Industrial Internet of Things — the next big thing?
12 August, 2016 by Tom Kuiper | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMuch 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.
Acromag BusWorks XT1530 and XT1540 multifunction Ethernet I/O modules
03 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag has expanded its BusWorks XT Series of Ethernet I/O modules to include models with multiple I/O functionality.
Digitalisation in the water industry
02 August, 2016 by Tobias Lang | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe water and wastewater industry faces challenges of ageing infrastructure, rising customer demands and constant pressure to be more efficient.
First nationwide LoRa network for the Internet of Things completed in the Netherlands
07 July, 2016The Netherlands is now the first country in the world to have a nationwide LoRa network for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, after Dutch telecommunication provider KPN completed its network this week.
Vodafone launches 4G M2M device
06 July, 2016Vodafone has launched the Vodafone MachineLink 4G, a 4G LTE M2M device developed by NetComm Wireless.
Westermo WeConfig 1.4 network configuration management tool
01 July, 2016 | Supplied by: WestermoThe latest version of WeConfig provides enhanced cybersecurity functionality and enables quick and reliable network configuration, commissioning and maintenance.
Turck ARGEE technology for I/O devices
30 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdTurck has added logic capabilities to its I/O devices, turning them into field logic controllers.
Hirschmann GREYHOUND 1040 full Gigabit Ethernet switch
22 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
Looks like we're not all on top of Industry 4.0
20 June, 2016A report by BDO and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found lack of understanding of Industry 4.0 by UK manufacturers will hinder the sector.
Panasonic FP0R analog expansion units
17 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Panasonic FP0R analog expansion units offer improved performance, extended functions and a higher resolution for improved control in plant and machine applications.
Insight into innovation and a blueprint for the future
15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: PROFIBUS Association of AustraliaThe leading minds in PROFIBUS and PROFINET gathered in Sydney recently for discussions around industrial networks, automation and innovation.
Hirschmann SPIDER III Ethernet switches
09 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdHirschmann 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.
Comparing IS barrier solutions
08 June, 2016 by TS Todd* | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesSignificant savings, both initial installation and ongoing maintenance costs, for an intrinsically safe (IS) facility or project can be achieved by selecting the appropriate apparatus as the IS barrier for the system.
Weld-immune IO-Link modules
07 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff is offering a range of network modules designed for the extreme conditions of a welding environment.
Beckhoff EK9160 IoT bus coupler
24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdThe EK9160 IoT bus coupler transmits all control data to all common cloud systems in plug-and-play mode to enable simple and standardised integration of I/O data with cloud-based communication and data services.
