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Industrial Ethernet

The growth of Industrial equipment with Ethernet connectivity grew from $124 million in 2004 to $260 million in 2006- more than double digit growth in just 2 years and is forecast to grow at c29% p.a. to reach $955 million in 2011 [ARC Sep07] - it is therefore no surprise that control engineer must adapt their skills to deal with industrial ethernet technology which is quite different to that used in a commercial environment.

It would be nearly impossible to consider manufacturing integration without Ethernet. However, the deployment of Ethernet in industrial applications places new demands upon the technology. These demands, although obvious, do not show at the initial stages of Ethernet use in manufacturing real-time architectures. It is later when these will be felt. Getting it right at the outset is therefore of extreme importance in avoiding problems in subsequent years, EmsPT consultants apply Industrial solutions.

The plant floor requires specialist solutions not addressed by commercial IT solutions but tools and products designed for harsh and demanding environments. Advances in technology now allow network resolution and troubleshooting by control engineers, releasing IT personnel from managing this function. The ability to reduce or eliminate data loss and equipment downtime is reportedly dramatically improved by up to 80% in support costs if local resources can identify and respond to plant floor problems instantly. In light of this staggering growth and the impact this will have on our customers, EmsPT brings the best technology and advice to our manufacturing customers on Industrial Ethernet Solutions.

The momentum to integrate Enterprise with the shop floor requires the Control Engineer to work closely with the business' IT professionals to ensure that ethernet on the plant floor delivers. But how and where to start and who to talk to? EmsPT Industrial Ethernet Solutions offers a complete single source solution, by the choice of leading and complementary suppliers and by the expertise that EmsPT can bring to Industrial Ethernet technology.