Industrial networks & buses

EtherCAT almost at 60 million nodes and exponential growth

21 April, 2023

The EtherCAT Technology Group has recently published node figures for the first time since EtherCAT was introduced 20 years ago.


Softing smartLink SW-HT HART multiplexer software

20 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

The smartLink SW-HT HART multiplexer software now supports ET200 remote I/Os from Siemens and the FDT DTM interface.


Edge computing for industrial AIoT applications

19 April, 2023 by Moxa, Product Manager, Alicia Wang | Supplied by: Colterlec Pty Ltd

IIoT applications are generating more data than ever before, and businesses are moving AI and machine learning to the edge for real-time decision-making and actions in the field.


Ethernet-APL is ready to use

03 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

Endress+Hauser's load test of a realistic setup confirms Ethernet-APL technology's performance.


D-Link launches 5G industrial gateway

10 March, 2023 | Supplied by: D-Link Australia Pty Ltd

D-Link Australia has launched a dual-SIM industrial gateway specifically designed to address IoT connectivity demands for Industry 4.0.


ICP DAS U-7519ZM/S OPC UA I/O module

02 March, 2023 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

The ICP DAS U-7519ZM/S OPC UA I/O module has 10 analog input channels, three DO channels and a 2-port Ethernet switch that supports daisy-chain topology.


Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches

20 February, 2023 | Supplied by: IPD Group Limited

The N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches from Red Lion are designed to improve industrial network security and reliability.


Wireless technology enables AGVs to increase production efficiency

09 February, 2023 | Supplied by: HMS Industrial Networks

Wireless networking technology is ensuring the reliable operation of AGVs for a Swedish manufacturer of heavy vehicle components.


ICP DAS PET-7284 PoE Ethernet I/O module with counter inputs

27 January, 2023 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

The ICP DAS PET-7284 is a PoE Ethernet I/O module with 32-bit high-speed counter/frequency/encoder inputs and a 4-channel digital output module.


Phoenix Contact FL MGUARD Gigabit security routers

16 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd

The FL MGUARD 2102 and FL MGUARD 4302 Gigabit security routers are designed to protect industrial networks against unauthorised access or malware intrusion.


HMS Networks Ewon Cosy+ wireless remote access gateway

09 December, 2022 | Supplied by: HMS Industrial Networks

HMS Networks has released its next generation of Ewon industrial remote access gateways featuring built-in hardware security.


Playtime for edge computing is over: predictions for 2023

06 December, 2022 by Jim White, CTO, IOTech

Edge computing and IIoT expert Jim White has provided his top predictions for the coming year, including forecasts related to security, hyperscalers and AI/ML.


5G in manufacturing and logistics to accelerate in Asia-Pac: report

05 December, 2022

AR/VR integration, remote or autonomous operations, and real-time condition monitoring applications expected to drive 5G-to-Business adoption.


Turck IM18-4DI and IMX18-4DI isolating switching amplifiers

02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Packing four signals into an 18 mm module, the IM18-4DI and IMX18-4DI devices offer high channel density.


Wiesemann & Theis MQTT.box MQTT broker

01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: TE Automation Pty Ltd

The MQTT.box from Wiesemann & Theis is a Mosquitto MQTT broker for DIN rail mounting.


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