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Introducing the First SoC With Multi-Protocol CIP Security Features

For a boost to cyber-security at the field level, we’re pleased to announce our netX 90 system on a chip (SoC) product family now includes a beta release of EtherNet/IP™ protocol firmware with CIP Security™, the goal of which is to enable Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™)-connected devices to protect themselves from malicious communications. The new EtherNet/IP CIP Security firmware for netX 90 supports the EtherNet/IP Confidentiality Profile and provides greater flexibility when generating and deploying security certificates — with or without a public key infrastructure (PKI). READ MORE

Congratulations to ODVA’s New Board Member!

We would like to congratulate our own Kai Michel on joining ODVA’s Technical Review Board. An international standards development organization, OVDA is headed by the world’s leading automation companies with the mission to advance industrial automation communications and interoperable information technologies. As a member of the Technical Review Board, Kai, along with his fellow elected colleagues, will assist in developing ODVA technology and standards. The role involves approving technology enhancements to be included in ODVA specifications, which encompass the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), ODVA’s media-independent network protocol. READ MORE

Industry-First SoC With Secure Boot Multi-Protocol Functionality

With the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and related operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence, field-level cyber security has become more important than ever. Addressing these trends, our netX 90 system on a chip (SoC) product family now includes Secure Boot, a network security feature built directly into the chip. Secure Boot ensures only the intended, original and unaltered firmware starts and executes. Since this security feature is hardware-related and not part of the protocol firmware, it protects both the chip and your network from malicious tampering.                                                                                                  READ MORE

 
Successful Network Compatibility Expansion With netX 52

Hardy Process Solutions, a weighting solutions company, needed to upgrade its HI 6200 weight controller for PROFINET network compatibility. The company tried to rework and optimize a third-party software stack to reside on its existing Ethernet platform, but the stack did not pass certification. Fortunately, engineers found an integrated hardware and software solution in the Hilscher netX 52 PROFINET node device, which enables OEMs to manufacture a single hardware platform and then install communications protocols specific to a customer’s requirements. In less than six months, Hardy Process Solutions achieved PROFINET certification for its upgraded HI 6200 and plans to use the netX 52 for future products as well. READ MORE in our application story.

 
How to Grow Your Market Footprint with CC-Link

We have an exciting opportunity for our global customers. If you use NetX-90 or a previous solution, you can enable CC-Link communications in your products. Mitsubishi Electric will then market your complementary solutions as part of its global ecosystem. Distributors, system integrators and end customers will all learn about your value when including your products and services in their CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and Mitsubishi Electric e-F@actory Alliance Partner program. Drop us a line  to review your options, or contact a CLPA representative. READ MORE

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