IIoT applications

IIoT Architectures

Industrial Edge & Cloud Computing

The optimal use of data and connectivity between enterprise systems and the plant floor easily, flexibly and securely offers a wide range of benefits for manufacturers. IT technologies need to play a vital role in IIoT system architectures, with gateways are evolving to provide more flexible, innovative and efficient software solutions.

Focus on Industrial Edge

Edge computing utilizes a distributed computing model to bring processing power and data storage closer to locations in the factory to improve response times, save bandwidth and reduce network latency. Often used in conjunction with cloud computing , it provides companies more flexible and agile capabilities, increases operational efficiency and reduces risks/costs in industrial IoT applications.

Optimized Production with Data Integration for Industrial IoT

The digitalization and networking of plants and processes create the basis for optimized production. But how can it …

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Moxa secure routers

All-in-one Secure Routers Protect Critical Infrastructure

Moxa launches Industrial Intrusion Prevention Systems on its all-in-one secure routers to protect critical infrastructure.

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Nerve node software runs on devices at the edge and the Nerve Management System runs in the cloud or on a local server.

Nerve: a Secure Basis for Edge Computing

The Nerve software platform serves as a secure foundation to manage software and devices in plants across the …

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Universal graphical programming reduces software development expenditures. (Image source: whiteMocca@shutterstock.com)

Edge computing for easily implementing IoT applications

Intelligent IoT edge solutions can close the gap between the IT and OT worlds. With preinstalled software packages …

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OPC UA FX Field EXchange Featured Image

OPC UA FX (Field eXchange) for the Field Level

OPC UA is establishing itself as an industrial interoperability standard not only for the vertical integration from the …

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Industrial Edge Computing in the Smart Factory

The rising role of Industrial Edge Computing in the IIoT

In this 2022 special report, industry experts provide their perspective on the role of the Industrial Edge in …

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Figure 1 - OPC UA Model for a Drill Press

Mapping CIP to OPC UA: companion specification update

The world is abuzz with talk of the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. Digitization, smart technologies, machine-to-machine communications, …

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A powerful case can be made for cross-facility digitalisation in the brewing industry, and how data collection in breweries is vital for this process.

Standardising data collection in breweries

As the beer industry continues to expand globally, brewing companies that operate across multiple international sites face issues …

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