“In the industrial and manufacturing sectors, the bottom line ultimately depends on productivity and cost savings,” says Juergen Schmid, Chief Product Officer at Belden. “The IIoT enables this level of efficiency through real-time communication between connected devices, from the factory floor to the local cloud. Built with TSN and featuring enhanced security and flexibility, the Hirschmann BOBCAT switch takes Ethernet to the next level and is also equipped to adapt to the evolving needs of industrial facilities.”.

With the Hirschmann BOBCAT switch, industrial facilities can:
• Support multiple services simultaneously on a single network using TSN technology.
• Minimize downtime and ensure network protection with advanced security features.
• Prepare for future network growth with increased bandwidth and speed capabilities.

The Hirschmann BOBCAT switch is an ideal solution for classic automation applications requiring real-time communication, low latency, and simultaneous synchronization of data and information to control operations. This switch is an essential device suitable for many industrial markets, including automotive, manufacturing, machine building, water management, security, oil and gas, energy, transportation, and consumer packaged goods.