TE Connectivity is introducing shielded M8 connectors in three and four positions to its growing portfolio of M8 and M12 connectors for industrial control and automation applications. It will also be strengthening its technical and sales support for the entire product line.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is stocking the Molex zCD™ interconnect system connector. With a high level of integration, performance, long-term reliability, and a compact form factor that will enable widespread adoption of 400 Gbps technology, the Molex zCD connector supports next-generation, high-speed Ethernet applications in telecommunications and enterprise computing environments.

Belden Inc. has just released the latest version of its Hirschmann network management software. Industrial HiVision 7.0 improves productivity by now allowing the simultaneous configuration of hundreds of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-enabled devices from any manufacturer.

Molex introduces the Brad® DeviceNet HarshIO M8 modules, the first on the market to be fully tested and approved in accordance with the ODVA specification.

Molex, represented by Er-Soft, provides connectivity for Rockwell Automation controllers. Their PAC/PLC communication modules are a perfect solution for a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, process control, and complex machinery.

Molex has introduced its new Brad® HarshIO modules, based on IO-Link technology —the open standard protocol for industrial communications—, which allow intelligent actuators and sensors to be connected in a network through fieldbus and manufacturer-independent connections.

A Y-coded interface can transfer both data and power, thus reducing the number of cables in the installation. The new Y-coded Y-splitter from Phoenix Contact allows for easy integration of equipment with hybrid M12 interfaces.

Opto 22 announces the immediate availability of a REST API for its industrial programmable automation controllers (PACs), significantly closing the IT/OT gap to enable rapid application development for the Industrial Internet of Things, reduced machine design and manufacturing time and system design, and faster implementation of automation and control projects.

RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, will exclusively distribute the new Siemens SIMATIC IOT2020 gateway.

u-link, Weidmüller's web-based solution for remote maintenance, guarantees fast and secure access to machines and installations, thus simplifying remote maintenance and enabling efficient management of production centers and users.

AN Consult presents the new PROFINET/CANopen® Gateway from Helmholz, for easily connecting CANopen® devices with PROFINET. The product range currently includes versions for CANopen® Master and Layer 2, and the version for CANopen Slave is forthcoming.

Er-Soft presents the CANblue II, a module that converts CAN communication to Bluetooth communication. It is a versatile module that can be used in a wide range of applications thanks to its support for three different operating modes.

Patton introduces its new series of Ethernet signal amplifiers, CopperLink 1101 with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

The Moxa EDS-528E is a new 28-port Ethernet switch designed for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

Broadcom Limited introduces a new generation of IC PHY transmission boxes, BCM82332, BCM82793 and BCM82864, designed for data center and enterprise networking applications.

Phoenix Contact introduces the Ethernet Extender system for establishing Ethernet communication over any available two-wire copper cable. The Ethernet Extender system allows you to use existing cabling to create an Ethernet network infrastructure, either in a line or ring topology, for long distances.

Remote access solutions are now used for almost all industrial applications. A successful automation solution is closely linked to industrial communication.

Pilz servo drive technology supports customized solutions: servo amplifiers can now also be used in PROFINET networks, alongside other fieldbus systems, with the benefit of lower investment costs.

Er-Soft presents PROFINET Master Simulator, an easy-to-use software tool that utilizes a Windows PC's Ethernet port for configuring and testing PROFINET slaves. PROFINET Master Simulator can exchange data with numerous PROFINET slaves from various manufacturers, even without a PROFINET master.

Molex has introduced its SST™ PB3-CPX modules for connecting Rockwell Automation's CompactLogix L2, L3, and L4 controllers to PROFIBUS DP-V0 and DP-V1 networks. The modules provide high-performance, cost-effective solutions for industrial automation applications and are compatible with DP-V0 Master Class 1, DP-V1 Master Classes 1 and 2, and DP-V0 Slave protocols.