Time-Sensitive Networking is an enabling technology and a vehicle for broader change in industrial networking, as it consists of meaningful enhancements that prepare Ethernet for next-generation applications.

Mining operations are becoming increasingly smart and digitised, with key pieces of equipment connected via industrial communications networks in order to run autonomously. In addition, they provide businesses a unique actionable insight into all mining operations.

Continuous development and breakthrough technologies are advancing industrial communications, enabling them to reach new heights and ultimately writing the next chapter of the digital era. One of the key innovations that is unlocking significant opportunities and cutting-edge applications is Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).

The development ecosystem for Time-Sensitive Networking technology is expanding further, thanks to a range of new solutions to deliver CC-Link IE TSN compatible products. Developed by CC-Link Partner Association members, the growing number of hardware and software options available highlights the increasing market demand for CC-Link IE TSN.

Engineers can gain a unique insight into the health and performance of their networks and devices thanks to Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Its use is key to advance industrial automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, and it is now closer to becoming a reality, thanks to one future-oriented network technology.

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has published a new white paper that examines the real-world benefits that Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) can deliver to businesses in the manufacturing and processing sectors. Available for free on eu.cc-link.org, “Delivering TSN’s benefits to manufacturing” details effective data-driven solutions that the technology can enable in order to help realise the Connected Industries of the future.

Businesses driving their digital transformation journeys are demanding access to all data in their manufacturing systems. This requires the combination of IT and OT networks, selecting Ethernet as a backbone, and enabling automation devices with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) communications.

The Connected Industries of the future are taking shape and turning into a reality thanks to Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). After being incorporated in forward-looking industrial Ethernet technologies, such as CC-Link IE TSN, this solution can now be applied to a variety of automation devices by leveraging a broad development ecosystem.

Automation device vendors need to keep pace with the latest technologies more than anyone else in order to deliver competitive products that address market requirements. As an enabler for Industry 4.0 applications, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is quickly becoming a must-have to deliver state-of-the-art connectivity.

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has passed a significant milestone in its aim to promote and advance state-of-the-art open industrial communications technologies.