The convergence of IT and OT (Operational Technology) has revolutionised industrial automation, such as bringing unprecedented efficiency and connectivity. Yet it has also exposed critical vulnerabilities, making cybersecurity an imperative for industries worldwide. A…
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Wago’s brilliant PUSH WIRE Inline Cable Splicing Connector
Anyone who has made a wiring change to a consumer or distribution box has had the problem of short cables. Sometimes you need to make a short extension and at other times repair or…
Time-Sensitive Networking: The Future of Industrial Connectivity
According to the HMS industrial networking survey, over 70% of industrial networking nodes installed in 2023 were on industrial Ethernet. Yet, despite growing implementation of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) by mainstream suppliers, they still receive…
FX5-ENET Ethernet Unit: Mitsubishi Electric enhances it to Advanced IIoT
It’s exciting times when it comes to the world of PLC communication modules! Mitsubishi Electric has announced a significant upgrade to their FX5-ENET Ethernet extension unit. To enhance the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)…
Unwrapping Festive Joy with BPXmas
In a bid to wrap up 2023 on a high note and bring joy to our customers, we launched our BPXmas Scratch Card campaign on December 1st. This festive initiative not only promised to…
MY-GS-R Series: The latest Star of the OMRON MY family of Relays
Omron have showcased the latest addition to the MY family of miniature power relays – the MY-GS-R Series. This new series replaces the well-known MY (S) range, a popular relay within the marketplace.
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Connecting EtherCAT Devices to Different Networks: An Easier Way!
HMS Networks has introduced an easier way of connecting EtherCAT subordinate devices to different networks. The new Anybus Communicator Gateways offers faster and more efficient data transfer between the leading industrial automation networks….
Mitsubishi Releases FX5U Micro PLC for Smart Machines
Describing its new FX5UC controller a micro PLC risks its dismissal by users of so called proper PLCs. However, in doing so, they seriously risks undervaluing this new generation micro PLC from Mitsubishi Electric….
IT-systems/IIoT Changing Industrial Network Market
According to the latest HMS Networks survey, industrial network markets are reflecting the need for integration between factory installations and IT-systems/IIoT applications. Market information is important not only for product marketer,…
Will AI deliver tangible value from big data?
The Internet of Things (IoT) changes everything at record speed. It is said that 90 percent of the data in the world has been generated in the last two years. The latest estimate is…
Towards Utopian Factories
If you are in manufacturing, you know change is heading your way: or at least the possibility of change. Perhaps visions of factories populated by autonomous vehicles delivering parts and sub-assemblies across the shop…
WAGO Cloud Data Control
The new field to cloud capability offered by WAGO Cloud Data Control simply and easily connects the real and digital worlds. Recognised for its electrical interconnection products, WAGO has a core range of automation…
