The WBA Annual Industry Report 2025 showcases the technology trends that reflect how Wi-Fi is evolving to meet the demands of increased connectivity, higher speeds, better security, the growing number of devices connected to the internet and a greater focus on energy efficiency.

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft deliver shared vision to accelerate industrial transformation.

Process Device Profiles for EtherNet/IP expanded to include RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors, and EtherNet/IP concurrent connections for critical applications are now available with CIP Safety.

Machine and Field Device Connectivity for Data-Driven OT Insights

The synergy of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and OPC UA FX technology are enabling and driving the cloud connectivity of Ethernet-based end devices, and are paving the way for a new era of industrial operation.

What trends and developments will characterise industry in 2024? For the third time, the HARTING Technology Group is bringing experts on stage from 27 – 29 February for the HARTING Industrial Ethernet Week 3 to highlight and discuss trends.

Device-based firewall profile has been added to CIP Security to further protect EtherNet/IP networks and help discourage bad actors from infiltrating industrial networks.

PROFINET Security Class 1 has transitioned to concrete implementation.

As a key enabling technology accelerating the digitization of industrial, industrial wireless is taking a role in shaping new directions for industrial automation.

Wi-Fi 7 will enable consumer, enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with other wired and wireless technologies, providing twice the bandwidth and three times the speed of Wi-Fi 6, deterministic network support, and more