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CONTA-CLIP GSM-PRO2 communication module

October 13, 2016

The CONTA-CLIP GSM-PRO2 communication module serves as a remote control and maintenance solution for decentralized applications via 2G and 3G wireless networks.

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Bus coupler

June 15, 2016

The Beckhoff EK9160 bus coupler establishes a direct connection to the cloud between Beckhoff EtherCAT I/O and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Standalone motion controller

May 9, 2016

The Kollmorgen programmable multi-axis master motion controller meets a range of OEM requirements for a variety of machines.

Automation

Are your control networks safe from cyberattacks?

Better safe than sorry since "sorry" could cost you downtime, product quality or safety and/or your brand’s reputation.

Wayne Labs

March 18, 2016

According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.

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EtherCAT technology

February 10, 2016

Beckhoff EtherCAT P technology unites EtherCAT communication and power functions in a standard, 4-wire Ethernet cable; it integrates the 24VDC supply of the EtherCAT P slaves with the signals and data from connected sensors and actuators.

The future of food safety is in the cloud

TECH FLASH

CLPA, automation community team up for a transparent network infrastructure

As more automation users prepare for the arrival of Industry 4.0- or IIoT-based manufacturing systems, easy integration of various networks is essential.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2015

CLPA and PI aim to enable transparent, easy two-way communication between CC-Link IE and PROFINET devices through standardized interfaces.

Taming the âperfect stormâ of the Industrial Internet

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Taming the ‘perfect storm’ of the Industrial Internet

Some rules for growth will make things fit together in an efficient manner.

Wayne Labs

October 14, 2015

You can’t afford to wait to get on the network.

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Security routers

September 20, 2015

The Phoenix Contact RS2005 security router has 5 unmanaged Ethernet ports and a 4-port managed switch for multiport security applications in Ethernet networks.

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Industrial router

September 15, 2015

The KEB COMBICONTROL Ethernet-based C6 industrial router comes with WAN, LAN, USB and serial interfaces, as well as standard digital I/Os; for hard-to-access installations, a cellular network option is available.

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Unmanaged Ethernet switches

August 28, 2015

Antaira LNP-0802C-SFP and LNP-0802C-SFP-24 8-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switches have 48 to 55VDC and 12 to 36VDC low-voltage power inputs.

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

How Sensing Technologies Can Help Avoid Food and Water Waste

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