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FDT to support CIP networks in FDT2
The FDT Group will develop an annex to the FDT2 specification for users of EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet and ControlNet. -
ODVA announces “initiative for process automation”
Based on ODVA’s industrial EtherNet/IP, the results of this initiative will provide end users with more choices to deploy a complete Ethernet solution for process automation starting with connectivity down to the field level. -
ODVA forms special interest group for machinery information
The SIG will develop standards for the exchange of information between machines, and between machines and supervisory systems using EtherNet/IP and CIP, sercos III and/or OPC UA, whenever possible. -
MDIS Selects OPC UA for MCS-DCS Protocol Standard
MDIS selected OPC UA as the Master Control System (MCS) and Distributed Control System (DCS) protocol standard for offshore oil and gas production. -
Rotork wireless actuators control tank farm
16 Rotork IQ40 actuators, one Pakscan P3 wireless master station and three network repeaters are used to control six 100,000 barrel tanks and four booster pumps at Martin Midstream Partners tank farm in Corpus Christi, Texas. -
Wibu-Systems joins OPC Foundation
Wibu-Systems, a supplier of security solutions, joined the OPC Foundation as a new active member. -
Sercos exhibits at trade shows
sercos international participated in four events in four countries in four weeks world-wide in March 2013. -
ZigBee releases standard for IPv6-Based Wireless Networks
ZigBee IP for an IPv6-based full wireless mesh networking solution provides seamless Internet connections to control low-power, low-cost devices. -
Emerson's wireless technology helps RWE maximize gas storage capacity
Installation of five Smart Wireless networks and more than 100 wireless measurement devices has increased visibility into the process, enabling the plant to improve control and run closer to its capacity. -
EtherCAT in Mobile Applications meeting
On February 6th, 2013 the EtherCAT Technology Group held its kick - off event, “EtherCAT in Mobile Applications,” with 115 participants. -
IEC extends partnership with EtherCAT Technology Group
As a result, the ETG now has the opportunity to actively collaborate in the maintenance program for Part 7 - xxx of the IEC 61800 series. -
Software Toolbox Offers Subscription Model for FactoryKPI
FactoryKPIs for iOS starter kits, which allow the use of 10 metrics across multiple devices, are now available for $99. -
Outlook on OPC Technology
By Peter Seeberg and Jürgen Lange, Softing Industrial Automation The eighth and last part of this series provides a summary and gives an outlook on the future of OPC technology. -
Oil & Gas Innovations Conference 2013
By Bill Lydon, Editor Siemens hosted a thought leadership event on February 22, 2013 in Houston, TX. More than 300 oil and gas industry executives, technology leaders, and industry experts attended featured presentations, a trade fair and a networking event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. -
Ethernet in Motion Control to More than Triple by 2016
IMS Research says the growth rate for new motor control Ethernet nodes--including PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, POWERLINK and EtherCAT--is projected to be the highest across the whole industrial space at nearly 30%. -
Rexroth IndraMotion MTX CNC certified for sercos
IndraMotion MTX performance CNC, using the CML 65 controller, was certified as a product that conforms to the Ethernet standard sercos. -
Sercos publishes News Magazine
The 20-page news magazine includes a feature article on blended infrastructure, several application articles and sercos product news from a number of manufacturers. -
Sercos exhibits at 2013 Hanover Fair
sercos will show new safety concepts, products, and innovative technologies of exhibiting member companies during the Hanover Fair, April 8 - 12, 2013, in hall 9, booth D80. -
PROFINET/PROFIBUS Training Center upgrades equipment
The PROFI Interface Center (PIC) in Johnson City, TN, made a significant investment in new equipment and systems to enhance its ability to train industrial networking engineers in coming years. -
Executive Interview - Blake Moret, Senior Vice President at Rockwell Automation
By Bill Lydon, Editor I recently had the opportunity to talk with Blake Moret, Senior Vice President at Rockwell Automation. Other than their process control initiatives, we discussed networks, energy monitoring, embedded controllers, regenerative energy and their services business.