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.

TeSys Island by Schneider Electric
- Schneider Electric
- FDT Group
Digital multifunctional load management solution up to 80A.

Dunkermotoren Becomes First Drive Technology Manufacturer to Integrate Certified PROFINET with PROFIdrive in Servo Motor
Since the end of February 2021, Dunkermotoren's fully integrated PROFINET solution has been officially certified by the PROFIBUS user organization.

Yokogawa’s Collaborative Information Server
- FDT Group
- Yokogawa
An OpreX Control and Safety System solution for integrated management of plant operations from any location.

From HART Device to Smart Device
- FDT Group
The FieldPort SWA50 by Endress+Hauser can upgrade instruments to wireless communication making them IIoT ready.

Rockwell Automation Makes Widespread Implementation of CIP Security Possible with New Proxy Device
- Rockwell Automation
Industrial companies can now implement CIP Security expansively in their systems with the Allen-Bradley CIP Security Proxy.

IDEC 8-Port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch Delivers Key Industrial Managed Switch Features
Giving users an improved and economical plug-and-play option, the IDEC SX5E series 8-port unmanaged switch supports QoS, IGMP snooping, and broadcast storm protection functionalities.

HMS Networks Expanding its Ixxat SG-gateway Series for Networking of Energy Components
HMS Networks is now expanding its Ixxat SG-gateway series for networking of energy components.

ODVA's CIP Security Enhanced to Support Resource-Constrained Ethernet/IP Devices
ODVA is pleased to announce that CIP Security, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IP, has added support for resource-constrained EtherNet/IP devices. CIP Security can now provide device authentication, a broad trust domain, device identity via Pre-Shared Keys (PSKs), device integrity, and data confidentiality for resource-constrained devices such as contactors and push-buttons.

ODVA's Ethernet/IP Network Extended to In-cabinet Resource-constrained Devices
ODVA announced today that The EtherNet/IP Specification has been enhanced to allow vendors to bring the network to resource-constrained devices in-cabinet, including push buttons and contactors. Cost, size, and power restrictions have historically limited the usage of EtherNet/IP at the edge, where many nodes are still hardwired.

Acromag’s New Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Support I/O Expansion of Up to 64 Channels with a Mix of Signal Types
- Acromag
Ethernet modules interface 16 analog or discrete I/O channels and feature an I/O expansion bus linking up to three additional I/O modules.