New hardware-assisted Layer 3 switches with router capability use special purpose hardware to route traffic from one Ethernet network to another at Ethernet line speed. They can simultaneously operate as an Ethernet switch or an Ethernet network-to-network router with equal performance forwarding traffic in either role.

The development of Digital Device Description technology will lead to a more robust and secure device description than is currently available. Moving ahead, efforts at ODVA are continuing toward development of xDS, the publication of both an xDS specification and tools needed to prove these concepts.

The newest generation of IO-Link transceivers integrate both protection and a high-efficiency DC-DC buck regulator to reduce the size and the heat dissipation of the sensor subsystem. As IO-Link technology gets deployed in more industrial sensors, these specifications are key small, ruggedized, power-efficient sensors.

Smart condition monitoring uses artificial intelligence to make mechanical plant components fit into data-driven maintenance models. In these systems, IIoT sensors monitor and gather vibration and temperature data which is sent via Bluetooth to gateways, and from there to a cloud application for analysis.

Edge computing and Industrial IoT expert Jim White, IOTech’s CTO, provides his Top Five predictions and honorable mentions for the coming year, including forecasts related to security, hyperscalers, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Digital twins can improve operational efficiency and commissioning process for industrial machinery by reducing lead times and costs. By using an automation platform, integrators can boost connectivity further to ensure that their industrial machinery will meet their operational needs.

Creating a secure IoT node begins with a “root of trust”, a small affordable integrated circuit designed to offer security-related services to the node. Examples are data encryption for preserving confidentiality and digital signatures to ensure authenticity and integrity of information.

Industry experts provide their perspective on the trends and technology in Industrial Wireless applications. From Industrial 5G to Wi-Fi 6, technology and speed advances — along with the need for more flexible networking to meet the needs of IIoT applications — is driving innovations in industrial wireless communication.

The digitalization and networking of plants and processes create the basis for optimized production. But how can it be implemented smoothly? How can data exchange between machines and plants, OT/IT integration, and cloud connectivity be designed securely and flexibly?

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