FTD Group announces record certification trend

 “We are very pleased to see the continued adoption of the FDT standard,” comments KatrienPeeters of the FDT Group Certification Office. “We are on pace to experience our highest annual volume of certifications in the history of the program. We anticipate that certifications for the new FDT2 standard will add to this volume as the year progresses as the new highly testedFDT2 Common Components will help vendors streamline the entire certification process.”

 

Certification of FDT DTMs and FDT Frames is a requirement for many end users as it helps to ensure interoperability of systems, devices, and networks regardless of the supplier mix. A searchable catalog of DTMs and Frames that have obtained FDT Group certification is available at the FTD Group website.

 

The FDT Group AISBL is an international non-profit corporation consisting of over 85 leading worldwide companies active in process and factory automation. The major purpose of the FDT Group is to provide an open and non proprietary interface for the integration of field devices with engineering, automation and asset management systems. In this environment, end users, manufacturers, universities, and research organizations are working together to develop the technology; to provide development tools, support, and training; to coordinate field trials and demonstrations; and to enable product interoperability.