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    Phoenix Contact compares advances in Wi-Fi 6 and 7 and 5G and private 5G LTE
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    Suppliers launch switches and other solutions to bring Ethernet’s physical layer safely into hazardous areas
    Source: Profibus Nutzerorganisation and Jim Montague
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    Profibus Nutzerorganisation exhibits 14 different Ethernet-APL products at Hannover Fair 2025
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    Softing reports that Ethernet-APL must address cybersecurity issues, too
    Source: ODVA and Jim Montague
    Figure 1: ODVA’s exhibit at Hannover Fair 2025 included a demonstration of five present or prototype Ethernet-APL devices, including Vegapuls 80 GHz radar level transmitter from VEGA, and StoneL Axiom position indicator from Valmet. They were joined or accompanied by two APL field switches from Phoenix Contact and Pepperl+Fuchs, and two PACs from Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric.
    ODVA and Rockwell Automation demonstrate how Ethernet-APL’s common interfaces let switches, controllers work with transmitters and indicators
    Electrician connects a high-power cable to an industrial socket panel, performing setup tasks related to electrical installation and temporary power distribution systems.
    Phoenix Contact explains how Ethernet-APL’s operating profiles provide electricity safely
    The implementation of robust authentication & authorization mechanisms is a fundamental step in protecting iacs from potential cyber threats and is integral to the overall cybersecurity strategy outlined by the iec 62443 standards.
    There’s a fundamental shift in security philosophy that requires a change in mindset
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    Organizations can scale edge computing solutions to drive further efficiencies and improve overall process control strategies
    Migrating Foundation Fieldbus-to-Ethernet-APL will take conviction and investment
    Migrating Foundation Fieldbus-to-Ethernet-APL will take conviction and investment
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    Several crucial tasks must still be completed to deploy wireless effectively
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    Available wireless standards and formats offer a range of ranges, power levels and data-throughout speeds
    Source: Town of Florence
    When Florence, Ariz., upgraded the SCADA system for its water-distribution operations, system integrator Ripple Industries helped it replace some wireless links with in-ground cabling, gathered all its I/Os onto their own Ethernet network with managed switches, and used separate NIC where possible. Source: Town of Florence
    System integrator Ripple Industries shows how it revamped the SCADA system for water-distribution in Florence, Ariz.