Products for Network Integration Standards & Protocols

Softing Introduces a Hardware Module for Implementing Ethernet-APL Field Devices
- Softing Inc.
commModule APL, a new hardware module from Softing Industrial Automation, is designed to support device manufacturers in implementing Ethernet-APL field devices for the process industry quickly and reliably.

Antaira Managed Switches Support Networks Requiring High-Density Port Connections
- Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies
Antaira Technologies has expanded its networking infrastructure portfolio with the new LMX-3228G-10G-SFP Series of managed Ethernet switches.

PI Adds MTP to Technology Portfolio
In PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), both organizations have found a solid partner for the further development, quality assurance and international distribution of MTP.

Pepperl+Fuchs Shows First Switch with Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer
- Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH
Ethernet-APL will look familiar to users in process industries. It combines two well-known technologies: Ethernet for seamless, parallel communication - and robust two-wire technology combined with explosion protection for the field within the process plant. Ethernet-APL thus enables the digitization of the instrumentation.

Softing Releases NetXpert XG2 Ethernet Tester with New, High-Performing Hardware Features
- Softing Inc.
Softing Inc., an industry leader in IT networks and cable testing products, releases its NetXpert XG2 Ethernet tester.

TeSys Island–Full Tool Integration into EcoStruxure Control Expert Supporting M580 Controller
- FDT Group
- Schneider Electric
FDT DTMs makes it easy to engineer, manage and maintain all your loads, reducing downtime.

POSITAL Upgrades PROFINET Interface for Absolute Rotary Encoders
- POSITAL - Fraba Inc.
POSITAL has upgraded the performance of the PROFINET communications interface for their IXARC series of absolute encoders.

Microchip's Ethernet PHYs Enable Multidrop Bus Architecture, Enhancing Industrial Networks’ Scalability and Functionality
- Microchip
Microchip’s LAN867x family of Ethernet PHYs is the first to implement the IEEE 10BASE-T1S single-pair Ethernet technology standard for connecting devices in industrial networks.

Advantech Launches ADAM-6300 Series: OPC UA I/O Modules for IoT Digitalization
- Advantech Industrial Automation Group
Advantech, a global leader in IoT technology, launces a next generation OPC UA I/O sensing module with Modbus protocol.

Yokogawa Releases Platform for Advanced Control and Estimation R5.03
- Yokogawa
An OpreX Asset Operations and Optimization solution that improves plant systems interoperability and security through support of the OPC UA communication standard.