Though it’s possible to use front-office IT switches on the factory floor, an industrial router or switch with network address translation capability is often the preferred solution.
A message posted in error by Microsoft about the retirement of Azure IoT Central caused concern about the effects on technology applications connected to the service.
Beckhoff's longstanding involvement and expertise in OPC UA further solidify its position as a leader in providing state-of-the-art solutions for automation engineers.
The acquisition is seen as strategically beneficial for both companies, offering synergies in terms of products, geographic presence and cultural aspects.
As industry’s digital transformation leads the network to become a critical center to manufacturing operations, testing and certification of the cabling that comprises a network...
ODVA’s CIP Security development aims to protect EtherNet/IP devices from potential misuse that could result in critical system damage or information loss.
From supply chain complexities to inconsistent quality and workforce turnover, the strategic integration of plant floor and enterprise systems can boost a manufacturer’s operational...
Andy Lewis, manager of electric automation business development at Festo, explained how Festo’s new CPX-AP-A centralized I/O works with the CPX-AP-I distributed I/O can work separately...
Ryan Williams of Endress+Hauser explains the company's work with Ethernet-APL to bring Ethernet connectivity to field devices. He also explains how instrument measurements are...
