Image processing integrated in Twincat
Two years ago, Beckhoff added a self-developed visualization solution to its Twincat control technology. The next step follows at SPS IPC Drives 2017: the integration of image processing.
read more...read more...New products in Nuremberg
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2017? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what can be seen in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.
read more...Ethercat in the TSN network
The Ethercat Technology Group (ETG) has announced the addition of TSN technologies to Ethercat. This is intended to expand the application possibilities of Ethercat in heterogeneous network environments.
read more...Simply integrate safety
Machine and system manufacturers are increasingly turning to mapping safety functions via the communication bus. How can integration on the component side be achieved with reasonable effort?
read more...Working group for network security established
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...Easier integration into SCADA and HMI systems
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...Modular safety in the SmartFactory
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..."The" TSN Congress
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.
read more...Sercos OPC UA Companion Standard available
The OPC Foundation and Sercos International have been cooperating since 2011 with the aim of improving communication between machines (peripherals) and higher-level IT systems. The jointly developed Sercos OPC UA Companion Standard is now available.
read more...Configure TSN networks automatically
Ethernet TSN is considered a promising approach for establishing open real-time communication. However, the diversity of the TSN standards also increases the complexity of the networks. Management and automatic configuration mechanisms are currently still simple.
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