The event featured updates from ODVA's leadership on achievements like the launch of Ethernet-APL, collaborations in process automation, security and energy management.
The 2023 ODVA industry conference in El Vendrell, Spain, provided a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge technologies and developments that would be of particular interest to automation engineers., partner publication Control reported.
With a focus on enhancing EtherNet/IP protocol to meet evolving user needs, the conference covered key topics such as single-pair Ethernet (SPE), 5G, cybersecurity, process automation, time-sensitive networking (TSN) and data science.
Notably, keynote speaker Vincenzo Renda addressed the future of data management, offering insights into staying compliant with the latest regulations affecting data generation and access, particularly in Europe. Another keynote by Endeavor Business Media’s Keith Larson presented survey results commissioned by ODVA on the future of single-pair Ethernet, highlighting substantial market opportunities and the need for industry-wide education.
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