What impact will these technologies have on industry, the automotive sector and the audio-video-consumer world? The TSN/A Conference on September 29-30 will focus on these key questions.
read more...A milestone on the road to implementation?
The implementation of the vision of Industry 4.0 is still slow! The 1.0 release of the open source reference implementation Eclipse BaSyx is set to give the transformation wings with immediate effect - an application report.
read more...Research into 6G worth millions
5G is only just being established as the new mobile communications standard and scientists are already researching the next generation. A multi-million euro joint project aims to provide answers for the network of the future.
read more...VDMA software and digitalization
VDMA blockchain committee founded
After the events on blockchain organized by the VDMA's IT department met with a great response, the association founded a blockchain committee. The aim is to intensify the exchange between colleagues.
read more...For Profinet, EthernetIP and Ethercat
Renesas has launched the 'R-IN32M3 Modules for Multi-Protocol Support', which offer multi-protocol support on board and support Profinet CC-B (including MRP), EthernetIP (including DLR) and Ethercat.
read more...The standard is
Standardization work has been underway since 2015 and the intrinsically safe physical layer designed for 2-wire cables called Ethernet-APL is now available; the first products are ready for the market.
read more...5G in Hall 9
Siemens will equip Hall 9 at the Hannover Exhibition Center with a 5G campus network by September, according to a joint announcement in mid-February. Marcus Eibach, Senior Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG, explains what this means in concrete terms in an interview.
read more...The open source chip for wireless TSN
What are the options for wireless TSN? Ingrid Moerman and Jeroen Hoebeke, experts from the Universities of Ghent and Antwerp, discuss the 5G and Wi-Fi variants and present an open source chip for wireless TSN.
read more...Low-power processors to Ethernet
Single Pair Ethernet has a great future ahead of it in factory and process automation. But what needs to be considered when developing connections, especially for low-power field or edge devices?
read more...First industrial 5G router
Siemens is now presenting its first industrial 5G router. The device connects local industrial applications with public 5G, 4G (LTE) and 3G (UMTS) mobile networks.
read more...The trend is moving towards edge AI
The focus of IoT application development is shifting away from the cloud and towards sensor technology. The associated use of machine learning algorithms directly in the sensor or its environment enables completely new approaches for the Internet of Things.
read more...The dilemma of IoT security vulnerabilities
It should be a matter of course that identified and published security vulnerabilities in IoT products are immediately closed with updates. Due to a lack of technical possibilities, this is rarely the case. This option is unacceptable for industrial applications.
read more...Breaking the 100 million barrier
The total number of Profibus and Profinet products installed in systems has exceeded an impressive threshold of 104 million. Profinet has reached its highest annual figure to date with 7.3 million products launched on the market.
read more...Profisafe via 5G
How efficient is a 5G infrastructure in terms of functional safety? The third and final part of this series of articles describes laboratory experiments carried out with Profisafe via Profinet within a 5G network using typical industrial components.
read more...Communication & networking - the winners!
Is your favorite in the 'Communication & Networking' category among the top 3 award winners? Here is an overview of the winners.
read more...Market distribution worldwide
HMS Networks collects data on the market for industrial networks as part of an annual study. According to this year's study, the market for industrial networks is expected to grow by 6% in 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic.
read more...New function for the IODDfinder
With the IODDfinder, the IO-Link community has established a central tool for providing IODDs - the device descriptions for IO-Link devices. Now the IODDviewer opens up new possibilities.
read more...ACIA now supports four testbeds
The 5G Alliance ACIA has now pledged its support for a total of four testbeds dedicated to industrial 5G use cases.
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