Posts by category Company (IA) en https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/category/company-ia.rss Tue, 19 May 2026 11:57:21 +0200 https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/modernizing-profibus-pa-with-profinet-a-practical-path-to-cra-readiness-in-the-process-industry.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/modernizing-profibus-pa-with-profinet-a-practical-path-to-cra-readiness-in-the-process-industry.html#commentsThu, 07 May 2026 10:04:13 +0200https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/modernizing-profibus-pa-with-profinet-a-practical-path-to-cra-readiness-in-the-process-industry.htmlLearn 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/raising-the-bar-for-security-softing-adds-ecc-support-to-opc-ua-sdks.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/raising-the-bar-for-security-softing-adds-ecc-support-to-opc-ua-sdks.html#commentsMon, 16 Jun 2025 12:06:08 +0200https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/raising-the-bar-for-security-softing-adds-ecc-support-to-opc-ua-sdks.htmlSofting 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. 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/ethernet-apl-network-topologies.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/ethernet-apl-network-topologies.html#commentsMon, 13 Mar 2023 12:04:09 +0100Thomas Rummelhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/ethernet-apl-network-topologies.htmlThe 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/ethernet-apl-the-new-gold-standard-for-process-automation.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2023 10:03:39 +0100Thomas Rummelhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/ethernet-apl-the-new-gold-standard-for-process-automation.htmlThe 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/simplify-machine-connectivity-to-business-apps-with-softing-edgeplug-software-for-the-siemens-industrial-edge.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/simplify-machine-connectivity-to-business-apps-with-softing-edgeplug-software-for-the-siemens-industrial-edge.html#commentsThu, 01 Sep 2022 08:54:14 +0200Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/simplify-machine-connectivity-to-business-apps-with-softing-edgeplug-software-for-the-siemens-industrial-edge.htmlAre 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/a-built-for-purpose-plc-to-database-connectivity-solution.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/a-built-for-purpose-plc-to-database-connectivity-solution.html#commentsWed, 30 Mar 2022 14:42:45 +0200Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/a-built-for-purpose-plc-to-database-connectivity-solution.htmlSystem 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. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/easily-connect-the-cloud-to-siemens-plcs-with-softing-edgeconnector-modules.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/easily-connect-the-cloud-to-siemens-plcs-with-softing-edgeconnector-modules.html#commentsWed, 09 Mar 2022 10:55:00 +0100Deane Hornhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/easily-connect-the-cloud-to-siemens-plcs-with-softing-edgeconnector-modules.htmlSofting has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft® Azure to offer industrial edge connectivity solutions that you can deploy from the AWS or Azure cloud. We show you how to quickly and securely connect machines, PLCs and devices to cloud-based Industrial IoT solutions in a typical brownfield project using our connectivity modules for the Industrial Edge. https://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/smart-extension-for-legacy-process-plants.htmlhttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/smart-extension-for-legacy-process-plants.html#commentsMon, 21 Feb 2022 13:43:20 +0100Christopher Anhalthttps://industrial.softing.com/us/news/blog/smart-extension-for-legacy-process-plants.htmlAs the digital transformation takes hold of the process industry, many companies are facing the challenge of reconciling innovation and continuity. In response to this, NAMUR (the User Association of Automation Technology in Process Industries) has developed the NAMUR Open Architecture (NOA) model, which brings plant optimization through IT/OT integration within reach for the process industry. In this blog, we present a range of NOA-compliant products that process plant operators can use to extend their plant in compliance with NOA to directly reap the benefits of modern IT applications.