Ethernet cycling at 4 µs
To date, industrial Ethernet protocols have enabled cyclic communication with field devices in a two- or three-digit microsecond span. Texas Instruments now intends to push this limit a whole way down.
read more...read more...Clearer criteria for Industry 4.0
The ZVEI is working with other institutions to concretize the RAMI 4.0 reference architecture and the Industry 4.0 component and enrich them with practical relevance. The association presented a guideline and an open source project at SPS IPC Drives 2016.
read more...OPC UA on Auto-Pilot!
OPC UA is to achieve the status of a globally recognized standard for the Industrial Internet of Things IIoT by 2019 at the latest - according to the plans of the OPC Foundation. The press conference at the trade fair provided an update on the current status.
read more...Ethercat communication simplified
Renesas comes to the show with a dedicated low-cost Ethercat communication SoC, intended to improve production efficiency in industrial installations.
read more...The IoT gateway strategy
Almost every automation manufacturer currently has the topic of 'gateways to the IoT' on their agenda - including Siemens. Katrin Kunz, Head of Marketing for PC-based Automation & SCADA, explains the Group's product strategy in this regard.
read more...Securely into the cloud via MQTT
Softing has introduced a new version of the 'dataFEED OPC Suite'. This now includes an 'MQTT Connector', which is designed to make the transfer of data to IoT clouds simple and secure.
read more...Industry 1.0 meets Industry 4.0
What is a lathe from 1887 doing at a high-tech automation trade fair like SPS IPC Drives 2016? Find out at the Bosch Rexroth stand!
read more...Budgets for Industry 4.0 on the rise
Despite security concerns, companies are investing in Industry 4.0 - primarily to optimize internal processes. This is the conclusion of a recent IDC study. However, important elements for internal networking are still missing.
read more...Is this what the desk of the future will look like?
The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) has developed workplaces of the future together with industry partners. A look at the prototypes.
read more...From OPC UA to the cloud
The automation specialist B&R wants to continue its double-digit growth. In the run-up to SPS IPC Drives, Peter Gucher, General Manager, explained the company's strategy and gave an outlook on the highlights to be expected at the trade fair.
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