Controllers, networks and devices
QIA Enters Phase to Build Full-Stack Quantum Networks
Fraunhofer - The European Commission is providing 47.5 million euros in funding to support the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) in the next phase of developing and deploying quantum internet technologies. The Fraunhofer ILT is contributing to this effort by developing low-noise quantum frequency converters and, through ALICE, providing a hardware-based, open-access platform in Aachen for testing and further developing quantum networking technologies based on an NV network node.
OPC Foundation and Avnu Collaborate to Advance TSN in Industrial Automation through Testing, Certification and Interoperability
OPC Foundation - Avnu Alliance and OPC Foundation have signed a collaboration agreement to advance testing, certification and practical integration of OPC UA FX over Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), with the shared goal of enabling testable and certified devices that deliver multi-vendor interoperability in real industrial automation deployments.
Innodisk Launches DDR5 8000 RDIMM for Edge AI and High-Performance Computing
Innodisk - Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, today announced the launch of its new industrial-grade DDR5 8000 RDIMM, expanding its DDR5 portfolio for compute-intensive applications such as edge AI and enterprise servers. Delivering industry-leading data transfer speeds of 8000 MT/s, 11.1% higher than the previous generation, the module addresses growing memory bandwidth requirements while enhancing signal integrity and transmission reliability.
PI Enhances Functionally Safe Automation in Machines and Process Plants
Profibus & Profinet International - PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) continues to consistently develop PROFIsafe as the leading technology for functionally safe communication. The updated PROFIsafe specification, the now-available test infrastructure, and new and revised application profiles form a comprehensive package for specification, implementation, testing, and certification.
PLCopen Releases Motion Control Part 4 Version 2.0
PLCopen - Imagine being able to control robots from different manufacturers using the same familiar PLC programming approach, regardless of the PLC platform being used. With the official release of PLCopen Motion Control Part 4 Version 2.0, this vision has taken a major step forward.
Modular controller with KNX integration
Phoenix Contact - With the Catan C1, Phoenix Contact is presenting a controller for building automation that combines open architecture, modular extendibility, and interoperability. As part of the product family of the same name, the Catan C1 has been designed for durability, maintainability, and reuse.
JUMO safetyM TA: Flexible Safety Limiter for Demanding Industrial Applications
JUMO - The multifunctional safety limiter JUMO safetyM TA sets new standards in process reliability and plant availability. Its certified safety in accordance with SIL 2/SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PL c/PL d (ISO 13849) makes it the ideal solution for demanding applications in thermoprocess technology, the process industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the food and beverage industry, and in dairies as well as breweries.
TotalEnergies Develops Pangea 5, a Next-Generation Supercomputer That Will Increase its Computing Power Sixfold
TotalEnergies - TotalEnergies, in collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, announces the signing of a contract for the design and installation of Pangea 5, its next high-performance supercomputer. Hosted at the Jean Féger Scientific and Technical Center (CSTJF) in Pau, in the South of France, Pangea 5 will multiply the Company’s computing power by six. It represents an investment of over 100 million euros.
Siemens Industrial Edge ecosystem strengthens data and AI integration
Siemens - At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens has announced significant expansions to its Industrial Edge ecosystem, accelerating data and AI integration and releasing enhanced cybersecurity functionalities. These enable a seamless integration of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, optimize processes and reduce operational disruptions.
Strong Foundation, Clear Direction: PI Continues Growth in Automation
Profibus & Profinet International - PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) anticipates a noticeable upturn in the global automation market in 2025. The economic recovery in many regions is clearly reflected in the current node figures and marks a significant improvement over 2024. The broad technological portfolio—ranging from motion control to factory and process automation—has a stabilizing effect and effectively buffers regional and industry-specific fluctuations.
Why Secure Industrial Communication Depends on Deployment as well as Protocols
ODVA - The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity: secure communication is not determined by protocols alone, but by how they are deployed and managed in real-world environments.
New enhancements help organizations strengthen device trust, improve cyber resilience and detect threats in AI data platforms
Dell Technologies - Dell Technologies introduces new security by design and cyber resilience capabilities to help organizations secure, detect and recover from next-generation threats. The enhancements address emerging risks from quantum computing and AI by hardening device foundations, strengthening cyber resilience when incidents occur and extending threat detection into AI data platforms.
Advantech and FORT Robotics Collaborate to Advance Safe Physical AI
Advantech - Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing and AI systems, today announced the expansion of its edge AI portfolio with the upcoming release of the MIC-735 powered by NVIDIA IGX T5000 module. Built on NVIDIA IGX Thor platform, this industrial-grade system is designed to bring real-time physical AI directly to the edge by combining high-speed sensor processing, enterprise-grade reliability, and functional safety.
Dell AI Data Platform with NVIDIA Supercharges Enterprise AI with Breakthrough Data Orchestration and Storage Innovations
Dell Technologies - Dell Technologies announces Dell AI Data Platform with NVIDIA advancements that help enterprises discover and activate enterprise data while delivering extreme storage performance to power AI applications and autonomous AI agents.
Siemens delivers verified AI-driven cybersecurity solution for Industrial 5G with Palo Alto Networks
Siemens - Today at Mobile World Congress 2026, Siemens announced a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G Networks in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks. The solution combines Siemens' Private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), specifically optimized for AI, extensively tested to verify high availability, network resilience, and uninterrupted operations.
Ericsson and Intel collaborate to accelerate the path to commercial AI-native 6G
Intel - Ericsson and Intel are pooling their next-generation technology leadership to help accelerate ecosystem readiness for seamless transition to AI-native 6G deployments and use cases.
Rohde & Schwarz highlights its comprehensive embedded systems test solutions at embedded world 2026
Rohde & Schwarz - Embedded systems are fundamental to modern electronics, encompassing everything from power input and control PCBs to motors, sensors and user interfaces. Each of these comes with its own testing needs to guarantee optimal performance, reliability and a fast market release of the final product. At embedded world 2026, Rohde & Schwarz will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of advanced test solutions, addressing these critical needs.
Electromagnetic Compatibility of Equipment for Industrial Processes and Laboratories
Industrial Productivity - NAMUR has published an updated version of its recommendation NE021 which covers "Electromagnetic Compatibility of Equipment for Industrial Processes and Laboratories " The paper defines practical requirements for determining the electromagnetic immunity of equipment used in automation and laboratory control systems in the process industry.
Unified Ethernet Standard Unlocks New Opportunities for Industrial Digitalization in Automation Industry
FieldComm Group - The first industrial applications of the jointly developed Ethernet-APL technology by the Standard Development Organizations (SDO) FieldComm Group, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) are already in successful operation in process automation applications worldwide. Now, another significant milestone has been reached.
LAPP introduces its first UNITRONIC ACCESS remote I/O devices
LAPP - With the UNITRONIC ACCESS product range, LAPP is launching its own remote I/O devices for the first time. They expand the existing Industrial Communication offering of the global market leader for integrated solutions and brand products in the field of cable and connection technology and offer new possibilities for decentralised sensor-actuator communication.
