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November/December 2025 Industrial Ethernet Book

Smart manufacturing is expected to be profoundly changed with the infusion of a wide array of AI technologies, and anticipated advances in cybersecurity, machine learning, use of Big Data and cloud computing architectures. The future of Industrial Ethernet networks will be fundamentally shaped by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual technologies.

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IEB Special Report: Industrial Ethernet in an AI World

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Current status of AI in operational technology

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The latest on Industrial Ethernet automation networking, the IIoT and Industry 4.0.

Agentic AI for Industrial Automation

Workshop on Beckhoff AI at AWS re:Invent 2025 explores the next generation of AI-driven solutions that go beyond …

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New Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches

HMS Networks launches new N-Tron® unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches to support mission-critical operations in rugged environments.

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AI-powered security platform

A new AI-powered security platform from Kontron protects edge infrastructures and data paths in industrial and critical environments.

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PLCopen Addresses Remote Robot Control through PLCs, and Process Control Initiative

PLCopen has released two notes on technical topics: “Mastering Remote Robot Control through PLC” and “PLCopen and Process …

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How NIS2 is redefining cybersecurity for industrial and energy systems

NIS2 raises the bar for Europe’s critical infrastructure — and the directive’s implications are long-term. For industrial operators, …

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Top 10 Connectivity and Electronics Design Predictions for 2026

Molex names Top 10 Connectivity and Electronics Design Predictions for 2026, fueled by far-reaching impact of Artificial Intelligences …

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Modular and powerful, Kontron expands its industrial computer family with the KBox C-104-RPL Series. New PC offers13th generation Intel® Core™ processors for maximum flexibility and performance.

New modular Box Industrial PCs

Modular and powerful, Kontron expands its industrial computer family with its KBox C-104-RPL Series. These new PCs offer …

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LAPP introduces its first UNITRONIC® ACCESS remote I/O devices

New remote I/O devices provide multi-protocol connectivity and simplify decentralised sensor-actuator integration at the field level.

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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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