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    Industrial wireless device communications
    When you think of Bluetooth, it’s probably more about connecting your headphones to a smartphone, laptop or stereo amplifier. But its potential for use in industrial device communications has become stronger with Bluetooth LE.
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    How to overcome the “OEM blockade” that introduces cybersecurity risks for nearly every manufacturer.
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    The problem is that there are so many protocols that need to coexist because each delivers a unique set of features and benefits. However, time sensitive networking delivers a...
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    By combining software-defined wide area network technology with security systems, manufacturers can swiftly detect and mitigate abnormalities, address vulnerabilities, secure ...
    The Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switch features a quick start wizard that walks administrators through switch configuration for fast deployment.
    From durability and security to optimized traffic flows and plug-and-play simplicity, managed industrial Ethernet switches are the choice for manufacturers serious about an Industry...
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    From predictive maintenance to operations resiliency and cybersecurity, edge computing provides manufacturers an array of advantages.
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    Get up to speed on how factors such as cybersecurity, environmental conditions, and monitoring and diagnostics are impacting manufacturers’ choice of networking devices.
    Moxa’s CCG-1500 Series private 5G cellular gateways measure only 100 x 125 x 35 mm. These private 5G cellular gateways have low power consumption (averaging 8 W), which improves battery life, allows fewer power inputs, and reduces maintenance and operating costs.
    Private 5G enables wireless connectivity and aligns with specific requirements of smart manufacturing thanks to its dedicated network frequencies, improved stability and secure...

    Products

    Siemens Scalance MUM856-1
    The first industrial 5G router from Siemens, the Scalance MUM856-1, is an IP65-rated device designed to connect local industrial applications to public 5G and 4G mobile wireless...
    Rotork Ethernet Actuator
    Rotork has introduced its integrated Ethernet actuator, which is compatible with EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP and Profinet protocols. With the introduction of Rotork’s integrated...
    Posital IXARC absolute encoders
    New versions of the Posital IXARC absolute encoders with the EtherNet/IP interface feature three rotary switches for manual IP address configuration. IXARC encoders with the EtherNet...
    AutomationDirect Power Supplies
    AutomationDirect has added the Block PM series mini power supplies. The new Block PM-0624-100-0 redundancy module prevents downtime by monitoring two matched Block power supplies...

    Videos

    Purdue Model Relevancy
    New visions for the Purdue Model are helping it bridge the gap between manufacturing OT and IT.
    With more than 15 million products in its inventory, DigiKey has a level of insight into automation technology use few other companies have. This video highlights a few DigiKey...
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    Andy Lewis, manager of electric automation business development at Festo, explained how Festo’s new CPX-AP-A centralized I/O works with the CPX-AP-I distributed I/O can work separately...
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    Companies such as Pfizer, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Intel show the value of automation and where it’s headed through their use of specific technologies.