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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.

Real-time DIN-rail computing for machine vision applications

Picking, inspection, and measurement: Cincoze DIN-Rail computer MD-3000 provides real-time compute for machine vision.

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Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE Combo MCUs for IoT Applications

New dual-band solutions support 2.4GHz and 5GHz on Renesas’ Low-Power RA MCU architecture.

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RS now offers Phoenix Contact’s pioneering new NearFi technology

NearFi plug-and-play contactless couplers for industrial applications enable the real-time transmission of power and Ethernet data across air …

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Robust M12 Power Connectors for Industrial Applications

The new LÜTZE M12 Power connectors ensure reliability under harsh conditions in industrial applications.

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Siemens showcases the future of autonomous production

Engineering Copilot TIA can autonomously execute engineering tasks. Successful beta is now expanding to additional pilot customers.

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TwinCAT 3 CoAgent for Operations

TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning offers artificial intelligence in sync with the application. AI at control level makes it …

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Safe Inputs and Outputs with IO-Link Signals: PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

Secure automation meets smart communication; new safe fieldbus modules enable functional safety up to SIL 3 / PL …

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Next-Gen SPC-800 V2 Series of Button-Integration HMI for Industrial Automation

Advantech’s SPC-800 V2 button-integrated HMI series redefines operational efficiency and flexibility for industrial automation and robotics. With a customizable button-integrated …

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Industrial Network Security Solutions - IT Level Security Built for OT Networks

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Precision Environmental Monitoring: The Silent Guardian of Data Center Uptime

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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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