Testing Profinet I/O devices without a dedicated PLC
14 October, 2026 by Patrick van Eybergen, Managing Director, Ti2 Group | Supplied by: Ti2 Pty LtdUsing CODESYS Control Win as a practical Profinet test environment.
Cybersecurity and digitalisation for Zimbabwe platinum mine
13 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaAn ongoing project with Rockwell Automation technology is supporting the Mimosa mine's digital migration journey towards strengthening operational resilience.
ifm AL1602 IO-Link master
31 August, 2026 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe AL1602 IO-Link master from ifm offers eight IO-Link ports (Class A/B) with a total of 16 flexibly configurable inputs and outputs.
The accelerating decline of fieldbus as Ethernet takes over
13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: HMS Industrial NetworksHMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, tracking how factories and machine builders connect their automation systems.
IEC 62443-3-3 compliance: building a resilient network security foundation
11 August, 2026 by Theo Lai, Product Manager, Moxa | Supplied by: Madison Connectivity Pty LtdAdopting a systemic view of cybersecurity is the only way to ensure long-term operational resilience in the digital age.
Endress+Hauser tests multi-vendor scalability of Ethernet-APL
29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEthernet-APL was put to the test in collaboration with Covestro, BASF and Yokogawa to validate scalability in a complex, multi-vendor automation environment.
Ixxat CAN@net Basic CAN-to-Ethernet gateway
23 July, 2026 | Supplied by: HMS Industrial NetworksThe Ixxat CAN@net Basic CAN-FD-to-Ethernet gateway uses UDP/IP communication to reduce protocol overhead and minimise interrupt load.
ProSoft Technology ELX3 ProLinx edge gateway
16 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe ELX3 ProLinx edge gateway is designed to unite OT protocol conversion with lightweight, Docker-based edge application hosting.
Advantech ICR-1745 industrial 5G gateway
01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdThe ICR-1745 is an industrial connectivity gateway designed to connect IP devices and serial buses directly to 5G NR networks.
Belden demonstrates 5G industrial switch
04 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdDeveloped in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, the Belden BRS-5G industrial switch was demonstrated recently at Hannover Messe.
EtherCAT certified cybersecure to IEC 62443
23 April, 2026 | Supplied by: EtherCAT Technology GroupIndependent safety company UL Solutions has issued certificates confirming that EtherCAT meets IEC 62443 requirements for Security Level 2 without modifications.
Allied Telesis IE340L-18GP Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 switch
01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty LtdThe Allied Telesis IE340L-18GP Industrial Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 switch is designed to deliver reliable networking in demanding industrial environments.
Quantum Edge: redefining secure industrial wireless for critical infrastructure
01 March, 2026 | Supplied by: ELPRO TechnologiesQuantum Edge is a rugged communication platform built for industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems.
Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet-APL rail field switch
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe Ethernet-APL rail field switch is a ruggedised, managed field switch offering connectivity for Ethernet-APL devices to Ethernet networks via any protocol.
Tosi Lock 675 industrial remote access device
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty LtdThe Tosi Lock 675 industrial remote access device is designed to deliver robust, reliable communications, even in harsh environments.
