The undiscovered country: the future of industrial automation — Part 1
14 June, 2017 by Paul McLaughlin and Rohan McAdam, Honeywell Process Solutions*The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has the promise and potential to be the most influential and disruptive influence on automation systems since the advent of microprocessor-based distributed control systems. Additionally, the question of how the conventional Purdue model for automation systems, and today's installed base, fits with new IIoT architectures is examined.
Leuze electronic DDLSS 500 data transmission photoelectric sensor
12 June, 2017The DDLSS 500 links Ethernet networks using optical data transmission with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps.
Phoenix Contact takes over industrial communication technology specialist
07 June, 2017Phoenix Contact has taken over the Taiwanese company Etherwan System Inc., a manufacturer of Ethernet communication technology for automation.
Metso partners with Rockwell Automation to create IIoT solutions for mining
02 June, 2017Metso has selected Rockwell Automation to deliver a global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform that connects, monitors and performs analytics for Metso's equipment and services, resulting in improved efficiency and profitability for its mining and aggregates customers.
NI cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 multislot Ethernet chassis
01 June, 2017NI has released the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 multislot Ethernet chassis, introducing time-based synchronisation built on the latest Ethernet standards and furthering NI's efforts in Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and rugged CompactDAQ hardware for distributed measurements.
Ethernet improves electricity supply quality
28 April, 2017Ethernet line extenders enable existing cable infrastructure to be used to create a secure Ethernet-based network used for controlling electricity substations in the north-west of the UK.
Renewables inspire the need for greater digitalisation
28 April, 2017A record-breaking renewables uptake makes the latest in digital process optimisation all the more important.
The evolution of a smart manufacturing enterprise
12 April, 2017 by Brad Yager, Director Process Automation Offer & BD PacificIn an increasingly digitally connected world, the potential for efficient manufacturing is limited only by the ability to comprehend and utilise innovative applications and technologies.
Industry 4.0 in the mining sector
13 March, 2017 by Sean CarterSean Carter of SICK discusses the benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies for the mining sector.
Industrial Ethernet and wireless growing in market share according to HMS
06 March, 2017Study by HMS Industrial Networks AB shows Industrial Ethernet and wireless are growing fast in market share.
Antaira Technologies LNP-0500G and LNP-0500G-24 Series PoE switches
06 March, 2017Antaira Technologies has expanded its industrial PoE networking infrastructure family with the LNP-0500G and LNP-0500G-24 series of Ethernet switches.
Hirschmann Industrial HiVision 7.0
22 February, 2017The latest version of Hirschmann Industrial HiVision is designed to address the challenges of managing Industrial Ethernet networks with features that make it easier to control and take action on factors that impact security.
Taking Industrial IoT to the top of the agenda
02 February, 2017The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is creating a new era for economic growth and competitiveness for industrial companies, and smart manufacturing is the gateway to digital transformation.
ORing IGS-1050A Ethernet switch
27 January, 2017The ORing IGS-1050A Ethernet switch is an unmanaged gigabit switch with five 10/100/1000base-T(X) ports and a 1000base-X SFP port.
Belden demonstrates Time-Sensitive Networking
29 November, 2016Belden has highlighted how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is the key to the future of automation networks at SPS/IPC/Drives 2016 in Nuremberg.