Old cables no problem for Massachusetts railroad
17 October, 2016The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad has acheived a robust Ethernet network solution using pre-existing cables.
Hirschmann OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC unmanaged ethernet switch
12 September, 2016Not all industrial applications require extensive, powerful networking devices, so the OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC switch was designed to offer a simple, cost-effective device that can still provide reliable, secure data transmission under extreme conditions.
MPL MAXBES 10-port ethernet switches
16 August, 2016The MAXBES solution is compact and can be used as an open frame solution or in a MIL housing with connectors of choice.
Industrial Internet of Things — the next big thing?
12 August, 2016 by Tom KuiperMuch of what has been heard and read lately claims that the Industrial Internet of Things will be the next big thing in manufacturing and processing, but for all its potential benefits, it may be a while before we see a wide-scale rollout.
Digitalisation in the water industry
02 August, 2016 by Tobias LangThe water and wastewater industry faces challenges of ageing infrastructure, rising customer demands and constant pressure to be more efficient.
Westermo WeConfig 1.4 network configuration management tool
01 July, 2016The latest version of WeConfig provides enhanced cybersecurity functionality and enables quick and reliable network configuration, commissioning and maintenance.
Hirschmann GREYHOUND 1040 full Gigabit Ethernet switch
22 June, 2016The GREYHOUND 1040 switch supports up to 28 Gigabit ports, as well as a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet fibre port option, and can operate as a backbone switch.
Turck TBEN-L Ethernet spanner
20 June, 2016The TBEN-L Ethernet spanner is designed to provide a robust protocol converter for applications dealing with multiple protocols on the same network.
Hirschmann SPIDER III Ethernet switches
09 June, 2016Hirschmann SPIDER III switches utilise Hirschmann's latest technology and, depending on the specific needs of industrial networks, customers can select from the Standard or Premium lines.
The IIoT Evolution: Rip and replace or wrap and re-use?
10 May, 2016 by Brad Yager, Solutions Manager, Schneider ElectricThe much discussed IIoT is not so much a revolution, as an evolution of existing technologies and systems.
Red Lion NT24k ethernet switches
04 May, 2016Control Logic has added 18 compact models to its Red Lion NT24k managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch range.
Hirschmann OCTOPUS OS24/34 switches with PoE+
03 May, 2016Belden’s open ordering system allows for tailor-made PoE+ switches to meet specific application requirements, giving users options for fibre or copper ports, port counts up to 28 and power supplies for multiple input voltage ranges.
Westermo Wolverine DDW-242 and DDW-242-485 ethernet extenders
29 April, 2016Westermo's rugged Wolverine family of SHDSL routers, switches and modems has been enhanced with additional models that now include sophisticated but easy-to-use cybersecurity functionality, higher bandwidth and cable quality monitoring.
Solar plants maximise availability with Westermo industrial networks
19 April, 2016Two concentrating solar power plants in Spain have implemented highly reliable data communications networks to help ensure problem-free operation.
The future of control systems and Industry 4.0
01 March, 2016 by Scott Moffat, Managing Director, Pilz Australia Industrial AutomationThe move to Industry 4.0 will bring with it many advances in efficiency and productivity, but also many changes in the way industrial processes work.
