TSN is the future of industrial Ethernet and an enabling technology to support connected industries. To tap into this new market, vendors of automation devices and machines should start to offer key TSN-compatible options now. Selecting the right development path is key to ensuring success.

The Avnu Alliance has announced a Silicon Validation Task Group and initiative to drive alignment on TSN interoperability in the network ecosystem.

Antaira has launched an update to its 20-port fiber rich managed switches.

Cloud-based applications are providing opportunities for more resilient and flexible network management options, enabling them to make better use of existing data, writes Alan Cunningham, subject matter expert at technology specialist Ovarro.

PI North America, the non-profit member-supported trade association for promoting industrial networking technologies in North America, has signed a contract with the IO-Link Community, on behalf of the PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation (PNO) to become a Regional IO-Link Interest Group (RIOLIG) for North America.

Softing adds to its Docker technology-based edgeConnector product family. The new edgeConnector Modbus is a flexible Docker container application for Modbus TCP controllers.

CyBox GW 2-P from Eltec with five slots for various 5G/LTE and Wi-Fi module combinations as well as two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces optimizes connectivity and improves performance.

New solution combines integration and performance in one compact, low-power device supported by Microchip’s widely deployed IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and synchronization algorithm software modules.

KBox variants ‘Smart Performance’ and ‘Smart Storage’ from Kontron meet the demand for higher computing performance and additional, internal storage options.

Molex Accelerates Path to Industry 4.0 with Expanded Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS4.0) and New Flexible Automation Modules (FAMs).