HMS Networks' reveals growth in industrial network market

Wireless solutions still comprise a robust 7% of the total share by type. Read more...

Kollmorgen broadens AKD2G's reach with launch of new sync protocols

The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance Read more...

Germany’s LAPP opens compounding plant in Bhopal

LAPP India aims to become a Euro 300-million company by 2027. This new facility equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as ‘Automatic Dosage System’ and predictive intelligence, signifies LAPP India's dedication to ‘Make in India’ initiatives. Read more...

Safety of machinery: Connectivity makes the difference

Integration, networking and linking are important trends in automation technology. Both a machine’s manufacturer and user can reap the benefits of digitisation, such as increased productivity, easy adaptation to individual requirements and improved error diagnosis. Read more...

3D ToF camera by Schmersal captures depth images with millimetre accuracy

The portfolio of a safety technology provider, Schmersal Group, now also includes a 3D camera that records processes in real time. This expands the portfolio of optoelectronic system components for intralogistics and automation technology. Read more...

LAPP unveils Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) portfolio for industrial automation

Single Pair Ethernet Technology (SPE) facilitates consistent and uniform Ethernet networking, extending all the way down to the field level, commonly referred to as the sensor/actuator level. Read more...

Role and impact of a technology company in modern world

Bangalore- based, VBR Technologies is a technology company playing a providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions to simplify and empower businesses across various sectors. Read more...

EtherCAT soccer robots are world champions again!

The autonomous EtherCAT based soccer robots won the world championship for soccer robots, the RoboCup, in the Middle Size League. Read more...

Phoenix Contact unveils single pair ethernet connectors, IP20 & IP67

The German company, Phoenix Contact is a manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions. It showcases its Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors which are ideal for efficient data transmission in factory and building automation systems. Read more...

HMS Networks’ Anybus Wireless Bolt II helps industrial companies increase uptime

HMS Networks unveils its Anybus Wireless Bolt II, an industrial Wi-Fi 5 access point (AP) and wireless distribution system (WDS) client. It features better durability, security, and performance, with faster speeds and increased throughput. Read more...

TDK offers inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet

TDK is a SPE Industrial Partner Network member and the first supplier to offer all the inductors needed to implement Industrial SPE with and without power transmission using PoDL. Read more...

Digisol redefines Wi-Fi performance with new range of Wi-Fi 6 access points

IT networking products and solutions provider Digisol launches two new high demand ‘Made in India’ products/solutions named DG-WM840AX — 11ax 1800Mbps Ceiling Wireless Access Point and DG-WM640WI — 11ax 1800Mbps In-Wall/Wall-mounted Wireless Access Point. Read more...

Siemens launches its first industry-ready 5G routers in India

Siemens Limited announced the launch of private industrial 5G user equipment with applications on industrial 5G offer long-term benefits to a wide range of customer segments that depend on a strong communication backbone. Read more...

HARTING showcases reliable Ethernet connections of the future

While HARTING and Belden showed live SPE video transmission, HARTING presented miniaturised IP65/67 protected ix Industrial connector at SPS 2022. Read more...

LAPP launches ETHERLINE GUARD in India

LAPP, a leader in cable and connection technology has launched ETHERLINE GUARD in key markets globally, including India. Read more...

HARTING Industrial Ethernet Switches: Visions for IIoT and sensor to cloud

Automation experts and thought leaders discuss Ethernet on the course to IIoT Read more...

NORD expands into decentralised inverters with flexible ethernet interface

The new inverter will be initially launched in two sizes and will be made available from the Q4 of 2021. Read more...

HARTING’s Han-Modular series for modern control and communication technology

Globalisation, demographic change and climatep issues - these megatrends are having a major impact on industry. Tomorrow’s manufacturing must also be more strongly converted to energy efficiency and sustainability. Read more...

igus joins Profibus Nutzerorganisation e.V. as cable specialist

igus offers nine types of cable for different application scenarios for Profinet alone. Read more...

Ethernet tops industrial network market, fieldbus decline continues, says HMS Networks

While industrial Ethernet increases its market share to 64 per cent (from 59 per cent last year), fieldbuses drop to 30 per cent (from 35 per cent). The leading networks EtherNet/IP and PROFINET share first place at 17 per cent each. Read more...

TDK Corporation unveils miniaturized common-mode chokes for automotive ethernet

The new product comes in a metal frame that connects electrodes, the choke shows excellent thermal behaviour, enabling it to be used within a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C. Read more...

How to overcome EMI in industrial automation

Industrial plants are facing more electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to rise in adoption of automation. Megan Ray Nichols offers a few tips to overcome them. Read more...

Beckhoff hosts 2019 North American EtherCAT Plug Fest in Denver

The participants tested a total of seven controllers from different manufacturers and 16 EtherCAT field devices, and three different tools were also used Read more...

TDK Corporation’s new voltage protection device— Multilayer varistors with high ESD robustness

TDK plans to further increase the product lineup in terms of compactness, operating voltage, and capacitance to flexibly respond to the wide range of automotive device designs. Read more...

HARTING’s MICA comes with secondary Ethernet interface

The industrial-suited Edge Computer MICA now also comes with a secondary Ethernet interface. It can be used to easily exchange and process data between two Ethernet protocols, including wired-to-wireless gateway applications. Read more...

STMicroelectronics’ new chipset brings 100W Power-over-Ethernet specification

The PM8804 and PM8805 provide the PoE-converter circuitry for PDs up to class-8 Read more...

Industrial Ethernet installation overtakes traditional fieldbuses

Industrial Ethernet is now bigger than fieldbuses industrial network market shares, as per HMS study that included estimation for 2018 based on number of new installed nodes in 2017 within Factory Automation. Read more...

New lighting technologies improve night vision and save lives

LED technology has seen significant performance improvements over the past decade, along with significant decreases in unit cost, says Mark Patrik. Read more...

Omron launches IoT enabled NX1-Series machine controller

The new machine controller improves productivity and quality addressing manufacturing innovation challenges Read more...

Lapp launches new line of switches for Ethernet networks

Ethernet technology-based networks are active network components which play an important role in industrial Ethernet systems, required by the smart factories of the future. Understanding the increasing demand of Ethernet technology, Lapp has launched a new line of switches for Ethernet networks under the name ETHERLINE® ACCESS. Read more...

Honeywell introduces new way to modernise control rooms

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has introduced its Experion local control network (LCN) solution. This new offering enables the incremental upgrade of the company’s legacy TotalPlant Solution (TPS) control system to allow for a secure, seamless integration with Experion PKS. Read more...

Truechip announces first customer shipment of Ethernet 400G/200G VIP

Austin, Texas and New Delhi, June 2017 – Truechip, The Verification IP Specialist, announced that it has shipped early adoption version of Ethernet 400G/200G VIP. This announcement of shipment of the new VIP coincides with the commencement of DAC 2017 being held from 18-22 June, 2017. Read more...

Ethernet IO modules from Pepperl+Fuchs support all common Ethernet protocols

The integrated IO-Link master function allows comprehensive diagnosis and parameterisation. The L-coded M12 power plug provides a current of up to 16 A and reduces installation costs. Modules with an integrated logic function can tackle autonomous applications, completely replace control panels, or deal only with status messages. As such, these fieldbus modules form the foundation for Industry 4.0 solutions. Read more...

HMS expands the IXXAT INpact multi-protocol card series

HMS Industrial Networks has expanded the IXXAT INpact multi-protocol card series with a PCIe mini variant for PROFINET IRT Fibre Optic, designed for secure data transmission in harsh environments. Read more...