Industrial Ethernet
Onboard processing of train condition-based monitoring data
March 22, 2024
Moxa partners with IT consulting company to develop first condition-based monitoring system for South Korean rail system. As with any AI system, preprocessing the data gathered aboard the train is essential for CBM data analysis.
Industrial switch challenges in artificial intelligence deployments
March 22, 2024
AI is highly dependent on communications from sensors, intelligent machines neural networks and other devices with neural networks. A high-bandwidth, low-latency neural network built on fast, reliable and secure Ethernet switches can keep pace with the flow of data and ensure efficient management of traffic.
New Breed of Safety Logic Solver Enhances Efficiency and Safety for Distillation Columns
February 22, 2024
A new breed of safety logic solver from Moore Industries enhances efficiency and safety for distillation columns.
Industrial networks playing key role in digital transformation
January 18, 2024
Digital Transformation (DX) is a goal for manufacturers with advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, along with augmented and virtual reality, adding new possibilities. But the overall focus for industrial networks is still on speed of deployment, enhanced visibility and flexible, resilient software-defined operation.
Next big thing in smart factories? Control systems virtualization.
January 18, 2024
Virtualization technology has dramatically changed the way IT resources are used, but the benefits of virtualization have yet to benefit industrial operations in any significant way. In this article, the authors describe the benefits manufacturers can expect to see by virtualizing industrial automation control (IACS) systems and solutions to get…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.