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21 January 2021

The automotive industry has continually pioneered new manufacturing and assembly processes, driving the adoption of key innovative technologies on the factory floor. John Browett discusses the key features of ideal network solutions for the automotive industry

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16 April 2020

port industrial automation GmbH based in Halle/Saale, an engineering company that specialises in industrial real-time data communication, has developed two alternatives for CC-Link IE TSN products: a software stack (master/slave) reduces in-house development time and costs for the component manufacturer while an embedded system on module (SoM) can directly expand existing platforms.

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30 March 2020

Industrial networks are a key technology used in factory automation. As a chip manufacturer, Renesas sees CC-Link IE TSN as a key factor in the industry's progress because the network enables temporal precision, ensuring secure transmission within a given period of time, and mixed implementation with other communication protocols.

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15 May 2019

Here Sophie Hand, UK country manager at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains the universal language of automation equipment – OPC UA.

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08 August 2018

The range of RJ45 jack blockout devices from Panduit ensures the safety and security of a network infrastructure.

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18 June 2018

Wachendorff Automation, the Geisenheim, Germany-based encoder manufacturer, has extended its WDGA series absolute encoders with PROFINET-IO and EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet interfaces.

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16 April 2018

Leader in Kinetic Mesh networks, Rajant Corporation, used the Container Terminal Automation Conference 2018 to highlight its mission-critical connectivity capabilities to control moving port assets and drive autonomous applications.

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15 February 2018

eCOUNT embedded presents the ES-1XXX, its first Computer-on-Module family to support the SMARC 2.0 standard from the SGET. The modules are equipped with ARM Cortex-A9 based Intel Cyclone V SoCs (formerly Altera), which integrate a configurable FPGA.

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15 November 2017

HMS Industrial Networks has announced the release of the new 4G LTE EU (Europe) extension card for eWON Flexy, its advanced IIoT gateway and remote access router, enabling Flexy users to access, monitor and control machinery remotely over the cellular 4G network.

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10 August 2017

Belden has released a new version of its PROFIBUS fibre optic repeater. The OZD Profi 12M G22 allows PROFIBUS networks to communicate over longer distances through fast and reliable fibre optic signals, while also guaranteeing signal reliability through integrated redundancy technology.

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27 March 2017

Building on over 20 years of HMI experience the cMT-G01 from Weintek is a Smart Communication Gateway designed to help you build your IIoT by syndicating data from installed controllers.

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17 February 2017

Leader in Industrial Automation Infrastructure solutions, Panduit Europe will exhibit at the Industry 4.0 Summit in Manchester, 4th-5th April, Stand P20.

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06 February 2017

Standards organisations and IT/OT suppliers worldwide have created a myriad of communication protocols for manufacturing systems. The increasing complexity and cost of integration could delay adoption of Smart Manufacturing and IIoT deployments. ATS has solved the problem with its Manufacturing Service Bus.

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12 December 2016

The second product in HMS Industrial Networks’ EtherNet/IP Linking Devices family, the new EtherNet/IP to Modbus-TCP Linking Device allows users to connect devices on Modbus-TCP to a Rockwell ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLC. Users will benefit from the integration with Rockwell's Studio5000 Logix Designer, as all configuration is made from inside Studio 5000.

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12 December 2016

HMS Industrial Networks has extended the Anybus CompactCom 40-series family with a new version which enables any automation device to communicate on CC-Link IE Field.

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12 October 2016

RS Components offers multiple solutions to help engineers exploit the numerous benefits of a smart, connected-factory approach.

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22 September 2016

Belgian manufacturer of industrial routers and designer of the Talk2M cloud-based remote access service, eWON, has introduced a new extension card for its eWON Flexy range of industrial IoT (Internet of Things) routers.

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12 September 2016

Leader in connectivity and sensors, TE Connectivity (TE), has joined the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG).

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25 August 2016

Leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity products and services, Digi International, has announced that its new Connect Sensor cellular gateway has been selected for Endress+Hauser's Inventory Management Solutions.

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12 August 2016

Midlands-based systems integrator Astec Solutions is UK Premier Solutions Partner for GE Digital with many years of experience implementing automation software solutions. A visit to Astec’s stand at PPMA Total will be, says the company, a golden opportunity to update SCADA, MES and Batch systems.

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FEATURES

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09 May 2017

Using a monitoring tool on automation system infrastructure can provide actionable insight, improve overall uptime, and reduce network support costs and response times by more than 50%. Michael Vermeer, product line manager at Panduit reports

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21 February 2017

The possibilities offered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are truly limitless, yet market penetration for IIoT implementations is still a fraction of what it could be. Stratus solutions architect, Andy Bailey outlines the three main obstacles to successful IIoT and how to address them

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13 September 2016

The convergence of industrial automation and communication is an integral part of the growing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Martyn Williams, MD of COPA-DATA UK, explains the changing responsibilities of IT and OT.

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23 August 2016

Many plant operators and managers are still hesitant to deploy wireless technology. Andy Pye reviews guidance from industrial network specialist Moxa on how to optimise a network and fix infrastructure problems

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03 May 2016

For machine builders that offer remote access support and diagnostics for their installed machines, security is obviously a major concern. Security is also a concern for the IT staff at the end-user (end-customer) sites, where these machines are located. Dave Hammond, product manager for Ethernet & Communications at MAC Solutions, explores this topic

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26 April 2016

The analytic advantages of cloud computing in industry are no secret with many users actively pursuing cloud-based analytics to gleam greater insights and efficiency in order to achieve business goals, says Martyn Williams, managing director at COPA-DATA UK.

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26 November 2015

Buzzwords fly around in industry like wasps at a picnic. Industry 4.0 is one of these hugely popular concepts, particularly when it comes to manufacturing. Here Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK, gives further insight into Industry 4.0.

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20 October 2015

A collaborative networking structure linking process and energy monitoring systems, supported by expertise from energy management specialists, can help optimise productivity and profitability while meeting energy efficiency goals, says Schneider Electric's Dave Sutton

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08 October 2015

The promise of connecting everything within an industrial environment, to get complete operational visibility and allow for the best real-time decisions, will transform how we manufacture for years to come. The premise for this next industrial evolution is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), says Tony Paine, CEO of Kepware Technologies.

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01 October 2015

The ongoing challenges within the packaging industry to boost productivity, improve quality and increase flexibility are driving ever greater requirements for increased throughput and maximised availability.

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18 August 2015

Guntermann & Drunck has developed its KVM technology to allow bidirectional communication across the large computer networks used in industrial process control

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06 July 2015

Do you need to integrate a new machine to your network but it speaks a different protocol? Are you frustrated because you have 87 different protocols in your plant and you can't get them connected to your network without spending a fortune? Would you like to collect and translate data from legacy devices without having to write a custom software application? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone.

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27 April 2015

If ever the importance of industrial automation were in doubt, the Internet of Things (otherwise known as IoT, IPv6 or Industry 4.0) is probably the clincher. Following the PC and the Internet, it will be the next IT technology to change the world, says Andy Pye

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10 March 2015

With the Internet of Things increasingly broadening the production space to connect Operations Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT), it's never been more important to build a highly resilient network infrastructure, as this article from Panduit outlines.

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02 March 2015

Looking at new installed nodes within factory automation globally, Fieldbuses are still the most widely used type of network, holding down 66% of the market, says HMS Industrial Networks, independent supplier of products for industrial communication.

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23 October 2014

In the consumer Internet of Things, you can turn your home’s lights on and off from your mobile device, change the thermostat, and lock or unlock your doors - connecting what previously were manual devices that could only be operated locally. But we already identify and represent unique devices in industrial automation...

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27 August 2014

Open control and automation networks, upon which devices from many vendors can be used, are increasingly preferred throughout most industrial sectors. John Browett, General Manager of the CLPA Europe explains the role and importance of conformance testing

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14 January 2014

Industry 4.0 has now caught the full attention of industry. Individual workpieces will be playing an increasingly interactive role in their own production, forming an Internet-like intelligence structure distributed throughout machines, plants and supply chains. Stefan Schönegger, managing director of the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group (EPSG) looks at how B&R’s Powerlink and OpenSafety can contribute.

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01 November 2013

Andy Pye visited Mitsubishi Electric, who hosted a one-day seminar entitled Gateway To China. The event covered the importance of building trade with that country and sources of help to move plans forward.

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24 October 2013

Speed matters, especially when building modern production machinery to offer the highest levels of productivity, so it is no surprise to see gigabit Ethernet speeds in the latest industrial networks. John Browett of CLPA looks at where these networks are currently being used, and speculates on how they will become the norm in many applications

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SPONSORED CONTENT

24 June 2015

The mini USB 3.0 camera USB 3 uEye XC with 13 MP and autofocus featuring live Full HD video with 30 fps is very easy to integrate (32 x 61 x 19 mm).

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