All about industrial automation, networks, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO-Link, fieldbus, Industrial Ethernet

Joined July 2008
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TURCK is adding the FS501 flow sensor to its FS fluid sensor series. The robust IP67 device measures flow velocity and volume flow in liquid media. The Smart Sensor Profile allows users to configure switching and analog outputs for easy integration. ow.ly/pZYX30sV5uF
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With the newly released PROFIsafe module from Festo, the CPX-AP system now offers its first functional safety solution with high speed and with minimum cycle times for up to 96 valve addresses and several voltage zones . ow.ly/BfXy30sV5uA
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As a direct bus integration for the VTUX valve terminal, the compact interface CTED from Festo, offers a very space and cost-optimized option for connecting the VTUX directly to the control system via the PROFINET protocol. ow.ly/cJkW30sV5uz
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InduSol America introduces the new PROFINET Troubleshooting Toolkit, an easy-to-use solution designed to reduce unplanned downtime in minutes, not hours, by finding the root cause or sending warnings before failure. ow.ly/aZ6O30sV5uJ
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HBK has introduced the PW22i single-point load cell for high-dynamic industrial systems, targeting packaging lines and robotic applications. The new PW22i improves on its predecessor PW22 by integrating the IO-Link communication protocol. ow.ly/bECp30sV5uI
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Parker Hannifin has introduced the latest generation of its DFplus valves with an IO-Link Class B interface, expanding the existing IO-Link Class A offering. With IO-Link Class B, the complex and costly 6 PE or 11 PE connections are eliminated. ow.ly/PW4h30sV5uH
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NXP Semiconductors has announced the omlox Starter Kit, developed in collaboration with SynchronicIT and Flowcate. The kit is a complete, end-to-end hardware and software solution to deploy Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) based on the omlox standard. ow.ly/uRPW30sV5uG
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The #IO-Link User Workshop in Milwaukee, WI is next Tuesday, May 12 . It is not too late to register and attend this no-cost class. Lunch is included. Register Now! io-link.us/milwaukee
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TURCK presents two new IP67 IO-Link masters of their Efficiency Line with eight Class A ports, which can alternatively provide up to 12 universal digital inputs or outputs. The cost-efficient devices support PROFINET for complete IO-Link applications. ow.ly/1Wq130sV5uE
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The new SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller V40.1 from Siemens offers significant new features utilizing the Siemens Hypervisor for strict separation of hardware resources for maximum stability and performance with Linux and Windows environments. ow.ly/egQ230sV5uC
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The SIMATIC ET 200BL is Siemens‘ latest innovation in distributed I/O systems supporting PROFINET with 2x RJ45 connectors, offering a 1 ms cycle time and IRT support. It is well suited for distributed automation concepts with price-sensitive requirements. ow.ly/I4oU30sV5uB
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The #PROFINET Training Class in Montreal, QC is next Tuesday, May 5. It is not too late to register and attend this no-cost class. Lunch is included. Register Now! us.profinet.com/montreal
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Attend a no-cost #IO-Link User Workshop in Milwaukee, WI on Tuesday, May 12. This workshop combines technical details with practical demonstrations and features the latest #IO-Link technology from automation equipment manufacturers. Register Now! io-link.us/milwaukee
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IO-Link has much more to offer than the well-known benefits. This Technical Report uses 5 practical examples to show how users can make the most of digital interface benefits. ow.ly/SXWq30sV5uy
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Assa Abloy is known the world over for its class-leading access solutions, in applications ranging from hotels, through shopping malls and commercial premises, and onto highly demanding industrial safety applications that deploys PROFIsafe. ow.ly/x2im30sV5ux
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The omlox Plugfest and Conference 2026 will take place over three days, June 9–11, 2026, hosted by Fraunhofer IOSB-INA at SmartFactoryOWL in Lemgo, Germany. The Plugfest occurs over the first two days and the open Conference is on the third day. ow.ly/lwhN30sV5uw
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Join us on Tuesday May 5 to learn about PI's strategy towards PROFINET Security and join us again on Tuesday June 2 to learn about PROFINET specification V2.5. Register today. ow.ly/VaBT30sV5uv
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The introduction of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) highlights the growing importance of industrial security. PROFINET equips companies with a robust framework to confidently implement secure automation across the entire production lifecycle. ow.ly/jM4W30sV5uu
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Standards make life easier – this applies to everyday life as well as to industrial communication. PI's technology portfolio has not grown by chance, but is proof that PI's approach to standards development is sustainable. ow.ly/TpTa30sV5ut
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Join us for a conference spotlighting the white paper “Secure Deployment of Industrial Communication Protocols: A Risk-Based Approach,” by the Industrial Security Harmonization Group, April, 22 from 10–11a at Hannover Messe, Convention Center, Room 3A. ow.ly/xqFs30sV5us
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