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Virtual server to cut industrial IT costs
In its TRAC-IT MES factory floor efficiency systems and software, Marco is using virtual server technology to simplify and reduce the investment in IT infrastructure.
News from Marco MES (15 May 2008)
Software monitors and manages devices
Kepware has introduced latest versions of iSNMP and KEPServerEX for device communications through industry standard OPC and vendor native interfaces.
News from Kepware ( 6 May 2008)
Ethernet products catalogue is free
Supplier of Industrial Networking and communication products and systems, Ethernet Direct Corporation, provides a free catalogue in printed and CD versions.
News from Ethernet Direct (21 April 2008)
Ethernet switch is optimised for EtherNet/IP
Rockwell Automation's latest industrial Ethernet switches are integrated with Cisco technology to effectively manage real-time control and information flow.
News from Rockwell Automation (21 April 2008)
Industrial Power over Ethernet switch released
Power over Ethernet Switch for industrial networks can be used to power IEEE802.3af compliant powered devices (PD) by Ethernet cable and eliminates the need for additional power wiring.
News from Ethernet Direct (18 April 2008)
Stahl fibre optic lines bridge longer distances
Intrinsically safe fiber optic communicationby R Stahl bridges middle distances in Profibus DP networks providing reliable Ex-signal transfer through 2km fibre optic lines or rings.
News from Stahl ( 9 April 2008)
Harting Ethernet switch offers high availability
Harting's industrial Ethernet switches range is believed to be the first to offer ring redundancy to achieve high system availability, while simplifying network configuration and ease of operation.
News from Harting ( 7 April 2008)
An Ethernet/IP-DeviceNet router introduced
An Ethernet/IP-DeviceNet Router allows the operating condition of a DeviceNet safety system to be configured and monitored from a general-purpose Ethernet device.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (23 January 2008)
Hybrid connector handles Ethernet and power
Hybrid connector integrates Ethernet and power connections into a single compact unit for ease of installation in industrial machines.
News from Harting (18 January 2008)
Gigabit switch is one of most powerful yet
Claimed to be one of the most powerful industrial managed Gigabit switches offered, the unit supports Gigabit SX and LX or flexible SFP form factor.
News from Ethernet Direct (16 January 2008)
Web site provides M2M communications data
Detailed information on products, applications and the machine-to-machine (M2M) market can be gathered from a redesigned Web site featuring user-friendly navigation.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (15 January 2008)
Ethernet switches/infrastructure products launched
A full range of Ethernet switches and infrastructure products includes managed switch co-branded with Cisco, integrating Cisco technology and optimised for EtherNet/IP.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 January 2008)
Machines communications can be wire-less
Wireless products enable machine builders to integrate wireless networking into their products, achieving considerable reductions in cabling and installation costs.
News from IDC ( 7 January 2008)
Ethernet IP protocol specification released
Ethernet IP protocol allows standard Ethernet IP communication with a SERCOS III network both during cyclic real-time network operation and during non-real time operation.
News from Sercos North America ( 1 January 2008)
RFID hs no time delay during communication
RFID system modular module provides flexible integration into new or existing Turck RFID systems and allows more customisation.
News from Turck (14 December 2007)
Dual M2M module is claimed to be first
Latest generation of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications modules enables users to respond quickly to changes in mobile networks..
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (10 December 2007)
Shielded Ethernet module connects eight data lines
A shielded Ethernet module, which connects all eight data lines, fulfils Category 5e requirements and has been added to a family of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Harting ( 4 December 2007)
Industrial Ethernet modem has five ports
An industrial telephone modem has an industrial five-port managed Ethernet switch that enables integrators and plant engineers to dial into the plant from remote locations. Brochure available
News from Sixnet (21 November 2007)
Build expandable Ethernet architecture
In setting up Ethernet systems architecture, a Taiwanese company said it is important to use systems that offer future expansion as Gigabit connections may be wanted at critical connections.
News from Ethernet Direct (13 November 2007)
Monitor production devices with little bandwith
Simple Network Management Protocol allows a range of operational parameters related to network performance and device management to be monitored with little network bandwidth usage.
News from Kepware (17 September 2007)
Single port Modbus gateway links to Ethernet
Provider of Ethernet products has introduced a single port Modbus gateway to provide Modbus communication between Ethernet and serial Modbus devices.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 September 2007)
Ethernet guide introduces infrastructure
A network infrastructure guide for EtherNet/IP provides an introduction to the network infrastructure and gives users a framework for identifying the critical considerations.
News from ODVA (27 August 2007)
GPS unit tracks mobile plant, logistics
Many large companies - particularly metals producers and large rolling mills and metal treatment plants - use locomotives, tugs, trucks, etc and always want to know where they are.
News from Hima-Sella (17 August 2007)
Gigabit connections grow as Ethernet expands
As the use of Ethernet devices increases in manufacturing plants, data traffic increases and users will have to consider adding Gigabit connections at critical points to handle network loading.
News from Ethernet Direct (31 July 2007)
Wireless platform designed for industry
Specifically designed from basic principles for industry, a wireless communications platform has RF design, power management and system integrity.
News from Banner Engineering (16 July 2007)
Open source network management for Red Hat
User application article Open source tools provide enterprise-level availability, performance and operational efficiency for Red Hat
News from Groundwork Open Source (23 May 2007)
SOA improves performance and scalability
Open source IT management provided by service-oriented architecture powered by Groundwork Monitor
News from Groundwork Open Source (21 May 2007)
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