CISA warns of active targeting of exposed Siemens S7 PLCs using Snap7. Learn what operators should check and how middleware can reduce direct access.
Ethernet-APL extends Ethernet connectivity to field devices. Find out when the technology becomes economically viable and how engineering, installation, and commissioning affect the CapEx calculation.
Learn how process plant operators can modernize existing PROFIBUS PA installations with PROFINET while keeping field devices and cabling in operation. The article explains how PA gateways such as Softing pnGate PA support brownfield migration, lifecycle management, OT security and CRA readiness.
Softing integrates Elliptic Curve Cryptograph (ECC) into its OPC UA SDKs, setting new standards for cybersecurity in industrial communication. Discover how strong encryption, performance, and interoperability come together in a future-proof solution.
Ethernet-APL delivers high-speed, reliable connectivity for field devices in process automation, even in hazardous areas. This technology simplifies data collection and analysis, enabling actionable insights and new business models in process engineering. If you're considering a plant upgrade, here are the top 5 reasons why Ethernet-APL is gaining traction.
Learn how to implement Industry 4.0 solutions for HART devices using the Namur Open Architecture (NOA). Discover the benefits of continuous digital data flow, integration technologies, and HART-IP protocol for effective plant asset management.
The fact that Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) supports almost all Industrial Ethernet protocols makes network planning and installation much easier for plant engineers and planners. However, a number of points need to be kept in mind to ensure the network is stable and fail-safe. The blog post looks at the various network topologies for Ethernet-APL, as recommended by the Ethernet-APL Engineering Guideline.
The new Ethernet-APL technology considerably simplifies the process of setting up high-performance automation networks and seamlessly integrating field devices into process manufacturing. For device manufacturers and automation network operators alike, Ethernet-APL products from Softing avoid expensive and time-consuming implementation projects while supporting the cost-effective migration of network topology to the new digital standard.
Are you looking for an easy way to connect Siemens PLCs to business applications through the Siemens Industrial Edge? Softing edgePlug software products provide connectivity and deliver data seamlessly into the Siemens Industrial Edge.
System integration using a PC and custom code can come with a lot of errors in project estimation, increase risk, cost money and possibly even put your customer at risk. Fortunately, there are built-for-purpose integration solutions that eliminate the PC, eliminate custom code, and eliminate protocol conversion for PLC-to-database and cloud integration projects. In this blog, we show you how tManager from Rockwell, an in-chassis PLC module for bidirectional data exchange between enterprise systems and ControlLogix® and CompactLogix™ PLCs, does just that.