Controllers, networks and devices
Schneider Electric Collaborates with NVIDIA on Designs for AI Data Centers
Schneider Electric - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies.
Industry-Leading 10Mb Ethernet for Automotive, Enabling Software-Defined Vehicles
Analog Devices - Analog Devices and the BMW Group today announced an early adoption of E²B, ADI's 10BASE-T1S Ethernet to the Edge bus technology within the automotive industry. Automotive Ethernet connectivity is a key enabler of new, zonal architectures in automotive design and supports automotive megatrends such as software-defined vehicles.
KROHNE reaches important milestone in Ethernet-APL technology
Krohne - In December 2023, KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers. This step marks an important milestone in the company's own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types. Ethernet-APL technology is a revolution in the process industry: for the first time, a high data rate (10 Mbit/s) is combined with intrinsic safety for the field level. In addition, the technology enables a two-wire operation including power supply.
Safe I/O modules for Failsafe over EtherCAT
Phoenix Contact - Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) has established itself as an important safety protocol alongside Profisafe. Phoenix Contact supports this market trend with the compact AXL SE family. Safety solutions based on FSoE can be implemented easily and in a space-saving way in conjunction with the EtherCAT bus coupler.
GSA welcomes agreement on future of 5G and 6G spectrum at WRC-23
Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) today welcomed the agreement reached by governments and regulators at WRC-23 on the future of 5G and 6G spectrum. ITU has agreed to identify the upper 6 GHz spectrum for IMT in Europe, RCC, ASMG and Africa regions, in addition to other countries in Latin America and Asia.
New Ha-VIS eCon switches for robust single pair Ethernet
Harting - HARTING has now launched the Ha-VIS eCon 4000 M12T1 SPE, a single pair Ethernet (SPE) switch with IP67 protection. The robust metal housing stands up to the adversities of harsh outdoor environments (tested for rail vehicles according to EN 50155) and enables secure data communication - also in challenging and demanding indoor industrial scenarios.
Smart-Ex 03 – the new intrinsically safe 5G
Pepperl+Fuchs - Pepperl+Fuchs presents the intrinsically safe Smart-Ex 03, a new and future-proof 5G- and Wi-Fi 6-enabled smartphone that was developed entirely in-house in Europe. The 6-inch device combines all the expertise and know-how of Pepperl+Fuchs subsidiaries ECOM Instruments as a pioneer in intrinsically safe mobile devices and Aava Mobile as an expert in industrial tablets and wireless technologies.
SPE and IO-Link: JUMO as a Solution Provider with the Best of Both Worlds for the Customer
JUMO - As a reliable partner on the path to digital transformation JUMO is increasingly positioning itself as a system and solution provider for sensor technology and automation – with smart sensor technology and high-performance automation systems that can be operated intuitively.
Startup without waiting
B&R - Standby mode on the X90 CP150 compact controller provides the option of restarting a machine or vehicle immediately after the engine was shut down for a short time. The CP150, which complements B&R's wide range of products specifically for medium-sized and medium-complexity mobile machines, is the first B&R controller with this newly developed standby mode.
A future-proof way of connecting IT and OT systems
Weidmuller - An increasing number of physical devices are being integrated into networks in the context of automation. This requires a convergence of IT and OT systems. The new modular control systems u-control M3000 and M4000 are leading the way to the future, as they enable automation solutions to be seamlessly integrated into the IoT.
The perfect time to switch to Single Pair Ethernet
Weidmuller - Single Pair Ethernet has reached market maturity, of that the experts at Weidmüller are certain. This has been made clear by the strong demand at trade fairs over the past year. And the Detmold natives have the matching hardware in their range.
New Virtual Meeting Place for Technology Enthusiasts
Profibus & Profinet International - With the PROFINET Ecosystem Platform, PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) has set up a virtual collaboration space for anyone who would like to actively play a part in the future of PROFINET technology. A center of knowledge for developers and product managers is being established with a new PROFINET website (www.profinet.com) and the associated PROFINET Community Forum.
Rockwell Automation Revolutionizes Edge Computing for Logix Controllers with New Embedded Edge Compute
Rockwell Automation - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is proud to announce the release of its Embedded Edge Compute module (EEC), setting a new standard for edge computing capabilities.
Siemens makes a complete private 5G solution available to industry
Siemens - For the first time, the technology company Siemens is launching a private infrastructure developed in-house for the 5G mobile communications standard. The solution enables industrial companies to build their own local 5G networks that will provide optimal support for automation applications. "By building their own 5G networks, industrial companies are launching the next stage of connected production," says Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens.
ADLINK and Scailable Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Edge AI Solutions
ADLINK - ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing and Preferred member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, has joined forces with Scailable, a top-tier provider of edge AI middleware, to significantly increase the edge AI capabilities of NVIDIA Jetson Orin devices. The strategic partnership between ADLINK's Jetson Orin devices and Scailable's middleware is completely transforming the landscape of AI deployment on the edge.
Red Hat Collaborates with Intel to Deliver Open Source Industrial Automation to the Manufacturing Shop Floor
Red Hat - Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced a new industrial edge platform, designed in collaboration with Intel, that will provide a modern approach to building and operating industrial controls.
Smart edge computing powered by PLCnext Technology
Phoenix Contact - With the PLCnext Technology open ecosystem and the EPC 1502 and EPC 1522 edge devices from Phoenix Contact, users benefit from full flexibility when it comes to local data evaluation in greenfield and brownfield plants. The ability to address sensors and their data directly via IEC 61131 enables targeted and fast optimization, even for large data volumes, through smart analysis with the optional AI extension MLnext Execution.
New liaison: IT/OT convergence by combining IO-Link and mioty
Mioty Alliance - In a significant move towards enhancing industrial IoT capabilities, the IO-Link community and the mioty alliance have joined forces to intensify their collaboration. The two entities have established a collaborative working group dedicated to integrating IO-Link (IODD) data models seamlessly into the mioty standard. This strategic partnership aims to enable the deployment of low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies for industrial IO-Link applications.
A new liaison: IT/OT convergence by combining IO-Link and mioty
Profibus & Profinet International - The IO-Link community and the mioty alliance are increasing their collaborative efforts and will cooperate more closely in the future. To this end, they’ve created a joint working group focusing on the adaptation of IO-Link (IODD) data models and their seamless integration into the mioty standard. The aim of this close alliance is to enable low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies for industrial IO-Link applications.
Industry IoT Consortium and International Society of Automation Update IoT Security Maturity Model
International Society of Automation - The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) and the International Society of Automation updated the IoT Security Maturity Model (SMM): ISA/IEC 62443 Mappings for Asset Owners and Product Suppliers and Service Suppliers. The updates consider significant updates to the 62443-2-1 standard for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security programs.
Calendar
22/04 - 26/04: Hannover Messe, Hannover (D)
14/05 - 16/05: Advanced Manufacturing, Antwerp Expo (B)
15/05 - 16/05: Advanced Engineering, Antwerp Expo (B)
15/05 - 16/05: Food Tech Event, Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch (Nl)
28/05: Industrie & Maintenance, Namur Expo (B)
05/06 - 06/06: Vision, Robotics & Motion, Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch
10/06 - 14/06: ACHEMA, Frankfurt am Main (D)
18/09 - 19/09: Kunststoffen, Brabanthallen 's-Hertogenbosch (Nl)
08/10 - 11/10: Motek, Stuttgart (D)
15/09/25 - 19/09/25: Schweissen & Schneiden, Messe Essen (D)
08/10/25 - 15/10/25: K, Düsseldorf (D)