Reliable switches for mission-critical operations in harsh environments
In September 2025, a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace interrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports, heavily impacting Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The attackers never breached the airport’s core IT – they didn’t need to. One compromised supplier was enough to paralyze a critical service. Here, Stephan Nobis, business development manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, discusses why Europe’s critical infrastructure must move from compliance to continuous cybersecurity – or face severe risks.
Siemens launches a one-stop security platform for managing communication connections in OT networks. With virtualized network structures it protects shop floor devices from targeted attacks and unauthorized access.
The largest oil producer in the Caribbean used Cogent DataHubTM software in a recent project to modernize their SCADA systems and integrate new IoT-enabled well-monitoring devices
As part of a retrofit at Stockholm’s largest combined heat and power plant, Kraftvärmeverk 1, 241 AUMA electric actuators have been installed . The modern actuators with Profinet communications now ensure the smooth generation of electricity and heat from renewable fuels.
Support of mission-critical operations in harsh industrial environments
16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS PA proxy for use in Zone 2
The quality of manufactured or processed products at cleanroom facilities are protected by applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP) that specify stringent environmental monitoring requirements.
Enhanced process variable and diagnostic standardization for different field device technologies.
For simplified configuration and robust performance
The promise of a network in the field of process plants with Ethernet-APL as enabling technology causes users to develop high expectations. This article provides insights into how to adopt the technology and the first steps that they should be taking in order to ensure success in practice.
Safety notification signals for industrial, marine and hazardous areas
Redundant Connection to PROFINET for highest availability
Energy-saving motor/inverter solutions for new installations and retrofitting
Improved safety and uptime in hazardous applications through detailed valve assembly and diagnostic data
Users in process automation have the most to gain from insight through data from sensors and actuators. This is where the advanced physical layer for Ethernet, short Ethernet-APL comes in, the data highway to the field of process plants. Many questions must be answered when deploying Ethernet-APL for the first time. This article discusses topologies for Ethernet-APL that can be realized with currently available infrastructure components.
PROFINET technology continues to see growing interest and acceptance in process automation. To cater to the high level of interest in and demand for an easy-to-understand introduction to digital communication in field automation and the digital transformation, PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is offering an internationally oriented series of workshops on this topic.
ODVA announced today that The EtherNet/IP™ Specification has been enhanced to enable EtherNet/IP networks to support the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation. Licensed Vendors for the EtherNet/IP technology can immediately start developing EtherNet/IP components for Ethernet-APL, including controllers, power switches, field switches, and instrumentation.
Precision for custody transfer and inventory control
Reliable and high-performance wireless connectivity with maximum data transmission rates
Reliable and ruggedized Ethernet-APL brings networking to the field of process plants.
Today’s Industrial Ethernet connects any standard ethernet-based protocols. It flexibly integrates devices based on open and vendor-specific (safety) protocols.
Rugged and flexible solution for monitoring and control in extreme environments
Cost-effective installation with built-in redundancies for SIL 3 safety requirements
With up to IP69K protection for medium and high pressure ranges and
APL critically important for OPC UA field level strategy in Process Automation
Bringing PROFINET and other Ethernet protocols to applications with high demands on availability
Control and management of large unit numbers with open fieldbus standards
Ethernet communication device brings signals from Zone 0 at high data rates to the control system
Accurate temperature measurement with redundancy
Water injection pump brought back to life to maintain productivity after seven years lying dormant
For operation on long loop lengths up to 20 km without external repeaters
Profinet S2 System Redundancy made available
Safety relays play a key role for the high demands of switching in industrial applications already. With a view to increasing the availability of safety functions, Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a range of different design features.
For improved flexibility and process safety
Signal converter equipped with new Industrial Ethernet interface
By implementing technology from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International in conjunction with a reliable infrastructure, users can create the basis for Industry 4.0 and big data through end-to-end digital communication
To enhance plant safety and reliability thanks to online removable sensors to reduce process downtime and a critical process valve for aggressive applications
Designed for optimal compatibility
Reduce process downtime and prevent spurious trips
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