
Market Analysis: Industrial Networks
Industrial Ethernet Reaches 79%
A market analysis by HMS Networks shows that Industrial Ethernet accounts for 79% of all newly installed network nodes. Fieldbus technologies continue to lose ground.

Weidmüller has received the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) certificate for its modular I/O system 'u-remote'. This makes u-remote the first modular I/O system with official CC-Link IE safety certification for CC-Link IE TSN.

Profibus & Profinet International
Profibus & Profinet International (PI) announces the official release of the Module Type Package (MTP) Specification 2.0. The MTP 2.0 standard creates the basis for true cross-industry interoperability as well as more flexibility and efficiency in the planning, integration and operation of modular systems.
In a world of increasing automation, functional safety is essential. Plant operators not only have to comply with legal requirements, but also ensure efficiency and availability. For more than 70 years, EUCHNER has been supplying customized solutions for safeguarding guards - combining the highest safety standards with simple integration and future-proof communication technology.

Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and will manage the subsidiary together with Zhongwei Huang.

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.

Rail technology specialist Lütze Transportation has successfully completed certification in accordance with ISO 22163:2023 / IRIS Rev.04. The certification underlines Lütze's commitment to meeting the highest quality requirements of the rail industry.

The Weidmüller Group is strengthening its first management level as of October 1, 2024: Dr. Sebastian Durst, previously Chief Operations Officer, will take over the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Virtual learning factories based on 3D simulation platforms offer new opportunities for training and studies with regard to Industry 4.0. MHJ Software presents the Mechatronic Simulation Wall.
In Industry 4.0, sub-processes are being integrated ever more deeply and access to data is being improved in order to optimize workflows. Communication in the infrastructure plays a decisive role, and seamless integration and interoperability are particularly important.

Moxa launches the 'MRX' series of Layer 3 rackmount Ethernet switches. They offer up to 64 ports, including 16 ports with 10 GbE speed, to accelerate data aggregation for industrial applications.