Industrial Ethernet

Constrained EtherNet/IP for on-machine sensor networks

January 18, 2024

An OMSPE sensor network concept enables EtherNet/IP connectivity from sensor to controller and compute. It also enhances the current DLR protocol with new linear network discovery and commissioning functions to simplify the OMSPE sensor network discovery, commissioning, and diagnosis.

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The vital role of NAT routers in secure remote access

January 18, 2024

When building machines for automation, the same block of IP addresses is often used for each machine. If there are multiple machines with duplicate IP addresses, it can create an issue and NAT routers are used. 1:1 NAT tables can be set up, so multiple systems can be accessed from…

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Protocol gateways enable digital transformation of smart grids

January 18, 2024

In the era of smart grids, protocol gateways play a key role in smooth data flow between different systems. Because of the various communication protocols used among the different subsystems that make up the electrical grid, effective protocol conversion and seamless data communication are essential.

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Robust Ethernet communication in commercial vehicles

January 18, 2024

The increasing digitization and connectivity present new opportunities for integrating cameras, sensors, and other networked systems in commercial vehicles. Camera and sensor systems play a crucial role in commercial vehicles, particularly in the field of driver assistance systems and safety.

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Evolving the CIP Energy Objects for greater efficiencies

January 18, 2024

There is a growing movement of energy awareness in all industries and a strong marketing push for better optimization of energy usage in industrial automation. All of the ODVA Energy Objects will need to be updated to reflect the information in a new power consumption management OPC UA specification.

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Special Report: Industrial Ethernet machine control and data connectivity

November 20, 2023

Industrial Ethernet machine control continues to leverage new software innovations, AI and cloud connectivity solutions. But Industrial Ethernet is not merely a tool for connectivity. It represents a comprehensive, secure, and intelligent networking solution is merging traditional machine control with advanced data analytics.

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Software-driven, secure predictive maintenance for electric motors

November 16, 2023

The Smart Motor Sensor (SMS) is a flexible, out-of-the-box, end-to-end secure wireless predictive maintenance (PdM) solution that combines software, hardware, and domain expertise in electric motors to create a secure scalable offering for the predictive maintenance of electric motors.

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IT-OT convergence drives technology innovation

September 22, 2023

Cybersecurity has become one of the primary challenges for IT/OT convergence. But the ongoing effort to integrate information technology with factory automation systems faces a wide range of challenges including connectivity, data collection, cloud integration, applications and updating issues.

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Reduce industrial CO2 emissions via increased motion efficiency

September 21, 2023

There is a great need to reduce industrial CO2 emissions. But the path to net zero will also create new opportunities for industrial manufacturing companies to embrace new technologies to accelerate lower carbon manufacturing. Increased industrial activity will also double the number of deployed motors in use by 2040.

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SCADA is dead, or is it?

September 21, 2023

Industry 4.0 is changing the way manufacturers operate, but it is also transforming how SCADA systems work, and what businesses should expect from them. Long gone are the days when straightforward data capture is enough. To fulfil Industry 4.0 goals, SCADA systems must be much more advanced.

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