Issue Archive

’08 Makes an Impact
Manufacturing-IT Convergence, Interoperability, Protocols and Standards Have Breakthrough Years

Have More Data Conversations—Part II
OPC Unified Architecture Addresses Shortfalss of OPC DA for Cross-Platform Communications

Copper and Fiber Convert and Connect
Physical Distance Isn’t the Only Factor Impacting Media Switching

What a Difference a Decade Makes
Most Things Wear Out Their Welcomes Over Long Periods of Time, but Plant-Network Technology Takes Longer to Get a Foot on the Floor

The Evolution of Redundancy
Users Demand More Flexibility by Pushing for Open Standards. Don't Use Less Costly, Commercially Available Ethernet Components to Maximize System Availability

Friction-Free Networks
The Factory Floor and IT Department Set Differences Aside for the Greater Good of Network Security

World’s Largest Plastic Cable Carrier
Igus Introduces Energy Chain E4.350 for Giant Applications

Can Topology Reduce Costs?
It’s a Good Idea to Try New Topologies on a Small Project Before Embarking on a 5,000-Point Job