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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.

TE Connectivity latest SPE M12 hybrid connectors for industrial communication

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) M12 connectors enable about 20% more power and 10 times faster data rates for …

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The ultra-compact CX9240 (left) and CX82xx Embedded PC series (CX8200 shown) open up entirely new application areas with modern multi-core ARM Cortex™ A53 processors. (© Beckhoff, 2025)

Embedded PCs Redefine Ultra-Compact Control with ARM Cortex™ A53 Processors

The ultra-compact CX9240 (left) and CX82xx EmbeddeSpace-saving microcontrollers boast modern multi-core CPUs, double main memory, and fast 1 …

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Process bus solution Siprotec 5 with Grandmaster Clock: The merging unit digitizes the measured values of the instrument transformers and transmits them as a sampled values data stream via Ethernet to the Siprotec 5 protection devices.

Siemens introduces breakthrough time synchronization to fortify digital substations

New Siemens Siprotec 5 PTP Grandmaster Clocks (GMC) keep protection functions running without interruption – even during clock …

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Looking Ahead to 2026: AI Predictions

As the year comes to an end, Analog Devices is looking ahead to 2026: Massimiliano “Max” Versace, VP …

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Selecting the Right AWG Wire for Smarter, Safer Industrial Performance

The correct wire gauge ensures that your equipment receives the proper amount of power without overheating or energy …

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Future-proof control and visualization with Next multi-touch panel PCs

Smart HMI solutions for the networked industry, the Next multi-touch panel generation from Beckhoff Automation incorporates a complete …

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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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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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