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CC-Link announces launch of CC-Link IE Field Basic
This is an open field network using general-purpose 100Mbps Ethernet communication and is a new network mode in the CC-Link IE Ethernet-based integrated network lineup. -
Inside Turck’s Industrial Control Edge Devices - Embedded PLC & ARGEE Logic Engines
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Keeping consistent with Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 concepts and architectures, Turck has embedded PLC control into their traditional products, thereby extending capabilities to be a control company. -
FieldComm Group announces Mohammed Loch as Regional Director for the Middle East
As Regional Director, Mo will work closely with FieldComm Group corporate marketing and members in the region to develop a regional strategic marketing plan. -
Zigbee Alliance announces dotdot- universal IoT language
dotdot is the universal language for the IoT, designed to make it possible for smart objects to work together on any network -
The Open Group Launches Initial Meeting of Open Process Automation Forum
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Focused on developing a standards-based, open, secure, interoperable process control architecture, the Open Process Automation saw an impressive turnout for this initial meeting with 57 individuals from 30 different organizations attending. -
3S-Smart Software Solutions announces enhanced CODESYS training offerings
There are suitable programs for different groups of users, from an entry-level course introducing in the work with basic functions of CODESYS V3 ranging to expert workshops covering “CODESYS Soft Motion CNC+Robotics” or “Library development and documentation”. -
How to Succeed with the Industrial Internet of Things
To achieve success with the IIoT, industrial businesses and manufacturers must create a long-term vision with an associated value proposition, -
Exele delivers VOIP-based alarm monitoring to Cypress Ridge wastewater facility
In the past year Cypress Ridge sought Exele's help to convert their hardwired TAPI-based telephone alarm notification system to use Voice-Over-IP (VOIP). -
Study: Connected Cars and Internet of Things drives automakers' investments
A PwC study revealed that electronics systems today contribute to more than 90 percent of innovations and new features in modern vehicles. -
Honeywell and Dover Energy collaborate for asset integrity management
As part of Honeywell's INspire program, the two companies will work to achieve a simple-to-use infrastructure that gives customers secure methods to capture and aggregate data so that it can be leveraged by using analytics -
Making OPC UA Secure for the Industrial IoT
By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet Cloud Systems Securing an industrial system requires at the very least securing the perimeter against unauthorized access. The challenge is to fully protect the perimeter, and yet still provide access to the data from OPC UA servers inside. -
Alicat adds EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet compatibility to instruments
The industrial automation protocols enable integration of Alicat instruments with PLCs running EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet. Alicat controllers monitor and control critical process parameters in chemical, medical, manufacturing and power industries. -
Hilscher announces Craig Lentzkow as IIoT Business Development Manager
Mr. Lentzkow will be responsible for developing business opportunities for Hilscher’s netIOT Edge Gateways, through partnerships with global Cloud Services companies, large End-User companies, and IT and automation integrators and consultants. -
To Replace or Service Automation Systems: That is the Question
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com For cost and efficiency purposes, most vendors will try to minimize downtime with already existing automation systems and manufacturing equipment, instead of buying new equipment. This may be a prudent decision in some cases but it does beg some questions -
CC-Link Partner Association and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International announce interoperability specification
The new specification builds on an initial announcement at the 2015 SPS/IPC/Drives fair, where both network organizations promised to maximize the transparency between the two protocols. -
Mission-Critical Operations: When Failure Is Not an Option
In the industrial space reports indicate a tenfold increase in the number of successful cyber attacks on infrastructure control systems since 2000. -
EtherCAT Technology Group publishes EtherCAT P technology specification
EtherCAT P is a new industrial Ethernet technology that combines EtherCAT communication and power lines into one standard 4-wire Ethernet cable. -
Talent Bridges the Gap Between IT and OT in the Industrial Internet of Things
By Dave Vasko, Rockwell Automation & IoT Talent Consortium Only about 14 percent of companies have been able to fully connect their manufacturing floors with their IT departments, because manufacturers just don’t have the talent they need with skills in security, cloud, industrial communications and data analytics technologies -
IBM and EnOcean Alliance announce partnership to standardize smart building solutions
Together, IBM and the EnOcean Alliance will bring sensors to the cloud and develop self-powered solutions as a standard for the Internet of Things (IoT). -
Opto 22 announces joining of Dell IoT Solutions Partner Program
This combination brings together a hardware platform, data visualization for mobile and web clients, industrial automation protocol support including Modbus/TCP and OPC UA, and data flow processing with software development environments like Node-RED.
