Industrial edge computing can mean data are processed locally and never leave the site, or data can be forwarded for processing to a central platform. Hybrid systems with a mix of local and centralized data processing are the most common model used in practice but the key is potential advantages…

A new holistic technology covers all aspects advancing the use and connectivity of smart motors. Offering a solution from the field level to the cloud, using a single source, it aids the rapid development of decentralized control programming and IIoT solutions.

In today’s world where network manageability plays an increasingly critical role in a network’s ability to efficiently scale, having a platform is significantly vital. With the conveniences that RACER provides, it’s almost effortless to securely configure, document, and manage Cisco URWB devices on a network of any size.

In this introduction to the Condition-Based Monitoring Platform (CN0549), the focus is on the software ecosystem, data analysis tools, and software integrations available for the different components, and how engineers and data scientists can leverage them for application development.

Optical transceivers are widely used in networking hardware installations, with different modules used for specific applications. While they allow a switch to support different types of transmissions formats, it can sometimes be confusing to make out which transceiver is best for a specific application.

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.

Industrial Edge technologies are making an impact on smart manufacturing. In this special report, industry experts comment on the current evolution of control technology, open source Linux applications, industrial PCs configured as both control computers and edge PCs, and the renaissance of Industrial Ethernet.

Edge computing facilitates data processing at the edge of a network, close to the edge devices, and avoids the issues of sending all the data directly to the cloud. Automation and control networking vendors weigh in on the latest technologies for the Industrial Edge, and how it is contributing to…

SPE, short for Single Pair Ethernet, is expected by many to revolutionize the way modern industrial communication networks operate. As technology advances and industrial applications are becoming increasingly digital, requirements for existing Ethernet wiring are shifting.

Competition and cost pressures combined with Industry 4.0 have made device health status, operations analytics and predictive maintenance via the device, edge and cloud more important than ever. The process industries are poised for a major shift, with Ethernet connecting directly to field devices via Ethernet-APL.