Lika equipped its high-performance, compact EXM58 fully magnetic encoder and EXO58 optical sensing devices with the CLPA’s software stack to ensure compatibility with CC-Link IE Field Basic. End users can now easily leverage the EXM58 and EXO58 devices within a CC-Link IE Field Basic network architecture.

The transition is not happening overnight but industry leaders from Avnu Alliance continue to emphasize the possibilities with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) converged networking technology.

Thomas Rodenbusch-Mohr, Product Cluster Manager at Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH, a subsidiary of the Belden Group and member company of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), explains the advantages of TSN and why Hirschmann is offering TSN-enabled products.

Orisol’s flash activator machine is an example of how TSN has been applied in a real-world application to deliver significant machine performance improvements. The resulting innovation delivers unprecedented speed and responsiveness as well as the connectivity required for smart manufacturing operations.

By providing deterministic real-time communication over Ethernet networks, TSN can help to improve the accuracy, speed, and reliability of semiconductor manufacturing processes. This can lead to increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved product quality.

Open source test tools for device and chip manufacturers offer numerous opportunities and possibilities for boosting the potential of real-time Linux and TSN. Test tools can help push forward broad acceptance of TSN, and ultimately make this future technology more readily available to all users.

Industry experts provide their perspective on the megatrends and technology shaping the development of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) applications. The lure of the technology continues to the convergence of IT-OT applications on a single network especially in tandem with high-speed, Industrial Ethernet networks.

Because TSN is the first step to breaking down existing data siloes that hinder industrial communications, it can enable ubiquitous access to precious, decision-making data. TSN can also be viewed as a jumping off point for helping industrial organizations achieve the promise of Industry 4.0.

When it comes to implementing a Time-Sensitive Networking capable application, a thorough understanding of the existing application requirements and network topology is a prerequisite to choosing the most suitable protocol and the right configurations for the switches and end devices.

Anybus® CompactCom 40 CC-Link IE TSN adds to the range of development options for device vendors developing CC-Link IE TSN products.