CHANGES IN THE NETWORK SECURITY LANDSCAPE

CLPA50 17 April 2012

Security requirements for industrial Ethernet networks are quickly migrating from Enterprise networks to process control and other industrial environments. The recent issues with the Stuxnet malware has given us all a wakeup call, and we need now to take a fresh look at how security is managed within industrial networks. John Browett of CLPA looks at the potential threats to industrial network security, and how to mitigate them.

Starter Kits Make CC-Link Adoption a Simple Step

CLPA58 05 April 2012

Engineers considering developing CC-Link Open Network enabled versions of their own products can now use starter kits developed by the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), designed to make the process simple.

CC-Link sees better productivity for flat panel display manufacturers

CLPA52 20 February 2012

Production of flat screen liquid crystal displays (LCDs) at one of the largest plants in Asia has steadily ramped up to meet the ever-increasing demand. The process is now highly automated, so data communications are critically important. The choice of a high-speed Ethernet based open network, CC-Link IE, to run the automation comms at the plant could point towards the future for many more automation installations in Asia and Europe.

CC-Link Announces Integration of Motion Control into CC-Link IE Field Ethernet Based Open Network

CLPA59 13 February 2012

Open networks are an established feature of the modern automation landscape. The benefits they offer in terms of freedom of choice, flexibility, performance and cost savings are widely accepted. In recent years, this acceptance has also spread to the adoption of Ethernet for open network technologies.

CC-Link Partner Association Announces Ethernet Based Safety Networking

CLPA35 26 January 2012

CC-Link is a family of open network technologies that have a 10 year pedigree of growth in the global market, having now reached an installed base of over 8 million devices. A key part of this family are the CC-Link IE (Industrial Ethernet) variants, being the only open Ethernet based networks that offer gigabit performance.

What opportunities do Ethernet networks offer for more energy efficient production?

CLPA49 16 January 2012

Good energy management is a balancing act; between supply, demand, availability and optimisation. Once the optimum hardware has been installed in any manufacturing or processing site, the energy efficiency of that site is reliant on effective communications and management.

Winemaker blends timeless tradition with high tech comms

CLPA57 06 December 2011

A Ukrainian winemaker is using CC-Link to help automate and expand the production of its world class wines and spirits. With domestic consumption booming, and export markets opening up, the Shabo vineyard in the Odessa region is combining high technology with the delicate art of fine wine production.

Free video opens gateway to success in China

CLPA61 02 December 2011

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has just released a new “Gateway to China” (G2C) programme video; based on the recent webinar of the same subject, it should be of great interest to any company selling into China or planning to approach the market.

CC-Link announces integration of motion control into CC-Link IE field Ethenet based open network

CLPA59-SPS 22 November 2011

Open networks are an established feature of the modern automation landscape. The benefits they offer in terms of freedom of choice, flexibility, performance and cost savings are widely accepted. In recent years, this acceptance has also spread to the adoption of Ethernet for open network technologies. The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has been at the forefront of these developments, introducing CC-Link IE (Industrial Ethernet) in 2007 and following this with CC-Link IE Field in 2009. These networks offer the highest performance Ethernet based open network currently available, with 1Gbps transmission speeds. Hence whether networking multiple controllers or connecting multiple field devices to a controller, CC-Link IE offers an industry leading Ethernet based solution.

CC-Link Partner Association Announces Ethernet Based Safety Networking

CLPA35-SPS 22 November 2011

CC-Link is a family of open network technologies that have a 10 year pedigree of growth in the global market, having now reached an installed base of over 8 million devices. A key part of this family are the CC-Link IE (Industrial Ethernet) variants, being the only open Ethernet based networks that offer gigabit performance.