Transportation
Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Access Points for Onboard Rail
December 17, 2025
The new Ibex series leverages the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard to deliver the highest performance in mission-critical rail applications.
Hardened Ethernet Switch Connectivity Solution for Transit Systems
December 12, 2025
Antaira rail-hardened 18-Port Gigabit Ethernet switch brings mission-critical connectivity to transit systems.
EtherCAT controls transport gigantic tunnel elements
November 16, 2025
Large Northern Europe’s construction site utilizes EtherCAT control technology distributed across a large number of control cabinets with a total connected load of 820 kW, a large number of analog EtherCAT Terminals and digital input/output terminals for recording signals and controlling the motors and hydraulic valves.
Reliable Performance in Grid & Traffic Control Applications
November 30, 2022
New grid trends and Smart Traffic Control can reduce energy dependence and slow the global greenhouse effect.
CC-Link IE Network Keeps Power on Track at Euston Station
July 7, 2022
To ensure reliable and fast inter-substation data transfer, a proven high-bandwidth open network technology was needed for the High Speed Two (HS2) railway line at London’s Euston station. The technology used to deliver the high-speed network for this project was the open gigabit industrial Ethernet solution, CC-Link IE.
Advanced traffic management using secure data acquisition
January 22, 2022
Before revamping an existing traffic management systems, ask three questions to guide the design and implementation. Effective traffic management systems leverage cutting-edge analytics, made possible by vast amounts of high-quality data that was collected by various sensors.
Connecting container cranes across the globe
November 18, 2021
IoT Edge-Gateway enables remote monitoring of the power supply for electric RTG cranes.
TSN in the railway sector: why, what and how?
May 30, 2021
The railway sector has evolved from serial Train Communication Networks to Ethernet-based solutions. But the lack of real-time traffic communication and functions isolation capabilities of traditional Ethernet has limited the adoption of standardized Ethernet based solutions.
Data communications technology supports passenger train displays
February 12, 2021
Compact Ethernet switches from Westermo connect innovative LCD train windows displaying passenger information.
Optimal network solutions for automotive manufacturing
February 2, 2021
The automotive industry has continually pioneered new manufacturing and assembly processes, driving the adoption of key innovative technologies on the factory floor. To enhance their competitiveness, companies need interconnected and flexible production systems that can decrease cycle times while increasing quality.