Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), since its standardization in 2016, has been moving forward to revolutionize industrial communication by providing deterministic data transmission, precise time synchronization, and traffic prioritization, which are critical for real-time industrial applications.

Machine control networking is built on consistent data delivery of data between controllers, sensors and actuators. TSN is one way to ensure that deterministic control information can be prioritized and delivered on-time while simultaneously allowing non-critical forms of application data to coexist on the same network.

Time Sensitive Networks in combination with Profinet provides mechanisms to form an optimal architecture for AI applications. Compared to separate networks for field communication and IT, there are significant advantages for existing and new applications.

With Time-Sensitive Networking creating a standard, unified network that supports different devices, IT and OT convergence are able to require fewer nodes, streamline cabling, and simplify maintenance. These benefits are realized by a wide range of industrial stakeholders from machine builders, to system integrators and end users.

Leveraging the right network technology can help lithium-ion battery (LiB) manufacturers get the most from exciting market opportunities by meeting challenging market demands. CC-Link IE TSN networking helped a premier LiB company simplify its manufacturing systems while complying with exacting product specifications.

Footwear equipment specialist Orisol applied TSN technology to its solutions in order to help drive forward the digitalisation of its customers. The technology provides the backbone for smart, data-driven operations by supporting the convergence of multiple types of traffic onto a single network.

New additive manufacturing machines from Shashin Kagaku utilize gigabit bandwidth to achieve component production times that are ten times faster than existing systems. A minimum loop closure time of 125 microseconds also helps the machines to offer a step function change in productivity.

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) along with use of CC-Link IE TSN has enabled new bottle printing machines to deliver next level productivity via deterministic motion control over a multitude of servos. This has resulted in significant improvements in terms of performance, accuracy and precision.

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) combined with Industrial Ethernet in smart manufacturing applications offers deterministic performance for automation and control applications, along with powerful standards for implementing IT-OT convergence and Industry 4.0 digital transformation.

By providing a platform for IT-OT convergence, Time-Sensitive Networking can help create simpler, leaner and more cost-effective networks that streamline troubleshooting. It supports data-driven, decision making with its ability to facilitate the merger of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT).