Industry News
EtherNet/IP Process Device Profile Support
May 20, 2023
ODVA has announced that process device profiles have been added to the EtherNet/IP specification.
EtherCAT: almost 60 million nodes and exponential growth
May 20, 2023
Excluding modular I/O devices, ETG counts 59.1 million nodes, with recent growth being particularly impressive. Since 2014, growth has been exponential, with 18.4 million nodes added in 2022 alone.
Softing Industrial at SPS Show Nov 14-16
January 11, 2023
Meet Softing Industrial at sps 2023 in Nuremberg to discover how our data integration solutions can optimize your production.
Process Automation Device Information Model Standard
September 15, 2022
Collaboration promises to simplify integration of OT and IT systems by optimizing process automation end users’ management of data from field devices
Single Common Conformance Test Plan: IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN
July 18, 2022
Avnu Alliance, CLPA, ODVA, OPC Foundation and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International are collaborating on a single conformance test plan for IEEE/IEC 60802 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) profile for industrial automation.
New Standard for M12 Hybrid SPE and Power Interfaces
June 30, 2022
The SPE Industrial Partner Network is driving IEC 63171-7 standard for M12 hybrid Single Pair Ethernet and power interfaces.
Single Pair Ethernet hybrid cable assemblies
May 19, 2022
TE Connectivity and Phoenix Contact have announced a joint development agreement for Single Pair Ethernet hybrid cable assemblies.
Gaining an Edge with Time Sensitive Networking
May 10, 2022
John Browett, General Manager at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at how to reap the benefits of the Edge with advanced industrial communication solutions.
New edition of IEC 61918 regulates SPE cabling and installation for automation
May 8, 2022
In March 2022, the new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 – “Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in industrial premises” has been published.
Red Lion Controls Expands Secure Remote Access Offering with MB connect line
April 4, 2022
Red Lion Controls has announced the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication.