Suzanne Gill reports on what Ethernet-APL could mean for engineers in the process industry, looking at the challenges and the benefits associated with integration of Ethernet-APL technology, as devices start to come to market.
André Fritsch discusses how to go about planning an Ethernet-APL network, explaining why it is needed, and how it works with explosion protection and intrinsic safety.
Peter Lutz provides an update on work being undertaken by the OPC Foundation’s Field Level Communications (FLC) initiative.
Suzanne Gill reports on the challenges facing engineers, when it comes to ensuring consistent performance and reliability of Industrial Ethernet connectivity in harsh industrial environments, and gathers advice on how these challenges might be overcome.
Nexperia reviews evolution of the Ethernet networking technology and explains the differences between consumer and industrial Ethernet.
Todd Mussman discusses the potential of 5G fixed wireless access within the manufacturing environment.
Fiona Treacy explains the role that 5G has to play in accelerating efficiency in manufacturing plants.
Suzanne Gill asked two International standards organisations to offer some advice to control engineers about how they can simplify the task of multiple device management in the industrial environment – and of managing legacy devices in particular.
Industrial wireless communication solutions have helped enable digitalisation for one tyre manufacturer.
Suzanne Gill reports on the benefits that Time Sensitive Networking can offer in industrial applications, once the barriers to its adoption are overcome.
When Orisol, a provider of automated systems for footwear production, wanted to futureproof its offering it found that TSN offered the ideal networking technology.
When it comes to increasing the performance of industrial environments the ability to use pre-emptive maintenance methods, utilising data provided by advanced device diagnostics, is key, according to Steve Biegacki, Managing Director at FDT Group.
Suzanne Gill asked what control engineering can expect the next big development to be in industrial communication technologies.
Wireless technology has always offered many benefits over traditional cabling. Today, the technical improvements in both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 make wireless technology an even more appealing choice for industrial applications, says Oliver Hammarstig.
Rolf Horn discusses a variety of applications which benefit from the use of the IO-Link communication protocol.
David Dearden looks at the growing popularity of IO-Link, especially within the machinery safety industry, and he explains how its adoption can help machine builders and end users roll out an effective preventative maintenance programme, maintain efficient processes and protect personnel.
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) has been gaining attention in recent years. Suzanne Gill finds out more about its possibilities, potential applications and its advantages, when compared to conventional industrial Ethernet solutions.
Tom Burke explains why selecting the right network technology is a key step in enhancing sustainability in manufacturing.
Sander Rotmensen looks at the potential for 5G for industrial applications where remote access to distance equipment is required.
John Browett discusses how industrial communication solutions can help end-users reap the benefits of the edge.
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