Products for Network Integration Standards & Protocols

Yokogawa Releases Plant Resource Manager (PRM) R4.04
- Yokogawa
Enhanced OpreX Asset Management and Integrity solution supports predictive plant maintenance with abnormal status prediction for control valves.

Siemens Introduces Servo Drive System Simplifying Motion Control for Machine Builders
- Siemens
Siemens offers a new servo package consisting of drive, motor and controller for a wide variety of motion control applications.

Reduce DCS System Complexity with a Modern I/O Solution
- FDT Group
Plant-wide approach that scales from skids to large operations.

IDEC Enhances MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPU with EtherNet/IP
- IDEC Corporation
The EtherNet/IP update for IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLCs is also a free upgrade for existing CPUs, enabling interconnection with many types of I/O systems and other intelligent automation devices.

Hilscher Announces World's Smallest Multiprotocol PC
- Hilscher
The new M.2 format PCI Express card adds real-time communications to PC-based systems.

PEAK-System Develops an I/O Device with CANopen and CANopen FD Connection
In cooperation with the partner Embedded Systems Academy (EmSA), PEAK-System has developed an I/O device with CANopen and CANopen FD connection.

Carlo Gavazzi Launches IO-Link Masters
- Carlo Gavazzi
CARLO GAVAZZI is pleased to announce the launch of our new IO-Link Masters, which are IIoT-enabled network blocks for digital industrial transformation.

HMS Networks Announces a New Intesis Protocol Translator
HMS Networks announces a new Intesis™ protocol translator for communication between PROFINET PLCs on factory floors and Building Management Systems with BACnet IP/MSTP.
Turck introduces FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module
- TURCK Inc.
The block offers four IO-Link channels. It is designed for a =range of industries, including manufacturing where space is at a premium, on robot end-effectors where small I/O is needed, and in automotive manufacturing and Tier 1 plants
Weintek releases iR-ECAT EtherCAT communication coupler
iR-ECAT connecting iR Series I/O modules works as an EtherCAT slave, which allows control by EtherCAT master controllers after importing the ESI (EtherCAT Slave Information file) description file of the iR-ECAT
Balluff introduces Device Integration IO-Link masters
The Device Integration IO-Link masters — BNI00E1 (Ethernet/IP) and BNI00AZ (Profinet) — feature 4x Type A IO-Link ports and 4x Type B IO-Link ports, each with up to 2A of output per channel to meet a wider range of requirements.
HELUKABEL introduces HELUKAT PROFINET Type R Torsion cable
- Helukabel
HELUKAT PROFINET Type R Torsion is rated Category 5e and offers transmission characteristics in EMI-heavy environments due to its double-shielding design that is suited for robotic applications that undergo continuous torsion loads.
NovaTech announces release of Augmented Manual Procedures (AMP) software, version 2
- NovaTech Process Solutions, LLC
Based on patented NovaTech technology, AMP software bridges the gap between people, procedures and plant systems, ensuring the accurate execution and validation of manual tasks
Schneider Electric Multi-Tiered Pressure Transmitters Line
- FDT Group
Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the launch of the multi-tiered pressure transmitters line, to allow customers to optimize their investments without compromise of quality and capitalize on investments.
Advanced Micro Controls introduces SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive
- Advanced Micro Controls Inc.
The SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive communicates with the host PLC over the EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, or Profinet network, and move commands are programmed through the host PLC’s software.
Schneider Electric Motion announces Profinet add-on instructions for Lexium MDrive (LMD) products
- Schneider Electric
The AOIs work to reduce communications overhead by decreasing the work of integrating Lexium MDrive motor and electronics products into new and existing PLC programs.
FDT Group announces Common Component update to support FDT 2.1
- FDT Group
The release of the FDT 2.1 specification in 2018 set the FDT Group’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transformation path to connect and empower the intelligent enterprise based on industry-driven feedback across the process, hybrid and discrete manufacturing markets.
Conversion was Yesterday – The Future is iDTM
- FDT Group
The device manufacturers are free to deliver FDT/DTMs or device packages to their end users. FDI Device Packages or EDDs that are available are sufficient and can now be used in all FDT/FRAME applications.

Beckhoff Automation releases EP7402 EtherCAT Box
- Beckhoff Automation
This controller is a two-channel motor output stage for BLDC motors used in MDRs, regardless of the conveyor or roller motor vendor.

Rockwell Automation releases Allen-Bradley 843ES CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoder
- Rockwell Automation
The encoders can satisfy needs in a range of industries, including entertainment, material handling, mining and automotive manufacturing.

Weintek introduces cMT3152X and cMT3162X human machine interfaces
The cMT X Series features all the features the cMT Series does, such as cMT Viewer, EasyAccess 2.0 built-in VPN with pass-through, IIoT capabilities with MQTT and OPC UA protocols, and over 320 communication protocols. Peripheral connectivity remains in the cMT X Series with dual ethernet ports, RS232, RS485 2-wire/4-wire, CAN Bus communication ports, USB host port, and built-in mono-speaker.

Softing announces version 1.31 of uaToolkit Embedded
- Softing Inc.
Softing's uaToolkit Embedded has been certified in the Compliance Lab of the OPC Foundation for the Nano Embedded Device Server profile, the Micro Embedded Device Server profile and the Embedded UA Server profile.

PEAK-System announces PCAN-MicroMod FD integration solution
- PEAK-System Technik
Developers can plug the CPU module into their motherboard and configure it with the PCAN-MicroMod FD Configuration Windows software included in the scope of supply.

Hardy Process Solutions introduces Hardy HI 6200 PROFINET weight processor
- Hardy Instruments, Inc.
At 2 inches wide and 3 inches high (40 sq. cm), the HI 6200 series are designed for machine level integration in process skids or manufacturing equipment. A color TFT display provides operations and measurements and instrument status.
Pepperl+Fuchs offers IO-Link masters with OPC UA interface
- Pepperl+Fuchs
By combining OPC UA and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs has opened up possibilities for end-to- end, transparent, communication from the lowest field level to the cloud.
Servo2Go introduces EXOR eX700 series of HMIs
- Servo2Go.com Ltd.
EXOR has designed the product range as Industrial IoT edge devices combining a controller with networking capability and outstanding communication options including client/server OPC UA. They are a choice for all demanding IIoT edge applications in extreme environments such as marine and process industries.
Advanced Micro Controls releases SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor
- Advanced Micro Controls Inc.
AMCI’s SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor includes an integrated dual port switch with EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, & Profinet connectivity. The SV160E2 incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single unit.
HMS Networks announces integration with Canary Labs' Canary Enterprise Historian
- HMS Industrial Networks Inc
The Flexy gateway pulls data from any supported PLC from ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Eaton and others. Canary’s Enterprise Historian is configured to pull PLC data from Flexy’s embedded OPC-UA server, and data flows automatically from Flexy directly to the Canary Historian.
Rockwell Automation introduces enhancements to Kinetix 5700 servo system
- Rockwell Automation
- Rockwell Automation
The Kinetix 5700 regenerative bus supply regenerates excess energy, putting it back on the facility’s grid or making it available for plantwide use. The Kinetix 5700 large frame drive is designed for machines with large axis counts and higher power requirements. An added large-frame inverter extends the power capability up to 112 kW.
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces DeviceMaster EIP-MOD gateways for EtherNet/IP controllers
- Pepperl+Fuchs
The gateways enable EtherNet/IP controllers—such as CIP complaint controllers that support Class 1 and Class 3 connections, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and OPC servers—to connect to Modbus master controllers.
Applied Motion Products introduces SWM24IP-3DE Integrated Stepper Motor and TXM24IP-IDG StepSERVO Integrated Motor
By incorporating two M12 EtherNet/IP connectors instead of just one on each axis, the SWM24IP-3DE Integrated Stepper Motor and TXM24IP-IDG StepSERVO Integrated Motor support more efficient network topologies such as line networks and daisy-chain connections.
Softing announces version 1.20 of uaToolkit Embedded for OPC UA servers
- Softing Inc.
Softing’s uaToolkit Embedded for implementing embedded OPC UA servers with client/server and publisher/subscriber communication, now includes a UADP Publisher with information model and a UADP Subscriber.
Port announces PROFINET and EtherNet/IP under GOAL
Both protocols run on top of the middleware GOAL, jointly enabling port.de customers for standard compliant PROFINET and EtherNet/IP communication.
FDI UIP or FDT/DTM .... Confused? Utthunga is one stop solution for all your Device Integration needs….
- FDT Group
DPI – A Framework for Accelerating your Development of FDT DTMs. Reduces time to market, common solution for FDI UIP and FDT/DTM, and reduces overall cost of development and maintenance.
Configure and Diagnose Information Remotely
- FDT Group
Get more from your HART devices with our NEW I/O DTMs
Field Xpert ENABLES MOBILE PLANT ASSET MANAGEMENT
- FDT Group
E+H device configuration tablet wins product of the year award!
PI introduces EtherCat compatible version of its E-727 digital piezo controller family.
- PI Vision
The piezo controller can be integrated into complex automation environments systems and operated as an "intelligent driver" for two- or three-axis piezo-based nanopositioning systems.
Beckhoff Automation announces integration of OPC UA technology into TwinCAT 3 Scope software
- Beckhoff Automation
A TwinCAT 3 Engineering installation includes a Scope View tool and a local Scope Server. Both software components are included in the basic version, which enables testing of the OPC UA communication.