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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, 2017

The 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, 2017

Phoenix 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, 2017

Metso 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, 2017

NI 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, 2017

Ethernet 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, 2017

A 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 Pacific

In 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 Carter

Sean 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, 2017

Study 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, 2017

Antaira 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

The 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, 2016

Belden has highlighted how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is the key to the future of automation networks at SPS/IPC/Drives 2016 in Nuremberg.


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