Distributed control can cut system reaction time by 95%. DeviceNet is a workhorse communications network with many fine capabilities, but it sometimes has limitations when systems have a large number ...

The Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) cited specification wins and milestones at its annual meeting held in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 30-Oct. 1. General Motors Control Engineer Gary Workman ...

ODVA’s goal for this SIG is to help eliminate the need for “expensive and complex gateways by using a blended DeviceNet-EtherNet/IP system via ODVA’s Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)” according to the ...