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Call for Experts: Integration of SPE in PROFINET WG
The specification and certification of PROFINET over APL, based on the IEEE standard 10BASE-T1L, has now been completed for devices. Supplements for certification of the APL-Switches are currently in...
Flexibility, interoperability or efficiency? Get it all with MTP!
Flexible production plants, interoperability, and efficiency do not need to be contradictory. With the Module Type Package (MTP) technology, all these goals can be achieved at the same time. Sounds li...
Linux TSN-Testbench: Validating Converged Networks
The Linux TSN-Testbench is a powerful tool developed by Linutronix for validating real-time and non-real-time traffic in converged networks. Hosted by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), this...
4 New IO-Link Products – March 2024
Click on a photo or headline below to learn more about a given new product. IO-Link Pressure Transmitter and Switch The FPI 8237 IO-Link Flush Membrane from Trafag pressure transmitter impresses with...
Ethernet APL Status Update: Q1 2024
State of the Art Ethernet-APL is done. The specs are written, finalized, and published in the international standards organizations. To recap: Ethernet-APL is an extension of IEEE 802.cg (10BASE-T1L)...
Location-Tracking Standard omlox is Shifting Gears
New year, same challenges. As in the previous year, in 2024 enterprises are aiming for transparency within their business operations and supply chains, to cope with the impacts of the VUCA (volatility...
Redesigning Temperature Sensors for the Smart Factory Age
Brian Condell – Product Applications Engineer, Analog DevicesMichael Jackson – End Market Specialist, Analog Devices Abstract This article shows how a resistance temperature detector (RTD) industrial...
PROFINET over APL is Ready for Use
The experts at PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) have successfully completed all activities for the use of PROFINET in hazardous applications in process automation. The final step here was pr...