Industrial Networks

Articles

Can Your Industrial Automation Network Handle the Future?

Engineers planning upgrades to existing facilities are faced with two choices: Replace their existing technology with the same systems that worked for the past 30+ years or deploy new technologies, with Ethernet-APL as the core communications layer. The choices cannot be more divergent.

Data Logger vs. DAQ

Terry Nagy

How to Approach the Risks of IoT Technology

David Greenfield, editor in chief

How to Pass Data Securely Through a DMZ

Segment Your Factory Floor Network to Improve Operations

John Kan

Though it’s possible to use front-office IT switches on the factory floor, an industrial router or switch with network address translation capability is often the preferred solution...

BASF Completes Successful Ethernet-APL Tests with ABB DCS

In its first greenfield Ethernet-APL project in Europe, BASF required potential suppliers to conduct Ethernet-APL performance tests before final contracts were awarded.

Why 5G is the Secret to a Successful Warehouse Automation Strategy

Josh Kivenko

As warehouses become increasingly automated, they need reliable and flexible connectivity to integrate automated systems while bolstering security and having the capacity to scale...

Flowserve Obtains FDT 3.0 DTM Certification

The flow control software driver for Flowserve’s new Logix 3820 Series digital positioner is based on FDT/DTM technology that extends standardized device management to mobile ...

Case Study: I/O Keeps Medical-Grade Water Flowing

Ken Crawford

Specialty Water Technologies' automated water-quality monitoring systems use Weidmuller USA's u-remote I/O to monitor sensors in the water-purification process.

How IT System Uptime Yields Huge Cost Savings

Xavier Mesrobian, Skkynet

When IT systems are deeply integrated with the manufacturing process, as is increasingly typical across industry, tunneling between systems mitigates client/server dropouts and...

Tests Demonstrate the Accuracy and Reliability of TSN over Wi-Fi

Conducted by the Avnu Alliance, a series of tests show how time-sensitive networking shines in time-critical industrial applications such as robot gripping—even on wireless networks...

Products

Industrial Embedded Computers

Saelig

Saelig has introduced the Impact-D 1100A series of DIN rail mountable embedded computers designed by Amplicon as an extension to its embedded computer range. The Impact-D 1100A...

Lenovo Introduces the Powerful and Flexible ThinkEdge SE70 Edge AI Platform

Lenovo

Today, during its annual TechWorld event, Lenovo™ introduced the ThinkEdge™ SE70, a powerful and flexible artificial intelligence (AI) edge platform for enterprise. The ThinkEdge...

Antaira Releases New Compact 6-Port Managed 802.3bt PoE & Non-PoE Industrial Ethernet Switches

Antaira Technologies, LLC

The LMP-C602G-SFP-bt(-T)-V2 series of light Layer 3 industrial managed Ethernet switches feature a 48 to 55V DC high voltage power input and a 12 to 48V DC wide voltage power ...