FDT Group News & Articles

FDT 3.0 Testing and Certification Opens for Next Generation DTMs

  • by Lee Lane
  • October 4, 2021
  • Feature

Certified DTMs establish interoperability criteria for IIoT and I4.0 applications.

Improve Operations with Access to Plant-floor Data Using DTM Enhanced HART I/O Modules

  • September 22, 2021
  • News

In today’s rapidly changing manufacturing environment, remote access to real-time data and plant performance metrics has never been more important, and it starts (all this information originates on the plant floor) in the field.  

FDT Group and OPC Foundation Release Updated Companion Specification for FDT 3.0

  • September 21, 2021
  • News

New server-level universal device information model unifies IT/OT data visualization for the enterprise.

FDT 3.0 Platform for Innovation Helps Developers Deliver Apps for Diverse Automation Use Cases

  • September 17, 2021
  • News

New mobility Apps will benefit both device suppliers and end users by transforming industrial optimization and maintenance strategies.

VALTEKSUL Joins FDT Group as Newest Member

  • September 15, 2021
  • News

Brazilian control valve company to develop DTMs to meet industrial application demand.

PLCnext as the Ideal Platform for IIoT Integration

  • May 20, 2021
  • Case Study

Limitless automation.

Changes to DTM Certification with FDT 3.0

  • by James Loh Chia Woon
  • May 19, 2021
  • Feature

Modern developer tools, comprehensive testing and new online repository streamline certification process for manufacturers and improves DTM access for end users.

Glenn Schulz, FDT Group Managing Director, Set to Retire at the End of 2021

  • May 17, 2021
  • News

FDT Group Board of Directors to name replacement in the coming months.

Improve Plant Operations with Enhanced Gateway DTMs for HART I/O Modules

  • May 14, 2021
  • News

Remote connectivity to field devices, configuration and monitoring features.

FDT 3.0 DTM Certification, IO-Link and OPC UA

  • by Lee Lane
  • May 13, 2021
  • Feature

Modern, open automation platform reaches final milestones.

Unified Device Integration Roadmap Solidified Following FieldComm Group and FDT Group Business Combination

  • September 12, 2025
  • News

Updated FDI technology specification paves the way for single device integration for process and factory automation device management.

FieldComm Group and FDT Group Explore Strategic Business Collaboration

  • April 23, 2024
  • News

The two companies have executed a term sheet to combine resources into a single business focused on creating device integration technology standards and products.

FDT Group Certifies First FDT 3.0 DTM From Flowserve Corporation

  • February 20, 2024
  • News

The modern flow control software driver based on FDT/DTM technology extends standardized device management to mobile and OPC UA applications.

FDT Group Board of Directors Appoints André Uhl as Chairman

  • September 19, 2023
  • News

André Uhl​, a successor from Schneider Electric, will lead the executive strategy for the open FDT/DTM standard.

KSR KUEBLER Joins FDT Group as Newest Member

  • November 2, 2022
  • News

A growing demand for DTM support for level measurement devices was a major factor for becoming members.

Digitalizing Asset Health Maintenance Process to Improve Overall Plant Performance

  • February 22, 2022
  • Case Study

Two major concerns that prevent the plant operators from maintaining assets digitally are: lack of normalized field diagnostic data and absence of an IAMS application to predict asset failure.

Unifying Automation for Industry Success

  • by Lee Lane
  • February 21, 2022
  • Feature

Advancing open-based systems with service-oriented solutions.

FDT Group Announces Mandatory FDT 3.0 DTM Certification with Release of dtmINSPECTOR5

  • November 9, 2021
  • News

Accredited FDT Test Sites are now equipped with dtmINSPECTOR5 to automate and streamline testing of new FDT 3.0 WebUI-based DTMs entering the market.

FDT Group Appoints Steve Biegacki as Managing Director

  • October 26, 2021
  • News

Successor to lead FDT through industry transformation and collaborative evolution.

Smart Manufacturing Starts with Data-Driven FDT 3.0 Device Type Managers (FDT/DTMs)

  • by Robert Hartmann and Dr. Michael Gunzert – CodeWrights GmbH
  • October 18, 2021
  • News

Automation suppliers can innovate device business models with customizable device functions, OPC UA and mobility solutions.