The opportunities of SPE technology
Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) allows Ethernet technology to be used right down to the level of sensors and actuators. This makes it much easier for various user groups to access and view these devices.
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Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) allows Ethernet technology to be used right down to the level of sensors and actuators. This makes it much easier for various user groups to access and view these devices.

In recent years, the automation industry has not been guided by theoretical approaches and predetermined structures, but has reacted to unexpected events with the result in mind. The authors of this issue call for more pragmatism.

The '7L600' single-pair Ethernet switch from EKF is a 'ModBlox7'-based product. It is particularly suitable as a multifunctional gateway in IIoT or retrofit applications, but can also be used as an edge computer for (real-time) data pre-processing and data collection.
Process automation in the Industry 4.0 environment requires all important information about the production process in real time. Smart sensors enable a direct 'online' connection between OT and IT, even in the brownfield.
The standardization of Single Pair Ethernet is driven by application priorities. How can industry-specific diversification be handled in practice?
From April 9 to 11, the embedded industry will meet in Nuremberg - but not only there, because embedded world will also take place in China and the USA in 2024. How did it go in China? What can we expect in Nuremberg? And a look ahead to the 1st embedded world in the USA.

The Windows lightweight filter driver bRAWcap from b-plus is a tool for recording and playing back large amounts of data via 10G Ethernet interfaces.

Distributors can help to master the three megatrends of electrification, automation and digitalization. The service providers explain how in this issue. Our new article series "ChatGPT in the industry" also starts in issue 1/2-2024.

In focus: Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT has given artificial intelligence a huge boost over the past year - especially in terms of public perception. In this issue, we want to take a closer look at AI and categorize it in more detail for potential industrial users.
End-to-end networking via OPC UA PubSub and TSN through to simple sensor technology at field level. Can a slimmed-down TSN stack make this vision a reality?