Posts by date: 2024 / 0 en https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/archive/2024.archive.rss Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:43:22 +0200 https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/the-5-most-important-facts-about-ethernet-apl.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/the-5-most-important-facts-about-ethernet-apl.html#commentsWed, 30 Oct 2024 11:52:55 +0100https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/the-5-most-important-facts-about-ethernet-apl.htmlEthernet-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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/industry-40-implementation-for-hart-devices.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/industry-40-implementation-for-hart-devices.html#commentsThu, 25 Jul 2024 12:32:00 +0200Stephanie WidderEmrah Acarhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/industry-40-implementation-for-hart-devices.htmlLearn 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/phoenix-digital-olc-and-ocp-redundant-fiber-ethernet-switches-are-now-obsolete.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/phoenix-digital-olc-and-ocp-redundant-fiber-ethernet-switches-are-now-obsolete.html#commentsMon, 24 Jun 2024 13:22:48 +0200Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/phoenix-digital-olc-and-ocp-redundant-fiber-ethernet-switches-are-now-obsolete.htmlIf you need to replace your Phoenix Digital in-chassis redundant fiber communications modules — either the OLC for SLC-500 PLCs or the OCP for CompactLogix PLCs — you may be interested in the OCX or OCR modules. Because both the OLC and OCP are now obsolete, Softing now offers the Phoenix Digital OCX and OCR as viable drop-in replacements. Read our blog post for a quick overview of these network modules. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/accelerating-digital-transformation-with-easy-opc-ua-implementation.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/accelerating-digital-transformation-with-easy-opc-ua-implementation.html#commentsThu, 18 Apr 2024 15:04:15 +0200Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/accelerating-digital-transformation-with-easy-opc-ua-implementation.htmlIn our digital transformation blog post series, we explore the central role of OPC UA for the seamless integration of information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT). Let's take a closer look at why OPC UA is important for digital transformation and which key technologies use this powerful standard for seamless data exchange. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/containerized-software-packages-simplify-machine-connectivity-for-legacy-machines.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/containerized-software-packages-simplify-machine-connectivity-for-legacy-machines.html#commentsTue, 13 Feb 2024 10:45:08 +0100Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/containerized-software-packages-simplify-machine-connectivity-for-legacy-machines.htmlLearn how containerized software packages improve the connectivity of legacy machines in manufacturing facilities. Find out about the advantages of integrating IT and OT technologies using Docker containers, and discover how Softing's edgeConnector and edgeAggregator simplify OPC UA server integration.