New series of ruggedized Industrial Ethernet switches with PoE++ for power hungry devices from Allied Telesis.

Solution from Digi International provides capabilities for monitoring, analyzing and controlling field data.

New controller technology from ASIX provides 2.5G Ethernet performance using new AX88279 USB Chip.

Rockwell Automation offers more functionality on the plant floor by releasing new, fully managed switches.

Moxa introduces easy-to-use IIoT gateways that simplify remote data transfer.

The adoption of IEC-62443 is set to play a crucial role in enabling digital manufacturing and will have a significant impact on the realization of Industrial IoT, leading to improvements in quality, output, and reduced downtimes.

Industrial Edge and cloud computing technologies provide scalable, flexible computing resources for storing, analyzing, and visualizing the vast amounts of data industrial systems generate, and increasingly deal with cybersecurity threats. Industry experts provide their perspective on what lies ahead for industrial applications.

The transition is not happening overnight but industry leaders from Avnu Alliance continue to emphasize the possibilities with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) converged networking technology.

Software and IT innovation are the primary drivers for manufacturing investment. Solution architectures are expected to consolidate around specific standards, with architectural blueprints and best practices addressing end-user needs. Edge computing will also show accelerated deployment within manufacturing.

Benefits at multiple levels can be obtained by centralizing the collection of accurate data directly from production systems, its transmission, and subsequent processing. Digitalization helps to integrate enterprise-wide operations, optimize the manufacturing process, and facilitate the work of operators, maintenance staff, planners, programmers, quality assurance officers, and management.