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The path in automation is leading to an end-to-end Ethernet system from the cloud to the furthest corners of industrial production. This requires a suitable infrastructure that has to shrink due to ever smaller end devices. - Three examples.
read more...Profibus User Organization (PNO)
The PNO has announced that a new version 5 of the Profidrive profile tester is now available. The Profinet-based tool can be used to test drives for compliance with the Profidrive profile.
read more...The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has set up a working group on the security of industrial Ethernet. The aim is to create a guide for users who want to build secure networks with the open Gigabit Ethernet technology CC-Link IE.
read more...The SDS-3008 Smart Switches - part of Moxa's family of Industrial Ethernet switches - provide users with an intuitive one-page dashboard that allows them to activate pre-configured industrial automation protocols with one click.
read more...Can complex motion control tasks be performed via the Sercos automation bus using comparatively inexpensive stepper motors? This question was investigated by an industry-related development project at Fulda University of Applied Sciences.
read more...What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.
read more...Among other things, Industry 4.0 provides for the flexible conversion of modular production systems in the sense of 'plug & play'. Future safety concepts must also take this into account. Ethernet-based communication plays a key role here.
read more...Fiber optic specialist eks Engel has spun off its "Customer-specific developments" and "Livestreaming" divisions. In future, they will operate as independent companies together with eks Engel FOS, which markets standard versions of fiber optic systems.
read more...The Ethernet IO modules from Pepperl+Fuchs support common Ethernet protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet IP and Ethercat in one device. Thanks to the integrated IO-Link master function, end-to-end diagnostics and parameterization are possible.
read more...Time Sensitive Networking - TSN for short - is a real-time extension of standard Ethernet. The effects on all sectors - from industry and automotive to the consumer world - will be the focus of the TSN/A Conference on September 20-21, 2017 in Stuttgart.
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