Industrial Ethernet

2023 Factory Automation Connectivity Showcase

March 21, 2023

This Connectivity Showcase presents the viewpoints of eight industry experts. With Factory Automation Connectivity Solutions, manufacturers are collecting data in real-time to monitor, track, and optimize production processes, and improve safety, reduce downtime and increase production speed and efficiency.

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High-channel density digital IO modules for factory automation

March 19, 2023

From a heat, reliability, and size considerations, an integrated device option must be carefully considered. When choosing integrated DI or DO devices, the robust operating specifications, diagnostics and the support of multiple input-output configurations are some of the important data points to keep in mind.

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EtherNet/IP technology and applications update

March 19, 2023

EtherNet/IP offers a potent industrial automation network solution by relying on commercial-off-the-shelf technology and standard, unmodified Internet Protocol and Ethernet made up of IEEE 802.3 combined with the TCP/IP Suite, to enable seamless, interconnected networks for local, edge and cloud applications.

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HARTING supports TRUMPF with connected services for autonomous all-in-one laser centres

January 21, 2023

Single Pair Ethernet as backbone for IoT data services.

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2023 Special Report: Industrial Ethernet Cables & Connector Solutions

January 20, 2023

Single Pair Ethernet is leading the way by enabling new possibilities for smart factory digitalization. But industry experts point to CAT7 cable innovations, along with application-specific and hybrid solutions, as catalysts for achieving IT/OT convergence and long lasting impact on factory automation applications.

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One-cable solution: efficiency for modular machine building

January 12, 2023

One cable technology and EtherCAT P minimize system cabling for a medical equipment manufacturer, and ensure significant increases in efficiency. A major benefit is standardization on OCT for drives and EtherCAT P at the I/O level, significantly reduced the wiring effort and improving decentralized power distribution.

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zeroCM® technology reduces interference currents

January 12, 2023

New technology does not eliminate the cause of EMC interference, but it does address significant points at which interference is introduced into a system. A new cable design enables equalization currents to be reduced by up to 80% at the frequency inverter output and on parallel paths such as data…

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Why an IP Rating matters when specifying an industrial switch

January 12, 2023

Manufacturers of Ethernet switches and other industrial networking devices often make vague claims like “weatherproof” or “dust-resistant” about their products. But how do you know if these claims are legitimate? Are the devices truly safe? Is there a certification that is trusted industry-wide? Fortunately, there is.

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Communication and safety challenges facing mobile robots

January 12, 2023

To solve many communication and safety challenges mobile robot manufacturers must establish a wireless connection, send data over different networks, ensure safety, connect to CAN systems, and securely access the robots remotely. Each installation must be re-assessed and adapted to meet the on-site requirements.

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Line speed Ethernet routing for Ethernet/IP control networks

January 12, 2023

New hardware-assisted Layer 3 switches with router capability use special purpose hardware to route traffic from one Ethernet network to another at Ethernet line speed. They can simultaneously operate as an Ethernet switch or an Ethernet network-to-network router with equal performance forwarding traffic in either role.

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