Virtualization technology has dramatically changed the way IT resources are used, but the benefits of virtualization have yet to benefit industrial operations in any significant way. In this article, the authors describe the benefits manufacturers can expect to see by virtualizing industrial automation control (IACS) systems and solutions to get…

An OMSPE sensor network concept enables EtherNet/IP connectivity from sensor to controller and compute. It also enhances the current DLR protocol with new linear network discovery and commissioning functions to simplify the OMSPE sensor network discovery, commissioning, and diagnosis.

5G technology features make it capable of supporting the requirements of factory control systems for real-time determinism and six nines (99.9999%) availability. Yet the real-world experience of most mobile handset users is weak or nonexistent, and of occasional and unpredictable dropped connections. This article looks at the realistic prospect that…

When building machines for automation, the same block of IP addresses is often used for each machine. If there are multiple machines with duplicate IP addresses, it can create an issue and NAT routers are used. 1:1 NAT tables can be set up, so multiple systems can be accessed from…

In the era of smart grids, protocol gateways play a key role in smooth data flow between different systems. Because of the various communication protocols used among the different subsystems that make up the electrical grid, effective protocol conversion and seamless data communication are essential.

Addressing the critical role of managing battery power in the exploding world of IoT devices, optimizing ship and sleep mode is one of the best ways to improve battery efficiency. The MAX16163 solution from ADI enables a design with a more precise control over those functions.

The increasing digitization and connectivity present new opportunities for integrating cameras, sensors, and other networked systems in commercial vehicles. Camera and sensor systems play a crucial role in commercial vehicles, particularly in the field of driver assistance systems and safety.

There is a growing movement of energy awareness in all industries and a strong marketing push for better optimization of energy usage in industrial automation. All of the ODVA Energy Objects will need to be updated to reflect the information in a new power consumption management OPC UA specification.

Industrial Ethernet machine control continues to leverage new software innovations, AI and cloud connectivity solutions. But Industrial Ethernet is not merely a tool for connectivity. It represents a comprehensive, secure, and intelligent networking solution is merging traditional machine control with advanced data analytics.

5G and Wi-Fi6/6E wireless technologies are now enabling standard, real-time communication in control processes, which was previously reserved exclusively for wired communication or proprietary wireless solutions. This is opening up new possibilities for industrial automation and smart manufacturing operations.