Phoenix Contact
Canvas Category Machinery : Process Control : General
We are the global market leader and innovator for electrification, networking, and automation on the path to a smart world. We are a family business headquartered in Germany. The Group includes fifteen German and four international companies as well as 55 sales companies all over the world. Internationally, we are present in more than 100 countries.
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The optimal network concept for artificial intelligence
What requirements does the use of AI therefore place on automation and networking? The following points should be kept in mind:
- Large amounts of data have to be transported from the field to the AI system.
- The result of the AI operation has an effect on the process to be controlled.
- High-precision time synchronization is essential for processing and evaluating distributed data from the field level.
A concept in which all of these requirements can be met in a single network is ideal. The mechanisms of Time Sensitive Networks in combination with Profinet form the optimal architecture for AI applications. Compared to separate networks for field communication and IT, there are significant advantages for existing and new applications.
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact Announce Partnership Collaboration to develop next generation machine controller and PLC Platform
Yaskawa, a manufacturer of motion control, robotics, and variable speed drives and Phoenix Contact, a manufacturer of automation solutions are proud to announce an agreement to utilize PLCnext Technology from Phoenix Contact in the development of the next generation machine controller and PLC platform realizing the iĀ³-Mechatronics solution concept lead by Yaskawa.