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Network protocols
Network protocols are rules and conventions for communication between network devices, ensuring data is transmitted accurately and efficiently.
Articles and News
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PI North America Holds 4th Annual 2026 North American PROFINET Plugfest
PI North America held the event in cooperation with PROFI Interface Center, and Emerson hosted it.
Latest Industry Products
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ABB’s Firmware Solution Cuts Device Update Time from Days to Hours in Process Industries
ABB Ability Field Information Manager (FIM) 3.5 is a vendor-neutral solution for managing and automating firmware across field device fleets. -
Beckhoff's TwinCAT CoAgent Accelerates Automation Programming with Built-In AI Tools
TwinCAT CoAgent delivers powerful AI-assisted engineering and programming support across every stage of the automation lifecycle. -
Daudin Remote I/O Modules Provide Flexible Options for Distributed Applications
Daudin iO-GRID NEMO modules are a practical option for connecting small quantities of grouped I/O signals and integrating them with host systems using the leading industrial Ethernet communications protocols. -
Festo VTOC Valve Terminal Enhances Valve Control in Semiconductor Fabrication
The compact VTOC features 48 pilot valves controlling up to 96 process control points in gas box applications.
Events and Webinars
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Webinar06 February 2024Sparkplug B and OPC UA Over MQTT for Industry 4.0
Interoperability and scalability are key requirements for the implementation of Industry 4.0 application scenarios targeting flexible and resilient production systems. -
Conference21 May 2024 - 23 May 2024ODVA EtherNet/IP PlugFest 2024
The ODVA EtherNet/IP PlugFest will take place in Eden Prairie, MN, from May 21-23, 2024. -
Conference21 February 2023 - 23 February 2023Harting Industrial Ethernet Week 2023
You can't afford to miss HARTING's annual Industrial Ethernet Week brings you new ideas and keeps you up to date with the most critical technology for driving the industrial transformation. -
Meeting25 April 2022 - 29 April 2022OPC Day 2022 – International
Welcome to OPC Day 2022 International, which will be a digital event for the third time.