Mitsubishi Electric has been highlighting gigabit CC-Link IE at recent events, showcasing how it may be a future proof technology for open networking in industrial automation. The company exhibited a range of products with CC-Link IE connectivity.

According to Mitsubishi Electric, CC-Link IE is important for its industrial automation division.

The Ethernet-based CC-Link IE open network provides Mitsubishi Electric with a solution for its range of PLCs, HMIs, robots, inverters, servo motion systems and other automation devices. According to Mitsubishi Electric, an advantage of CC-Link IE is the unique gigabit capabilities offered.

By choosing CC-Link IE, companies like Mitsubishi Electric also benefit from being members of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).

Currently, there are over 1,800 compliant products from more than 300 manufacturers.