HMS Industrial Networks now announces support for IoT OPC UA and MQTT protocols within the Anybus CompactCom embedded network solutions range.

Fujitsu expands its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities with the INTELLIEDGE ecosystem, which includes advanced edge network processing capabilities.

Er-Soft presents this Anybus Modbus to KNX gateway, which allows server/slave devices in Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP to communicate with a KNX network.

2017 was undoubtedly a year of significant change for Latin America. Most telecommunications service providers are striving to differentiate themselves in a region undergoing constant globalization. Some operators find their competitive advantage in the agility of service provisioning; others in reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).

Dell EMC and VMware have announced that they have integrated and validated Dell EMC cloud infrastructure hardware and the VMware vCloud NFV platform for OpenStack with the goal of reducing development time and helping to lower the overall costs of network functions virtualization (NFV) for communications service providers.

Vector Motor Control Ibérica (VMC) presents the new modular XBM-H PLC with integrated Ethernet communication, the latest addition to the XGB series from LS Industrial Systems (LSIS).

Recently at AnsibleFest San Francisco, Red Hat unveiled several Ansible innovations designed to help enterprise customers harness the power of automation across the organization, from IT operations to network management development, including:

Panduit has released version 3.0 of its IntraVUE industrial network visualization and analysis software, providing an intuitive visualization of the industrial network to those responsible for managing the production plant.

Omron has added a full range of IO-Link products to its automation platform, offering users a comprehensive solution for IO-Link implementation. The new products, which include high-performance sensors and versatile IO-Link masters, make it even easier to achieve the productivity and efficiency associated with Smart Factory solutions.

RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, distributes the new module designed specifically for use with the Siemens SIMATIC IOT2020 and IOT2040.

Mandatory serialization rules in many markets stipulate that manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products must comply with specific standards to track and locate their products throughout the supply chain.

Siemens Simatic S5 systems have several problems, including the lack of new component manufacturing, the availability of only expensive second-hand spare parts, the absence of official support, and an outdated system design and architecture.

Belden Inc. has expanded its industrial wireless portfolio with the addition of the BAT867-R Wireless Access Point, a compact and rugged device designed to help industrial applications maximize efficiency and performance.

RAD will present its vCPE-OS software at Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, ​​along with its White Box ETX-2v.

Neteris presents its MES (Manufacturing Execution System), an advanced system that manages all production processes in the plant in a much more efficient way.

Belden Inc. has added new connectors, cable sets, and modules to Lumberg Automation's LioN-Power system. These additions make it more compatible with higher power outputs, space savings, and the faster data transmission speeds required by the IIoT.

Tecnocom has reached an agreement with MESbook for the marketing of its Industry 4.0 management tool. Tecnocom will handle the consulting, implementation, and change management related to integrating the tool with each client's existing IT systems, with MESbook providing support in adapting the tool to the specific needs of each factory.

TE Connectivity (TE) introduces the new OmniGate IoT I/O module, which can be used to configure a communication path from the machine to the cloud without impacting the performance of the control network. Information from sensors and actuators can be captured, filtered, prepared, and then transferred to computer systems.

HMS Industrial Networks now expands the Anybus® CompactCom™ 40 series family with a new version that allows any automation device to communicate in CC-Link IE Field.

Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, presents a simple and secure way to facilitate remote network access, programming, and diagnostics thanks to Hirschmann's new Secure Remote Access solution.