There is continued growth for Industrial Ethernet and wireless networks, according to HMS Networks as it released its industrial network market shares for 2023.

It’s a big year for Ethernet as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. And the Ethernet Alliance has released its new 2023 Ethernet Roadmap showcasing Ethernet’s bright future as it continues to expand into new speeds and applications. We’re now at the half-century mark, but Ethernet’s star continues to rise.

The role of industrial Ethernet in factory networking is expanding, but how will it help to shape the industrial landscape? Here are ways the technology can help organizations and their operations.

ODVA has announced that process device profiles have been added to the EtherNet/IP specification.

Excluding modular I/O devices, ETG counts 59.1 million nodes, with recent growth being particularly impressive. Since 2014, growth has been exponential, with 18.4 million nodes added in 2022 alone.

Futureproof networking solutions are designed to help businesses seamlessly merge their IT and OT systems, and prepare them for transitioning to a digitalized future. Businesses can worry less about their industrial networks and focus on fully embracing digital transformation, so they can leverage digital innovations.

This Connectivity Showcase presents the viewpoints of eight industry experts. With Factory Automation Connectivity Solutions, manufacturers are collecting data in real-time to monitor, track, and optimize production processes, and improve safety, reduce downtime and increase production speed and efficiency.

Gigabit industrial switches set a new standard for performance, reliability and ease of use, with security features designed to keep networks connected and protected.

New Industrial Ethernet switches from Cisco Systems concentrate on bringing enterprise IT capabilities to Operations Technology applications while also addressing performance, reliability and harsh environments.

Industrial networks are evolving as the seamless transmission of data is becoming the key to success in the converged, digital future. Industrial networking solutions help businesses transform and futureproof their operations, and improve operational efficiency and resilience.