September/October 2024 Industrial Ethernet Book

Cybersecurity is a never-ending task. With defined processes for continuous improvement, organizations create the preconditions for a continuous improvement cycle, including regular review and refinement of security protocols, incident response procedures, and monitoring mechanisms.

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Cybersecurity basics: industrial security fundamentals

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Operational Virtualization a Challenge for Industrial Networks

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View latest updates on Industrial Ethernet networking, the IIoT and Industry 4.0.

Robotic Arms Along Assembly Line In Modern Factory

Tackling AI processing challenges at the Industrial Edge

The challenges industrial environments face when processing AI data at the edge can include cost and power constraints, …

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TwinCAT for Linux® and virtual PLC

Linux®-based real-time control available as a virtual PLC along with new multi-I/O interface in one device.

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IIoT controllers, drives and HMIs

New products from Delta include advanced IIoT controllers, servo drives, and HMI solutions.

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Distributed control system update

Freelance distributed control system boosts plant efficiency and helps future-proof operations.

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Comprehensive industrial connectivity package

Comprehensive, subscription-based solution simplifies the deployment and management of IoT investments.

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Data transparency down to field level

Siemens launches intelligent link module for greater data transparency in industrial automation.

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Rugged panel computers

Rugged MPC-3000 family panel computers from Moxa target reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

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IP67-rated EtherCAT box

EtherCAT Box features an accelerometer and gyroscope in one compact, IP67-rated device.

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Industrial Wireless in the Smart Factory

Industrial Wireless Technology Update

5G and Wi-Fi6/6E wireless technologies are now enabling standard, real-time communication in control processes, which was previously reserved exclusively for wired communication or proprietary wireless solutions.

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“With comprehensive visibility, you can restrict communications between assets by using software solutions creating security policies to segment the industrial network into smaller zones of trust as recommended by the ISA/IEC62443 security standard,” -- Andrew McPhee, Solution Architect - Industrial security, Cisco.

Industrial Cybersecurity Progress Report

Industrial cybersecurity has become an overarching, top priority for manufacturing as the move to the Industrial Internet of Things and cloud computing has created an environment where the traditional air-gap approach to security is not sufficient.

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“Industrial Ethernet is evolving at a fast pace. Not only is there a greater need to conform to the requirements of the IT network environment, but things are always changing and the industrial network has more and more requirements,” Mike Willett, Network Engineer, Red Lion.

Looking at the future of Industrial Ethernet technology

Join us in celebrating 50 years since Bob Metcalfe invented Ethernet technology, but "industrialized" Ethernet is also celebrating its own milestone after passing the quarter century mark.

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