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Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet I/P protocol.


Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Digital Solid State Relays with an Ethernet/IP Interface

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Digital Solid State Relays with an Ethernet/IP Interface

Automation equipment specialists, Carlo Gavazzi, announced their latest NRG controller supporting EtherNet/IP.


News Jan 13, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Industrial automation solutions provider Red Lion unveiled a new 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series.


ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

Recently, ODVA announced that it has updated CIP Security to include user-level authentication.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker’s new PCH Network Portal with I/O and IO-Link master capabilities is designed for various industrial applications due to its multiple industrial Ethernet protocols.


News Dec 23, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Recently, Baumer introduced its latest range of profile sensors with power over Ethernet (PoE).


News Dec 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK re-introduces its microScan3 family of safety laser scanners but with added Fail Safe over EtherCAT integration.


News Dec 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

Recently, Eaton released its latest industrial suite, Brightlayer, to allow for remote monitoring of industrial assets.


News Dec 08, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON launched the Dansensor Lippke 5000, a package integrity system designed especially for demanding regulations and standards of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries.


News Dec 07, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation obtained new certifications and expanded its industrial cybersecurity products.


Siemens Introduces First 5G Router for Connecting Industrial Applications

Siemens Introduces First 5G Router for Connecting Industrial Applications

Siemens provides new opportunities for factories of the future through a wireless connection of industrial applications with their first 5G router.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
HARTING Increases Commitment to ODVA and Ethernet/IP to Become ODVA’s Newest Principal Member

HARTING Increases Commitment to ODVA and Ethernet/IP to Become ODVA’s Newest Principal Member

HARTING recently became a principal member of ODVA alongside other leading industrial tech companies.


News Nov 21, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Siemens Releases New Flow, Level, and Pump Controllers for Radar Transmitters

Siemens Releases New Flow, Level, and Pump Controllers for Radar Transmitters

The Sitrans LT500 is a new flow, level, and pump controller with a range of applications where compliance, environmental regulations, and safety are critical.


News Nov 20, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

In an industry first, Eaton has achieved cybersecurity certifications from both the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and UL.


News Nov 11, 2020 by Seth Price
ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

The Thai divisions of ABB and Ericson have announced a new joint partnership this week.


Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

International security company, Cisco, announced a new Wide Area Networking (WAN) edge platform designed to help industrial customers accelerate cloud adoption.


Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell launched a new version of its Secure Media Exchange (SMX) platform last week.


ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

Learn about the importance of the ISO 9001 standard and some essential procedures and considerations to make when using the standard.


ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

The companies jointly announced last week the release of a new operational technology (OT) Security Event Monitoring Service.