Communication

How Does Beckhoff Play a Role in Developing OPC UA?

Beckhoff's longstanding involvement and expertise in OPC UA further solidify its position as a leader in providing state-of-the-art solutions for automation engineers.

HMS Acquires Red Lion Controls to Expand into North America

The acquisition is seen as strategically beneficial for both companies, offering synergies in terms of products, geographic presence and cultural aspects.

Rockwell Automation Combines HMI Hardware with Cloud Software

The new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio is designed for adaptive HMI design and deployment.

The Crucial Role of Network Cabling Certification

As industry’s digital transformation leads the network to become a critical center to manufacturing operations, testing and certification of the cabling that comprises a network...

ODVA Announces New CIP Security Device Firewall

ODVA’s CIP Security development aims to protect EtherNet/IP devices from potential misuse that could result in critical system damage or information loss.

How System Integration Solves Multiple Manufacturing Challenges

From supply chain complexities to inconsistent quality and workforce turnover, the strategic integration of plant floor and enterprise systems can boost a manufacturer’s operational...
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Modbus TCP/IP Keeps it Simple

How the universal internet TCP/IP transport protocol is used for the Modbus messaging structure.

Videos

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Pairing Centralized and Distributed I/O

Andy Lewis, manager of electric automation business development at Festo, explained how Festo’s new CPX-AP-A centralized I/O works with the CPX-AP-I distributed I/O can work separately...
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Industrial Ethernet and Time-Sensitive Networking Converge

How Time-Sensitive Networking enables Ethernet to merge multiple traffic types on the same network.
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How OPC UA and MQTT Enable Interoperability

A look at how the OPC UA and MQTT industrial communications methods enable interoperability between automation devices and systems.
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Endress+Hauser's Ethernet-APL Approach

Ryan Williams of Endress+Hauser explains the company's work with Ethernet-APL to bring Ethernet connectivity to field devices. He also explains how instrument measurements are...